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2017-06-13
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A new kind of Kayak is being brought to market by TRAK Kayaks and they need your help on Kickstarter.
This is a truly portable kayak which weighs...
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2017-06-13
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2017-06-13
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Sea to Summit is at again, this time on the sea with standup paddleboard and kayak specific dry bags, sacks, tie downs and storage options to keep...
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2017-06-13
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2017-06-12
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The Super Cruiser SUP is built by a company called Bounce Composites right here in North America (Oceanside California to be exact). This is a...
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2017-06-12
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2017-06-02
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Wondering what the best new gear is for your next biking, hiking or camping adventure? We've compiled the winners of our annual...
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2017-06-02
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2017-06-02
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The Yeti Tundra 50 is a solid cooler built to take a beating and keep on going. Appropriately named for the abominable snowman, both are...
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2017-06-02
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2017-06-01
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I personally prefer a hiking boot that performs like a mountaineering boot without feeling like one on the trail. The AKU SUPERALP GTX is that...
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2017-06-01
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2017-05-30
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Elevenpine is a small Boulder, Colorado based company aiming to shake up the cycling apparel business by designing bike apparel that does double...
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2017-05-30
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2017-05-29
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Küat (pronounced Koo-at) makes the best looking bike racks on the market. Polished chrome powder coating and anodized aluminum accents make...
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2017-05-29
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2017-05-26
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Northwest River Supply (or NRS for short) has been around for over 40 years now, so needless to say they know a thing or two about kayaks and...
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2017-05-26
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2017-05-24
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If my feet are happy, I’m happy. There’s a pretty simple correlation between foot comfort and overall comfort on the trail. Your feet...
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2017-05-24
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2017-05-23
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RockShox’s Reverb Stealth seat post and hydraulic remote system have been completely re-engineered to ensure long-term...
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2017-05-23
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2017-05-21
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There is no doubt that Stand Up Paddleboards are here to stay. This sector of paddle sports continues to grow exponentially and for good reason:...
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2017-05-21
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2017-05-20
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The Osprey Zealot 15 is a 15-litre bike pack ideally suited for enduro, downhill, and freeriders. Its zippered back panel allows you to easily...
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2017-05-20
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2017-05-19
A relatively new phenomenon in the backcountry adventure world is bikepacking. An easy way to grasp what the sport involves is that in...
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2017-05-13
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A very capable and reliable BC ski binding, while not in the lightweight league of the Dynafit low-tech does have the massive advantage...
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2017-05-13
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2017-05-09
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Sierra Designs products are known for their high quality and innovative designs. This is a company that's not afraid to take chances and this...
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2017-05-09
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2017-05-02
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A good backcountry (single burner) stove must be easy to use, able to accommodate either white gas or iso-butane canisters, and must bring water...
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2017-05-02
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2017-04-25
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The Yeti is a solid cooler built to take a beating and keep on going. Appropriately named for the abominable snowman, both are resilient, elusive,...
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2017-04-25
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2017-04-22
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From summer hikes to fall camping Marmot’s new Winshear Long Sleeve, Verve 1/2 Zip and Scree Pants have you covered head to toe in...
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2017-04-22
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2017-04-20
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Local inventor, bud, and occasional advertiser with Backcountry Skiing Canada, Kaj Gyr, has just released a video of a product he developed and...
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2017-04-20
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2017-04-13
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We were thinking of saving this review 'til next year but then figured ... there's still so much skiing to be had so why not share it now....
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2017-04-13
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2017-04-11
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If you're considering purchasing a GPS watch then the Suunto Spartan Ultra and the Garmin Fenix 3 are likely at the top of your...
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2017-04-11
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2017-04-05
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Nomadik delivers us a box of hand-picked, top-of-the-line gear, right to our door each month. We never know what’s going to be found...
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2017-04-05
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2017-04-04
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Goal Zero's mission is to empower people by giving each and every person access to reliable power. Their mantra of “Zero Apathy, Zero...
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2017-04-04
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2017-04-01
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The future of gear delivery is here (well in the UK and Europe at least) no matter where you are Montane can get you the gear you need within...
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2017-04-01
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