BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2017-08-14The opportunity to test next year’s Sierra Designs gear while hiking along the Continental Divide in the Indian Peak Wilderness is one...replies0views8146
2017-08-14
2017-08-12The big deal with ORTLEIB products is their quality and construction. They are tough. And waterproof (of course). We’ve reviewed a few other...replies0views4106
2017-08-12
2017-08-11Compressible, lightweight and insulation that is effective in moist conditions are the main features of the Mountain Hardwear Phantom Spark...replies0views3811
2017-08-11
2017-08-05The Sea to Summit UltraLight SI Mat is a self-inflating foam mattress designed to maximize warmth while minimizing weight and packed size. The...replies0views2687
2017-08-05
2017-08-04The POC Tectal Helmet is a combination of design elements from two of this brands most popular helmets, the Octal and one of its first half shell...replies0views2586
2017-08-04
2017-08-01Helinox Chair One was a revolution in camp furniture, from its light weight and easy set up to its green anodized frame it just screamed...replies0views4151
2017-08-01
2017-07-29For lifestyle apparel Kuhl is one of the best brands, it embodies the essence of active, mountain living and their products are always...replies0views3142
2017-07-29
2017-07-28Innovation is what we look for when we hand out our Gear of the Year Award and the Giro Switchblade has heaps of it and more. Not only do you...replies0views2954
2017-07-28
2017-07-26The Hollywood TRS 2 Bike Rack can carry two 50lb bikes with up to 4.5" tires, meaning it’s fat bike ready. It can also accommodate road...replies0views2810
2017-07-26
2017-07-25Paddling and camping are two of summer’s true joys. The solitude, the sun, the water—what more could you want? With the advent of...replies0views3167
2017-07-25
2017-07-24Big Agnes Hitchens UL Sleeping Bag features vertical baffling (head to toe) which allows air to move the full length of the body. This...replies0views2993
2017-07-24
2017-07-21Altra has had a rapid rise to success from their humble beginnings in the back of a Wasatch shoe store just over five years ago. In the beginning,...replies0views7025
2017-07-21
2017-07-20Is it too early to start thinking about next winter and lusting after gear? Heck no--it's almost August. Here is a shorty short that features...replies0views1859
2017-07-20
2017-07-17The iconic Swiss Army knife has been around since 1884 when it was created in Germany by Karl Elsener and his mother, Victoria. The pair opened a...replies0views4116
2017-07-17
2017-07-14I know what you’re thinking, what the heck is 37.5, And furthermore does it really work? Well, I can attest to its success at keeping you...replies0views3758
2017-07-14
2017-07-14Ryders Eyewear is a Canadian company who is known for their bike and adventure-specific eyewear. The company focuses on eyewear that meets the...replies0views4638
2017-07-14
2017-07-11Five Ten is known for its rock climbing and mountain biking shoes which use their trademarked Stealth rubber since it provides a superior grip...replies0views4019
2017-07-11
2017-07-09Skins are expensive, and while in-season storage is relatively straightforward (dry em' out and fold them in half) storing your skins for the...replies0views7541
2017-07-09
2017-07-09There is no denying it's cooking hot outside this summer, so if you're heading out camping, paddling, climbing or beaching you'll want...replies0views2548
2017-07-09
2017-07-08Everyone loves a good pair of well fitting jeans, they become your everyday go-to pants. That is until you want to go hiking, climbing, biking or...replies0views5045
2017-07-08
2017-07-07Who doesn’t love a tree house, or a hammock for that matter? Combine the two and you’ve got Tentsile Tree Tents. These suspended tents...replies0views6451
2017-07-07
2017-07-06Want to check out some sexy, one-off planks from DPS or get rare discounts on the manufacturer's existing stock? Check out DPS...replies0views2629
2017-07-06
2017-07-04While at Outdoor PressCamp last month in Deer Valley Smith Optics showed me their new Lowdown Focus and Optics Attack sunglasses. These...replies0views4578
2017-07-04
2017-07-01Oboz has always been one of our favourite shoe brands here at Backcountry Skiing Canada, in the past we’ve reviewed several of their shoes...replies0views5661
2017-07-01
2017-06-30Last week at PressCamp in Deer Valley Utah I got the low down on Camelbak’s new Fourteener Backpack, which is named after the fourteen...replies0views5439
2017-06-30
