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2016-10-14
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The North Face Thermoball Hoodie is a synthetic down jacket from The North Face. We’ve previously reviewed the men’s version of the...
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2016-10-14
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2016-10-14
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The Boulder Hut, built in 1984, is one of the oldest operating huts in BC. Ptarmigan Lodge, also on Boulder Hut Adventure’s tenure, was...
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2016-10-14
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2016-10-14
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I’ve been using the Voormi High-E Hoodie for the past few months and not only does it keep me warm but it also look stylish. Colorado-based...
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2016-10-14
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2016-10-09
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The wind resistant Deviator is made using a Hybrid Mapped Construction, meaning it’s a combo of two fabric technologies which are...
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2016-10-09
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2016-10-08
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Exped’s Hyperlight camping mats are supportive, comfortable, and amazingly light and compact. Both mats have shaved about ¾ of a...
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2016-10-08
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2016-10-06
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The MSR Mutha Hubba NX is very comfortable for two people and will accommodate three in a pinch. Though it may not fit into the...
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2016-10-06
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2016-10-04
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Black Diamond has been making rock climbing equipment since the 1950s when legend Yvon Chouinard began hand-forging pitons and selling them from...
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2016-10-04
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2016-10-01
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The Zeta LT features the signature Arc’teryx less-is-more design philosophy and, because we’ve looked at mostly ski touring specific...
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2016-10-01
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2016-09-29
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Polygiene Odour Control Technology is designed and produced from the company headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. Polygiene is bound and...
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2016-09-29
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2016-09-28
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Petzl offers more harnesses than any other company on earth (currently they sell 20 different ones for climbing, caving and at-height work...
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2016-09-28
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2016-09-27
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The fast growing sport of mountain biking requires specific apparel and safety products to keep you comfortable and safe while riding. From...
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2016-09-27
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2016-09-12
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The Mountain Hardwear Hotbed Torch is a comfort-designed sleeping bag for those camping in cold climates on a budget. While the company website...
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2016-09-12
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2016-09-08
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At the recent Summer Outdoor Retailer Show we had a look at two new products from Petzl, the Actik Core Headlamp & Noctilight. Both of these...
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2016-09-08
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2016-09-06
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At the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake city last month we saw a heap of innovative new products but the Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration...
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2016-09-06
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2016-09-04
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One of the coolest technologies we saw at the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City was from our good friends at Marmot. It’s...
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2016-09-04
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2016-08-29
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There were literally hundreds of SUP companies displaying their products at the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show when we attended a few weeks ago. One...
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2016-08-29
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2016-08-24
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The Mountain Hardwear Lamina Z Spark is an ideal summer bag for people wanting to travel light through warm climates. Over the years, Mountain...
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2016-08-24
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2016-08-23
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The bike rack space is a crowded one with several companies to choose from, all of which producing many unique styles of bikes racks and carriers....
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2016-08-23
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2016-08-22
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Heading to the mountains for a backpacking adventure without a tent is getting more and more common these days. The comfort, light weight and easy...
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2016-08-22
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2016-08-19
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We looked at the NeoAir All Season SV mattress over here, and the new three season Questar HD Sleeping Bag is the perfect companion. The sleeping...
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2016-08-19
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2016-08-12
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The North Face Superlight promises feather-light sleeping comfort just as its name states; with 800-fill ProDown, it’s definitely feathery....
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2016-08-12
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2016-08-11
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Black Diamond is going back to their roots in 2016/17 and focussing on new climbing products. In addition to a light weight climbing harness...
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2016-08-11
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2016-08-08
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Therm-a-Rest got it’s start designing and producing sleeping mats in 1972 and a few weeks ago I had a first hand look at exactly how they do...
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2016-08-08
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2016-08-06
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While at Camp Therm-a-Rest a few weeks back, the new Tranquility Tents were announced but I also got a closer look at other Therm-a-Rest products...
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2016-08-06
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2016-08-01
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Therm-a-Rest has been designing and manufacturing sleeping mats for over 40 years now and is undoubtedly the leader in this field. Just think...
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2016-08-01
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