BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2014-07-27Backpacks are a tricky thing – you don’t want too many bells and whistles because they’ll just increase the weight, but you...replies0views3852
2014-07-27
2014-07-23I have spent many a night testing and trying to find a fault with this rather unique sleeping bag design. While the mobility aspect may seem...replies0views3513
2014-07-23
2014-07-21Peak Designs continues to innovate when it comes to ways you can carry around your DSLR camera. Currently they sell their Capture Pro Camera Clip,...replies0views3539
2014-07-21
2014-07-20Suunto just announced that there will be a new Suunto Ambit3 Peak and Suunto Ambit3 Sport Watch available in September. So whats new with the...replies0views4203
2014-07-20
2014-07-15Here's the second of six video training tips The North Face has developed specifically for skiers to use during the off-season. This time...replies0views2892
2014-07-15
2014-07-13I’ve had the Marmot Essence on the coat rack for about a month and it’s been out with me on over a dozen outings. The Essence is a...replies0views3227
2014-07-13
2014-07-10After losing my beloved Swiss Army Knife this winter I went searching for a replacement. With a slew of new manufacturers on the market, I knew...replies0views7530
2014-07-10
2014-07-09Founded in 2011, Power Practical was developed by two men, sitting around a campfire watching potential energy dissipate into the Utah sky. Using...replies0views2451
2014-07-092014-07-08Greetings!! I'm fairly new to living in the Kootenays, new to living in the mountains, and also pretty new to getting out in the backcountry....replies2views9398
2014-07-08
2014-07-07Traveling light is an art, especially when traveling a great distance for a specialized activity. While I forgo some luxuries of home whilst in...replies0views3046
2014-07-07
2014-07-06Mountain Hardwear’s Ratio 32 sleeping bag is intended as a summer/shoulder season bag offering the comfort and warmth of down while...replies0views2881
2014-07-06
2014-07-02The North Face has developed a new line of clothing specifically designed for training in order to achieve your fitness objectives. With this they...replies0views2687
2014-07-02
2014-07-02Kuhl continues to produce extremely functional, rugged and fashionable clothes. All their products, from the Revel ¼ Zip to the Renegade...replies0views4745
2014-07-02
2014-06-30Mountain Hardwear’s new two person tent is called the SuperMega UL 2 and the “SuperMega” double adjective is well deserved given...replies0views4295
2014-06-30
2014-06-29Jackson Hole seems to be the epicentre of all things adventure these days, with of course Jackson Hole Mountain Resort located there along with...replies0views2655
2014-06-29
2014-06-23Having already bestowed rave reviews on the Mont Bell UL Spiral Down Hugger 1 Sleeping Bag a few years back, I was looking forward to...replies0views3389
2014-06-23
2014-06-20Details are a little sketchy but Arc'teryx just launched into the footwear world. Looks like the launch went down in Europe--five models,...replies0views2745
2014-06-20
2014-06-18Everyone and their dog these days seems to have an MP3 player or smartphone that enables you to take a million+ songs in your pocket where ever...replies0views4229
2014-06-18
2014-06-16Are you an outdoors camera buff? Then the Peak Designs Capture Pro Camera Clip may be for you. In a nut shell the Capture Camera Clip is a...replies0views3209
2014-06-16
2014-06-13The Sierra Designs Lightning 2 UL Tent is a lightweight hybrid double/ single wall two person tent (as the name suggests). It uses a mesh tent...replies0views3543
2014-06-13
2014-06-11Age matters! Last fall I went on a 3 week climbing trip. The weather was chilly and frosty in the mornings and after 2 weeks of hard climbing, and...replies0views3240
2014-06-11
2014-06-09Salomon has a history of producing quality trail running shoes. Their wide range of shoes caters to a wide range of conditions and runner...replies0views3012
2014-06-09
2014-06-06With the Lost Lake SL30, Big Agnes joined the parade of outdoor gear companies now offering some level of treatment for the down insulation in...replies0views2926
2014-06-06
2014-05-31Just want to say a huge thanks to Exped and backcountryskiingcanada.com for the DownMat XP 9 I was lucky enough to win in the Soapbox comp...replies0views1569
2014-05-31
2014-05-23If using your swiss army knife to eat beans out of the can is getting you down and you are looking for a more civilized dinner setting, I highly...replies0views1823
2014-05-23
