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Gear Talk
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2019-10-08Yeti is well known for making high end, bombproof, thick-walled, hard-sided coolers that can keep your food and bevies cold for days on end....replies0views1808
2019-10-08
2019-10-03A few months ago, Scarpa issued a voluntary recall on their Fall 2017 Maestrale RS and Maestrale ski boots. Scarpa is of course offering to...replies0views1522
2019-10-03
2019-09-30The Sierra Designs Nitro 800 is a Mummy-Style winter sleeping bag which boasts both low weight and cost. A 15D ripstop nylon shell and liner...replies0views1254
2019-09-30
2019-09-27While the original Farpoint and Fairview packs were just that, packs, the new versions of these packs have built-in oversized 90mm wheels to make...replies0views1375
2019-09-27
2019-09-23A new backcountry brand has launched out of Park City, Utah called true nðrŧ Adventure Equipment which produces high-end packs and...replies0views2576
2019-09-23
2019-09-21Nemo achieves optimal thermal efficiency in the Kayu 15 by means of aggressively tailored patterning. A contoured hood, body-mapped tapered core,...replies0views2028
2019-09-21
2019-09-20The Jade 28 and Zulu 30 packs were developed using Gregory’s tried and true design approach which they have been using for over 40 years....replies0views3334
2019-09-20
2019-09-17As a way of saying happy birthday to MSR, we thought we’d take a spin through a few of the many products we’ve reviewed for the brand...replies0views1942
2019-09-17
2019-09-14Fall is here and that means it's the time to get outside and go for a hike. In order to be well prepared and dressed for anything consider...replies0views1374
2019-09-14
2019-09-13What's the best Rain Shell on the market today? We did the heavy lifting and have determined what we consider the best of the best. For...replies0views1711
2019-09-13
2019-09-09If you are thinking of applying some DPS Phantom Permanent Base Glide Treatment, time may be running out--depending on where you live. If you...replies0views1085
2019-09-09
2019-09-08Yet more Arc'teryx kit to drool over. The Arc'teryx Beta SL Hybrid Jacket and Pants accompanied our tester to the western- and...replies0views791
2019-09-08
2019-09-05In this comparison review, we’ll look at both In-ear and over the ear wireless headphones that use self-contained battery power to operate...replies0views1957
2019-09-05
2019-08-30The Nemo Hornet Ultralight 2P Tent is as the name describes an ultralight shelter for those who want everything but not the weight. This...replies0views1417
2019-08-30
2019-08-27We've chosen a winner of the Backcountry Skiing Canada Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 0°C Sleeping Bag Giveaway and that lucky person...replies1views1110
2019-08-27
2019-08-24YETI's Rambler One Gallon Jug is designed to be “damn-near indestructible” while keeping your liquids hot or cold for as long as...replies0views1738
2019-08-24
2019-08-16The Therm-a-Rest Hyperion Ultralight Down Sleeping Bag is well thought out, has great thermally efficient, excellent compressibility, and a nice...replies0views1390
2019-08-16
2019-08-10Four Points Energy Bars are designed to help maintain energy throughout all types of outdoor activities. To do this they follow four...replies0views1174
2019-08-10
2019-08-09Osprey’s collection of technical packs includes their most feature-rich hiking day pack called the Mira for her and the Manta for him. Major...replies0views2145
2019-08-09
2019-08-03The Flow 116 Stand Up Paddle Board is Pelican’s entry-level rigid SUP. Taking their kayak design and manufacturer know-how, Pelican has...replies0views1701
2019-08-03
2019-08-02The Altra Lone Peak 4 Low RSM is billed as an AWS or All Weather Shoe ready for RSM or Rain, Snow or Mud. It’s a mid-weight trail shoe...replies0views2062
2019-08-02
2019-08-01We've taken the Scarpa Women's Kailash Pro GTX boots to both sides of BC, from sandy coasts to glacial lakes. Know what? They passed our...replies0views1874
2019-08-01
2019-07-30The Duna’s slender shape and 31” width means that it’s not only sleek in the water with good tracking but also stable for those...replies0views1789
2019-07-30
2019-07-25Five Ten shoes have been a staple for those who ride bikes, climb rocks, or just enjoy a quality adventure shoe. We have reviewed a few of their...replies0views1655
2019-07-25
2019-07-23The Hydro Flask Unbound Cooler Tote & Two Tumblers Giveaway is now over and we've selected a winner! Read on to see if that lucky person...replies1views1249
2019-07-24