BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2017-09-22The Sierra Designs Zissou plus 700 is a great addition to Sierra Design mummy line. The integrated comforter provides versatility not found in...replies0views3206
2017-09-22
2017-09-15Smith’s new Envoy Max sunglasses are ideal for high-speed sports such as road and mountain biking where you need protection from the wind as...replies0views4049
2017-09-15
2017-09-14We took the SealLine Discovery and Bulkhead View dry bags all over BC this summer. Kootenay Lake, Desolation Sound and Haida Gwaii. Know...replies0views2201
2017-09-14
2017-09-13Ever wonder what Koroyd is or the EN-1078 standard? Ski and bike helmets have become pretty technical things and the materials and standards they...replies0views2421
2017-09-13
2017-09-11The Eb III is the warmest addition to Sea to Summits’ Ember quilt line. These light weight sleep systems are a cool alternative to the more...replies0views5494
2017-09-11
2017-09-08A completely new carry system with AG AntiGravity Technology We first talked about the AG AntiGravity Technology in reference to...replies0views4182
2017-09-08
2017-09-05NRS recently updated their inflatable stand up paddle board (SUP) line-up. They now offer a total of 15 SUPS including the Thrive model which...replies0views3231
2017-09-05
2017-09-02Who doesn’t like cool new outdoor gadgets? Especially when they’re delivered right to your front door each month. This is what Nomadik...replies0views5137
2017-09-02
2017-08-28Northwest 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...replies0views2188
2017-08-28
2017-08-19This Spring we took to the ski slopes, the backcountry and the early season hiking trails to test out a wide sample of the Fox River socks range...replies0views2506
2017-08-19
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...replies0views8212
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...replies0views4148
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...replies0views3866
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...replies0views2734
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...replies0views2633
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...replies0views4198
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...replies0views3181
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...replies0views2997
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...replies0views2849
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...replies0views3227
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...replies0views3037
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,...replies0views7071
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...replies0views1900
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...replies0views4155
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...replies0views3821
2017-07-14
