BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2014-09-19There are 3 tents in the Marmot 1 Person tent line up: the EOS, the Pulsar (similar to the EOS but with more head room and a bit heavier), and the...replies0views3593
2014-09-19
2014-09-18Mountain Hardwear always has lots of big news and new products to present at the annual Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City and this Summer it...replies0views6624
2014-09-18
2014-09-16Avatech today officially launched the SP1, AvaNet and Snowpit Editor to the backcountry skiing world after testing in six countries with over 50+...replies0views4718
2014-09-16
2014-09-15In addition to their down filled sleeping mats, Exped also makes synthetic filled mats as well. These mats are supposed to be lighter, more...replies0views2926
2014-09-15
2014-09-13I’m a hot guy in bed. That is, my body is like a 6-foot furnace when I’m horizontal for the night. And when I sleep outside, that...replies0views5248
2014-09-13
2014-09-07The North Face can be considered a pretty progressive company especially with recent innovations such as FlashDry and ThermoBall which you can...replies0views2123
2014-09-07
2014-09-05In this review we will be testing three different hammocks, a tarp, and a hanging kit. Each hammock has its own strengths and weaknesses and I...replies0views3515
2014-09-05
2014-09-02Marker has surprised almost everyone by releasing a new tech binding which nicely answer the call of this growing segment of the binding market....replies2views4064
2014-10-16
2014-09-01Mountain Equipment has fast become one of our favourite brands here at Backcountry Skiing Canada. The British manufacturer should not be confused...replies0views6489
2014-09-01
2014-08-31A convenient and popular feature of the Futura Pro is the two zipped pockets on the hip belt for easy access and stow-away of essentials. The real...replies0views5742
2014-08-31
2014-08-28Are you a little sick of pumping for fresh water when camping or hiking? We are. That's why we are so stoked about the Platypus GravityWorks...replies0views2823
2014-08-28
2014-08-27Do you agree that a pair of boots can make or break a backpacking trip? We recently wrote a review of the Scarpa Kinesis Pro GTX backpacking boot,...replies0views3701
2014-08-27
2014-08-24Our friend Cameron Martindell from Elevation Outdoors has prepared a comprehensive video overview from his three days at the Summer Outdoor...replies0views2916
2014-08-24
2014-08-22The North Face has one of the biggest if not the biggest line of products in the outdoor gear-o-sphere. At the recent Summer Outdoor Retailer Show...replies0views6525
2014-08-22
2014-08-20Sierra Designs has always been one of my personal favourite gear manufacturers given their endless drive to innovate and this is no exception for...replies0views8088
2014-08-20
2014-08-18Last winter I was fortunate enough to win an Arcteryx Quintic skipack during the soap box competition. Because this pack was in such high...replies0views1775
2014-08-18
2014-08-18We here at Backcountry Skiing Canada take our gear pretty seriously, so when a product is awarded our coveted "Gear of the Year" it's a...replies0views3591
2014-08-18
2014-08-17Just when you think backpack designs can’t get any more advanced and everything that could be improved, has been improved, along comes...replies0views7417
2014-08-17
2014-08-15We've been wearing these OluKai shoes for a few months now and it's time to report back to you, our readers. They satisfy the two f's:...replies0views2763
2014-08-15
2014-08-13The Summer Outdoor Retailer Show (or OR as it is commonly referred to) wrapped up last week in Salt Lake City and the Backcountry Skiing Canada...replies0views4960
2014-08-13
2014-08-11Suunto has just released the new Ambit 3 GPS watch which we mentioned in a previous post here, as well as our full review of the Suunto Ambit 2...replies0views4707
2014-08-11
2014-08-10The La SPortiva Boulder X shoe is part of a long line of well-made, innovative hiking and approach shoes by La Sportiva. The most notable features...replies0views4396
2014-08-10
2014-08-03This summer we were introduced to the Lolë brand of women's activewear and lifestyle clothing. Lolë's range include...replies0views2490
2014-08-03
2014-07-30Here's the third of six video training tips The North Face has developed specifically for skiers to use during the off-season. This time...replies0views3517
2014-07-30
2014-07-29Mountain Hardwear’s newest CoolRunner and CoolHiker tops incorporate innovative technologies called Cool.Q ZERO and Wick.Q EVAP that claim...replies0views2807
2014-07-29
