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Gear Talk
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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...replies0views1848
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...replies0views1294
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...replies0views1638
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...replies0views1021
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...replies0views730
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...replies0views1866
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...replies0views1345
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...replies1views1037
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...replies0views1624
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...replies0views1297
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...replies0views1098
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...replies0views2034
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...replies0views1616
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...replies0views1992
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...replies0views1773
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...replies0views1696
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...replies0views1583
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...replies1views1148
2019-07-24
2019-07-19In the past, we’ve reviews two inflatable NRS SUP’s, the NRS Thrive 11’ SUP and the NRS Earl 6 SUP but as...replies0views1832
2019-07-19
2019-07-18The Altra Superior 4 is billed as an exceptionally lightweight and fast trail shoe and for 2019 it has been almost completely...replies0views1234
2019-07-18
2019-07-15There are a few special days every year. Your birthday, opening day, etc...It may be time to add another to the list: the DPS...replies0views1321
2019-07-15
2019-07-11Another in the long line of MSR Hubbas, the 2019 Mutha Hubba NX 3 proves the benefits of iterative design. Built on more-or-less the same bones as...replies0views1062
2019-07-11
2019-07-07Skinners sock shoes piqued my interest recently while I was on the lookout for some multipurpose amphibious footwear that would save my sole(s) on...replies0views1706
2019-07-07
2019-07-05Body Glove is known for its surf, dive, wake and outdoor water sports apparel and products and this range of products continues to grown. To date,...replies0views1237
2019-07-05
2019-07-04We've had the Arc'teryx Aerios FL Mid GTX shoe for a couple months now and we are ready to share our impressions. Is it more of a...replies0views2602
2019-07-04