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2017-08-28
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Pistol Pete
Northwest 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...
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Pistol Pete
2017-08-28
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2017-08-19
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admin
This 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...
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2017-08-19
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2017-08-14
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admin
The opportunity to test next year’s Sierra Designs gear while hiking along the Continental Divide in the Indian Peak Wilderness is one...
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2017-08-14
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2017-08-12
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admin
The big deal with ORTLEIB products is their quality and construction. They are tough. And waterproof (of course). We’ve reviewed a few other...
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2017-08-12
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2017-08-11
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admin
Compressible, lightweight and insulation that is effective in moist conditions are the main features of the Mountain Hardwear Phantom Spark...
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2017-08-11
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2017-08-05
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admin
The Sea to Summit UltraLight SI Mat is a self-inflating foam mattress designed to maximize warmth while minimizing weight and packed size. The...
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admin
2017-08-05
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2017-08-04
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admin
The 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...
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2017-08-04
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2017-08-01
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admin
Helinox Chair One was a revolution in camp furniture, from its light weight and easy set up to its green anodized frame it just screamed...
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2017-08-01
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2017-07-29
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admin
For lifestyle apparel Kuhl is one of the best brands, it embodies the essence of active, mountain living and their products are always...
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2017-07-29
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2017-07-28
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admin
Innovation 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...
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2017-07-28
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2017-07-26
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admin
The 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...
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2017-07-26
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2017-07-25
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admin
Paddling and camping are two of summer’s true joys. The solitude, the sun, the water—what more could you want? With the advent of...
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2017-07-25
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2017-07-24
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admin
Big Agnes Hitchens UL Sleeping Bag features vertical baffling (head to toe) which allows air to move the full length of the body. This...
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2017-07-24
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2017-07-21
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admin
Altra 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,...
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2017-07-21
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2017-07-20
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admin02
Is 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...
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2017-07-20
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2017-07-17
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The 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...
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2017-07-17
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2017-07-14
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admin
I 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...
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2017-07-14
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2017-07-14
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Ryders Eyewear is a Canadian company who is known for their bike and adventure-specific eyewear. The company focuses on eyewear that meets the...
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2017-07-14
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2017-07-11
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Five Ten is known for its rock climbing and mountain biking shoes which use their trademarked Stealth rubber since it provides a superior grip...
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2017-07-11
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2017-07-09
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Bushwhacker
Skins are expensive, and while in-season storage is relatively straightforward (dry em' out and fold them in half) storing your skins for the...
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Bushwhacker
2017-07-09
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2017-07-09
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admin
There is no denying it's cooking hot outside this summer, so if you're heading out camping, paddling, climbing or beaching you'll want...
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2017-07-09
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2017-07-08
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admin
Everyone loves a good pair of well fitting jeans, they become your everyday go-to pants. That is until you want to go hiking, climbing, biking or...
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2017-07-08
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2017-07-07
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admin
Who doesn’t love a tree house, or a hammock for that matter? Combine the two and you’ve got Tentsile Tree Tents. These suspended tents...
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2017-07-07
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2017-07-06
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admin02
Want to check out some sexy, one-off planks from DPS or get rare discounts on the manufacturer's existing stock? Check out DPS...
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admin02
2017-07-06
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2017-07-04
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admin
While at Outdoor PressCamp last month in Deer Valley Smith Optics showed me their new Lowdown Focus and Optics Attack sunglasses. These...
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2017-07-04
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