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Gear Talk
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2022-09-06Hello - I've been doing back-country hiking, snowshoeing, and light mountaineering / scrambling for a number of years. I'm an avid...replies0views737
2022-09-06
2022-08-09We first featured the MoonShade in our “Best New Camping Gear for Summer 2022” and since then have had it out on several...replies0views1177
2022-08-09
2022-08-04Hi guys! My name is Anne Sophy, I'm from Chelsea (near Ottawa). In my spare time I like to sew custom sports clothing. I've sewn custom...replies8views933
2022-08-28
2022-07-26We’ve all been affected by the recent supply chain issues brought on by the Covid19 Pandemic but the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia...replies0views1216
2022-07-26
2022-07-19There are a lot of backcountry meal companies that provide either freeze-dried or dehydrated meals in a bag but RightOnTrek is different. They...replies0views854
2022-07-19
2022-07-11A great deal of Stand Up paddleboarders find it challenging to paddle their Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) in a straight line....replies0views984
2022-07-11
2022-06-28The overall shape of the Surftech Alta Air Travel SUP is very forgiving and ideal for beginner and intermediate paddlers. It has a fairly wide...replies0views949
2022-06-28
2022-06-23Lot's of new development with Dynafit's trail/distance running/distance shoe program. Managing Director Benedikt Böhm delivers...replies0views1079
2022-06-23
2022-06-07The latest 2022 Performer is by far the best looking and also the most user-friendly of any of the Performers released to date. The...replies0views1136
2022-06-07
2022-05-31The Best New Gear of Summer isn't complete until we talk about all the new apparel we've been testing. Like the new jackets,...replies0views3810
2022-05-31
2022-05-27If you use a BCA Tracker 4 Avalanche Transceiver then you will want to read this as BCA has just announced a voluntary recall of some of these...replies0views1137
2022-05-27
2022-05-24We've researched all the new gear along with some existing classics to provide you with only the best of the best, which we've broken down...replies2views3060
2022-12-19
2022-05-20Everyone gets a pair of Skin Savers when they purchase their climbing skins but few people actually know the right time to use them. No, it's...replies0views1444
2022-05-20
2022-05-17As the snow quickly melts from the high alpine it's time to turn our attention to summer adventures like hiking, camping, mountaineering,...replies3views5247
2025-02-18
2022-05-12Initially launched back in 2006, Vibram's FiveFingers footwear featured a completely new approach to traditional footwear. Vibram designed a...replies0views1194
2022-05-12
2022-04-22Buying used gear is an excellent way to cut down on your carbon footprint and also save you some money. Outside consulted...replies0views1189
2022-04-22
2022-03-23With automatic voice commands at key points of your search, the Diract Voice Transceiver makes searching more efficient which saves precious...replies0views1224
2022-03-23
2022-03-18It’s not news that avalanche transceivers can be affected by metallic or electronic items, but how do we mitigate such interference so our...replies0views1381
2022-03-18
2022-03-18Avalanche Shovels are not as simple as they look and there are a few features you'll want to ensure the one you buy has. Judson Wright from...replies0views954
2022-03-18
2022-03-15Measuring just 11 x 7.5 x 2.5cm or 4.3 x 3 x 0.98”, the Recon LT is impressively small and easily fits in your pant pocket or the provided...replies0views1349
2022-03-15
2022-03-09At 114 underfoot the SLAYr 114 Skis are a dedicated freeride powder ski in a lightweight class that make them ideal for touring beyond the resort...replies0views3642
2022-03-09
2022-03-08From Arc’teryx’s extensive line of apparel, I was on the hunt for a soft-shell ski touring pant, a resort shell and a crossover...replies0views4692
2022-03-08
2022-03-07The Pro X Removable Airbag 3.0 35L backpack is Mammut's ‘all-rounder’, designed for freeride and day touring. Aptly named, it...replies0views1342
2022-03-07
2022-03-02While Roxa may not be all that well known (yet), their RX Tour Boots are in the same weight category and direct competitors to the La...replies0views1722
2022-03-02
2022-03-01Elan’s Ripstick Skis have been amongst our favourites here at Backcountry Skiing Canada since reviewing the original Ripstick...replies0views1435
2022-03-01