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Gear Talk
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2013-07-10Rab has a new light weight soft shell jacket on the market called the Zephyr Jacket for him and the Rab Solar Jacket for her. Both are pretty much...replies0views3797
2013-07-10
2013-07-08From mapping juggernaut Delorme, who have been innovating mapping technology for the last 30 years, comes their consumer GPS navigation device,...replies0views2727
2013-07-08
2013-07-05Westcomb is a no compromise brand of outdoor clothing. It’s true, it says it right there on the label “no-compromise, premium mountain...replies0views3135
2013-07-05
2013-07-03While the debate over down versus synthetic is largely personal preference, I would like to state mine up front. Down. Hands, uh,… down....replies0views3741
2013-07-03
2013-06-26The most crucial layer for ski touring in my opinion is the base layer. Its sole purpose is to move sweat away from your body and keep you dry,...replies0views3076
2013-06-26
2013-06-24Winter Is Over. Isothermal snow plagues the mountain tops where Whisky Jacks have long since had corn. Echos of hoots and hollers and shadows of...replies0views3417
2013-06-24
2013-06-21This is our second review of Kuhl products, the first one being over here. The last was almost a year ago, and since those clothes are still as...replies0views2450
2013-06-21
2013-06-19You would think that the market for nutritional energy drinks would be completely saturated by this point in time as they have been available for...replies0views5329
2013-06-19
2013-06-17Mile High Mountaineering is one of the most innovative pack companies I know of. Their packs are well designed, look great and function well on...replies0views3508
2013-06-17
2013-06-13Living in the mountains weather can change quite quickly, especially in spring as we've seen here in the middle of May in Nelson, BC. Because...replies0views3309
2013-06-13
2013-06-12Chamonix, the birthplace of mountaineering. There is no better place for a climbing trip. As we considered what gear to bring weight, size and...replies0views4208
2013-06-12
2013-06-10The Rab Vapour Rise Lite Alpine Jacket just happens to be the second prize in our 2013 Summer Stoke Comp which is sponsored by Rab. During the...replies0views4338
2013-06-10
2013-06-07Highgear’s AXIO Max wrist watch is a simple, functional and affordable timepiece that has all the basic functions a backcountry skier could...replies0views3552
2013-06-07
2013-06-05While goggles generally come down to lens color as the most pertinent choice, sunglasses have significantly more variety of frame design. Do you...replies0views3627
2013-06-05
2013-06-03Things. I seem to carry around a lot of “things” with me. Many of the backcountry activities I love are fairly gear intensive and our...replies0views3994
2013-06-03
2013-05-29I tested Vasque's Bitterroot GTX thoroughly on a few long day hikes and overnight trips into the backcountry around Whistler well before our...replies0views3699
2013-05-29
2013-05-27Exped’s tagline is “Maximum outdoor experience with minimal means” and their Mountain Lite backpack series definitely lives up...replies0views3748
2013-05-27
2013-05-21On a recent trip to Nepal we paid a visit to the head office of Sherpa Adventure Gear and spoke with founder and CEO Tashi Sherpa. We were able to...replies0views4302
2013-05-21
2013-05-19The original Suunto Ambit GPS watch was released just over a year ago and it went on to win many accolades and awards including the Backcountry...replies0views3925
2013-05-19
2013-05-16Snowsports Industries of America has published its annual report on the business of skiing. It's an in-depth report on who is spending money...replies0views1902
2013-05-16
2013-05-13Sometimes a back pack is just too much bulk and more 'mountain guide look' than you want for the urban jungle. It is nice to have more...replies0views2709
2013-05-13
2013-05-08About a month ago a box arrived with a Marmot Reyna softshell jacket inside. I have worn it on every adventure, in a whole range of weather...replies0views2882
2013-05-08
2013-05-03On April 25th Voile launched their new logo to the world. It's a huge departure from the rather chaotic logo they have been using for the past...replies0views2431
2013-05-03
2013-05-02Lighter, warmer, more compressible, more durable, no petroleum products. The advantages of down over similar synthetic materials are evident....replies0views3173
2013-05-02
2013-04-26We’ve been using the Vapur Element water bottle for a couple months now and are quite impressed by its durability and portability. Featuring...replies0views3128
2013-04-26