GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2024-2025

In selecting our ‘Gear of the Year’ winners for each season, we are looking for things with a little special sauce. Gear that stood out and made for better days in the mountains. Though we are happy with most of the stuff we test, our winners for this past year are exceptional in their design and materials. Stay tuned for the springtime when we’ll add another batch after this season winds down.

Mammut Barryvox S2 Transceiver
Date: Jan 2025
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9.5/10

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Mammut Rime Light IN Flex Hooded Jacket
Date: Feb 2025
Reviewer: David
Overall Rating: 9.5/10

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Shokz Open Run Pro 2 Headphones 
Date: Jan 2025
Reviewer: David
Overall Rating: 9.5/10

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SCARPA 4-Quattro Pro 130+ BOOTS
Date: Dec 2024
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9.0/10

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Garmin Fenix 8 Solar Sapphire Watch
Date: Dec 2024
Reviewer: David
Overall Rating: 9.0/10

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Stellar Guide Shell Hybrid Jacket and Pants
Date: Dec 2024
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10

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Garmin InReach Messenger Plus
Date: Oct 2024
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10

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Ortovox Thermovent SP base layer
Date: Oct 2024
Reviewer: David
Overall Rating: Unrated

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