Engearment - Gear reviews on outdoor equipment for backcountry hiking, skiing, snowboarding, splitboarding, and mountain adventures along with news and interviews.

Roofnest Roof Tents – Real World Review

June 10, 2019

backcountry, Camping, fishing, Gear Review, Tents, van life

Roofnest Roof Tents - Real World Review Roof tents are a growing tent category. With the ability to set up in about a minute, the Roofnest RTT (roof...

Fathers Day Gift Guide 2019 – Engearment Approved Dad Stuff

Sean Sewell

June 7, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, climbing, Clothing, Costa, Fitness, footwear, Gear Review, hiking, Hyperice, Kickstarter, made in the USA, Mystery Ranch, Recycled, Running, Soft Goods

Fathers Day Gift Guide 2019 Engearment Approved Dad Stuff Here are the Engearment.com staff picks for awesome Fathers Day gear. We have tested out ...

Patagonia PowSlayer Recycled Goretex Pro Bibs

Patagonia Powder Bowl Jacket – Recycled Gore-Tex Protection

Sean Sewell

October 14, 2018

backcountry, Clothing, Gear Review, Outerwear, Patagonia, Ski Gear, Skiing, snowboarding, Soft Goods, splitboarding, waterproof

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Patagonia has been working hard to produce recycled Gore-Tex products. The new Patagonia Powder Bowl Jacket is a star of the collection. Last yea...

Spark R&D Pro Surge Splitboard Bindings – Lighter and Stronger!

Sean Sewell

September 5, 2018

Avalanche Safety, backcountry, Gear Review, Spark R&D, Splitboard, splitboarding

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Spark R&D Pro Surge Splitboard Bindings - Lighter and Stronger! The Spark R&D team examined the already solid Surge and Arc splitbo...

Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody Fleece – Better than R1?

Sean Sewell

September 5, 2018

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Clothing, Everyday, Fitness, Gear Review, hiking, Patagonia, Ski Gear, Skiing, Soft Goods, Splitboard, splitboarding

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Patagonia R1 TechFace Hooded Fleece Jacket - Better than R1? Patagonia released the new TechFace version of the very popular R1 fleece. Co...

Karakoram Prime X Carbon Splitboard Bindings – The Peak of Touring

Sean Sewell

September 5, 2018

Avalanche Safety, backcountry, Karakoram, OZ Snowboards, Splitboard, splitboarding

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The Karakoram Prime splitboard bindings are some of the best performing splitboard bindings. Add a carbon highback and you have a highly responsive...

Hyperice Hypervolt – Professional Review of the Vibration Tool for Recovery and Performance

Sean Sewell

September 5, 2018

backcountry, Backpacking, Everyday, Fitness, Hyperice, Skiing, Technology

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The Hypervolt is a handheld device that applies 3 levels of powerful vibrations to areas of the body. How does it compare to other devices

Never Summer Atom Splitboard – Powder Snake!

Sean Sewell

June 5, 2019

backcountry, Camping, Gear Review, made in the USA, Never Summer Snowboards, splitboarding

Never Summer Atom Splitboard - Powder Snake! For the last two season, the Never Summer Swift has been my favorite board. New for the 19-20 season th...

Mountain Hardwear Launches AR App to Help You Find the Right Gear

Sean Sewell

June 4, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, climbing, Clothing, education, hiking, Ski Gear, Skiing

Mountain Hardwear Launches AR App to Help You Find the Right Gear Mountain Hardwear AR app viewing a tent This month, Mountain Hardwear (...

Kelty Journey Perfectfit Elite Backpack without kid

Kelty Journey Perfectfit Elite Backpack First Impressions

Sean Sewell

May 29, 2019

Backpacking, Camping, Everyday, Fitness, Gear Review

Kelty Journey Perfectfit Elite Backpack First Impressions Initial impressions: Outstanding build quality, adventure focused and designed to inclu...

Cannondale Topstone 105

Sean Sewell

May 26, 2019

Bike, bikepacking, Everyday, Gear Review

Cannondale Topstone 105 Bike Review Will Coleman and his Cannondale Topstone 105 The birds are singing, water is flowing, a few snow drifts dot t...

Just The Tips, Van life tips with Will Coleman

Sean Sewell

May 24, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Bike, Camping, climbing, education, Everyday, hiking, Running, Sleeping bag, splitboarding, van life

Just The Tips, Van life tips with Will Coleman Hi, for those of you who don’t know my names Will Coleman and I’ve been living the van life for about ...

Spryng Fitness Recovery Wearable Compression Therapy For Your Legs

Sean Sewell

May 21, 2019

Fitness, Gear Review, splitboarding, Technology

Spryng Fitness Recovery Wearable Compression Therapy For Your Legs Featuring "WaveTech" pneumatic compression patterns that help you recover quickly....

This Weekend’s Front Range Gear Swaps

Kate Agathon

May 16, 2019

Backpacking, bikepacking, Camping, climbing, Clothing, Events, Gear Review

Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us, which means it’s gear swap season! Now is the time to do some spring cleaning and sell gear you no longer ne...

Mountain Hardwear Kor Strata Hoody – Breathable Active Insulation

Sean Sewell

May 15, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Clothing, Gear Review, hiking, Skiing, snowboarding, Soft Goods, splitboarding

Mountain Hardwear Kor Strata Hoody - Breathable Active Insulation The new for Fall 2019 Kor Strata Hoody from Mountain Hardwear features Primalof...

Salomon Speedcross 5

Sean Sewell

May 14, 2019

Fitness, footwear, Gear Review, Running, Salomon, Trail Running

Salomon Speedcross 5 Will putting the Speedcross to the test First impressions these shoes are stiff! Broke in nicely after around 12 miles. I h...

BlackStrap Daily-Tube and Headband; A New Favorite

Sean Sewell

May 13, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Bike, Camping, climbing, Clothing, Everyday, fishing, Fitness, Gear Review, hiking, made in the USA, Ski Gear, snowboarding, splitboarding

BlackStrap Daily-Tube and Headband; A New Favorite BlackStrap blew me out of the water with these two innovative and essential items. BlackSt...

Mother’s Day Last Minute Gift Guide

Kate Agathon

May 9, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Bike, Camping, Clothing, Everyday, Fitness, footwear, Gear Review

Mother's Day Last Minute Gift Guide Mother’s Day (May 12) is fast approaching! Here are some last minute gift ideas for that special outdoorsy woman i...

Mountain Hardwear Phantom Hoody – Waterproofed Down With Pertex Diamond Fuse

Sean Sewell

May 8, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, climbing, Clothing, Gear Review, hiking, Outerwear, Soft Goods, waterproof

Mountain Hardwear Phantom Hoody - Waterproofed Down With Pertex Diamond Fuse The new Phantom Hoody from Mountain Hardwear features RDS 800 fill water...

Mountain Hardwear Lamina -15ºF Sleeping Bag; Low Temps, High Comfort

Sean Sewell

May 3, 2019

Camping, Gear Review, Sleeping bag

Mountain Hardwear Lamina -15ºF Sleeping Bag; Low Temps, High Comfort The first night I tested this sleeping bag was at ~11,000’ in Colorado in earl...

Adidas Terrex Free Hiker – Sock Boot Built for Hiking

Sean Sewell

May 2, 2019

Backpacking, Clothing, footwear, Gear Review, hiking

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Adidas Terrex Free Hiker - Sock Boot Built for Hiking The Adidas Terrex Free Hiker is a unique boot made of Primeknit material that feels like a sock...

Formidable Media Fights For Cancer Reseach, Literally

Sean Sewell

April 30, 2019

Events

Formidable Media to Support Haymakers for Hope in Raising Money for Cancer Research, Care, Treatment and Survivorship Global media agency to offer up...

Hoka One One Gaviota 2 – Updated Stability and Breathability

Sean Sewell

April 29, 2019

Everyday, Fitness, footwear, Gear Review

Hoka One One Gaviota 2 - Updated Stability and Breathability The Gaviota was a hit with us when it came out in 2017. You can read all about that revi...