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Spark R&D Hardboot set up on Sean's Oz splitboard

Spark R&D Hardboot Setup Review

July 9, 2019

backcountry, climbing, Fitness, Gear Review, made in the USA, snowboarding, Spark R&D, splitboarding

Spark R&D Hardboot Setup Review Evan Green and Aaron Rose Hardboot setups (using AT ski boots for backcountry snowboarding) were once an obscure corner of the niche sport of splitboarding, relegated to exp...

Costa Del Mar Spearo 580M Sunglasses on Will Coleman

Costa Del Mar Spearo 580G Sunglasses

Sean Sewell

June 28, 2019

backcountry, Costa, Everyday, fishing, Gear Review, hiking, Sunglasses

Costa Del Mar Spearo 580G Sunglasses Will Coleman Costa Del Mar Spearo 580G Sunglasses on Will Coleman Great polarized glasses! I’ve been rocking these as a lifestyle glass for about 2 months now. I’ve ...

Kammok Mantis Ultralight Hammock Review From the Amazon

Sean Sewell

June 24, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Gear Review, Kickstarter

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Kammok Mantis Ultralight Hammock Review From the Amazon This April I joined a 3-week river expedition in the Colombian Amazon. We would be crossing a remote terrain of the highland rainforest, on foot and ...

Engearment writer Kate with her Australian Cattle Dog, Utah.

Adventure Dogs: What You Need to Know

Kate Agathon

June 18, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, education, Events, Gear Review

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The Engearment team loves our adventure dogs! From winter camping to desert mountain bike trips, wherever we go, our dogs go. Before heading into the backcountry with your dog, there are some things to consid...

Hydrolight by Hydrolight Outdoor Gear: A first look

Sean Sewell

June 16, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, bikepacking, Camping, Gear Review, Kickstarter

Hydrolight by Hydrolight Outdoor Gear: A first look Want to find out about a simple idea that will light up your world while keeping you hydrated? Read on. I have a few criteria for making gear choices. A c...

Roofnest Roof Tents – Real World Review

Sean Sewell

June 10, 2019

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

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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 (rooftop tent) offer several advantages. Read more in this detai...

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 each one of these items and assure they will make Dads happy...

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 the Atom emerges as the most fun splitboard! I use the term Po...

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 (MHW) launches an augmented reality shopping app, featuring i...

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 3 years now and I thought I’d share some helpful tips! ...

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 Primaloft Gold Active insulation and a new stretchy and breathable s...

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. BlackStrap Daily-Tube art BlackStrap Daily-Tube This trad...

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 in your life that go beyond jewelry or flowers. For the One ...

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 waterproofed down and Pertex Diamond Fuse fabric for durability. ...

Paragon Perfection: 2019/20 MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes

Kate Agathon

April 26, 2019

backcountry, Gear Review, MSR, snowshoes

Winter 2019/20 MSR Lightning Ascent snowshoes (MSRP $319.95) featuring new Paragon Binding system. Available to the public in Fall 2019. The Winter 2019/20 MSR Lightning Ascent snowshoes are pure pe...

Nite Ize Runoff Waterproof Bag – TRU Zip, Better Than the Rest!

Sean Sewell

April 24, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Everyday, Gear Review, made in the USA, Technology, waterproof

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Nite Ize Runoff Waterproof Bag - TRU Zip, Better Than the Rest! Truly, you must feel the Nite Ize Runoff Bags with TRU Zip to understand. This is not a traditional waterproof zipper system. Instead, it is a s...

BOGS Bozeman Tall Boots – Everyday Winter Boot

Sean Sewell

April 23, 2019

backcountry, Camping, Clothing, Everyday, footwear

BOGS Bozeman Tall Boots - Everyday Winter Boot Looking for a comfortable pair of slip-on boots that are waterproof and keep your feet warm down to -72 degrees? Then check out the BOGS Bozeman boot. We have ...

Mountain Hardwear Phantom Alpine 15 Sleeping Bag – RDS Down and Pertex Y-Fuse for Your Next Project

Sean Sewell

April 22, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, climbing, Gear Review, Sleeping bag

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Mountain Hardwear Phantom Alpine 15 Sleeping Bag - RDS Down and Pertex Y-Fuse for Your Next Project New for 2019, the Phantom Alpine 15-degree sleeping bag emerges as legit mountaineering sleeping situations U...