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Will Coleman - Mountain Hardwear Scrambler pack

Mountain Hardwear Scrambler 25L Backpack – Well Rounded Adventure Pack

April 10, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, bikepacking, Camping, climbing, Gear Review, hiking, Ski Gear, Skiing, splitboarding

Mountain Hardwear Scrambler 25L Backpack - Well Rounded Adventure Pack Will Coleman - Mountain Hardwear Scrambler pack The updated Scrambler backpacks have all of us at Engearment stoked. Made from a dura...

Huck Adventures – The App That Connects You to Adventure

Sean Sewell

April 3, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Bike, bikepacking, Camping, climbing, education, Events, fishing, Fitness, hiking, Interview, Skiing, splitboarding, Technology

Huck Adventures - The App That Connects You to Adventure Ever wanted to find the perfect adventure partner but did not know where to start? Tried Facebook groups, friends of friends and everything else? ...

Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape – UL Protection Packs Up Small

Sean Sewell

April 2, 2019

Avalanche Safety, backcountry, Backpacking, bikepacking, Camping, Gear Review, Tents

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Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape - UL Protection Packs Up Small Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape packed up Let’s start with “wow” and a little confession. I was given the cape in October after ski season had st...

Erin Machan using the serenity in a top down belay configuration.

Mammut Serenity Dry 8.7 Rope – Fast and Light

Sean Sewell

March 27, 2019

backcountry, climbing, Gear Review

Mammut Serenity Dry 8.7 Rope - Fast and Light Erin Machan using the serenity in a top-down belay configuration. I’ve used this rope in all kinds of terrain so far from alpine ice climbing, long multi-pitch...

Mountain Hardwear Kor PreShell Jacket – Your New Must Have

Sean Sewell

March 26, 2019

backcountry, climbing, Everyday, Fitness, Gear Review, Outerwear, Soft Goods

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Mountain Hardwear Kor PreShell Jacket - Your New Must-Have packs up small The Mountain Hardwear Kor PreShell Jacket is unlike anything you have ever seen (or felt). It is an ultralight, highly breathable ...

FITS Socks – Quite Possibly the Best Ski and Hiking Sock Ever

Sean Sewell

March 20, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, climbing, Clothing, Everyday, hiking, made in the USA, Skiing, snowboarding, splitboarding

FITS Socks - Quite Possibly the Best Ski and Hiking Sock Ever All of us over here at Engearment have a sock drawer full of amazing socks. I cleared out my sock drawer to make way for FITS socks now. They are...

RAB Kinetic Jacket – Great Ski Touring Jacket

Sean Sewell

March 18, 2019

backcountry, climbing, Clothing, Gear Review, Outerwear, Soft Goods, splitboarding

RAB Kinetic Jacket - Great Ski Touring Jacket The RAB Kinetic Jacket is an excellent jacket for ski touring, climbing, hiking, and more. Will Coleman taking in the view Proflex Fabric Stretches The Prof...

Front Range Splitfest – Colorado’s Newest Backcountry Splitboard Festival

Sean Sewell

March 15, 2019

Avalanche Safety, backcountry, education, Events, Fitwell, Gear Review, Karakoram, Never Summer Snowboards, Spark R&D, splitboarding

Front Range Splitfest - Colorado's Newest Backcountry Splitboard Festival Front Range Splitfest April 4-7 Front Range Splitfest is all about backcountry brands coming together to support backcountry safety...

Checking Out Some Late Winter Gear Deals

Kate Agathon

March 12, 2019

backcountry, Free Country, Gear Review, Outerwear, Soft Goods

We think you like sales as much as we do. Why not take advantage of both this incredible snow we've been receiving and also end-of-season sales by getting some great gear that you won’t have to wait until next...

Mt Shuksan - Fourpoints Bar - photo credit Zach Birmingham

Splitboarding – The First Steps When Taking Snowboarding Into the Backcountry

Sean Sewell

March 7, 2019

Avalanche Safety, backcountry, education, Fitness, snowboarding, splitboarding

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Splitboarding - The First Steps When Taking Snowboarding Into the Backcountry What is splitboarding? How and where do you start? What gear and education do you need? This book will get you on the right path. ...

Patagonia Foot Tractor Wading Boots - Felt (Built By Danner)

Patagonia + Danner Foot Tractor and River Salt Wading Boots Launch

Sean Sewell

March 6, 2019

backcountry, footwear, made in the USA, Patagonia

Patagonia + Danner Foot Tractor and River Salt Wading Boots Launch Patagonia Danner Foot Tractor Wading Boots Launching today (3/6/19), Patagonia and Danner have partnered up to build two of the most durab...

Black Diamond Jetforce Tour 26L Avalanche Airbag Pack – Updated Airbag

Sean Sewell

March 5, 2019

Avalanche Safety, backcountry, Black Diamond, Gear Review, Skiing, splitboarding

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Black Diamond Jetforce Tour 26L Avalanche Airbag Pack - Updated Airbag We have been using the Jetforce 40 for the last few years - see the detailed review here. The newer Jetforce Tour 26L uses an updated airb...

March 2019 Outdoor Adventure Films Line Up

Kate Agathon

March 4, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, climbing, Events, Film

Here’s a roundup of outdoor adventure film screenings taking place around Colorado during the month of March. March 07 The Quiet Force screening March 07 in Silverthorne at the Silverthorne Town Pavilion. T...

Happy 303 Day! Being Colorado Proud With Our Top 30 Local Brands

Kate Agathon

March 3, 2019

backcountry, Bike, Camping, Everyday, footwear, Gear Review, made in the USA, Mountain Standard, Ski Gear, snowboarding, splitboarding

Happy 303 Day! We in Colorado are kinda strange- we like to boast about our wonderful state and buy local whenever we can. What would Colorado be without amazing companies whose products we use every day in...

Eagle Creek Migrate Duffel – Recycled Windshields to Travel Bag

Sean Sewell

March 1, 2019

backcountry, Camping, climbing, Everyday, Gear Review, Recycled

Eagle Creek Migrate Duffel - Recycled Windshields to Travel Bag I love a good duffel bag. The Eagle Creek Migrate series of bags really impressed all of us at Engearment. Recycled, bluesign approved mate...

Kammok Mantis – Hammock Tent For Two on Kickstarter

Sean Sewell

February 27, 2019

backcountry, Camping, Tents

Kammok Mantis - Hammock Tent For Two on Kickstarter Kammok makes some great hammocks. Now they are offering an all in one hammock tent for two! Kickstarter is on till 3/5/19, so hop on this! Mantis and Man...

Patagonia Micro Puff Storm Jacket Engearment

Patagonia Micro Puff Storm Jacket – Packable Synthetic, Waterproof Warmth

Sean Sewell

February 24, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, climbing, Clothing, Gear Review, Outerwear, Patagonia, Ski Gear, snowboarding, Soft Goods, splitboarding, waterproof

Patagonia Micro Puff Storm Jacket - Packable Synthetic, Waterproof Warmth Micro Puff Storm will make you this happy :) The Micro Puff came onto the scene in 2017 and blew our minds. Patagonia took that ja...

Eagle Creek Wants You to Quit Your Job – And Find Your Unknown

Sean Sewell

February 23, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, climbing, Events

Eagle Creek Wants You to Quit Your Job - And Find Your Unknown We met with them at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show to learn more about this offer. They were interviewing applicants on camera as they discussed this...