Gear Review Archives

Spark R&D Tip & Tail Clips – Keep Your Splitboard Together

February 15, 2019

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

Spark R&D Tip & Tail Clips - Keep Your Splitboard Together If you are a splitboarder, then you have probably dealt with your board getting a little sloppy after time. The board halves tend to separate...

Patagonia R1 – 20 Years of Adventures

Sean Sewell

February 13, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, climbing, Clothing, Gear Review, Patagonia

Patagonia R1 - 20 Years of Adventures The Patagonia R1 celebrates 20 years of adventures and shenanigans. If you are an outdoor lover, chances are you own at least one R1. Yosemite Valley. Ev...

Spark R&D Women’s Surge Splitboard Binding – Alex’s Favorite

Sean Sewell

February 12, 2019

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

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Spark R&D Women's Surge Splitboard Binding - Alex's Favorite Gear, our favorite pieces are those that we barely remember is doing a job for us because they do it so well. If you are anything like me th...

Gordini Camber Glove – Leather Makes it Better

Sean Sewell

February 12, 2019

backcountry, Gear Review, Ski Gear, Skiing, snowboarding, Soft Goods, splitboarding, waterproof

Gordini Camber Glove - Leather Makes it Better The Gordini Camber Glove was my all-time favorite for ski touring. For years I’ve always had to ditch any form of waterproof gloves on the skin track, my hand...

Decathlon Freeride 3- in-1 Ski Pants SFR 900

Sean Sewell

February 11, 2019

Avalanche Safety, backcountry, Clothing, Gear Review, Outerwear, Skiing, Soft Goods, splitboarding

Decathlon Freeride 3- in-1 Ski Pants SFR 900 This season I’ve been doing the majority of my tours in the Decathlon Freeride ski pants SFR 900 and I’m pretty happy with them. They are light and durable and one ...

SAXX Volt Boxer Brief – Funky and Comfortable Underwear

Sean Sewell

February 8, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Clothing, Everyday, Gear Review, SAXX

SAXX Volt Boxer Brief - Funky and Comfortable Underwear SAXX Volt is a breathable boxer brief with some funky colors and graphics. The new Volt boxer briefs are very comfortable. The 3D sublimation process al...

Hydro Flask Skyline Series – Urban and Outdoors Meet For a Drink

Sean Sewell

February 6, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Everyday, Gear Review, hiking, Nutrition

Hydro Flask Skyline Series - Urban and Outdoors Meet For a Drink Hydro Flask new colors Hydro Flask launches the new Skyline Series on 2/6/19. The Skyline Series is meant to combine the best of the urban ...

Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2019 – Part 2 – Kate’s World

Sean Sewell

February 5, 2019

backcountry, climbing, education, footwear, Gear Review, hiking, made in the USA, MSR, Never Summer Snowboards, Ski Gear, Skiing, Soft Goods

Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2019 - Part 2 - Kate's World We have so much coverage from this year's Outdoor Retailer Snow Show, that we are breaking it into two parts. Kate Agathon and photographer Will Snyder ...

Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2019 Meetings

Sean Sewell

February 1, 2019

686, Avalanche Safety, backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Clothing, Everyday, G3, Gear Review, Never Summer Snowboards, Patagonia, Recycled, Salomon, Ski Gear, splitboarding, The North Face, ThirtyTwo

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Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2019 Meetings What is new in the Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Gear World? The Engearment crew just wrapped up covering the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2019. We rolled de...

G3 AXLE Splitboard – Responsive New Splitboard from G3

Sean Sewell

January 29, 2019

backcountry, G3, Gear Review, splitboarding

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G3 AXLE Splitboard - Responsive New Splitboad from G3 The new G3 AXLE splitboard is a cool new splitboard shape. Designed to be as good on the way up as it is on the way down. The Engearmet crew took the...