made in the USA 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...

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...

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 ...

Patagonia Provisions – Making a Difference One Meal at a Time

Sean Sewell

January 18, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Gear Review, hiking, made in the USA, Nutrition, Patagonia, Skiing, splitboarding

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Patagonia Provisions - Making a Difference One Meal at a Time Patagonia Provisions Shareable Feast Box Patagonia is known for doing great work to make reliable gear that is good on the environment as it is...

Karakoram vs Spark R&D Splitboard Bindings 2018

Sean Sewell

November 26, 2018

backcountry, Gear Review, made in the USA, splitboarding

Karakoram vs Spark R&D Splitboard Bindings 2018 It is time for the annual comparison of Karakoram vs Spark R&D splitboard bindings. For this year, we went all out. Karakoram Prime X Carbon splitboard ...

Fourpoints Bar – Real Energy Bars that Don’t Freeze

Sean Sewell

October 24, 2018

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Everyday, Fitness, hiking, made in the USA, Nutrition, Skiing, snowboarding, splitboarding

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Fourpoints Bar - Real Energy Bars that Don't Freeze Fourpoints Bar energy bar is a real food bar that keeps you fueled up for your outdoor adventures and does not freeze on the ski slope. I have been enjoyin...

BlackStrap Sun Protection – USA Made in the Shade

Sean Sewell

September 24, 2018

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Clothing, Gear Review, hiking, made in the USA, Ski Gear, Skiing, Splitboard, splitboarding

Black Strap makes some very functional and stylish gear for keeping your skin cool while you get after your adventure.

Never Summer 25 Splitboard

Sean Sewell

September 5, 2018

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

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Never Summer has been making great snowboards for 25 years now, and to celebrate a quarter century of top-notch craftsmanship, they are creating a the Never Summer 25 splitboard - a freeride board! Se...

Splitboard Binding Comparo Redux – Spark vs Karakoram 2016-2017

Sean Sewell

September 5, 2018

backcountry, Karakoram, made in the USA, Spark R&D, Splitboard, splitboarding

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It’s that time of year again when we compare the 2 main splitboard bindings - Spark R&D and Karakoram. Both bindings have a lot going for them. Both are handmade in the USA and both work well for your split...

2018 Never Summer Swift Splitboard – First Turns

Sean Sewell

September 5, 2018

backcountry, Gear Review, made in the USA, Never Summer Snowboards, Splitboard

I don’t usually get right to the point, but I will. Just go get this board. No need to read any more of this, just get it and thank me later. Still reading? Well then, let’s get into what makes the Never Summer...