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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019 – Engearment Interviews

June 20, 2019

Camping, climbing, Clothing, Events, Gear Review, Interview, outdoor retailer

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019 - Engearment Interviews This is just some of the amazing interviews we had at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019. More to be uploaded over the next few days. We cover...

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

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...

Don’t Miss These Upcoming Outdoor Events

Kate Agathon

June 17, 2019

Camping, climbing, Events, Gear Review

Outdoor Retailer is the nation’s largest outdoor recreation industry trade show. From climbing sensation Alex Honnold to free riding legend Jeremy Jones, to mountain biking star Rebecca Rusch, Outdoor Retailer...

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...

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...

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. ...

Will Coleman - Mountain Hardwear Scrambler pack

Mountain Hardwear Scrambler 25L Backpack – Well Rounded Adventure Pack

Sean Sewell

April 10, 2019

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

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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...

Costa Pescador Sunglass – Recycled Fishing Net Shades

Sean Sewell

March 29, 2019

Backpacking, Costa, fishing, Gear Review, Optics

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Costa Pescador Sunglass - Recycled Fishing Net Shades From the Untangled Collection The Pescador is the largest frame and lens from the Untangled Collection. Made from recycled fishnets, these shades are no...

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...

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...

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