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Backcountry Ski Kit 2020- Drew’s Favorite Gear

September 24, 2020

Backcountry Ski Kit 2020- Drew's Favorite Gear Patagonia Snow Guide Pants Drew Thayer Simple soft-shell pants for dry conditions, slim tailoring might not fit everyone. Thes Patagonia Snow Guide Pants are...

Hilleberg New 2021 – 2 new models for 2021

Sean Sewell

September 22, 2020

Tents, Backpacking

Hilleberg New 2021 - 2 new models for 2021 Hilleberg is proud to introduce two new tent models for 2021: The Black Label Soulo BL, a very strong, remarkably roomy and fully freestanding all-season solo tent, a...

Early winter snowpack. Looking for clues

Take the Pledge: Supporting Friends of CAIC and making smart backcountry choices.

Sean Sewell

September 17, 2020

backcountry, Skiing, snowboarding, splitboarding

Take the Pledge: Supporting Friends of CAIC and making smart backcountry choices Wil Rickards It is the talk of the backcountry. What is going to happen this season when ski areas are limited? We got a taster...

BioLite Headlamp 750 lighting the sky up

BioLite Headlamp 750 – Super Light and Bright

Sean Sewell

September 15, 2020

backcountry, Backpacking, bikepacking, climbing, Gear Review

BioLite Headlamp 750 - Super Light and Bright The new BioLite Headlamp 750 ($99) is a super light (150 grams) and super bright (750 lumens) headlamp for serious night time adventures. I have had a pre-producti...

Vanguard VEO 3 Go 204CB Tripod – Awesome Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod

Sean Sewell

September 12, 2020

backcountry, Camping, Everyday, Film, Gear Review

Vanguard VEO 3 Go 204CB Tripod - Awesome Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod Looking for a compact and dependable travel tripod? Then check out this Vanguard VEO 3 Go 204CB Tripod. Made of carbon fiber and packs up sma...

Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket 2020 – Extremely Packable and Dependable

Sean Sewell

September 10, 2020

Clothing, Gear Review, Patagonia, Recycled, Skiing, snowboarding, Soft Goods, splitboarding, sustainability

Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket 2020 - Extremely Packable and Dependable The Patagonia Nano Puff jacket $199 has been a solid choice for packable synthetic insulation for a lot of activities. The 2020 version has a...

UnderGents Inspirato – Surprisingly Comfortable Boxers!

Sean Sewell

September 9, 2020

Clothing

UnderGents - Surprisingly Comfortable Boxers! I test a lot of boxer briefs and but the Undergents Inspirato may be the most comfortable ones yet. Heck, I am wearing them right now! UnderGents Inspirato Ho...

Patagonia Storm 10 Jacket – Super Light Recycled Protection

Sean Sewell

September 9, 2020

Clothing, Backpacking, climbing, fishing, Gear Review, Patagonia, Recycled

Patagonia Storm 10 Jacket - Super Light Recycled Protection The brand new Patagonia Storm 10 ultralight jacket is a highly functioning, packable jacket made of recycled fishnets. It stuffs into its o...

Six Moon Designs Swift X: Carrying comfort in a light package

Sean Sewell

September 5, 2020

backpacks, backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Gear Review

Six Moon Designs Swift X: Carrying comfort in a light package Wil Rickards So I confess to having a quiver of backpacks. I try to collect only things I use, but there are still a few old classic bags lying ar...

Labor Day Outdoor Sale 2020 – The Best Deals on Camping Gear

Sean Sewell

September 4, 2020

Camping, Backpacking, backpacks, Black Diamond, Clothing, footwear, Gear Review, hiking

Labor Day Outdoor Sale 2020 - The Best Deals on Camping Gear The annual Engearment Labor Day Outdoor Sale guide is here! There are many great deals on outdoor and camping gear to be had. Here is a quick list f...

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