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Two Hikers Survive 5 Days in California Mountains

April 12, 2019

Two Hikers Survive 5 Days in California Mountains This story has a happy ending! Two hikers were out in the Mount Baldy area in California and got separated from their group. They rationed food and used a Li...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

#teamwigwam Brand Ambassadors Selected for 2019

Sean Sewell

February 21, 2019

backcountry, Camping, climbing, Clothing, made in the USA, Wigwam

#teamwigwam Brand Ambassadors Selected for 2019 Sheboygan, WI. (February 20, 2019) – Wigwam Mills Inc., the family-owned maker of premium, made-in-the-USA socks since 1905, announces it has selected ten in...

Six Moon Designs Introduces New Line of Ultralight Trail Umbrellas

Sean Sewell

February 19, 2019

backcountry, Camping, hiking

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Six Moon Designs Introduces New Line of Ultralight Trail Umbrellas Beaverton, OR (February 14, 2018) - After more than a year of research and development, Six Moon Designs introduces the new Silver Sha...

Patagonia R1 – 20 Years of Adventures

Sean Sewell

February 13, 2019

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

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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...

Adventure Grant – You want $5000 To Go Have Fun?

Sean Sewell

February 13, 2019

backcountry, Camping, climbing, Events, hiking

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Adventure Grant - You want $5000 To Go Have Fun? Gear Junkie just launched a grant for $5000 to fun someones next dream adventure. Read on to find out more. Gear Junkie is offering a $5000 "Adventure G...

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