Zamberlan Exotrail GTX Hiking Shoes Review
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Gear Reviews, HikingGear Reviews
After Four Summers of Testing Boots, The Lowa Renegade Stands Above The Rest
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Gear Reviews, Hiking
Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight 60 Backpack Review
Backpacking is a bit of a funny world. It’s not really a sport, but the gear associated with it is
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Accessories, Gear Reviews
We Tested Yeti’s Skala Backpack In The Mountains: A Review
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Marmot Orion Gore-Tex Hardshell Jacket Review
In the world of hardshell jackets, Gore-Tex is the gold standard. Let’s get that out of the way right now.
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Clothing, Gear Reviews
Anon Merak Wavecel Ski and Snowboard Helmet Review
A good helmet needs to be protective but not noticeable. Anon’s Merak does that better than any I’ve tested, period.
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Accessories, Gear Reviews
ThirtyTwo Jones MTB Lite Splitboard Boots Review
One of the great joys of snowboarding vs. skiing is having soft boots. Of course, there are many more reasons
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Gear Reviews, Splitboarding
Pro Standard Grillmount Review: The One Angle To Rule Them All
I miss the days where snowboarding videos were a sit-down event. And this is a criticism of how we consume
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Accessories, Gear, Gear Reviews
The Best Glacier Glasses For Mountaineering and High-Alpine Protection
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Gear Reviews, Sunglasses
The Best Hardshell Jackets For Backcountry Skiing Or Splitboarding
Tested by Steve Andrews Where Coast Mountains, BC · Japan How long 2 Years Jackets Tested 22 Jackets In This
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Clothing, Gear Reviews
Arc’Teryx Sabre Jacket Review: Is it Worth The Premium Pricetag?
Tested by Steve Andrews Where Whistler, BC · Japan How long Winter 25/26 Used for Resort and Slackcountry Photos Steve
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Clothing, Gear Reviews
ThirtyTwo T32M FASE Snowboard Bindings Review
ThirtyTwo T32M FASE Bindings: First Impressions Specs: Quick-release highback, double-beam heelcup, fast ankle strap Pro Models: Pat Fava (featured here),
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Gear, Gear Reviews, Snowboarding