Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour ski boot review
The Hoji Pro Tour is a light boot that is and feels ready to slay a big line, drop a large cliff, or let you hang out around the lodge for aprés in comfort...
View ArticleEkster Senate + Tracker Wallet Review
Have you ever experienced the absolute terror and frustration of losing your wallet? Not only do you feel like an idiot, but once those fraudulent charges start showing up on your credit card you...
View ArticleBest backpacking stoves of 2019
It’s spring, which means backpacking season is right around the corner. I, like many of you, look forward to this every year as it means it’s time to get out in the woods (or...
View ArticleBest men’s rain jackets
Whether we like it or not, inclement weather happens. We’ve all been caught out in a big storm while on an adventure, and there’s not much worse than not having a good reliable rain...
View ArticleHUGE SALE ALERT: Steep and Cheap (valid through August 3 2019)
If you know the outdoors then you probably know Steep and Cheap, the deals site owned by Backcountry where you can get incredible steals on premium outdoor gear. I’ve bought quite a few things...
View ArticleThe North Face Thermoball Eco hoodie review 2019-2020
Hello, my name is John and I have a puffy jacket addiction. If you look at the coat closet in my house, it is FULL of puffy jackets for all sorts of uses. I...
View ArticleDynafit Hoji Pro Tour vs Scarpa Maestrale RS
Backcountry skiing is a sufferfest made worthwhile by great powder in the best of times. After all, chairlifts were created for a reason (though honestly, just so the ski industry could make more...
View ArticleOrtovox 3L Ortler 2019-2020 Jacket Review
A year ago, I realized that it was time to upgrade my jacket from the Arc’teryx Alpha SV I was given in 2008 by my grandmother before I went to Switzerland. While I love...
View ArticleBest men’s ski shells 2020-2021
In the market for a new ski shell jacket? Well, you’ve come to the right place because we’re publishing this right before the new season starts. When you’re younger, ski shells are a dime...
View ArticleBest women’s ski shells 2020-2021
Looking for a new ski shell for 2020-2021? You’re not alone. With the COVID pandemic going on, a lot of people are taking solace in the outdoors and getting outside. With that, many of...
View ArticleBest backcountry skis for 2020-2021
Best Men’s backcountry skis 2020-2021 If you’re a man heading into the backcountry this winter, here are the best backcountry skis made especially for you. Pair these with a good set of pin bindings...
View ArticleBest backcountry ski pin bindings 2020-2021
Looking for the right pin bindings for your brand new backcountry ski setup? Whether you’re an accomplished and experienced backcountry skier or just buying your first set because of uncertainty...
View ArticleBest avalanche beacons for 2020-2021
Heading into the backcountry during winter 2020-2021 and need a new avalanche beacon (also called a “transceiver”)? Then look no further, because we have put together a list of the best avalanche...
View ArticlePieps DSP Sport Avalanche Beacon Alternatives
In recent days, it has come to light that the Pieps DSP Sport avalanche beacon has some major issues. After being used for a few seasons, the lock mechanism is proving to wear out...
View ArticleMontec Men’s Fawk Ski Bibs Review
Going into winter 2019-2020, I had been wearing the same pair of ski pants for many seasons (2013, I believe). Hilariously, they were actually women’s pants because they were in the men’s section of...
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