I have been testing the Komperdell CXP Pro carbon fiber 3 piece collapsible ski poles while backcountry skiing, splitboarding, and winter camping in the mountains surrounding Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Lightweight Carbon Poles These ski poles are lightweight with two carbon fiber upper sections and a metallic lower section. They are adjustable from 140mm down to […]
This winter I have been testing the Sena Latitude S1 Bluetooth Intercom Helmet while backcountry skiing and snowmobiling in Wyoming. The S1 is the latest hi-tech winter sports helmet from Sena’s Latitude series. Obviously it has a built in Bluetooth headset, but first and foremost it is a ski/snowboard helmet so let’s look at its […]
5.11 is known for making high quality tactical gear trusted by alphabet agencies like the FBI, local law enforcement, and civilians who exercise their 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms. In recent years 5.11 has branched out into the outdoor and fitness markets, and this winter I have been tasked with testing out […]
Folks who spend time working and playing outdoors in extreme winter conditions have trusted Sweden’s famed Hestra gloves for over 80 years. The Hestra Army Leather Heli 3 Finger Ski Glove is a very popular, time-tested 3-finger glove/mitten hybrid designed for deep snow days in the mountains. Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski 3-Finger Benefits Recently […]
When I first saw someone sporting a Poler Napsack I remember thinking, “who’d want to wear that?!?” and now I know the answer: I do, and you probably do too even though you might not know that yet. Like many people I initially wrote off Poler’s Napsack as some “hipster BS” — straight out of […]
The Kelty All Inn 2 – two person tent is a spacious, lightweight, well-ventilated, three season shelter suitable for backpacking, car camping, music festivals, and backyard stargazing snuggle sessions. Historically, “two person” backpacking tents have tended to be too small to comfortably accommodate two people, but the All Inn 2 from Kelty has proven itself […]
I am extremely grateful to the friend who gifted me the Ocean Signal RescueMe PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon. Fortunately, the PLB1 has not saved my life — yet — but it has certainly improved my peace of mind when adventuring in remote areas and travelling outside of reliable cell service. Equally important, carrying my PLB1 […]
The 71 liter North Face Base Camp Duffel medium is my go to bag for airline travel and for organizing sport specific gear while vanlifing. The Base Camp duffel is compact enough that I have never gotten hassled about using it as carry on luggage, but big enough to carry everything I need for a […]
The Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour Ski Boot provides excellent downhill performance and surprisingly good uphill performance. Historically, most backcountry ski boots have performed well in one realm or the other, but the HOJI PRO TOUR does both well. The system to switch between walk and ski modes is pretty slick and secures a surprisingly tight […]
Frost-nipped fingers are totally avoidable with the right gear, and The Flylow Oven Mittens are a durable and minimalist set of mitts that have found their way into my kit for a wide variety of adventures. Smart little buggers, and reliable too. Flylow Oven Mitts Pigskin The Flylow Oven Mittens are made out of pigskin, […]