Norrona, is most likely the most underrated outerwear brand in the outdoor industry. Their stuff rivals that of Patagonia and for good reasons, both brands understand how to make outerwear for people that actually recreate in the mountains, like slimmer fitting athletic style apparel. The Norrona Lofoten Pro Jacket I’ve been testing the past month […]
If you’re looking to live out your dream of skiing in battle formation with full communication, music, and even phone calls coming through a device that makes your helmet look like you’re a badass help pilot, the Cardo Packtalk Ski is exactly the toy you need for your next trip to the slopes. With a […]
The Union Rover Approach Skis Backpack Carry System is the latest piece of splitboard style gear from the Union Binding Company. With the Union Rover Approach Skis you can walk or sort of slide uphill while having a traditional snowboard attached to your back. Touring The Union Rover System works with the Union Explorer Splitboard […]
The Burton Hitchhiker Binding is a splitboard binding collaboration between Burton Snowboards and Spark R&D. Burton wanted their own splitboard binding so they hit up our friends at Spark R&D to take over the manufacturing. Burton Hitchhiker Uses Spark R&D Tesla T1 System The Burton Hitchhikers functionality is for the most part exactly what you […]
You don’t always need the heaviest, heaviest-duty crampons for your snow adventures; Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro is made to be your “I may have some sketchy snow-crossings on this tour” foot spikes. With a quick and easy buckle system and solid but basic construction, if you’re just getting into crampon travel this Hillsound Crampon is […]
KBO’s Breeze Step-Thru E-bike will sail through your commute in style with its sleek integrated battery— and a great price tag will always be in vogue. KBO Bikes understands not everyone needs serious horsepower or unnecessary tech on their ride around town. But don’t let the discreet in-frame battery stop you from showing off this […]
Swift, smooth, dry and deep, that’s the goal of any big adventurer and the Asolo Arctic GV delivers just that. These water resistant boots have the beefy lugs and the bombproof outer to withstand even the rowdiest weather Old Man Winter can throw at you. Halfway between a burly mountaineer boot and a Gore-Tree hiker, […]
If you’re already feeling the style of these massive POC Devour Sunglasses and you’re now looking for valid, practical reasons to buy them, there are plenty. I’ll outline them below but in the meantime, run off and plunk down your 250 clams for these very-bold eye covers. Review any kind of product for long enough […]
The Riversmith River Quiver 4 Banger is sick! Based out of Boulder, Colorado the first thing I noticed was how nice and informative everyone was working at their store. The staff gave me a quick tour and answered some basic questions I had about installation. Then we chatted about fishing (who would have thought) they […]
For 2022 there’s a new splitboard binding on the market, the Union Explorer Binding, an upgrade to Union’s Expedition 2.0 Binding. To be honest not a ton has change aside from the name and some fun new colors. Why would you change something that works? Union Explorer Pin Binding What is that makes Union Bindings […]