In 2019, Patagonia has outdone themselves again. This time by partnering with Danner to release an updated Patagonia Danner Foot Tractor. These boots handmade in Portland an impressive creation. Back in 2017, we reviewed Patagonia’s Foot Tractor wading boot. We gave it a glowing review for all-day comfort, traction, and fit. Danner Wading Boots The […]
Most crampon models give you the option to choose between completely bailed, heel-bailed, or just nylon straps, and the full-strap model is more versatile as to footwear crampon compatibility, whether you go partially automatic or full-strap is up to you (or just get two pairs, one for distance and one for climbing). Here’s our picks […]
The updated MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes are a must-have for anyone that finds themselves snowshoeing on slick winter trails. One of the best snowshoes on the market designed for keeping your feet firmly planted on the ground regardless of what the conditions outside have in store. Rubber Straps With 4 straps that are easy to […]
Sure to be one of the most popular puffys on the market is the brand new Patagonia Macro Puff Hoody. With a bit of added length, extra warmth and some killer features to boot Patagonia’s Macro Puff continues in the legacy of the brand’s famous Micro Puff Family. Patagonia Macro Puff Breathability The Patagonia Macro […]
The North Face Purist Pants are designed for backcountry skiers and riders that tend to get after it. These pants are rugged, breathable and are made with a GORE-TEX membrane, what more could you want? And as an added bonus the Purist Pant area apart of The North Face’s legendary Summit Series collection featuring “the […]
I have started winter camping and was looking for a sleeping bag that would allow me to camp out in temperatures under 32 F ( 0 °C) as well as double as a sleeping bag I could use in the spring, summer and fall. The question is can the Therm-a-Rest Oberon can work in variety of […]
If you think you’re regular snowboard boots are going to cut it as splitboard boots, the harsh reality is they won’t. The main difference is a pair of splitboarding boots like the Deeluxe Spark XV Snowboard Boots will offer a lot more lateral support (sideways) than a traditional snowboard boot. Regular snowboard boots tend to be […]
Why aren’t all splitboards made with this sort of shape? The Jones Mountain Twin Splitboard is the sort of board any resort rider can jump on and instantly fall in love with splitboarding. It’s really that simple when you jump on a splitboard like the Jones Mountain Twin. Jones Mountain Twin Shape Weird shapes in the […]
The Patagonia Powder Bowl Jacket was the one jacket that comes with me anytime I went skiing or snowboarding at a ski resort this winter. Weighting 941 g (33.2 oz) this jacket isn’t the lightest but that’s ok, especially if you’re sitting on a chairlift looking for protection from the wind. GORE-TEX Membrane This years […]
One of the better freeride splitboards with plenty of freestyle fun comes to us from Arbor Snowboards. The Arbor Coda Splitboard is not new, we have reviewed it before along with it’s predecessor the Coda Split. Year after year there is one board I’m always excited to mount up, and usually, the first one of […]