Gear Shed
Our department for all things backcountry and ski/ride mountaineering gear.
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First Look: Arc’teryx Beta SV Pant
A minimalist Gore-Tex Pro ePE pant from some folks who know wet weather.
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The PowSlayer Kit: 3 Months In
Patagonia’s first reboot of the PowSlayer kit since 2017 introduces a full-featured kit in PFAS-free Gore-Tex Pro.
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First Look: Igneous Raglefant
A striking and elegant design and craftsmanship. 120mm underfoot: buckle up.
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Scarpa’s F1 RS and Cuff Height
A brief exploration of cuff heights—with and without liners.
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First Look: Atomic Bent Chetler 120
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First Look: Contour Guide Pure 2.0 Skins
It’s time to ditch the nylon.
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First Look: Scarpa’s F1 RS
Scarpa’s F1 gets an overhaul and adds the BOA H+1 System.
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First Look: Vallon Crossroads Goggle
High fashon, high quality, great vis.
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Review: Zyllion Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager with Heat
When age isn’t just a number or you simply want to restore the chi, this is good stuff.
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First Look: Majesty Supernova Carbon
Seeking out a performance powder ski.
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First Look: Majesty Superpatrol Carbon
A thought-provoking “technical’ ski from the Polish ski makers at Majesty.
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First Look: ZipFit Espresso
We begin to check out ZipFit’s new touring-specific Espresso liner.
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Review: Arc’teryx Beta AR Hardshell
A jacket that makes you hope for stormy weather.
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DPS—Drinking the Carbon Kool-Aid
Pete Vordenberg does more than dip the toe; he drinks the Kool-Aid.
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Review: Prior Spearhead Splitboard
Prior’s Spearhead splitboard offered our reviewer some options that made him think outside the box and smile along the way.
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Review: Heritage Lab BC100
Finding the magic in Marshal Olson’s BC100 creation.
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Review: Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Freeride Jacket
Mastering active insulation.
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Review: La Sportiva Stratos Hybrid
Where a fine skimo boot fits into the boot quiver.
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First Look: Moonlight Cruiser Carbon Superlight
Call it niche: A sub 1200g 114mm underfoot powder ski.
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First Look: Voile TTS Transit Binding
A tech toe and removable heel throw may lighten the Tele load.