Category Archives: Gear

Sub-category of Reviews > Gear. Product reviews on outdoor, adventure and travel gear including accessories.

Backpack Light 50 from My Trail Co

Disclaimer: I may receive compensation or other considerations from companies whose products I review. The opinions expressed here are my own. Brand: My Trail Co Product: Backpack Light 50 Ultralight, Ultra-Durable, Ultra-Comfortable, Ultra-Affordable… We scored a permit to camp at Havasu Falls over summer solstice this year. It’s a scramble to get permits once the… Read More »

Free the Powder Ski Gloves

There is an inventory reduction sale (more off an already legit price) on these gloves right now. Killer value $45. See end of post for a link… I get excited whenever I hear about a new ski industry brand in Park City…especially a brand going direct-to-consumer online. Previously I have featured both Soul Poles and… Read More »

Peacepipes Ski Review (Park City-based RAMP)

Content Summary: Powder Ski Review Manufacturer: RAMP (Technology) Type: Big Mtn / Powder Ski (Rocker & Reverse Sidecut Tip) Lengths: 169cm, 179cm, 189cm Sidecut: 146-110-134, 146-112-134, 146-115-134 Average Weight: 8.4, 9.8, 10.4 Turn Radius: 14.4, 17.5, 21.9 Testing Conditions: Powder (in & out of resort)/Chopped Powder/Cold Weather Snow/Groomers A year ago this October I started… Read More »

Garage Skis

I keep saying that one of these years I am going to come out of ski bum retirement, and get back to more LCC powder. Keep in mind 8″ of low density snow at Alta after a dry spell is “dust on crust”. I am talking about plentiful deep or storm ride days…….. At the… Read More »

Got me some AT boots…

Yep, we both pulled the trigger last night and bought Alpine Touring boots from Backcountry.com. I’ve been needing boots for a few seasons. It’s been torture cramming into my 5 year old Tecnicas with a performance fit. They are actually a full size too small, with huge blowouts in the toes to accommodate. They’ve been… Read More »