Every year, when we visit the Klymit booth at Outdoor Retailer, they have something new that wows us. The innovations from the boys in Ogden just keep on coming, and that’s true this year as they unveiled the new Insulated Static V camping pad and Litewater Dingy (LWD). First Klymit took the light weight, inflatable…
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Easton pitches the new Torrent 3P tent at Outdoor Retailer 2013 Winter Market
Easton Mountain Products wowed the outdoor industry a few years back with their game-changing Kilo 2P tent. Well they’re at it again at this year’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market with a new innovative tent called the Torrent 3P. The Easton Torrent 3P is an all-season tent that isn’t just a winter-capable shelter, but bridges the…
DPS Wailer 112RP review at Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo
DPS is a ski company located in the heart of Salt Lake City that makes extremely high-end skis that are known for their innovation, bomber construction and light weight qualities. We’ve been dying to get on a pair for years, and finally got our chance at the 2013 Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo at Solitude….
Black Diamond Convert ski review at Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo
Black Diamond has revamped their ski lineup for the 2013/14 ski season, and part of that new fleet is the Convert ski. We tested out a pair at the Outdoor Retailer 2013 All Mountain Demo at Solitude on a day that was sunny and warm on a mountain covered with hardpack and groomed snow. The…
Black Diamond Factor Mx 130 ski boot review at OR All Mountain Demo
Man am I really impressed with what Black Diamond has been up to these days. For the 2013/14 ski season, they’ve revamped their entire ski lineup, and redesigned the Factor ski boot from the ground up. The Factor Mx 130 is what they’re calling a “true” 130 flex backcountry boot and replaces the Factor we…
Salomon Rocker 2 108 review at Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo
At the 2013 Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo, we got to try out a pair of the much coveted Salomon Rocker2 108 skis. For 2013/14, the skis will remain the same expect for new topsheet graphics. Despite the lack of changes to the line next season, I was excited to click my boots into a…
Voile Buster skis review at Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo
So many skis, so little time. The Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo is an orgy of new skis, boots, and other winter gear all in one place – at Solitude Mountain Resort. With so many options, I made sure to ski the planks I most wanted to try, and the Voile Buster skis were at…
ISIS Park City Jacket review
In Utah, you must be prepared for any weather. ISIS has the perfect jacket for any mountain town woman. (And if you’re looking for something to buy with money you got for the holidays…here it is.) The Park City Jacket is perfect on its own or layered with a puffy vest underneath. This modern day…
Alpinizmo by High Peak USA Latitude -5 sleeping bag review
With record-breaking cold temperatures putting Utah in a deep freeze this winter, camping is about the last thing anyone wants to do. But if you are an outdoor adventurer who laughs in the face of winter’s chill, then you’re going to need a warm sleeping bag. High Peak USA has a line of high quality,…
Triple Aught Design Stealth Hoodie LT review
Outdoor recreation and military gear share quite a lot in common. From boots to packs, hydration systems and jackets, protecting people from the elements for extended periods of time during major activity is the MO of both. So it’s no wonder that many gear companies produce stuff that can make you feel like you’re either…