Ready. Set. Grab the Supercollar! This revolutionary dog collar and retractable leash is a great addition to the dog accessory market. For the past month Lucy, my german short hair pointer/blue heeler mix, has been putting the Supercollar to the test. I’m not going to lie, I thought this leash would snap as soon as…
Category: Gear Reviews
Klymit Inertia X Frame camping pad review
The Klymit Inertia X Frame is an anatomically patterned, super light weight (9.1 oz) camping pad that packs down to the size of a soda can. Looking at its unusual shape makes one wonder if such a thing is possible to sleep on. Klymit has made some revolutionary changes to the standard inflatable pad, and…
Brooks Range Backcountry Multi-tool review
Be Mr. Fix-it. If you spend any time in the backcountry on skis or a splitboard, self sufficiency is paramount. That means never having to rely on your friends if you lack any essentials. It’s always best to be the guy who provides than the guy who needs – especially since the provider generally gets…
Salomon Rocker 2 ski review
There is a ski model out there who’s name is being whispered in the halls of skidom. They are long-awaited boards that promise to bring powder-floaty-happiness to face shot seekers the world over. It is the sequel to the legendary Salomon Rocker, and this reborn version is aptly named the Rocker 2. The ski designers…
Hydro Flask insulated water bottle review
Although the word “flask” conjures up images of thin, sneaky metal containers filled with cheap hooch that can be concealed in an overcoat pocket for smuggling into movie theaters and rock concerts, Hydro Flask is actually a water bottle. But this is no typical bottle. The Hydro Flask is a double-wall, vacuum insulated piece of gear that will…
Sierra Designs Gnar Down Jacket review
The best weapon in the fight against cold winter weather is a good down jacket. Long gone are the days of the over-puffed monsters of the past. The new rage in outdoor apparel is the micro puff down coat. Light, compressible and oh so warm, these coats have become the new “must have” item for…
Brunton ADC Pro review
You’ve planned your weekend backcountry getaway, now the only question is the weather. Most adventurers could qualify as junior meteorologists; constantly pouring over weather reports and charts to ensure their well crafted trip won’t be spoiled by Mother Nature’s harsher elements. Study all you want, the weather research done at home often means little when…
Black Diamond Drift skis review
The Black Diamond Drift is the fattest ski in their Efficient Series of backcountry specific boards. At 100mm underfoot and only weighing 7 lbs 10 oz, this ski is specifically meant to be a backcountry powder magnet. I’ve skied on the Drift for the past month now, and after several days in the backcountry, and…
Kombi Outland glove review
Kombi always reminds me of an old ad that appeared in ski magazines during my high school years in the 90’s. The image was from the viewpoint of someone riding a chairlift looking down at a lone glove laying in the snow far below. The caption read, “there’s a broken heart behind every lost Kombi.”…
Black Diamond Warrant Skis revealed at All Mountain Demo
Another new ski to be added to Black Diamond’s 2011/2012 roster is the Warrant. The nice lady inside Black Diamond’s All Mountain Demo tent at Solitude told me there are many changes to the lineup, with some skis (like the Havoc) going away, and others being replaced with new models. The Warrant replaces the old…