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Packrafts, Tundra and Community
I had been chatting of packrafting for more than a year before I finally went ahead and ordered my first boat. Coming from a long-distance…
Gimme Shelter – The Nemo Losi LS 2P
The “tent” is not a new innovation. Originally used as portable homes for nomads, we now identify the tent as a recreational shelter. But through…
Paddle Fever – The Summer I Fell in Love with Standup Paddleboarding
When it comes to silently gliding across the water, kayaking was my first love. I grew up inland in the south Okanagan but every summer…
Viking Tested: Gransfors Bruk Axe Reviews
Gransfors Bruk takes a total environmental and ethical approach in how they produce their premium axes. They also have an unrelenting passion for handcrafting their…
Viking Tested: The Nemo Equipment Rave 15 Sleeping Bag
“I can’t wait to take this bag out on more trips I absolutely love it!” We love hearing real feedback from customers using our gear.…
24 Years (of OnSight) in Canada’s Coastal Range
Superficially, one can learn a lot about a company via the progression of its logo, as the company changes and evolves over time. In the…
The Hillsound Equipment Trail Crampon Ultras turn you into a 4 season hiker
Thanks to Stefan Doering for the review and photos… I’m an avid hiker all season and up to alpine terrain. I’m very impressed with these…
The DPS Wailer 112 Foundation – A ski that is designed for off-piste that surpises on-piste
Thanks to Scott Banman for the Customer Review Half-dozen resort days under foot now. This ski performs well to lift out of the heavy mashed…
A Pack That Ticks All the Boxes – The Lowe Alpine Eclipse Tested in Canada’s Arctic
Review and images by Sofie Agger Thoughtful design? Check. Breathable? Check. Durable? Check. Rain cover? Check. Comfortable? Check. Good snack pockets? Check. I could go…
Field Tested: The Norrona Lofoten GTX Pro
The Norrona Lofoten GTX Pro set up just might be the best overall outwear gear I have ever owned. I feel as though I have…
Voluntary Recall: Omega Pacific G-FIRST Carabiners
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2017 Omega Pacific has discovered a defect in a limited number of the G-FIRST series carabiners and is announcing a voluntary…