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Julbo Chams Sunglasses Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ When it comes to exploring the outdoors, there’s style and then there’s timeless style, and finally there’s the timeless style of a pair of Julbo Chams Sunglasses. These glasses...

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10 Best Backpacking Tents 2022

Mountain Weekly News ~ Best Backpacking Tents For The Light and Fast Backpacker Mountain Hardwear Nimbus UL 2 Tent Alright, now we’re really going ultralight with Mountain Hardwear’s Nimbus UL 2. This...

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REI Sleeping Bag Review Co-op Magma 15

Mountain Weekly News ~ Magma is hot, elemental heat you can depend on to always run hot, and the REI Magma 15 is no less elemental and every bit as toasty. The fill is freakishly warm for how light,...

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Mystery Ranch T100 100L Backpack Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ Mystery Ranch’s T100 Pack is a super-hauler, ideal for extended treks built to handle any mad quest your heart may throw at it, to this horizon and the next one. At 100 liters,...

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La Sportiva TX Hike Mid GTX Boots Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ I normally find hiking boots clunky, and kind of boring; which is why I have to emphasize that the La Sportiva TX Hike Mid GTX are not hiking boots. At least not conventional...

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Hiboy S22 E-Skateboard Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ As I was cruising down the mountain pass with the Hiboy S22 Electric Skateboard rolling at top speed, one thought came through my mind: this is way too much fun to be legal....

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Komperdell Titanal Expedition Pro Poles Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ I’ve used, and broken, a fair amount of trekking poles over my days but Komperdell’s Expedition Pro Poles are beefier than any I’d ever had. This makes sense given the fact that,...

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Bern Hudson MIPS Bike Helmet Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ The first question my son asked when I tried on Bern’s Hudson Bike Helmet was “Are you wearing your hat under that helmet?” Because Bern, a helmet maker that has long realized...

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A Guide to Your Next Rocky Mountain Road Trip

Mountain Weekly News ~ When you think “road trip through the Rocky Mountains,” you might imagine tent camping, staying in rustic roadside spots, roughing it through the wild. And sure, that’s fun. But...

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Airthings View Smart Radon Detector Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ Airthings came up with their View for one simple reason: Radon can seriously mess you up. Just check the EPA: it can cause lung cancer. Even if you never smoked (and think of all...

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Gatorz Magnum Sunglasses Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ Every now and then you get gear made for battle to take into your own personal test of will and strength; Gatorz Eyewear’s Magnum glasses are just such special adventure tools....

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Sitka Ambient Jacket Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ At first glance it might seem surprising that of all the mountaineering/snowboarding/climbing gear I test, the lightest and warmest piece of gear is hunting brand Sitka’s Ambient...

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Hellroaring Powder Guides Hut Offers Epic Backcoutnry Skiing and Riding

Mountain Weekly News ~ Somewhere along the border of Idaho and Montana and Idaho, where the Continental Divide pushes into its final state in the US, there’s a little mountain range called the...

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Mystery Ranch Coulee 25L Backpack Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ When I started noticing backpacks with openings that reminded me of “Stranger Things” demigorgon mouths I was intrigued; when I saw Mystery Ranch had long been rocking it and...

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Magellan Ozark Bibs Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ Since hunting can be one of the most grueling outdoor adventures, Magellan’s Men’s Ozark insulated bib is made to withstand the wildest weather. The lining makes it so that...

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Mountain Hardwear Men’s Exposure/2 GORE-TEX Pro Jacket Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ The Mountain Hardwear Exposure/2 GORE-TEX Pro Light Jacket is an epic GORE-TEX Pro Jacket made for going light and fast into the rarest air of the mountains. The Exposure 2...

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Flylow Baker Bibs Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ If you ever had some twisted tryptophan-fueled dream where a swaggy pant marries an indomitable bib, Flylow’s Baker Bib would be the child of that union. As the legend goes,...

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Ride A-8 Bindings Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ Let’s start with some real talk: RIDE’s A-8 Bindings are the result of 30 years of making real gear for real shredders. This is a binding that’s adaptable to any condition,...

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La Sportiva Wild Down Jacket Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ There are few outerwear bangers that hit as hard on all aspects as the La Sportiva Wild Down Jacket. Hardly a time have I worn it without getting compliments on the look. It...

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Pit Command Commander Review

Mountain Weekly News ~ There’s something primal in fire, life-affirming, intense, powerful; it’s why Pit Command’s Commander is a necessary tool for not just your backyard bonfires but for your very...

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