

Hillsound BTR Stool Review
Hillsound BTR Stool Review As much as we at BSAS love getting after it in the hills we eventually need to take a rest. The Hillsound BTR Stool is light and compact and goes unnoticed on the outside of a pack. If you pack light enough it can even go inside your pack as it’s not much bigger than a Nalgene. It unfolds quickly and … Continue reading Hillsound BTR Stool Review

Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel and Recovery Mix Review
Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel and Recovery Mix Review Electrolytes. They’re what’s for during and after your mission in the mountains. Colorado-born Tailwind Nutrition makes great-tasting sports drink mixes to help keep you performing for short and long adventures. Easily adjusted to match your flavor-strength preference, they have a wide range of protein, caffeine, and sodium levels to match your adventure needs. Overview Weight per Pack: … Continue reading Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel and Recovery Mix Review

Ibex Wool Aire Review
A Guide’s Review of the Ibex Wool Aire Hoodie The Ibex Wool Aire continues Ibex’ innovative use of Merino wool. A combination of a lightweight shell and blended Merino insulation makes the Wool Aire water resistant, lightweight, warm and packable for year round mountain adventures where you may meet cold and damp conditions.  Overview Shell: 100% Nylon Insulation: 80% Merino Wool, 20% Polyester Weight: 330 … Continue reading Ibex Wool Aire Review

Superfeet Winter Comfort Insoles Review
Superfeet Winter Comfort Insoles: A Guide’s Review If there is one thing ski boot companies ignore more than good liners, it’s insoles. Superfeet Winter Comfort insoles are here to keep your toes warm, your arches supported, and your heel nicely cradled. Happy feet make for happy skiers. Penguin not included. Overview Material: EVOlyte and Aerolyte Weight: 55 grams Size Tested: E Country of Origin: China … Continue reading Superfeet Winter Comfort Insoles Review

On Running Cloudultra Review
On Running Cloudultra Review On Running and their Cloudultra shoes are all-purpose trail shoes that are just as at home on gravel as they are on pavement. I spent 400 km with these shoes in the Dolomites last summer and found them to be lightweight comfortable shoes around town as well as on gravel and dirt trails. Overview Material: Total Recycled Content: about 5% – … Continue reading On Running Cloudultra Review

Ibex Woolies Tech Review
A Guide’s Review of Ibex Woolies Tech Merino wool has become ubiquitous to outdoor adventures in recent years but not without a few caveats: stretching, and durability. Ibex solves these issues and more with their new Woolies Tech line of base layers. Thanks to its durability and flexibility, the Tech Woolies line is a fantastic Merino kit that will fit into anyone’s base layer essentials. … Continue reading Ibex Woolies Tech Review

DB Journey Roamer Review
DB Journey Roamer Split Duffel Review The DB Journey Roamer Split Duffel continues DB Journey’s innovative line of luggage. Duffel-shaped, the Roamer wears like a backpack, goes in hand like a duffel, and organizes as well as your favorite wheeled luggage. All that and it’s built to take a beating just like your favorite camp bag.   Overview Main fabric: 100% Recycled Nylon 840D Ballistic with … Continue reading DB Journey Roamer Review

Review: Hydro Flask Trail Bottle
Hydro Flask Trail Bottle Review Hot drinks are essential when in the mountains in the winter. The problem with most insulated bottles is they can be very heavy. The Hydro Flask Trail Series of bottles, also called the Lightweight line, keep you warm and hydrated and with 20% less weight than their ever-popular standard bottles. Overview Material: 18/8 Stainless Steel Sizes Tested: 709 ml (24 … Continue reading Review: Hydro Flask Trail Bottle

Review: Scarpa Ribelle Run
Review: Scarpa Ribelle Run Scarpa continues to put their mark on the trail shoe scene with this fantastic addition to their shoe line. A Full TPU Rand, Presta outsole, sock fit, and water-resistant upper make the Scarpa Ribelle Run read like a dream list for rugged trail shoes. Read on to see why these Dolomite born shoes are a contender for my favorite trail shoe … Continue reading Review: Scarpa Ribelle Run

Review: Arcteryx Rho Hybrid Crew
Arcteryx Rho Hybrid Crew Review Arcteryx swings for the fences with the Arcteryx Rho Hybrid Crew by combining their proprietary Phasicâ„¢ AR II material with merino wool panels to create a base layer that keeps you warm, doesn’t stretch out, and tames the funk of multi-day adventures. Read on to see if they knocked it out of the park or hit a foul ball. Overview … Continue reading Review: Arcteryx Rho Hybrid Crew