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Boa’s quick-lace system is incredibly popular on high-end snowboard boots. Can the technology make our running shoes better, too?
Butt Rockers vs. Flair Bears
You see them roving the mountain in packs or pairs. They are highly protective of their group. They have the right tags, sags, or flair. Whether it’s tight or loose, bright or black, they look the part for a certain style. You know what we’re talking about—the Style Herds.
The Itch vs. The Funk
Synthetic and merino wool face off in a base layer battle royale.
The Goat Blog
Full of acerbic wit and tongue-in-cheek scorn, Goat blog maestro Rocky Thompson tells us a bit about himself.
Employee Gear Closet - Backcountry.com
Since the employees at Backcountry.com have the unique opportunity to use all sorts of bomber gear, we asked them for some can’t lose favorites. Some of our employees listed their favorite gear to date and named a few things they’re stoked on for this spring. This is smattering of what they came up with.
Dads and Grads
Your dad doesn’t need another set of barbecue tools any more than you need his forced thank yous, and your grad will “accidentally forget” that address book/planner the second she moves away from campus. Don’t stress—we’ve prepared a list of gifts that your dad or grad will dig.
Earth to Oakley
Backcountry.com Exclusive: A rare look inside Oakley’s Inter-Planetary
Green Gearhead
Want to make your purchases more environmentally conscious? We lay out a few questions to ask before buying a new piece of gear, and highlight companies who take responsibility for the environmental cost of their products
Backcountry’s Ten Top 10
We put together ten—count ’em ten—Top 10 lists about Backcountry.com. These range from ten of the strangest things we sell to the top reasons to work here to the funniest bumper stickers to the best employee mustaches. Enjoy.
Brands You’ve Never Heard Of
While brands the Burtons and Quiksilvers are poised to take over the world, there are a few smaller brands that are bursting on the scene, ready to give the big dogs a run for their money.
Layering: How to not freeze to death in the mountains
Sweat soaked your back on the approach, and now it’s trickling through your base layers like little ice cubes as the howling wind steals your warmth. Sitting next to you, your partner has a smile on his face, color to his lips (not the blue in yours), and genuinely seems to be enjoying the day. Why is he so comfortable while you’re so miserable?
Mid Layers
My outdoor activities tend to be in the fall and winter months. With all the new fabrics and materials coming to market in the past few years, I really do not know what direction to turn for 2nd layering. In the past I have just stuck with named leaders. It is time to update my clothing, and the 2nd layer is the unknown. Will you help me by explaining some of the differences and what, in your opinion, a person should look for in this important clothing layer?
Layering 101
I use an Arc'Teryx Sindwinder SV for touring and resort riding. It is significantly thinner than my previous outer layer (The North Face Mountain Guide) so I am having trouble finding a layering system that will work for me. I tend to get warm quickly. If you could give me some options for warmer and cooler days I'd appreciate it.