John Collinson

Best pack for multi day adventures, used it from a 3 day trip to a 3 week trip and it works well with both. pretty easy to throw skis on, plus its got an exterior crampon pouch so your spikes dont mess with your down gear. In cold weather Ive noticed that the buckles like to break pretty easily though, not a bad idea to carry extras.

great bottle for keeping coffee warm in your pack, but it is kind of small for any type of hydration purpose. a bigger insulated bote would work better i feel.

These bibs are sweet, i rock em on any pow day. im about 5'10' and wear the large, but i do like a baggier fit. One issue is that sometimes the suspenders fall off my shoulders, but throwing a carabiner or something higher on the straps solves that issue.

Simplest best design on a duffel. Every size is awesome, and each has removeable pack straps for ease of carrying. every trip i go on at least one base cmp duffel shares the ride

IF your looking for a great ski mountaineering harness this is it. breaks down into a tiny bag, but gives you confidence whn on glaciers, or roped up on bigger peaks. Use it on any trips!

this is a sweet little headlamp if your looking for something super easy to shove in your pack, car, purse whatever. Bright enough for the task you put it to as well

For a pretty thin glove this thing rocks. I always keep a pair in my pack for touring days and jumping. Really dexterious and nimble which is great. they come pretty soft so there isnt that lame "break-in" period.

These are pretty sweet gloves, I usually rock mittens, but these keep my hands pretty warm on cold days while giving awesome protection. They have awesome padding that keeps those digits safe

This ski is a bit stiffer than both the Amperage and Gigawatt, which is nice for those days after a big storm. Great thing is they crush it in the pow too. Super floaty tips makes you feel like your surfing lines. Landings on these are super stable even at high speeds. They are pretty sweet all around.

goin to Japan? this ski should travel alone in your ski bag. Or, stay at home and crush the deepest days on these. A bit squirrely on hardpack, these guys are as Andy and Chris said, at home on big smooth lines and deep pow.

This is my #1 ski. Everyday I rock it, whether its pow, chopped and screwed, or Alta jump lines, the AMPerage is my favorite. I mount mine a few cms forward of recommend (3-4) and find it suits my style well. Rockered tip and tail are awesome for soft snow takeoffs and landings. In bounds or out Im always on this ski

This plate is an awesome replacement for the trekkers and Dukes. Ive rocked it on three different skis, the Gigawatt, Megawatt and Amperage. It works great on all three, yes its a little heavy but you get used to it quickly, especially once you discover how easy to use these things are. Plus, you have your favorite binding to shred down on, which is every backcountry freeriders dream.

This vest works great for inbounds/ slackcountry missions. got pockets for whatever you need, and stashed your avi tools in the back. pretty slick system. It does act like an extra layer kind of, definitely keeps in some heat. I wear a large jacket and xl vest, but a large vest would work as well.

This pack is the sickest all around pack. For slackcountry/cat-skiing or heli-skiing it is the best. Keeps your avi tools separate from water and sandwich, plus the whole back panel unzips for solid access to your gear at the bottom,middle and top of the pack.

These poles are great. the locking mechanism is super solid and I have yet to have issues with freezing. they are light and steezy. what more could you ask for?

These are my favorite skins, as opposed to a nylon. They are lighter and more packable, and I have had any slipping issues. seems like a no brainer.

These are pretty sweet glasses performance wise, plus they are pretty stylie. The only issue Ive had is that the screw holding teh arm to the lens falls out frequently. I think they are fixing/ have fixed this issue already though. I hope.

this is one of my favorite midlayers. the down around your core keeps you toasty, but the fleece sleeves allow you to vent a little when your hiking. I like the long arms with thumb holes feature as well.

The jacket I rocked all last year. The hyvent isnt as nice as goretex, but it is tougher no doubt. Super stoked on this jacket.

The ultimate layering jacket. Saves you when that mini squall rips through and you need the quick heat fix. Packs down to zero, plus the shiny outside is mighty steezy for those around the town strolls. yahoo!

So stoked I was able to get my hands on one of these, its made me more comfortable in teh backcountry, just because I feel so comfortable usuing it. Its super easy to learn to use, its just rad!

Does the job it says it does. I always have one when Im out and about now elxporing the mountians.

Super sick watch. Its got so many great functions. Took me a while to figure it all out... I still am trying to, but Im also not a technology guru. Its awesome to be able to log your vert, check altitude, etc. Havent used the vert gain/drop for skiing yet, but makes it pretty fun climbing!

If your looking for warmth, I have found similiar performance between the Alti mitt and these. The Alti mitt is probably a little warmer, but they suck for dexterity. The lobster finger on the BD mitt makes it a little colder, but you can deal with you gear much easier, thus not pulling you hand out of your mitten, which deeats the whole purpose. Super great for those ski expeditions when you need dexterity and warmth

For sure one of the sickest ski bags out there! Airport travel is gnarly on the bags, and the base camp material holds it down super well. The zippers are also gnarly, you can pack 'er to the stuffing point without blowing your zipper.

This shirt is great, it keeps you dry, and is super comfortable. Unfortuately, it gets pretty stinky pretty fast. I would probably recommend the wool shirt from TNF, same qualities but stays much fresher.

I think the Duke is the all round best option for touring. If Im just going out to tour around, I would choose Dynafit, but for getting into the backcountry for charging lines and hucking, this is the best binding. Doesnt break too easy, does the job well!

Definately one of the better all around boots Ive skiid. I can rip big mountain, but also send booters without getting the dreaded shinbang. The ankle buckle system is key as well, keeping your ankle locked in safe during high impact situations, where a 4 buckle boot allows some flex and "bubbling" around your ankle when your landing.

Keep this thing on 24/7 and couldnt even tell. I used to dread throwing a helmet on my pack goin to the backcountry, but the maze is so light its a no brainer. I also noticed the sizing seemed to change, I used to rock a medium fine, but now I always wear a beanie or bandana underneath. I guess thats just more gangtsa anyways.

Whether your pounding nails, longboarding, biking or skiing, these lil guys are gonna keep you stoked! They keep blood flowing to your feet while staying in place. Super rad, definately recomend these ones!