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Tucked away deep in the black hole of your backpack is a jacket–the one you keep “just in case.” Just in case, you get stuck on an exposed ridgeline as a Spring snowstorm suddenly plows down on you...

It just hit me like a ton of bricks that I’m not going to the Sea Otter Classic. There’s just not enough time in my crazy schedule to slip down to Monterrey for the festivities, so I’m going to have...

I’ve been a huge fan of the SylvanSport Go sports trailer for a long time. The utility of this little number is awesome with the ability to haul the equivalent of a tent on wheels with all the other...

Hello there, Jet9. Where have you been all my life? With your newly-sexed-up tubing and ultra-stiff frame will you still blow my mind like you did the first time? Will you devour singletrack in...

My first look at the new Salomon Quest boot line came at Outdoor Retailer back in January. They kind of hid the A/T boots in the back-corner of the booth for some reason, but I was able to get the...

Nathan’s Elite Series of waist hydration packs are designed to make the difference between reaching your performance goal and bonking late in the game.  The Elite 1 Plus pack adds a nutrition flask...

Amidst hype and fanfare, the accomplished crew at Anthill Films has now released the official trailer and tour dates. With the world premiere happening at Sea Otter Classic on April 16, thousands of...

When Black Diamond introduced the Avalung, some cheered while others scoffed. “What’s the use if 1/4 to 1/3 of all avalanche fatalities are from trauma, not asphyxiation,” they say. While that may be...

The 2010 Tour of Utah continues with more of the same as “America’s Toughest Stage Race.” The Queen Stage (Park City to Snowbird) will once again pass right by my house for the whole family to enjoy....

With all the backcountry-worthy pants on the market, it’s really difficult for any single pair to catch on as the de-facto standard. Some are better at backcountry pursuits while others lean a little...

Winter running anyone? While most snowshoes are optimized for hiking through the woods, the Atlas Run (and Atlas Race) snowshoes are made for trail running in the snow. It’s been fun playing around...

I’ve got a little opportunity for the loyal FeedTheHabit.com readership. Brooks Range, makers of mountaineering and ski guide equipment and gear has offered up a Rock Shirt to give away to one lucky...

When the Osprey Kode ski backpacks were introduced just over a year ago, I must say I was impressed. With a slew of great features and the renowned Osprey fit, the Kode series (Kode 38, Kode 30 and...

Gauntlet-style gloves are one of those essential staples when conditions are at their worst. The extra coverage and warmth provided is unsurpassed as compared to other glove styles. I’ve been able to...

A lightweight and comfortable midlayer for cold weather and outer layer for warmer outings, the new North Face Borealis 1/4 zip fleece has been a great piece to have around in the 30-40 degree...