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Stoke Skis

2010 Dynafit Stoke Skis priced around $799.95

Reviewed on 02/13/2010 | By powderjunky

I tested the Dynafit Stoke skis on firm pack and they were very agile and stable. If a ski skis this well on crap, you know it will dominate in the soft stuff. If you are looking f...view
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Backcountry Bomb

2009 Backcountry Bomb Backcountry Bomb priced around $30.00

Reviewed on 12/22/2009 | By powderjunky

The Backcountry Bomb is the best cornice cutting tool out there. I have used rope for a while to cut cornices and this tool makes it much faster, safer and easier. The Bomb also ma...view
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Virus Tour AT Boot

2009 Dalbello Virus Tour AT Boot priced around $690.00

Reviewed on 12/11/2009 | By powderjunky

The Dalbello Virus AT Boot is the best touring boot out there. I recently bought some Black Diamond Factors and was blown away by how stiff they skied and how great the tour mo...view
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Kode 38

2009 Osprey Kode 38 priced around $159.00

Reviewed on 11/14/2009 | By powderjunky

The Osprey Kode 38 ski pack is not a very functional ski pack. The ski carry leaves much to be desired and is way too complicated and takes way too long. Other features on this pac...view
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Skookum Alpine Touring Boots

2009 Scarpa Skookum Alpine Touring Boots priced around $768.95

Reviewed on 10/29/2009 | By powderjunky

The Scarpa Skookum Alpine Touring Boots are probably one of the best downhill performance boots Scarpa makes. For most of my touring life I have used the scarpa Denali's and I hate...view
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Nano Puff Pullover

2009 Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover priced around $150.00

Reviewed on 08/04/2009 | By powderjunky

The Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover is great for an emergency layer, kickin it around a camp fire, as an under layer. The insulation works great even when wet. Its small size (it stu...view
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Megawatt

2009 Black Diamond Megawatt priced around $799.99

Reviewed on 05/05/2009 | By powderjunky

The 2010 Megawatt is one of the funnest, most versatilest (forgive my poor grammar) skis available. Because of the rocker tips that help keep the tips on top, it skis amazing in al...view
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Snow Crystal Card

2009 Brooks-Range Snow Crystal Card priced around $9.95

Reviewed on 04/20/2009 | By powderjunky

The Brooks-Range Snow Crystal Card is a nice accessory for the budding snow scientist....view
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HERO wide

2009 GoPro HERO wide priced around $189.99

Reviewed on 03/18/2009 | By powderjunky

The GoPro Hero Wide Head Cam is a great head cam for not only backcountry skiing but all action sports that require you to brag to your friends on how awesome you are at doing thin...view
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Far Drift

2008 Cloudveil Far Drift priced around $85.00

Reviewed on 02/08/2009 | By powderjunky

Cloudveil consistently makes good, warm gloves. The Far Drift gloves are waterproof too!...view
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Denali TT

2009 Scarpa Denali TT priced around $539.00

Reviewed on 01/29/2009 | By powderjunky

Scarpa AT boots have a lower volume, but fit great for most "normal" mid-volume feet. The Denali TT is a lightweight low-performance four buckle boot that will work best for the oc...view
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Lifebag

2009 Snowpulse Lifebag priced around $1000.00

Reviewed on 01/29/2009 | By powderjunky

The Snowpulse Lifebag acts more or less as a flotation device to keep a victim on the surface of an avalanche. It is different than other airbags on the market because it protects ...view
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Tactical Quad Headlamp

2009 Princeton Tec Tactical Quad Headlamp priced around $39.95

Reviewed on 01/15/2009 | By powderjunky

A great lamp that will not disappoint. It has become a standard in my ski pack. It is important to have a really bright light when skiing at night to make sure you can see all obst...view
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Primo Flash Pants

2009 Patagonia Primo Flash Pants priced around $350.00

Reviewed on 01/08/2009 | By powderjunky

Patagonia got it right. The Primo Flash pants are the best backcountry skiing pants that I have ever worn. They are waterproof, comfortable, vent well and are constructed to withst...view
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Tracker DTS Beacon

2008 Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon priced around $289.95

Reviewed on 12/12/2008 | By powderjunky

The tracker is a great beacon for those who are on a budget. It will save lives if needed and doesn't require a phd to use. However, practice is what will make a beacon the most us...view
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T Handle

2008 Dakine T Handle priced around $49.95

Reviewed on 11/11/2008 | By powderjunky

The Dakine T-Handle Shovel is a good choice for those looking for a medium size shovel that can handle all types of snow and ice....view
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Orbit

2008 Black Diamond Orbit priced around $29.95

Reviewed on 11/07/2008 | By powderjunky

Obviously lanterns are not necessary for your average backcountry skiing excursion, but if you are headed out on a multi-day adventure this lantern will provide you with illuminati...view
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QuickDraw Super Tour Probe 265

2008 Black Diamond QuickDraw Super Tour Probe 265 priced around $49.95

Reviewed on 11/05/2008 | By powderjunky

The Black Diamond Super Tour Probe is a great probe that is durable, light, and functional in cold weather....view
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Fuel

2008 Princeton Tec Fuel priced around $24.95

Reviewed on 10/29/2008 | By powderjunky

The Princeton Tec Fuel Headlamp is not the brightest headlamps out there but it is one of the lightest and compact lights out there (watch the video). It is ideal for emergency use...view
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240 Economic Probe

2008 Ortovox 240 Economic Probe priced around $40.00

Reviewed on 10/14/2008 | By powderjunky

A nice probe for the price, good usable length, but not the best locking mechanism. Good for those on a budget....view
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Tour Shovel

2008 Backcountry Access Tour Shovel priced around $45.00

Reviewed on 10/13/2008 | By powderjunky

A good shovel for the price, but not my first choice. Also the probe that stores in the handle is absolutely worthless as it is too short for any real avalanche rescue....view
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FlickLock Snow Saw

2008 Black Diamond FlickLock Snow Saw priced around $45.00

Reviewed on 10/12/2008 | By powderjunky

This is by far the best saw out there....view
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Deploy 3 Shovel

2008 Black Diamond Deploy 3 Shovel priced around $60.00

Reviewed on 09/20/2008 | By powderjunky

Compared to other models this shovel stands out as one of the best. However from a safety perspective, due to the small blade and handle, i would upgrade to the larger model, the D...view
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Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus

2008 Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus priced around $425.00

Reviewed on 09/19/2008 | By powderjunky

This binding has a great reputation and is a good starting point for most backcountry skiers. I have skied these in the resort and the backcountry and have never felt like I was sa...view
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SteriPen Adventurer

2008 Hydro Photon SteriPen Adventurer priced around $100.00

Reviewed on 09/18/2008 | By powderjunky

This has been a reliable purifier for me, but I carry extra batteries and tablets just in case it poops out or breaks. I also wrap it in an extra layer in my pack to protect it fro...view
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