Gear

Gear We Test: Faction Skis’ Prodigy 4.0

4 min read Dec 26, 2018

Burton's recent collab with workwear giant Carhartt is some of the most bulletproof outerwear out there. Photo: Burton

Gear We Test: Burton and Carhartt’s Bulletproof Outerwear Collaboration

5 min read Dec 21, 2018

Casio G-Shock fitness watch

Gear We Test: Casio’s $100 Super Tough Fitness Watch

2 min read Dec 20, 2018

Casio smart watch Pro Trek

Gear We Test: Casio’s Pro Trek Smart Watch Would Be James Bond’s Favorite

5 min read Dec 15, 2018

A beanie that's also a helmet? Sounds like a win win. Photo: ANTI Ordinary

Two Researchers Designed a Beanie That Instantly Hardens When You Take a Fall

2 min read Dec 13, 2018

snowboarding, splitboarding, backcountry,

Gear We Test: Burton’s Family Tree Flight Attendant X Splitboard

7 min read Dec 5, 2018

The cast and crew behind Empire Strikes Back sport the original parkas. Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd.

Columbia Sportswear Is Releasing a Limited Edition Star Wars Parka

3 min read Dec 4, 2018

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Here’s Why All Snowboarders Need Ski Poles In the Backcountry

2 min read Nov 23, 2018

A sunglass company just raised nearly $500k for their flagship goggle on Kickstarter. Each pair sold removes 10 kilos of plastic from the ocean.

These Goggles Raised Nearly Half-a-Million Dollars on Kickstarter and Fight Ocean Plastic

2 min read Nov 20, 2018

European company, FLOA, claims they've revolutionized the humble baselayer. Photo: Unsplash/FLOA

European Company Claims They’ve Reinvented the Baselayer for the Backcountry

2 min read Nov 15, 2018

balance board, training, different, inflatable, workout

Gear We Test: The Inflatable Kumo Balance Board

6 min read Nov 13, 2018

It's like wearing a towel...but as a short sleeve hoodie and shorts!

This Might Be the Perfect Post-Surf Outfit

3 min read Oct 26, 2018

Joey Carnera Loves Portland’s Rich Surf, Skate, and Snow Culture

10 min read Oct 16, 2018

Burton, JG, John, designer, pow surfer, The Resonator, google, flipboard

Burton Teams With Varial Surf Technology to Create a One-Off Pow Surfing Board

2 min read Oct 10, 2018

Greg Long backs Patagonia's newest wetsuit line that's now Fair Trade Certified.

Gear We Test: Patagonia’s Eco-Friendly Rubber Is Now Fair Trade

3 min read Oct 1, 2018