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Athalon Heated Boot Bag

Outside Gear Guy Bob Parks sorts through the best winter boot bags.

What Snowboard Pants Should I Buy?

When choosing a pair of snowboard pants, you need something that will wick the slushiest of snow and still breathe like a a cotton tee. Outside's Gear Guy sorts through the season's snowboard pants.

Oakley Great Ascent

Outside Gear Guy Bob Parks sorts through the season's snowboard pants.

Grivel G20

Outside Gear Guy Bob Parks helps you pick the best ice climbing crampons

Petzl Dart

Outside Gear Guy Bob Parks helps you pick the best ice climbing crampons

Black Diamond Stinger

Outside Gear Guy Bob Parks helps you pick the best ice climbing crampons

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