Yeti Panga 75 Duffel
YETI doesn’t make throwaway gear. They cut no corners, and don’t rely on gimmicks, bells, or whistles. The PANGA 75 DUFFEL is such a durable beast, you could probably drag it behind your sled from Squamish to Bralorne and everything inside would be dry and undamaged (bottle of scotch not included). Tough, rough and ready to rumble. www.yeti.ca
Haulability
HaulabilityMountain Life Skadi Ceramic Mug
Start your mornings right—with Skadi, a kickass Norse ski goddess who howls with the wolves, hunts with a bow, drinks vodka and glacier chips and once stormed the home of the gods to demand revenge for her murdered father. If that spirit, imbued in each MOUNTAIN LIFE SKADI CERAMIC MUG, doesn’t start your workday off right… nothing will. www.mountainlifemedia.ca/store
Drinking Partner
Drinking PartnerHIllsound FreeSteps6 Crampons
The redesigned FreeSteps6 offers durable, ultra-light traction performance to those needing a simple anti-slip aid for outdoor activities. Thanks to 21 stainless steel 1/4 inch spikes dispersed across a broad area, the FreeSteps6 provides excellent grip for winter walking, ice fishing, working your way through muddy trail sections, maneuvering slippery rocks while river wading, or simply shovelling an icy driveway. These crampons / ice cleats will give you the confidence to move around in the slipperiest conditions. www.hillsound.ca
Versatility
VersatilityKonnect Adventure Headphones
Doing laps at Blue Mountain I watch my buddies fiddling around with their iPhone headphones…I’m jealous they have tunes to ski with, but I know better. I see the dangling wires, I watch them pulling gloves off and on, pausing and starting the music every time they get on or off the lift. Plus I’ve never been able to get earbuds to stay in my ears with a ski helmet on. I learned years ago I’m not down to deal with all that hassle. I knew when I saw a system that would work for me, I’d get it. And for me, this KONNECT ADVENTURE system is it. The two speakers fit easily into my helmet’s ear flaps, the 3 Button Remote quickly stuck to the back of my helmet and the whole system was ready to rock in about 12 minutes. I’ll never have to deal with it again, I just have to plug it in once in a while. I now have full control of my entire system with chunky winter gloves on. It’s frigging sweet. www.konnectadventure.com —Colin Field
Ease of Use
Ease of UseMulti-Functional Capability
Multi-Functional CapabilityMustang Hudson CCS Dry Suit
Highly versatile for any year-round in-water adventure, the MUSTANG HUDSON CCS DRY SUIT features neoprene wrist cuffs, strategic seam placement, and Closed Comfort System (CCS) adjustable neck seal for customizable fit and comfort. Designed for durability and performance, this suit is manufactured and tested in British Columbia. www.mustangsurvival.ca
MarineSpec Material
MarineSpec MaterialBurton [ak] Dispatcher 18L Backpack
The BURTON [AK] DISPATCHER 18L BACKPACK is purpose-built for short tours, quick hits, and cat or heli trips when less is more. Pack light and ride longer. Time to rip! www.burton.com