Best Backcountry Equipment
Keep in mind the Walk may look smaller than your actual shoe size, but are designed to stretch considerably to fit appropriately over your shoes or boots. Made In USA: Designed and manufactured in the USA to the highest quality and performance standards, the Walk offer a secure fit for shoes and boots and are easy to pull on and remove.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Upon inspection the product looks great and I would have given both pair 5 stars except the sizes promoted on the website are not accurate."
"However, they run small since they will be going on snow boots which are larger than regular shoes so I suggest you order one size larger. Only time will tell if they withstand the torture this item will go through."
"My size L cleats are perfect."
"These have been very helpful on my daily walks in the current single-digit frigid termperatures we are experiencing here in the northeast."
"I will be exchanging this large pair for an extra large and hope that that will be large enough for my size 11 shoes."
"I also order medium for a friend and it's a very tight fit to get them on a women's size 8 New Balance shoe, but it did work."
"After we had a fog ice incident here in Missouri I thought I would buy these for my husband."
"We regularly got severe ice storms and all our roads were quite hilly, so for 10 years, all 180 of us tried every type of ice cleats we could find, from very expensive professional quality crampons designed for glacier climbing, to very low budget ones. As a result, we became very familiar with the quality and durability of the different types of rubber used in ice cleats. Unfortunately, as soon as I stretched the rubber of the Stabilicers, my heart sank because the sides were so extremely flimsy, just like all the other rubber cleats we had tried over the years."
This shovel is an ideal accessory for your car, truck, SUV, recreational vehicle or snowmobile. Ideal accessory for your car, truck, SUV, recreational vehicle or snowmobile.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Amazing little shovel!!!"
"My car isn't the strongest so if it ever got stuck I'd whip out this shovel and dig it out The metal blade is great and useful for dealing with ice!"
"Used this to dig my truck out of 3 ft of snow that i got stuck in."
"Even though it is incredibly light it could still pick up a good amount of snow and there was no bending or flexing of the handle or shaft."
"Great little shovel, just what I was looking for in a winter snow shovel for the car. I like the idea of being able to shovel myself out, when away from home and no access to the big shovels."
"A huge box that was so big a ton of crumpled paper was included to keep this from being rattled around."
"Very nice basic shovel for emergency or backpacking."
"This was a great little shovel that I kept in my car for emergencies."
Yaktrax Pro Traction Cleats are available in small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes to fit most shoes: Small (fits shoe size W6.5-10, M5-8.5); Medium (fits shoe size W10.5-12.5, M9-11); Large (fits shoe size W13-15, M11.5-13.5); X-Larger (fits shoe size W15.5+, M 14+). Traction cleats that fit over shoes for safely walking, hiking, or jogging on packed snow or ice.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"He's fine, thank you, :) but since that day we have NEVER been without at least 2 pair of YakTrax each. As soon as the temps begin to hit freezing, we each keep a pair of shoes, with YakTrax attached, by the back door, & neither of us goes out without them. While you can switch the YakTrax to different pairs of boots/shoes/sneakers, I think it's better to have a few pair available just to make sure you don't leave home without them."
"I just went for my first run in the Yaktrax. I found that one of the hardest things about running in the snow had been the feeling of running in sand where not all your momentum propelled you forwards. Friends, it's going to be a long cold snowy slushy winter followed by an equally cold snowy slushy spring."
"These are unbelievable!! I wish that I would have discovered these years ago."
"I went for a jog with my dog right after a snow/ice storm and they worked amazingly well!"
"I used these last year after falling 3x on ice."
"We can even run in the winter without a care."
"These are terrific - I've given them as gifts to everyone in the family - literally - and a good # of friends - I'd ordered the first ones just before we had a terrific ice storm - and they came the first day UPS could get here - I IMMEDIATELY gave a some to the friends who came to check on us - and they gave one pair to his father who was having a difficult time and who has had a knee replacement - as soon as we had electricity I ordered another 2 dozen pairs - they work wonderfully well and I keep some on hand if they're ever needed - have given them to Home Health personnel, etc."
"And yes, they work as well on ice as they do snow."
Best Ski Skins
The G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin accomplishes this with flying colors through a plush nylon material that bites into everything from soft powder to nasty, compacted skintracks. Length: [short] 153 - 169 cm, [medium] 168 - 184 cm, [long] 183 - 199 cm.
Find Best Price at AmazonBest Cross-country Skiing Equipment
These boots will work with any standard 75mm binding system, also known as a 3-Pin binding system. 301 75mm Ski Boots: 100 grams Thinsulate lining & quick dry liner for warmth. Improved metal lace guides for ergonomic lace pressure.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"great boots I,had a small problem with the fit they do run small ."
"They fit well with a good pair of socks, not super thick and definitely not 2 pair."
"Wonderful boots but I had go change bindings on my skis and didn't need them."
"The first pair I received were too big, but the seller helped me get the right size."
"Very good value for cross country boots."
"Nice boots."
"Very good."
Best Downhill Ski Equipment
The extra long handle strap is easily made longer for back or shoulder sling or shortens for arm or hand carry. Goes on easily, handle strap adjusts for hand carry, shoulder sling or diagonal black sling.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is my first season skiing and I have been struggling to find a system that works for me in terms of carrying all of my gear from our 3rd story apartment to the car. The parking lot at the resort we ski at is only a few footsteps from the mountain so I really just needed something that would make carrying all my gear to and from our apartment easier and not so clunky."
"The expandable handle/shoulder strap lets you sling your skis over the shoulder for walking to the slopes or just hold them in your hand if you prefer. I've got my pre-teen children putting their own carriers together and carrying their own skis (the real reason I bought them)."
"This is a well thought out ski and pole carrier that is easy to use and well made. Although I normally leave my skis outside the lodge when I get to the door, I'll take the bowtie off my skis and put it in my boot bag while I ski. The holder straps look to be able to hold a ski and pole that are about 6" wide at the waist which is pretty fat, but some of the new super wide skis might be a challenge to wrap up."
"We saw a lot of people struggling with their skis and poles, and parents trying to figure out how to carry their own and their kids' skis - my advice would be to get a couple of these and the kids can carry their own skis."
"The only complain I have is that it is hard to wrap the velcro on the skis when you are wearing ski gloves."
"It took me a while for me to figure out how to wrap my skis and poles with the carrier."
"It was never easy for me to carry the skis on my shoulder because it was too heavy and it kept on slipping. After looking at various contraptions for carrying skis, I bought the Bowtie carrier and I couldn't be happier."
Best Alpine Touring Equipment
Make The Most Of Your Outdoor Recreational Activities And Remain Perfectly Hydrated Thanks To The Ultimate Hydration Bladder! It has an insulated neoprene tube, which prevents water heating, so your water remains fresh and cool. ✔QUICK RELEASE TUBE & MOUTHPIECE – SHUTOFF VALVE – LARGE OPENING: The FREEMOVE 2L hydration pack features a quick release tube or mouthpiece with on/off button. ✔A MUST HAVE FOR EVERY OUTDOORS ENTHUSIAST: Whether you like backpacking, hiking, cycling, running, motorcycling, kayaking & other water sports, camping, skiboarding or you just love exploring nature and enjoy spending time outdoors, this heavy duty hydration bladder is ideal for you! Its lightweight design along with its 2L capacity will help you have access to clear water and remain perfectly hydrated at all times! Only water pack sold by FREEMOVE (and Fulfilled by Amazon) are guaranteed to be the top quality, with excellent customer service.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'd fill it up every morning before entering the park and it would last most of the day and was easy to refill if necessary."
"It is sturdy and comes with nice cleaning set."
"Pretty great bag for the price."
"Good product for the price!"
"works good, I like having a backpack with water on long runs."
"Soak everything in warm water mixed with baking soda for about an hour."
"item works as described and arrived on time."
"So far this bladder works great but will update later after some use backpacking."
Best Telemark Skiing Equipment
Includes thermal reflective adhesive strips for additional insulation from inside the boot.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"If you have larger boots and you do not get any cold toe issues then this cover will still help keeping snow out of your boot on those buttery days."
"There is only one downside and that is that the front strap wears approximately after 10 separate ski days."
"I ordered the M because my old Dry boots were an M, and the bottom straps I replaced numerous times finally gave way and the Dry Boots also wore out over the several years I have used them."
"Feet stayed warm after a 4 day skiing trip in Tahoe this winter."
"If you ski, these are essential."
"On 30 degree plus days my feet great."
"Need to try again in colder temps but with my issues with cold feet (and hands) I may have to go the expensive heated innersoles or socks route."
"This is over priced, and does not work."
Best Ski & Snowboard Tuning Equipment
Comes with a Flat file, Edge tuner, Wax scraper, Tuning stone, Wire brush, Adjustable temp Iron, Polish pad, P-tex, and a Carry case.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We live in Washington and it costs $40 for a wax and sharpening of the blades. It was easy with this set and took about 30-45 minutes total to wax and sharpen my blades. This set comes with enough wax to do aprox 4 ski waxings. The cord is somewhat curly and cumbersome since it came in a tight wad, so I had a friend hold the cord while I waxed since it was too short to drape over my shoulder like a power tool cord, but too long so it kept dropping into the hot wax. The file also has too big of a handle underneath the file-stone, so you can't sharpen near the ski stoppers because it crashes into the stopper and gets hung-up. Note to the beginner (meaning me): I laid down a ton of newspaper on the floor, but once I started scraping the skis wax flew everywhere."
"This neat little kit is the perfect home use kit for the skiing enthusiast."
"Great inexpensive kit with all the tune up essentials."
"Super easy and fun to use."
"Save money and wax/edge your boards and skis with this amazing kit!"
"Everything I need as a beginner snowboarder."
"im new to waxing my own board, i bought this to do it for my first time... DONT USE A LOT OF WAX lol... for a beginner this kit is awesome, comes with everything you need."
"In particular, the Iron. I have to dial the heat all the way up to where it says over 300 degrees to get it to melt the wax on the skis (suggested temp for wax is 120-150 degrees)."
Best Skiing Boot Bags
Featuring KULKEA's Innovative Packing System and Pack Release System, the Boot Trekker is a top quality, patent pending technically designed and featured ski boot backpack for alpine ski boots, helmet and gear. Features include: Two large side Boot Pockets with ventilation, Large top loading Central Gear Compartment, Pack Release for easy removal, Deployable Helmet Sling, & water-resistant Tarpaulin bottom with drainage grommets.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Finally I know where all of the boots, socks, helmets, gloves, etc., are! In the photo you are looking at 4 sets of ski boots, 4 sets of ski pants, 4 helmets, 4 goggles, 4 base layer shirts, 4 mid layer tops, 4 sets of socks, 4 sets of gloves, hand warmers, and a bunch of little stuff (chapstick, money, etc.)."
"Great bag, could use dual zippers on everything."
"Awesome piece!"
"Perfect ski and helmet bag."
"Perfect for my treks to the slopes, plenty of pockets to fit everything I need."
"fits all my stuff perfectly."
"Great bag, excellent quality ."
Best Snow Ski Bags
The most comfortable, organized, and useful boot bag on the market, the Athalon Everything boot pack offers space for just about all your ski gear save your skis themselves. Other features include a waterproof tarp along the bottom to keep the bag and its contents from getting wet; a vented boot section with bottom drainage grommets; clips in each pocket for gloves, keys, and other small items; a front MP3 player pocket with an exterior earphone port; top and front carrying handles; matte chrome hardware; and a contoured shape that fits your boots perfectly. Bungee cord on front hold jacket, etc… and reinforced padded hidden backpack straps.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I uploaded a picture of the bag with an adult ski boot (men's 29.5) inside the boot pocket on the side."
"Purchased two different bags for my kids - my son wanted an rust/orange on and this bag fit the bill."
"I saw a similar bag in a ski shop close to my home that was $99! This bag has a great color, which means you won't mistake it for the countless other "black" ski bags out there."
"Perfect storage for boots and gear!"
"This is a great bag at a great price."
"I am rounding the corner toward 60 and struggled with ski boots over the shoulder (swinging into my car as I tried to pick up all my other gear)."
"Great skiing bag."
"I can't see getting any other boot bag."
Best Snow Sport Helmets
ALL-AROUND PROTECTION FOR YOUR SPORTING NEEDS - The Lucky Bums Sports Helmet is everything you want in a helmet at an affordable price: it's comfortable, stylish, durable, and most of all, functional. COMFORTABLE WITH ADJUSTABLE FIT AND MULTIPLE SIZING OPTIONS - In addition to being vented and hypoallergenic, this helmet is comfortable to wear all day long. DURABLE AND DEPENDABLE WITH MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY - We know how upsetting it is to have your day spoiled by seemly, uncomfortable, and undependable gear.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The red color looks great, too... it is a shinier finish than expected based on the photo, but that is considered a plus by the 13 year old it was purchased for. I did actually measure prior to ordering, and with a head circumference of 57cm, I opted to buy a large (rather than medium as the chart suggests), and it fits perfectly."
"Just got the helmet and here are my impressions so far: Good: - Nice looking and great color. - Great price. - Just the right fit and sits well on my head (Ordered XL size and my head is not very big). - Holds the googles in place and won't let them slip when I put them on the helmet. - Good and secure googles clip in the back. - Nice looking. Bad: - The Tie-wheel in the back of the helmet is sticking out and pressing on my neck a little."
"However my head must be longer from front to back than most too, because the helmet was pretty tight on my forehead. And after some of the spills and yard sales I had coming down the blues towards Vail Village, I am glad I had it."
"I don't ski or snowboard all that much, but I was tired of paying rental fees for helmets when I could get my own and this fit the budget perfectly (the price of a rental over a typical ski trip)."
"It's adjustable enough to wear a balaclava underneath it and still fit snug and comfortable."
"I bought the large size ( I usually wear a medium helmet ) so I can place a baraclava underneath in really cold weather. Overall, I am very happy with it."
"Ordered two diff colors on accident ended up keeping both to encourage a friend to use if they haven't got one yet."
"Side note: If you have a giant noggin, the Anon Talan (by Burton) helmet has an XXL size that fits."
Best Ski Clothing
The high performance ski socks feature an innovative blend of merino wool and polypropylene to wick moisture away while maintaining the foots natural temperature to prevent feet from feeling too warm. Ski Socks Stay Up: The wool ski socks feature an elastic at the top to prevent the ski socks from sliding down, ensuring the stay in place all day while you are on the slopes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I paired them with my Sorel Caribou Wool boots, and was toasty warm in sub-zero temperatures while shoveling snow for hours."
"I have used a multitude of socks that class to be ski weather worthy."
"Bought these socks for my husband."
"Excellent..they keep my feet warm all day...I use them for work...they feel a little tight around the calf muscle area...especially if you have muscular legs."
"It is thinner than the Carhartt sock yet does a better job."
"These socks are so nice I didn't feel that bad when they went on sale two days after I purchased them."
"I bought these for my granddaughter to wear on a ski vacation in Utah."
"In the meantime, though, I've worn them around the house to keep my feet warm, and I wore them under my jeans and tennis shoes one particularly chilly night, and my feet weren't cold in the least."
Best Indoor Ski Storage Racks
All racks are constructed of welded powder coated steel and hold over 100lbs of equipment. Mounting Holes on 16" centers w/ alternate mounting available. Check out Rough Rack 4x4 Tool Rack and Rough Rack 2x2 Tool Rack.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"A seriously heavy duty ski rack."
"I have this in my entryway, and I might want to make a nicer wood cover for it, but it does the trick for 8 pairs of skis easy."
"Due to the very heavy duty nature of the rack (a good thing), it should be packed in a more sturdy box. In a perfect world, they might include such a solution as it would not cost much and their price is high enough that their margin could stand a 50¢ addition in my view."
"We have rocker skis, so my husband installed a shelf 2 feet above the garage floor so that the rocker skis can rest and the upper part stands higher than the forks."
"Comfortably holding two pairs of skis and two pairs of ski poles."
"Really solid, rugged but totally functional ski rack."
"Deep enough slots for two pair of skis and at least one pair of poles."
"I had to mount this pretty high to accommodate long skis but ended up not being able to get the snow boards to fit due to where the garage door tracks were."
Best Ski & Snowboard Car Racks
Mount this rack to your crossbars and choose one of the three height-positions designed to provide more clearance for snowboard bindings, and a low profile options for skis. New wide cradle jaws hold the thickest skis and systems bindings on the market.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I wanted a better quality , not too pricey snowboard rack for my Jeep, I was very sceptical about this product because of one bad review that it had from a buyer...but i'm glad that I still went ahead and got it."
"This rack does lock, but a determined thief could probably smash the appropriate parts plastic to be able to detach the clamps from the crossbars. Alternatively, a determined thief could use a hex wrench to detach the crossbars from the side rails attached the car. I consider this rack completely adequate for use for a restaurant break on a long trip - assuming in a well lit parking lot, with a decent number of people coming and going. 3) For step 5.1, you can loosen the knob (rather than remove) and then pull the bolt sideways out though the slit in the lower plate of the clamp. Doing it the other direction makes it possible for the inner, metal nut to separate from the plastic knob, which took me a while to diagnose and fix; learn from my mistake.)."
"I use these racks as fishing rod holders on top of my Outback."
"This rack works well and I will recommend it."
"There are multiple points of adjustment to get a secure fit, and a fool-proof retainer to prevent accidental opening of the mounting clamp. I am very satisfied with how this rack attaches to our factory cross bars, it's very sturdy and does not budge. There is a plastic sleeve on the crossbar that the (much thinner) metal part of the bar fits into. With one clamp pushed all the way up against the end of the metal part of the crossbar, the other side clamp is on top of the plastic sleeve part of the crossbar (if you have these bars, you'll know what I mean). Safe and secure for sure, but very bulky, I would NOT want to leave these on my car, they really reduce MPG's and increase noise."
"Had these for a few years now, they work very well."
"Exceeded my expectation."
Best Ski & Snowboard Wax
Our research department has developed a new and totally unique wax formula that delivers unmatched riding. Super Hotsauce Ski Wax has a unique microencapsulation formula with patented surfactants that work in all temperatures and weather conditions. Since you are essentially riding on water, Super HotSauce Ski Wax changes the structure of that water you have created, giving you added control and added safety. The Only All Temperature Ski and Snowboard Wax Working With the elements. Fast, Smooth, All Temperature All White Ski Wax ,Snowboard Waxing, Used in cold Temperatures.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I use this wax and I board at my local mountains the most like Mt High or Big Bear and sometimes Tahoe and Mammoth and works great all season never have a problem with it but if you hit low temps like 20F below you should get a colder wax but this stuff still works great last a few times but I wax more often then I should, so could last you the whole season if your a light ski/boarder."
"Probably going to save this for later in the season when the temps warm up and the sun is out a bit more."
"So I went to wax my board before the first trip to the hill of the season and my iron won't get hot enough to even melt the wax. While it was only 2 degrees out I did ask for an all temp wax so it shouldn't have felt so sticky."
"I like Hertel's FC739 better for most things, but the Hot Sauce is very good."
"I work on the snow and ski 100 days a year, I plan to keep useing the stuff."
"Most ski days I'm on cold dry Alta snow, and Hertel's Super Hot Sauce performs beautifully."
"It feels very fast in dry powder, and doesn't stick to wet snow like other waxes."
"I put this in my bag with ptex to do any fixes on the mountain and can knock out bad rock hits or small scrapes quickly."
Best Snow Sports Goggles & Lenses
Magnetic & Detachable Lens System. Magnetic & Detachable Dual lens system provides spare lenses with different colors. 【Detachable Lens System】 - The detachable lens system provides spare lenses with different colors, suitable for different weather conditions and personal preference when skiing, snowboarding or other winter sports. Two-way ventilation system enhances air-flow and provides better fog-resistance and comfortable wearing in warm and moist condition all day long.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Very nice!"
"Excellent goggle for the money."
"I am no expert on ski goggles, but these look very nice."
"I bought these from my nephew to take to Yellowstone for snowmobiling, and while they haven't actually gone yet, he wears these all the time."
"Bought these for a weekend of snow sports BUT, the kid took off with them to 'play with' and 'test out' We live in the desert...no snow unless you are in the mountains...BUT, these withstood the damage that a preteen boy could put them through and were great to keep the insane winds out of our eyes."
"I am glad that I bought these goggles, otherwise my glasses may not have fit in any other."
"I was surprised to see they came in a nice hard canvas zipper case which is great protection."
"I never knew how uncomfortable my old ski goggles were until I got these."