Gear Reviews
Reviewed: Benchmade Bugout Knife
Staff gear review by Jack Kudla
Out of all the gear I own, the Benchmade Bugout is the one item I consistently carry and use every single day. Its ...
Reviewed: Black Diamond Neve Pro Crampons
Staff gear review by Alayna Shepard
There are so many crampons on the market these days it can be hard to choose! I have demo’d and tested so many,...
Reviewed: Nocs Binoculars
Staff gear review by Megan Almquist
Binoculars, binos, nocs–whatever cool name you might call them–can be as simple or as technical as you want the...
Reviewed: Alpacka Rafts
Packrafts are sporty little boats, more than capable of paddling through the Class II rapids that we met along that particular stretch of Baker River. Our river adventure was a dynamic one, requiring us to navigate the intricate maze of channels while dodging the logs strewn throughout.
Reviewed: Blizzard Rustler 10
Staff gear review by Will Skyrud
With the season underway I had my first chance to get out on my new Blizzard Rustler 10s. I had very high expecta...
Reviewed: Altra Lone Peak 6
Staff gear review by Megan Almquist
As a Minnesotan who left the flatlands behind for the PNW mountains, picking out good gear for future adventure...
Reviewed: Bedrock Sandals
Staff gear review by Drew Barnicle
Chacos have been my go-to outdoor sandal for years. They lock onto your feet, they have sticky rubber soles and ...
Reviewed: Flylow Trailworks Bib
Staff gear review by Crystal Williams
I recently picked up the Flylow Women's Trailworks Bib from BCE, and man-oh-man, I could wear them every da...
Local Guide Feature: Earth Elements
Earth Elements is a Bellingham based, Woman-Owned, guided outdoor experience company. Through elements of adventure, wellness, and education we create hiking experiences that allow people from all walks of life to slow down, explore, and discover the magic within the lush landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.
Reviewed: Smartwool PhD Pro Mountaineer Socks
"Socks are awesome. They keep our feet happy and healthy when we are beating them to death on big days. The Smartwool PhD Pro Mountaineer is my favorite sock for almost all suffer fest activities."
Reviewed: Osprey Mutant 52
If you are looking for a 50 liter mountaineering pack, the Osprey Mutant 52 is a rock-solid choice!
Reviewed: Approach Shoes
When it comes to picking out an approach shoe, there are a lot now on the market. When it comes to the ones we carry, we have 2 categories; traditional, and running shoe platforms. Now why might you want one over the other?