Trailspace News

New Tools for Writing Great Gear Reviews

One of our goals at Trailspace is to give our members the best tools to write and share great gear reviews. So we're excited to announce that we've launched a redesigned and enhanced version of our "write a review" form, and added the ability to edit reviews forever. Read more »

Ultimate Hiker's Giveaway

Want to be an ultimate hiker, or just gain some tips from the guy who is? We're giving away three copies of Andrew Skurka's The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, thanks to National Geographic. To enter: Follow Trailspace on Twitter, Like us on Facebook, or write a great gear review. (And stay tuned for our Backcountry Gear Haiku contest in April!)

Trailspace Reviewer of the Month

Meet Rick-Pittsburgh, February's most helpful reviewer for a review of his Outdoor Research Prismatic Cap. He wins a Trailspace goodie pack. Congratulations, Rick!

Could you be next month's winner? Find out how.

Ibex to move all production to North America

As part of Ibex's "big commitment to American-made products," the company will move its remaining Asian clothing production to the United States and Canada by 2014. Full story »

Avalanche airbags explode into spotlight

The number of avalanche airbags available to backcountry skiers and riders has exploded in North America in the past few years. And you've likely noticed that the safety devices are also getting more media attention, not just in the outdoor world. Full story »

Touring Swiftwick's Tennessee factory

Swiftwick, maker of compression socks for running, hiking, skiing, biking, and other outdoor sports, offers up the following video to showcase its domestic production. Does seeing where, how, and by whom products are made make a difference to your buying decisions? Full story »

Salewa Snow Trainer puts cotton-Kevlar in sole

Cotton kills, right? So, what's Salewa doing putting cotton in a snowshoe mountaineering boot? Relax. The small amount of cotton in the Snow Trainer Insulated GTX is in the bottom of its Vibram Icefriction outsole. Full story »

Black Diamond Sprinter headlamp by Cleric

Exped Air Pillow by Lakeman

First Ascent Serrano Jacket by Jake W

GoLite Shangri-La 2 tent by Gentleman Antiquarian

Gregory Z55 backpack by DDWilliams

La Sportiva Speedster climbing shoe by 6177climber

Lowa Tibet Pro GTX boots by moof53

Mountain Hardwear Elkommando Kilt by Ian F

MSR Carbon Reflex 2 tent by bobby samat

MSR Mutha Hubba tent by bigmontanamatt

myDIYgear Winter Hammock Sock by TheRambler

Optimus svea 123 stove by Erich

Outdoor Research Verglas Gaiters by FromSagetoSnow

Patagonia R1 Pullover by leadbelly2550

REI Arete ASL 2 Tent by hootyhoo

SmartWool Midweight Funnel Zip by pillowthread

Trail Designs Sidewinder Ti-Tri stove by 300winmag

Trangia 27-5 Non-Stick cookset by peter1955

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