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Working for Altitude-Sports has its perks. Since I've started here, I've been exposed to a whole new world of clothing, gear, and equipment. I get to try out different coats, gloves, sleeping bags, and backpacks. I get to fondle coyote fur all day without having to buy a Canada Goose jacket (or get bitten)!

a coyote eating my christmas dinner

Although I have to admit, the most amazing thing I've discovered since my arrival has got to be the discovery of Merino wool. I tell you, there's nothing like having one of those sheep close to your naked skin.

But I digress...

The problem is, however, that working here is a double-edged sword. I may have become knowledgeable about, and even fallen in love with tons of brands and products, but this has left me wanting to equip myself with more and more. And I'm not about to stop paying rent just so I can completely drape myself in Merino wool. So my brain had an idea.

Find out what my brain had to say.

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I recently had the opportunity to head out to the Eastern Townships for a few days and I thought I’d take the time to review some products while I was out there. Of the many types of gear I brought with me, it was the tents that left the most lasting impressions. I brought two Mountain Hardwear tents: the Light Wedge 2 and Hammerhead 2. I went about testing them in several ways.

Part 1: The Preliminary Test

Part 2: The Intimacy Test

Part 3: Waking Up

wax paper = sleeping bag

I woke up feeling like I was a hamburger in a ski hill cafeteria: hot and soggy. In my inebriated state, I hadn’t thought of placing my tent in the shade. I’d also slept-in, so the sun had time to warm me to the point of a light simmer.

I laid there for a while, trying to piece together the evening. It was only after a few minutes that I remembered my late night visitor. I slowly peeked over my shoulder. He was gone, but had forgotten his fanny pack. That’s right… his fanny pack.

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I recently had the opportunity to head out to the Eastern Townships for a few days and I thought I’d take the time to review some products while I was out there. Of the many types of gear I brought with me, it was the tents that left the most lasting impressions. I brought two Mountain Hardwear tents: the Light Wedge 2 and Hammerhead 2. I went about testing them in several ways.

Part 1: The Preliminary Test

Part 2: The Intimacy Test

the hammerhead 2

Let me set the scene. It’s late, I’ve just spent the past few hours with friends staying in nearby cabins deep in the woods, and I’m heading back to my campsite on the beach. I’ve had a few. I stumble towards my Hammerhead 2 bag (of course it wasn’t set up yet, it’s part of the test!). It only took me a few minutes to assemble the tent in the moonlit darkness.

I began stocking one of the vestibules with my remaining gear. This consisted of my trusty Jetboil, a backpack full of clothes and random supplies, my shoes, a case of beer, and the open beers I was double-fisting when I got to the site. There was tons of room for other stuff and I didn’t even need to use the other vestibule. I got into the tent, slipped into my favorite sleeping bag (The North Face Orion), and slowly began to fade away.

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I recently had the opportunity to head out to the Eastern Townships for a few days and I thought I’d take the time to review some products while I was out there. Of the many types of gear I brought with me, it was the tents that left the most lasting impressions. I brought two Mountain Hardwear tents: the Light Wedge 2 and Hammerhead 2. I went about testing them in several ways.

Part 1: The Preliminary Test

the light wedge 2

I found a field and began setting up. I feel like no one should ever have to use an instruction booklet to set up a tent, and I didn’t (but then again, I’m really really smart). I was actually blown away at how easily and quickly I was able to set them up. Before I even had a chance to realize I was putting up a tent, it was already done.

When I started checking out all the bells and whistles however, it quickly became apparent to me that one of them might not make the grade. I’ll get back to the Hammerhead 2 later, but the Light Wedge 2 needs a small spanking. Problem is, my mommy always told me that if I didn’t have anything good to say, then I shouldn’t say anything at all.

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Hi everybody,

This week, we at Altitude Sports met up with Réjean Roussy, the manager from the Icebreaker store in Montreal. In this video spot, Réjean goes over some of the technical aspects of merino wool clothing produced by this wonderful company from New Zealand. He also speaks to us about the different Icebreaker lines, as well as the BAA code, their new tracking system, allowing us to know precisely where the wool comes from for each piece of clothing. We learn that merino fine wool is a really interesting option for hot or cold weather because it breathes perfectly. Also, it does not retain body odor, unlike cotton or synthetic fibers. It’s perfect for traveling.

Before sitting back to watch this video, I feel I should mention that Icebreaker clothing is more popular than ice cream with the Altitude staff. This is just one of the reasons we decided to open an Icebreaker concept store in Mont-Tremblant. Also, we wear merino all year long because of how well it regulates body temperature compared to any other fiber. Even those who have problems with regular wool are able to wear it without feeling itchy. Basically, once you try it on, you don’t ever want to take it off.

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Hang on to your nuts!

No, not those ones. We’re talking survival here, not leisure. Survival tools can come from some of the most unlikely places. You can add this handy little item to your gear and you won’t even notice the difference. It packs light, takes up very little room, and if you don’t need it, well then just eat it. So what kind of nuts are we talking about? Almonds. Learn more about survival with almonds

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Sortez-moi ça de votre bouche!

Ne vous inquiétez pas, je n’ai rien vu. Je fais référence à un petit outil de survie qui peut nous paraître bizarre au début, mais qui trouve très vite sa place dans notre équipement. C’est quelque chose de léger, qui prend très peu de place, et si on ne l’utilise pas, on a simplement à le manger. Je parle, bien sûr, d’une amande. En savoir plus sur l'utilisation des amandes en survie

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