{"id":9250,"date":"2014-07-31T18:48:14","date_gmt":"2014-08-01T00:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/?page_id=9250"},"modified":"2016-08-14T11:16:55","modified_gmt":"2016-08-14T17:16:55","slug":"14erskiers-recommended-products","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/14erskiers-recommended-products\/","title":{"rendered":"14erskiers Recommended Products"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Below is a list of products that we at 14erskiers  recommend and <em>use regularly<\/em>.  When possible, we have linked the product to reviews we have posted. However, if there is no link review, that doesn&#8217;t mean that we don&#8217;t still love it.  Everything on this list is something we love and we feel we probably couldn&#8217;t do without \ud83d\ude42  It&#8217;s the real deal.  That&#8217;s what we mean by 14erskiers Recommended Products!<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: <\/em>If you are interesting in purchasing any of these products, please support 14erskiers by purchasing through one of the product links below, or by clicking on the links to our advertisers on our sidebars.  Thanks for your support!<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\ntable.padded-table td { padding: 8px; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; border: 5px; }\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"padded-table\">\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>BCA Float 32 Airbag Backpack<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Both Frank &#038; Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Backcountry skiing, especially in winter and early spring.<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong> We prefer backcountry skiing with our BCA Float Airbag Backpacks which have been proven to save lives in the past.  Large enough to carry everything we need, and not too heavy, these are essential to our gear list. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2013\/01\/review-bca-float-32-airbag-pack\/http:\/\/\" target=\"_blank\">review<\/a>!<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89845&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Lezyne Alloy Drive High Volume Pump<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Both Frank &#038; Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Mountain or road biking.  We don&#8217;t ride without it!<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong> The Lezyne Alloy pump is unbelievable.  It keeps you from bending those pesky valve stems and also pumps FAST! Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2012\/09\/bike-gear-review-geax-barro-mountain-wtc-weirwolf-lezyne-trail-pump\/\" target=\"_blank\">review<\/a>!<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89847&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Black Diamond Shiva (W&#8217;s) and Factor (M&#8217;s)<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Both Frank &#038; Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Backcountry skiing.<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong> The Shiva and Factor are stiff enough for our backcountry antics, and provide enough range in tour mode to travel uphill comfortably. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2012\/01\/gear-review-black-diamond-shiva-boots-with-intuition-liners\/\" target=\"_blank\">review<\/a>!  Note: A more updated review of both the Shiva and Factor is coming soon so stay tuned!<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89849&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Fritschi Vipec Binding<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Backcountry skiing.<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong> A great lightweight touring binding that is reliable and allows for lateral mobility. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/gear-review-fritschi-vipec-tech-binding\/\" target=\"_blank\">review<\/a>!<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89851&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Black Diamond Amperage<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Backcountry skiing, but could also be used for resort skiing.<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong> Brittany&#8217;s favorite backcountry ski ever!  Once she got this ski, she put all others aside.  It&#8217;s a one-backcountry-ski quiver for her now!  Although a bit heavier than some of its competition, the Amperage is light enough for long tours.  Great in all conditions, from ice to chunder to breakable crust to slush to powder, the Amperage performs how you want, whether you want to smear or arc big carves or turn on a dime. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/2013-14-ski-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">review<\/a>!<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89855&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script><\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>CAMP XLC 390 Crampons<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Both Frank &#038; Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Ski mountaineering<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong> We love these super light crampons and they get us nearly everywhere we want to take our skis! Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2012\/01\/gear-review-camp-xlc-390-crampons\/\" target=\"_blank\">review<\/a>!<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89859&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script><\/script><\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Mountain House Camping Food<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Both Frank &#038; Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Camping &#038; Backpacking<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong> This is our camp food of choice!  If we are backpacking, we always bring Mountain House!  We even eat it while car camping too!  Below are some of our more favorite flavors.  And the Rasberry Crumble is worth its weight in gold;)<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89899&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Both Frank &#038; Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Ski Mountaineering<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong>  Like the crampons above, this is our go-to in the springtime. We&#8217;ve used the Raven Pro for years and it has always performed well.  We recommend it over the slightly lighter Ultra, which has an angled pick that neither of us prefer.<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89901&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script>\n   <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Suunto A-10 Compass<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Both Frank &#038; Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Backcountry Skiing, hiking, backpacking<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong>  In backcountry skiing, multi-purpose tools are important. Though this is advertised as just a compass, this particular device has an angled edge which makes it perfect for those in need of a scraper. I found this out by accident, but I have never been happier to have a scraper in my backcountry bag of tools. I cannot say how many times I\u2019ve found my Suunto compass useful for scraping bits of ice that have frozen on to my ski. I\u2019d suggest, in fact, that this is actually a scraper with the dual-action of a compass. It\u2019s the perfect stocking stuffer and should be in every backcountry skier\u2019s repertoire.<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89905&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script>\n   <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Black Diamond Ultra Mountain LF Trekking pole<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Hiking, backpacking<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong>  This pole is lightweight, collapses to a very small size, has 15 cm of adjustability, and a moisture-wicking grip.  What more could you ask for in a pole?  Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/gear-review-black-diamond-ultra-mountain-fl-trekking-pole-womens\/\" target=\"_blank\">review<\/a>!<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89927&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script>\n   <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Black Diamond Razor Carbon Ski Poles<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong>A perfect combination of weight and durability, I love my Flicklock poles. I\u2019ve used them for years, and they have never failed me. The locking system doesn\u2019t slide and is also not susceptible to freezing like some other brands. This year\u2019s model has an improved locking system that makes it even easier to adjust on the fly, and the uppor portion of the pole is now wrapped with an anti-slip grip which is great for sidehill touring. I love my Razor Carbon\u2019s, a combination of aluminum and carbon. But many pole options are available, from full carbon to probe.<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89941&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script>\n   <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Nikwax Tech Wash<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Frank &#038; Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Washing any of our technical clothing, down jackets, sleeping bags<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong> Let\u2019s face it. Backcountry clothing gets dirty. Sometimes it even gets stinky after a long spring day. Washing all that waterproof gear has to happen sometimes and when that time comes, Nikwax Tech Wash should be your product of choice. Harsh detergents can damage waterproof fabrics. But Tech Wash will help your clothes get clean and still keep all their waterproof capabilities.  Check out other Nikwax products too for down and softshells!<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89931&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script>\n   <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Gordini Fuse Gloves<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Frank &#038; Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Resort &#038; backcountry skiing, ice climbing<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong> Durable, warm, Gore-Tex, and breathable.  We love these gloves and have only great things to say about them!<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89933&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script>\n   <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Marmot Work Gloves<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Approach glove for skiing &#038; ski mountaineering<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong> A great leather glove that is light enough to keep hands from sweating profusely when traveling uphill, yet heavy enough to wear on cold days.  They breathe well and take a beating while lasting a relatively long time. They are great for skinning, boot packing, and for riding the snowmobile.<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89937&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script>\n   <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Buff<\/h5>\n<p>    <strong>Who Uses this Product?<\/strong> Frank &#038; Brittany<br \/>\n    <strong>What do we use it for?<\/strong> Backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering<br \/>\n    <strong>Summary of Product:<\/strong> We carry a Buff with us every time we go backcountry skiing. The Buff has become a permanent fixture in our backcountry ski packs. Those who have tried a Buff, will generally rave about it. Put me in that praising category. The Buff can be worn in many different ways- converting from a face mask to a hat, to a helmet skull cap, to a \u201cdoo-rag\u201d. It\u2019s a multifunctional piece of clothing essential for every backcountry skier. We\u2019ve even used it to tie the tips of my skis together when I\u2019ve lost my ski strap!<br \/>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/product_ad_widget\/paw.php?pawid=89945&amp;pw=29053&amp;output=js\"><\/script>\n   <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><!--Peak XV Down Jacket     Leki ski poles, remove razor carbon poles?   remove Amperage and put Blizzard 108s and Helio 116s--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below is a list of products that we at 14erskiers recommend and use regularly. 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