Gear Review The North Face Looking for a new kit? Tested: The North Face Sidecut Jacket & Pants The Sidecut Series jacket and pants from The North Face, tested and reviewed by your trustworthy Downdays team. January 15, 2024
Gear Review DeuterAvalanche Airbags Freeride and touring all-rounder Tested: Deuter Alproof 32 Avalanche Backpack Last winter, Downdays team member and ski touring fiend Christian Stadler put the Alproof 32 pack from Deuter through the paces. December 28, 2023
Gear Review The North FaceOuterwearHard ShellGore-Tex Feel at home on the biggest mountains Tested: The North Face Summit Verbier Jacket & Pants The Summit Verbier kit is made of 3-layer Gore-Tex with technical features that will please most freeriders. December 22, 2023
Gear Review Backcountry SkiingDb Journey Db hits the BC Reviewed: Db Fjäll 34L backpack The Fjäll 34-liter backpack is the first backcountry pack from Db Journey. We got hands-on in our review of Db's first entry... February 17, 2023
Gear Review Anon Optics Integrated protection Reviewed: Anon Merak WaveCel Helmet, M4S goggles + MFI Neck Warmer We tested Anon's 3-in-one kit for everything above your shoulders: the Merak Wavecel helmet, M4S goggles & MFI neck warmer. February 02, 2023
Gear Review Armada SkisEngelbergSki Touring Testing Armada's Touring Ski The Armada Locator series: How much ski do you need? The Armada Locator series is a range of backcountry skis that offers something for everyone. The DownDays crew had a chance to... January 07, 2023
Gear Review MGG New player in outerwear Reviewed: MGG Lyngen Touring Shell Pro Jacket The Lyngen Touring Shell Pro Jacket is a supple, lightweight touring shell from Verbier-based outerwear producer MGG. January 05, 2023
Gear Review Škoda Yes, we review cars now Reviewed: Škoda Kodiaq RS We gave the Škoda Kodiaq RS a test run in the mountains of Austria to see what this sportive but rugged modern SUV is capable of. September 30, 2022
Gear Review Škoda Wheels for skiers Škoda Octavia Scout: The Skier’s Car for Europe? Our Škoda Octavia Scout review aims to answer one burning question: Is the Škoda Octavia the perfect car for European skiers? September 14, 2022
Gear Review Freeride SkiingMammut Freeride & Touring kit Gear Test: Mammut Haldigrat Jacket & Pants The Haldigrat collection from Mammut is a sturdy jacket and pant combo that’s built for freeriding, touring and other... March 25, 2022
Gear Review Ortovox When the going gets tough Review: Ortovox 3L Deep Shell Combo The 3L Deep Shell Jacket and Bib Pants from Ortovox are technical yet stylish outerwear designed for high-performance freeriding... February 11, 2022
Gear Review Anon Optics Anon Debuts WaveCel Technology in New Snowsports Helmets Anon has integrated WaveCel technology into two new helmet models, the Merak and Logan, for the material's debut in the... February 08, 2021
