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Ross Collicutt

(He/Him)
British Columbia, North Holland, Vancouver Island
As seen in: Pack & Trail, Yahoo Life, The Manual, Gear Institute
Covers:  I cover outdoor adventure and related gear. Hiking, skiing, running, mountain biking, kayaking, climbing, stand-up paddleboarding are all fair game.
Doesn't Cover: Fashion
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Ross Collicutt’s Biography

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IT Project Manager and adventure journalist, I cover tech on RossCollicutt.com and outdoors on
PackandTrail.com.

Come follow the testing process and get outside at the same time.

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Why You Need a Good Merino Wool Base Layer | The Manual

Why You Need a Good Merino Wool Base Layer | The Manual

When I was young, we went skiing regularly. We could afford to go skiing, but didn't have the greatest gear. …

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Slipstream is the Netflix of Adventure Films and Documentaries | The Manual

Slipstream is the Netflix of Adventure Films and Documentaries | The Manual

Slipstream is a difficult, world-famous ice climb in the Rocky Mountains. It's also the easiest way to watch …

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Top 10 Best Backpacking Tents of 2018

Top 10 Best Backpacking Tents of 2018

Your tent can make or break a backpacking trip. But with all the options out there now, which ones are the be…

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The Top 10 Best Hiking Headlamps of 2018

The Top 10 Best Hiking Headlamps of 2018

If you've ever been stuck out at night without a light, you'll know the importance of a good headlamp. This l…

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Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2018

Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2018

Finding a sleeping bag that is lightweight, easy to care for, inexpensive and fits you perfectly is a tough t…

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The 10 Best 2 Way Radios of 2018

The 10 Best 2 Way Radios of 2018

Radios are a great way to communicate in the backcountry or anywhere a cell signal isn't easy to get. But wit…

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DJI Osmo 360 II Review: A Solid Step Up

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By Ross Collicutt
| Pack & Trail
360 cameras used to be such a strange niche item that would make wild tiny world video. Tech and software have caught up now that they’re almost better than standard action cameras. Film everything, adjust later in post however you want to. It looks like a drone following you without having to sort out and drone and someone to fly it. DJI entered the 360 camera last year with it’s Osmo 360 and instantly was a strong competitor in the space. It had one big drawback.
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DJI Launches the Osmo 360 II

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By Ross Collicutt
| Pack & Trail
DJI launched the new and improved Osmo 360 II with some important and highly requested features. The first Osmo 360 made a strong entrance into the 360 camera space in July 2025. They pull from their handheld, action camera, and drone experience and continue to make updates to it’s already strong 360 platform. Insta360 and GoPro remain strong competitors but DJI has repeatedly shown it’s a strong, innovative technology company, not just a drone manufacturer.
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IBCPower 100W Foldable Solar Panel Review

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By Ross Collicutt
| Pack & Trail
A 100-watt solar panel that folds down to the size of a laptop? That’s the pitch behind the IBCPower 100W Foldable Solar Panel. Featuring TOPCon cells rated up to 24.8% efficiency and a tough IP67 rating, this little panel packs some good numbers on paper. But how does it hold up in actual heat, real-world setup, and windy field conditions? Let’s get to the testing.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Reviewing gear for a large outdoor gear website.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Nope.

How is social media changing news?

Social media makes news faster, my dynamic and open to everyone for commenting.