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Silver/Black Persimmon Iridium Vented
Oakley Jawbone Sunglasses - Photochromic
May 15, 2012
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hunter orange interior
Armada Anchorage Ski Bag
March 5, 2012
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other base colors
Jones Snowboards Hovercraft Splitboard
February 3, 2012
Hey guys,
There are 3 base colors for this board, it is random.
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Windmill Blue
The North Face Half Dome T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's
February 2, 2012
Very light blue with a brownish logo.
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Moss
Nobis Eloise Down A-Line Coat - Women's
December 14, 2011
Definitely more green than the default picture shows. It's actually even a little more green than my picture shows, for some reason it doesn't show up very well.
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NO STUDS
The North Face First Chair Jacket - Women's
October 10, 2011
Unfortunately there is no stud on the lapel or the zipper pulls, this photo was taken pre-production. A better photo will be posted soon.
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corrected image
686 Reclaim Ambush Insulated Jacket - Men's
October 5, 2011
This is the accurate picture of our inventory, photo will be changed ASAP.
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button
prAna Buckeye Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's
September 22, 2011
Our inventory of this shirt all has buttons like this...No snaps.
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Drummer Blue
The North Face Plasma Thermal Jacket - Men's
September 12, 2011
No longer is the Drummer Blue two-tone...This solid blue is the accurate color.
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actual topsheet
4FRNT Skis Pique Ski
August 4, 2011
picture is wrong, here is the actual top sheet you would get.
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Matte Black/Surplus
Nixon Lodown Watch - Men's
July 26, 2011
picture is outdated, here is what the Matte Black/Surplus looks like.
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Nutrition Facts-Mocha
Clifbar Clif Shot Energy Gel - 24 Pack
July 6, 2011
Mocha Nutrition Facts
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Thunder Down Vest---Side view
The North Face Thunder Down Vest - Women's
July 6, 2011
There is a very thin layer of down on the sides of this vest.
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Ukiah 28
Marmot Ukiah 28 Backpack - 1725cu in
June 24, 2011
These are indeed the 28's not 25 as the picture suggests. New photo coming soon.
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Deep Water Blue w/ White liner
The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's
March 7, 2011
Pictured is the Deep Water Blue which features a white lining.
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Charcoal/Pink
Leilani Tropical Impulse Leilani Swimsuit - Women's
February 18, 2011
Same pattern as the Black/Green but with these colors.
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Casper
Mountain Hardwear Mistral Fleece Vest - Women's
February 14, 2011
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Cargo Green
The North Face Elysium Down Jacket - Men's
January 26, 2011
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Black
The North Face Elysium Down Jacket - Men's
January 26, 2011
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Beet Red/Port Royale
KEEN Newport H2 Sandal - Women's
January 20, 2011
This is a bad picture of the Beet Red/Port Royale. I posted it to show just how dark it is but it is still not 100% accurate.
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Gravel
Columbia Silver Ridge II Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's
January 17, 2011
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Greenback
Arc'teryx Caliber Zip-Neck Sweater - Men's
January 12, 2011
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US Badge
Spyder US Ski Team Diehard Down Jacket - Men's
January 4, 2011
badge is on right arm.
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US Badge on left arm
Spyder US Ski Team Core 1/2 Zip Sweater - Women's
January 4, 2011
US Badge on left arm
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Black
The North Face Vosko Triclimate Jacket - Boys'
December 20, 2010
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Asphalt Grey Zipper-ORANGE
The North Face Apex Bionic Softshell Jacket - Men's
December 8, 2010
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Red Icon/Silver Mirror
IS Eyewear Staple Logo Series Goggle
December 7, 2010
Cousin!
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Red Icon/Silver Mirror
IS Eyewear Staple Logo Series Goggle
December 7, 2010
Cousin!
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Grey and Black stripes on the Gush Red
The North Face Broadband Triclimate Jacket - Men's
December 3, 2010
Grey and Black stripes on the Gush Red
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Grey and Black stripes on the Gush Red
The North Face Broadband Triclimate Jacket - Men's
December 3, 2010
Grey and Black stripes on the Gush Red
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Asphalt Grey
The North Face Condor Triclimate Jacket - Men's
December 1, 2010
Default picture is over-exposed and this one isn't the greatest either but at least you can see the panel coloring is darker than originally shown.
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Yellow color
Red Mutiny II Helmet
November 30, 2010
pic is bad so it looks more green. Helmet is definitely a true yellow, just wanted to show how glossy it was and not matte like the default picture.
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Orange Zipper, not White
The North Face Smythe Jacket - Men's
November 19, 2010
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Black w/ BLACK strings, not White
The North Face Rearview Full-Zip Hoodie - Men's
November 18, 2010
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Swamp Green Logo
The North Face Arctic Down Parka - Women's
November 17, 2010
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Pool Blue Logo
The North Face Arctic Down Parka - Women's
November 17, 2010
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Black Logo
The North Face Triple C Down Jacket - Women's
November 17, 2010
Everything has matching logo, except black, it's logo is white.
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Grey Logo
The North Face Triple C Down Jacket - Women's
November 17, 2010
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Brown Logo
The North Face Triple C Down Jacket - Women's
November 17, 2010
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Squid Red Logo
The North Face Metropolis Down Parka - Women's
November 17, 2010
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Bittersweet Brown/Bittersweet Brown Logo
The North Face Metropolis Down Parka - Women's
November 17, 2010
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Arctic Pool Blue Logo
The North Face Metropolis Down Parka - Women's
November 17, 2010
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Actual Logo Color-BLK
Mountain Hardwear Microchill Fleece Zip T Pullover - Men's
November 9, 2010
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Mint Accent
Arc'teryx Covert Cardigan - Women's
November 3, 2010
The Black colors actually have Mint accents, not gray.
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Mint Accent
Arc'teryx Covert Cardigan - Women's
November 3, 2010
The Black colors actually have Mint accents, not gray.
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Ocean Kayak Nalu 12.5 Stand-Up Paddleboard
May 17, 2012
Hey Keifer,
I just checked in the warehouse and this does indeed come with the Comfort Tech seat.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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The North Face Aleutian 3S Bx Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree
May 14, 2012
Hey,
No. The zipper is only about 3/4 length.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Ray-Ban RB3379 Sunglasses - Polarized
May 11, 2012
Hey Harold,
These do indeed come with a hard case.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Norrøna Trollveggen Gore-Tex Pro Shell Bib Pant - Men's
May 11, 2012
Hey Pieter,
Yes, 3/4 length side zips should provide enough room to get in or out safely.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Nixon Murf Watch - Men's
May 10, 2012
Hey Mack,
I recommend contacting Nixon @ (888) 455-9200)--they may be able to tell you if any of their retailers are still stocking that variant. Unfortunately it doesn't look like we will be stocking it anytime soon.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
New Balance Watches VIA Mini Step Counter
May 10, 2012
Hey Kaye,
If you bought the item from Backcountry.com, you are not past the return date--we don't have one. You can return anything purchased on Backcountry.com at anytime for any reason. Use the "Chat Now" feature at the top or call in at 1-800-409-4502 for assistance.
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Costa Del Mar Harpoon Polarized Sunglasses - Costa 580 Glass Lens
May 10, 2012
Hey Stephen,
In general, the mirrored lenses will reflect more light away from your eyes and allow you to see better in bright conditions.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Stepchild Snowboards FTW Snowboard
May 10, 2012
Hey Jordan,
It will do just fine but if you want a board for deep pow there are much better options out there. Salomon Powder Snake, Nitro Slash, Capita Charlie Slasher, etc.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Thule Archway Rack 2 Bike
May 10, 2012
Hey,
I would say it is doubtful considering these are meant to fit most sedans, not small SUV's. Please use the fit guide at www.thule.com in order to find the right rack for you.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Thule Archway Rack 3 Bike
May 10, 2012
Hey,
These are meant to fit sedans, not small SUV's so it is doubtful. Please refer to the Thule fit guide when you have any fit questions:
http://www.thule.com/en-us/US
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
CAMP USA Photon Screw Gate Carabiner
May 10, 2012
Hey,
Retail is $11.95.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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The North Face Moondoggy Reversible Down Jacket - Boys'
May 10, 2012
Hey Claudette,
Unfortunately we cannot ship The North Face to Canada, Europe, Australia or New Zealand. I apologize for this inconvenience. Please visit the "Help Center" at the bottom of this page to view the other brands we cannot ship internationally.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Katadyn MyBottle Purifier Bottle
May 10, 2012
Hey,
It is a bit difficult, but not as difficult as drinking dirty water.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Electric EG2 Spare Strap
May 10, 2012
Hey,
I do not believe so. I was unsuccessful when searching for a replacement strap for the EG1's but I also see no mention of cross compatibility. Perhaps hit up Electric directly @ 949-940-9125 for confirmation.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Marmot Adi Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Women's
May 9, 2012
Hey,
Very much so. This polyester blend has a very nice handle to it.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
MSR Nook Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
May 9, 2012
Hey David,
The packed dimensions are listed in the tech specs and would tell you exactly how big it is rather than just next to something. The tent packs up to 20" x 6".
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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The North Face Ballard 6 Boot - Men's
May 9, 2012
Hey,
Yup, they would actually be perfect for such a trip.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Marmot Entrada Softshell Pant - Men's
May 9, 2012
Hey,
I would definitely go up to the 34 if I were you. They will probably be a bit big in the waist but the adjustable waist is great and you'll only have to tighten them down a bit. Plus you'll have the extra room for layering if need be.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Mountain Khakis Alpine Utility Short - Men's
May 9, 2012
Hey,
Yes the picture is definitely a bit off since it is a rendered image and not actually of the color. I have uploaded a picture that more accurately portrays the color "Granite".
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Millet Trilogy Limited GTX Jacket - Men's
May 9, 2012
Hey,
You could really go small or medium, depending how you like it to fit. If you want a snug fit with your layer underneath, go small. If you want some room between layers, go medium.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Deuter Futura 32 Backpack - 1950cu in
May 8, 2012
Hey,
Every airline is different with what they will accommodate. In my experience as long as it is strapped to your back they generally don't ask questions and just let you on through. Here is a helpful website that lists airline accommodations just in case:
http://www.luggageonline.com/about_airlines.cfm
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Korkers Metalhead Wading Boot - Men's
May 8, 2012
Hey Robert,
Unfortunately we have no way of notifying you. However, if you do see something on sale I recommend hopping on it as quick as possible. Our sales change daily and we'd hate for you to miss out on a good deal.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Roxy Classic Board Short - Women's
May 8, 2012
Hey Janel,
Those are indeed the sizes. Here are some measurements based on a size 3:
Waist Measurement: 30 in
Outseam: 12 in
Inseam: 5 in
Front Rise: 7 in
Back Rise: 12 in
Leg Opening: 21 in
In general sizes 2-6 are considered "small", 8-10 "medium", 12-14 "large", and 16+ would be "XL".
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir AirTap Pump Kit
May 4, 2012
Hey,
Doubtful. Im sure they use a different valve.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Dot Dash Double Daffy Sunglasses
May 4, 2012
Hey Annie,
Any of the "Chrome" lenses will be mirrored but the "Gradient" and "Grey" will show your eyes a bit.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Arc'teryx Atom SV Insulated Hoody - Men's
May 3, 2012
Hey,
We currently do have a small in Black. We are expecting to get 1-2 more smalls any day now.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Marmot Variant Insulated Jacket - Men's
May 3, 2012
Hey Andy,
It would probably work just fine for that but is definitely meant for high output activities. No reason it can't keep you warm just hanging out.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Thule Top Tracks w/ Flare Nuts
May 3, 2012
Hey,
There is a "Car Rack Configurator" banner at the top of this page or you can go to www.thule.com and use theirs. Fill out the necessary information and it'll tell you what you need to do.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
MSR Flex 3 Pot Set
May 2, 2012
Hey,
Unfortunately they don't list the weight per-pot. However, there are only two in this set so you can get a pretty good idea cutting the total weight in half. Of course you'll need to factor in the lid and size diff but should get you within a few oz.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Electric Knoxville Sunglasses - Polarized
May 2, 2012
Hey,
Temple Length: 129 mm
Frame Width: 140 mm
Weight: 1 oz
Lens Height: 43 mm
Lens Width: 54 mm
Bridge: 11 mm
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Vasque Scree Mid UD Hiking Boot - Men's
May 1, 2012
Hey Bob,
Vasque does fit a bit on the wide side but being a 2E, you would probably need to get a "true" wide rather than just a wide fitting boot. Going up to the 10.5 won't solve that.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
NAU People's Chino Pant - Men's
May 1, 2012
Hey,
They are pretty true to size with a bit of stretch.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Nathan X Trainer Mutation Pack
May 1, 2012
Hey Dave,
Possibly in the zippered pocket but it would be tight. You could definitely fit it in the side mesh pocket though.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Yakima Sky Box Pro 21 Cargo Box
April 25, 2012
Hey Dave,
The finishes used on the two boxes is where they differentiate. The finish that is used on the Pro series is a higher quality, automotive type finish that includes a better scratch-resistant protective coating. Also, the Pro comes with an integrated gear management system along with the cargo net.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
NAU Down Hooded Jacket - Men's
April 24, 2012
Hey,
Very packable 850-fill down and weighs only 18oz. There are lighter options out there but this is super warm and high quality. Would be great for touring and hiking unless you need to be going ultra light weight.
http://www.nau.com/womens/categories/jackets/down-hoody-032W
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Eider Jackson Hole Jacket - Women's
April 24, 2012
Hey,
It actually has a bit of a relaxed fit to it, you should be fine going with your true size.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Asolo Flame Gore-Tex Boot - Men's
April 24, 2012
Hey Jeff,
Yes, the Force is from 2010 if I'm not mistaken. We unfortunately do not carry them any longer but if you are set on those do a Google search and you will find a few other retailers carrying them.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Nixon Murf Watch - Men's
April 23, 2012
Hey Morris,
The instructions for all Nixon analog watches are the same, that is the correct manual and will guide you through all of your functions.
http://www.nixon.com/manuals/nixon_analog.pdf
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Thule No-Sway Cage Accessory - 2 Pack
April 23, 2012
Hey,
Unfortunately not, the Parkway requires the 950 Zip Stick instead. The No-Sway are compatible with the following racks:
# Trailblazer
# Expressway
# Hitching Post Pro
# Revolver
# Ridgeline
# Roadway
# Spare Me
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Backcountry.com Gift Certificate
April 23, 2012
Hey Darek,
There are a lot of factors that go into choosing the right ski. I recommend using our "Chat Now" feature located in the upper right-hand corner of the page. This will connect you one of our knowledgable Gearheads who can get the necessary information in recommending the ski for you.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Mad Rock R3 Crash Pad
April 23, 2012
Hey Evan,
Yes, backpack straps and waist belt. The picture is misleading, you get padding throughout.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Backcountry.com Provo Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's
April 20, 2012
Hey,
Just follow the chart up. The high end of the chest is about 4" every time, so the XXL would fit about a 53.6" chest max...roughly.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Orage Axe Pant - Men's
April 20, 2012
Hey David,
They are not insulated. They are slim. I mean, it will look like you're wearing skinny jeans on the mountain, bout as simple as it gets.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Thule Rapid Aero Foot Pack
April 18, 2012
Hey,
I suggest using the fit guide:
http://www.thule.com/en-us/US
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Men's
April 16, 2012
Hey Schaps,
You may be thinking of the Trango:
http://www.backcountry.com/la-sportiva-trango-s-evo-gtx-moun
This boot has been around for a while.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
The North Face Atmosphere Jacket - Men's
April 16, 2012
Hey Mike,
It is only wind resistant, not windproof. It is also not insulated. So depending how cold and windy we are talking, it may not be the best option.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
The North Face Dyno Anorak Jacket - Men's
April 13, 2012
Hey Daniel,
HyVent has a pretty nice handle to it. It wont be soft being that its a 2.5 layer jacket but it definitely will be better than the LL Bean you previously had.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Nike Timing Lance 10/2 Analog 2i Watch
April 13, 2012
Hey Frank
Hit up Nike, they can probably get you the manual.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Julbo Micropore Sunglasses - Alti Arc 4+ Lens
April 12, 2012
Hey David,
You definitely get enough airflow to prevent fogging, I wouldn't be worried about it.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tracks Sherlock Staff Trekking Pole - 1 Pole
April 11, 2012
Hey Colin,
I am not sure if its available in stores but we sure can ship it there. Check with Tracks directly for what stores may be carrying it.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Thule Sidearm Universal Bike Mount
April 10, 2012
Hey Jun,
Hard to guarantee it but these are meant to fit the majority of bars out there. Should be good to go.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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