THUNDERHORSE

I find a good pair of shades essential. I can forgo most other accessories but shades have to be there. These are them. On just about all excursions these make the cut. Super Light and fit well enough to forget they are even there. REALLY!The dark lens are great in general but for big mountain days or true exposure these aren’t enough, but that’s where another set comes into play. The lighter lens work well in low light and just as well for just keeping stuff out of your eyes.My only gripe is that the top bar comes directly into my line of sight while cycling. I gave it a few weeks to really see what was what, but when bent over the bars it really gets in your vision. It may just be a personal fit issue but worth noting.

What is there not to like? A Lightweight tent that is quick and intuitive to set up. At 3lbs 14.5oz its not the lightest of options. But in the "Fast-Fly" setup the weight & bulk drops to 2lbs 12oz. The tent fabric is quick drying. Additionally it fits two medium sized people snugly. All in all a fantastic tent.

Photo: Down by Mexico...

Not really sure why there aren’t other reviews on here...

This Jacket is a Godless Monster!

The fit is perfect, when winter gear begins to feel bulky and restrictive; the Heathen remains mobile and agile. The pockets are placed well above harness level. The rest of the details, I can basically agree with Cedar on. A perfect shell. Mine weighs 14.9 oz in a size Large.

Wet Water Ice Climbing?

When you need a true shell, and a wind shirt wont cut it, because of either a full on downpour or just abrasion resistance, this is my go to.

I think people feel this jacket lacks durability because they are used to seperate layered Jackets and not the thinner Pro-Shell material.

A simple minimalist design.

There is no inside zip pocket (maybe that's just my version) but only the two outer pockets.

Great shoe!! They are soft and you get decent smearing out of em but really bear teeth tenaciously on over hanging nubbins. They fit ME perfectly (but of course I can't guarantee the will be your case). I do really enjoy the rounded toe curvature as you can roll your foot across a small foot and still get precise stances. If you want needle like toe precision you may look to solutions, boosters, Jet7, etc. My only gripe is the cotton lining is not so comfortable.

I don’t think so!! An excellent shoe for all (or at least just about) you may encounter. As you start climbing you'll begin to develop so much you will start looking for a "specialty" shoe and then you realize you're already wearing it! Smears like a snot nosed kid, comfortable as your favorite slippers, fully adjustable, great rubber, what else can I say?

Soft shoes develop strong feet!

Trust.

I really wanted to like these shorts and as you can see they have a cult following and great reviews. But for someone with a different build than your average outdoor athlete (google Ma'a Nonu) they don't fit as comfortably as they would for a more slender legged person.

With a build like mine there's only so much stretchy fabric can do. Add in the longer inseam and the shorts actually felt quite restrictive as opposed to comfortable.

Something to think about for the larger legged person…

I KNOW the shorts are great but just not for me/my build.

There are plenty of times where you want coverage but don’t need a full on shell. Enter the wind shirt! Wind? PROOF, Water? RESISTANT, and adds significant warmth. It weighs 1/5 of your average shell!!! ONE FIFTH

Properly layered it can keep you comfortable in the breezy 50's down to the frigid 5's.

Additionally I agree with Matt about sweating through but there’s a point that full exertion sweats through anything. The 1/4 zip keeps weight down and decreases weak points for wind to get through. If you want a hood go to the ether.

I prefer no hood for added visibility and less around my neck.

These are excellent low profile shoes. They are soft, supple, supportive (without overdoing it), light, and versatile. These are definitely better suited to the runner with seriously sound footwork because of their fairly minimalistic design.

The sole is sticky and grips well in virtually all terrain except wet hilly grass or River Rock hopping (but what shoes do that perfectly?).

The slimmer fit makes exposed scrambles feel solid as opposed to sketchy (4th class with a bike, mittens, ice tools, & in the dark... Don’t ask why!)

I've seen people comment on the tread pattern as being weak or lacking grip but I must remind you that it's the quality of the rubber that provides grip not lugs or pattern necessarily. A larger heavy lug destroys trails and delicate environments quicker so be mindful. These definitely have grip!

What can I say that Karl hasn't?

After several months of use I feel these are quite a good shoe with just a few faults.

Overall its quite an improvement to the Hardrock lineage. Its lower heel provides better stability than a higher heeled shoe (compare to 07 Hardrock). Even though it's heel is lower it still provides adequate cushioning and shock absorption.

The rocker heel is arguably beneficial in that it provides a smoother transition and minimizes risk of rolling one's ankle (although no substitute for sound footwork). This feature is better suited to the UL or long distance hiker than a runner.

The Full length shank provides moderate protection from nasty sharpies without being too rigid. It strikes a good compromise between stiffness and softness leaning more to the side of stiffness but is still quite flexible.

The only two things I've noticed is that the rubber although quite sticky does not last as long as some other shoes in my arsenal.

The second thing I've noticed is that the shoe doesn’t vent heat very well. While it will shed water well enough, it does retain substantially more heat than other shoes in the same category. Even with thin socks I notice significantly more heat retention than similar trail runners. This can make longer distances somewhat uncomfortable and less enjoyable (read: be on guard for foot ailments). That has been my experience but worth noting.

Overall a good shoe but those two issues make it 3 stars for me.

Thank you Donny

Great Shoe! Very light, comfortable barefoot or socked, and excellent for most things. they are so comfortable youll be tempted to wear them everywhere but dont! Dont waste quality rubber like this on pavement. They wont last as long as they could.

As you may or may not knot know grip is about the quality of rubber not the lugs or pattern. 5.10 produces some of the very best out there so dont look at the forefoot and think youll slip.

Also, its light weight and simplicity make it a shoe better suited for the people with strong feet and good footwork (aka not just clomping around the woods), if your looking for a supportive shoe this wont be it.

Between price and performance. worth every penny... Cheap enough to not worry about too much but high performance to really get the job done! eye protection at a premium price shouldnt be over looked. BONUS: when taking your glasses off momentarily you can just pull them below your chin and the ear/temple rests keep them on your face for quick adjustments.

I would generally stay away from calling anything perfect but these are exactly that, perfect. Light enough to stuff in a pocket as an extra layer, stout enuff to repel rain and maintain relatively high breathability. Size Large 4.2 oz on my scale. when layered adds quite a good degree of warmth.

One thing not mentioned is that the taper of the legs can be adjusted via velcro making them looser fit or slim fit (which goes well under gaiters).

About as warm and light as you can get. Full on packable warmth at virtually no weight. Size Large 6.3 oz on my scale (6.5 oz in the stuff sack). Stuff sack can be used as a perfect patch to fix any holes. Which is why it gets 4 stars...

Super Light, but needs to be looked after as durability is not the highest. Under a parka awesome but as an outer layer tread lightly.

I have other montrails and love em (READ: i drank the montrail cult koolaid)

B-U-T-

these were not cutting it at all...

-stiff, far stiffer that i could ever need or enjoy

-enrty and exit hampered by welded tongue

-heavy

-fit was off for my feet

-sole pattern not good or grippy (perhaps due to the sole stiffness)

but does clear debris very well

these just werent for me gone the way of the dodo is perhaps the best fate.