Mike Hale

I bought these mittens for my Girlfriend; they keep her hands toasty warm!! She is learning to board and hasn't complained since we got em'. I went to the retail store and looked at the colors, the two black glove look a little cheap with the way the material was finished. I ended up buying the purple ones; they have bigger threading for the exterior which you can't really see in the picture. They are great gloves and look great if you don't mind the purple ones be sure to get them, you won't regret it. Hope this helps and enjoy the mittens!!

I bought this fleece for my girlfriend who is 5' even and 98lbs the Extra Small fit her perfectly. The hood is nice and can be sucked down to keep her face warm. We enjoy going on walks in UT mid winter and she just plops this one with a windbreak and is sweating in 30 degree weather. Columbia is a great brand for the price and I highly recommend this fleece for insulation. The only bad thing is the color selection :(. Hope this helps and enjoy your fleece!

I like the Ecrin Roc. It's keeps your head cool, safe and makes you look like you know what your doing. My biggest complaint with it would be the foam pads, they sometimes shift ever so slightly. Also the weight is higher than most of its foam counterparts. However, it blows everything out of the water when looking at the protection it gives you. Also, its adjust-ability is great. It works for sport climbing in the hottest of summer as well as ice climbing with a bean and a hood on. I would recommend the Ecrin Roc but only to those who need a helmet for multiple uses. For simple sport climbing there are other buckets that will do the trick at a lower cost. Good luck!!

At first I was a little hesitant to purchase these, because "CAMP USA" is not the best known name in the Western United States; however after doing my research and using tons of my buddies draws I decided to take a chance and purchase this set. These draws are ridiculously light (lighter than most wiregates) and the gates are soooooooooo smooth. I can't emphasize that enough: the pressure is equal no matter what position the gate is in. Also, they have bumps on the side of the gate that allow for easy cleaning when rapping. I am extremely satisfied with these draws I would recommend them to random strangers on the street!! Hope you make the purchase and enjoy them as I have.

I really enjoy the personal anchor system. Though a standard daisy chain will almost always work just as well, the extra safety allows me to be less worried when I'm anchored into a wall. It's extremely light, and easy to use. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to be safe and have fun!

This ATC has great teeth that help slow decent when rappelling, also the finish seems to resist wear more than others. I would recommend this device to anyone who is looking for long lasting equipment.

This works great like almost any locking carabiner, however the bright red line that shows when the gate is open is easy and really speeds up the checking process. I am happy with the purchase and would recommend it to anyone who belays often.

Have had this harness for about two months now. I climb at least three times a week and am more than happy. Picked it up directly from the black diamond outlet in SLC, UT, and was told it is the same cut as the BD Chaos, only difference is adjustable leg straps. Can't wait to use if for ice climbing this winter! Would recommend this harness to anyone looking for an amazing adjustable harness.

This stuff sack is great, the material is extremely sturdy. If your like me and do a lot of bushwhacking with an inflatable pad you know how important it is that you protect the pad from taking random pokes from branches. It seems as though many stuff sacks it's hard to get the pad inside. Here this is not the case; one good roll up and inside it goes! I would recommend this stuff sack to anyone with this pad!

The rope pod acts like a compression bag and allows for you to fill it and then shrink it down for travel. It's made of durable material, has clips for your gear (lots of it), and has a little pouch the perfectly fits phones, wallets, keys or whatever else you have. Not only is it extremely nice for storage it carry's very comfortably. I would HIGHLY recommend this product, perhaps even give it 6 stars if possible. Hope you make the purchase, and hope this review was helpful!

I bought these hoping the the mix of polyester and nylon would providing good whicking. The boxers are comfortable at first however once they get sweat they begin to bunch up and start to irritate the skin. I love stoic products, and unfortunately was disappointed with this product.

Rope = awesome workhorse. I have the dry treated bi-flavine, it works well, has a soft catch and looks great. What more do you want?

I use this shirt as my base-layer when backpacking. It dispels perspiration extremely well, probably better than any other base layer I have used in years passed. Also, the material is comfortable and does not irritate the skin even when being worn for 4 days straight. It is extremely warm when layered and when used as a simple long sleep shirt it breathes well. Oh, and did I mention its light??? I will recommend this product and buy more in the future.

This stuff works... Amazingly! Was backpacking in the High Uintahs and set up camp in a moist meadow. Everyone, but me, was being mobbed by bugs. These wipes seemed to put a bug force field around my body. Best part about them; they aren't greasy at all. Will buy in the future and would recommend them to anyone.

I use this jacket as my insulating layer during late spring and early fall backpacking. I am very happy with the purchase, obviously fleece has its downsides, but for the price this jacket outperforms much of the competition. It also looks good and has a durable feel. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a good fleece jacket.

I have worn these shorts on backpacking trips as well as day hikes. They are extremely quick drying, and the material is super durable! I would HIGHLY recommend these shorts to anyone who loves the outdoors and hates the heat that traditional pants create. Also, they really aren't that bag looking, the pictures don't do them justice. I would have no problem wearing them in public, and I consider myself somewhat of a fashionable guy.

The jacket is very breathable, and completely waterproof. The material is strong; strong enough not to worry about going bush-whacking. The armpit vents don't have any mesh, which sometimes snags on passing branches. Also, the rubber piece on the end of the zippers tend to come off. Overall I would recommend the product, but not at the advertised price. Watch for it on SAC!!

These socks are padded, dry quickly, keep your feet warm, and good looking. They are extremely comfortable; I would say more than most. I would recommend these socks to anyone who does backpacking or hiking. I just couldn't justify giving socks five stars so gave them four. :)

The footprint fits perfectly and is made of a water resistant, durable material. Let's face it, if you bought the Copper Spur UL3 you spent some cash; why not protect it? The color coded clip ins make it impossible to set up incorrectly and keep it fastened securely to the rain fly. Also, it's ridiculously light weight! I would highly recommend the footprint to anyone who owns a copper spur.

This little stove is amazing! Every time I use it I am still amazing by the compactness and quality MSR packed into the little thing. I normally backpack at around 8500 ft and it boils 1100ml of water in 2 or 3 minutes. I use the IsoPro fuel and the 227g canister lasts for an incredibly long time; I'd say at least 45-55 minutes at full power. It's so small it fits in my 700ml Titanium cookset carrying case. Highly recommend this product and would argue that its the best value on the market of any manufacturer!

I have been climbing with the Nagos for about 3 months now and am impressed with the comfort they offer. The leather stretches and conforms to your foot in an unbelievable way. Unfortunately the red styling dyes your skin red when you finish climbing, but other than that the shoe is impeccable. I would recommend this shoe to any beginner climber or anyone who is going to be doing multiple day climbing.

The reservoir is well made and has a stiff construction on the backside, which allows for a very comfortable fit up against your spine. The coating on the inside prevents mild/mold growth. The handle on the front is really useful when scooping water out of a lake and its wide mouth allows for easy cleaning. My favorite feature is the magnet attachment, it makes grabbing the nozzle easy. I would highly recommend this reservoir to anyone who has an osprey pack or to anyone who wants to improve upon their camelback.

The reservoir is well made and has a stiff construction on the backside, which allows for a very comfortable fit up against your spine. The coating on the inside prevents mild/mold growth. The handle on the front is really useful when scooping water out of a lake and its wide mouth allows for easy cleaning. My favorite feature is the magnet attachment, it makes grabbing the nozzle easy. I would highly recommend this reservoir to anyone who has an osprey pack or to anyone who wants to improve upon their camelback.

The tent is expensive, but you get what you pay for and more! The rain fly has reflective corners which makes it really useful if it's nighttime and it starts raining on you. Also, the vents on the fly keep a nice breeze coming through, especially when it's humid. The material's extremely strong and ridiculously lightweight. The vestibules are large enough for 90 liter packs on each side. The head room is excellent and the interior room is comfortable and would accommodate 3 people snugly. At first I was hesitant about spending the money, however, now I recommend it to family members and friends alike. I'll always go for Big Agnes!!

Overall the bottle is very light weight and does keep liquid hot or cold longer than the conventional bottle. Would recommend to a friend based on price.

The cook set is well made and amazingly light. It comes in a nice black carrying case. It disperses heat about the best you can expect titanium to do. I am very pleased with the purchase considering that anything of similar quality is at least 20 dollars more. I would recommend this to anyone, as long as they understand that titanium cookware will eventually warp. Great Product! Thanks Backcountry!

Awesome pad, I was really impressed by the strength and durability of the material. Definitely the lightest and most insulated pad out there. If you buy it, get the stuff sack for it; I did and its fits perfectly. Also, if you're expecting it to fully self inflate you might be deceived - why I rated it 4 stars.

The food tastes well and hides the taste of purification tablets. Only problem.... CHEESE! Be prepared for tons of cheese, not the best thing when you have limited toilet paper.....

Love this pack. Have already recommended it to several of my friends. I would highly recommend going into an osprey retailer and getting sized. I was a medium size but needed a small waste belt, which was easily swapped out. If you get the pack, definitely get the osprey reservoir; I have three camel backs and it blows them out of the water. Get the 3 liter considering it's an 85L pack. Pack spacing is for advanced backpackers; if your frustrated with it, use it a couple times and you'll learn to love it! Also, the top of the pack comes off and becomes a sort of fanny pack/day pack. At first I thought it was useless extra weight, however after using it several times I have found it to be a great way to explore the area around the campsite. Hope you enjoy the pack!!

I would recommend the light to anyone who is looking to purchase a mid-range reliable headlamp. No issues a with the product; it's lightweight, extremely bright for not having a seperate battery pack, and durable.