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Jason Mitchell
Biker // Trail Runner // Skier // Alpine Skier // AT Skier // Road Biker // Mountain Biker // Hiker
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Stomping Grounds:
The Wasatch Mountains -
Bio:
I love to mountain bike, backcountry ski and trail run here in Utah. There's no better place to live year-round!
I own and manage FeedTheHabit.com, which provides gear reviews and information on mountain biking, skiing and outdoor sports products.
Rankings 
- #29 of 461 - Polarized Sport Sunglasses
- #87 of 558 - Heart Rate Monitors
- #145 of 1,125 - Alpine Touring Boots
- #153 of 647 - Snowboard Gloves
- #227 of 842 - Altimeters
- #243 of 864 - Laptop Packs and Bags
- #245 of 637 - Watches
- #257 of 625 - Hydration Packs - Small
- #265 of 527 - Polarized Interchangeable Sunglasses
- #268 of 2,554 - Helmets
- #294 of 711 - Men's Flip Flops
- #300 of 573 - Men's Heavyweight Long Underwear - Tops
- #334 of 2,621 - Sunglasses
- #357 of 734 - Alpine Touring
- #378 of 1,047 - Men's Technical Sandals
- #415 of 1,245 - Telemark Skiing
- #416 of 1,945 - Winter Packs
- #422 of 2,719 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
- #428 of 1,513 - Men's Trail Running Footwear
- #432 of 1,354 - Men's Performance Shirts - Short Sleeve
- #433 of 901 - Men's Windshirts and Jackets
- #438 of 1,572 - Winter Accessories
- #479 of 1,111 - Men's Vests
- #522 of 1,334 - Alpine Touring Bindings
- #594 of 1,952 - Men's Hiking Shoes
- #642 of 1,902 - Daypacks
- #644 of 1,548 - Beanies
- #645 of 1,243 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
- #647 of 2,132 - Socks
- #647 of 1,152 - All Mountain Skis
- #666 of 935 - Running Socks
- #683 of 1,850 - Snowboard Accessories
- #711 of 947 - Running Watches
- #714 of 2,273 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets
- #756 of 1,532 - Men's Long Underwear
- #797 of 1,058 - Canister Stoves
- #1,421 of 3,092 - Men's Technical Shells
- #1,677 of 2,298 - Hats
- #1,783 of 5,976 - Guys' Outerwear
- #1,819 of 4,347 - Men's Footwear
- #2,508 of 4,088 - Men's Shirts
- #2,534 of 4,670 - Men's Fleece Jackets
- #2,920 of 6,919 - Men's Jackets
- #3,491 of 4,881 - Alpine Skiing
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Osprey Kode 30 - Comfortable Touring Pack
Osprey Packs Kode 30 Backpack - 1648-2014cu in
February 26, 2010
The Kode 30 is the Cadillac of ski packs with all the great features and comfort you'd expect. It could use a diet to shed some poundage, but it's hard to find major faults with this pack.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Touring and Powder Tested/Approved
Dynafit Titan TF-X Ski Boot - Men's
January 11, 2010
So far after a handful of tours on the Titan's and I'm impressed overall. They are as performant as my alpine boots in every way (lateral stiffness, quickness, comfort, control, flex), yet they still offer solid touring capabilities. There are other boots that walk a tad better, but these are comfortable on long skintracks with more switchbacks than the ascent up to Angel's Landing. Ski/Walk mode is perfect and the forward lean offered by these puts you in just the right position for proper skiing. So far, they've driven my Surface Live Life's with ease in bottomless pow, creamy old pow and crusty crusties. I'll get out on groomers just for fun this week or next to round out the review, but these are great boots.
BTW... I took mine to Surefoot to get the liner's molded and they pack out a TON. So, the stock fit should be pretty snug because once they are molded, they pack out a bit. I also moved the buckles on the upper cuff to better accommodate my skinny legs (an easy task with an allen wrench and 5 min).
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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Lightweight & Breathable
Arc'teryx Velox Comp Crew - Short-Sleeve - Men's
September 22, 2009
I've got two of these shirts and I wish I had 10. Spendy, yes, but well worth it. I use them mountain biking and trail running and can't think of wearing anything else when the temps are cookin' in the Wasatch. The fabric is very comfortable and dries in a jiffy.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Sunset Peak & the Smith V90's
Smith PIVLock V90 Sunglasses
September 22, 2009
I absolutely love how lightweight and comfortable these glasses are. And, changing the lenses couldn't be easier. It comes with 3 lenses and I've now used all three in different conditions and love having the variety at my disposal. My only gripe is that the arms interfere with my Giro Zen bike helmet, thus causing them to do an Arthur Fonzarelli move where the wheelie off the top of my nose. Trail running, hiking and everything else they are fine. Other than that the excellent coverage and light weight is superb.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Chaco Paradox More Concrete than Paradox
Chaco Paradox Shoe - Men's
September 3, 2009
These are awesome sandals/shoes for kicking it around town and everything short of a serious hike or river trip. They are comfy sans socks and with the Biocentric footbed, my flat feet are happy--even after walking around Chicago for an entire day. Love the breathability and comfort!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Trail Running in American Fork Canyon, UT
New Balance 875 Trail Running Shoe - Men's
August 4, 2009
I really dig these shoes for warm-weather running. The forefoot protection provided by the Rock Stop chassis and secure fit of the uppers makes for an awesome-performing trail runner for long miles in rugged conditions.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Skinning up Box Elder Peak
Black Diamond Zealot Ski
April 29, 2009
At the Base of Box Elder Peak on the way up... These skis are big, heavy and stiff. In wide open terrain, they are awesome.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Accelero is awesome!
Arc'teryx Accelero Pullover Top - Men's
April 24, 2009
As you can see... Large is too big for me (5'11" 170 lbs), but its a little better if I wear a long-sleeve base layer underneath.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Black Diamond Covert Avalung Pack
Black Diamond Covert with Avalung Winter Pack - 1343-1953 cu in
April 2, 2009
The integrated Avalung is money on the Covert. There are better back panel designs, but having the integrated Avalung is money.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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Awesome for ski touring
Kaenon Kore Sunglasses - Polarized
March 31, 2009
These are some of the most comfortable sunglasses I've ever worn. I love them for ski touring, mountain biking and trail running. These lenses are legit! Worth every penny!
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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Skull Light Backcountry Session
POC Skull Light Helmet
March 23, 2009
Chilling at Tibble Fork Reservoir in American Fork Canyon, Utah after a little explora-touring session. The Skull Light helped me beat down lots of low-hanging branches on the way down. Thanks POC!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Black Diamond Carbon Fiber Poles
Black Diamond Carbon Fiber Ski Poles
March 23, 2009
Here's a little deep chunky pow in South Fork Provo Canyon. These poles have been stellar performers all season. Light and durable.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Tibble Fork Reservoir - Explora-touring
Backcountry.com Stoic eVent Shell - Men's
March 20, 2009
The Stoic has been my backcountry ski "go-to" jacket this year. I love it for its lightweight performance and breathability. You simply can't beat eVent Fabric!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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La Sportiva Wildcats - Lambert Park, Utah
La Sportiva Wildcat Trail Running Shoe - Men's
March 18, 2009
Getting ready for a trail run in Lambert Park in Alpine, Utah. These are great shoes overall. I've been very impressed with their support, cushion and stability. And, they look great. Skip the Gore-tex (coming Fall 09) if you live anywhere but the PNW--no need for that stuff.
They work well with Superfeet or SOLE footbeds.
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
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Freestlye Nomad - Living Free in the Utah Backcountry
Freestyle USA Nomad Altimeter Watch
March 18, 2009
Sitting at Silver Lake Flats in American Fork Canyon... getting ready to ascend up the shoulder of White Baldy for some sweet corn.
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
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Dynafit Titan TF-X Ski Boot - Men's
January 27, 2010
I'd have a hard time believing that Dynafit boots were incompatible or causing problems with Dynafit bindings. The soles on these are rockered and specifically built to be compatible with Dynafit bindings. Have you tried other Dynafit-compatible boots in your bindings?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Dynafit Titan TF-X Ski Boot - Men's
January 11, 2010
I think you'd dig the walkability of these boots and the performance. They are lightweight and extremely agile on the slopes. If you are hard on your equipment, skiing them inbounds all the time might wear them out faster than mostly touring, but I think you'd like them.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Marker Duke 16 Ski Binding
October 29, 2009
I've seen some comments about AT-soled boots not releasing well with these binders. Apparently the toe height squishes the soft rubber outsoles causing too much friction and hence, unreliable toe release pattern. Anyone care to elaborate on this?
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Backcountry.com Stoic eVent Shell - Men's
March 20, 2009
BC has most of their house-brand products manufactured by Westcomb in their Vancouver factories. Westcomb is top-notch and BC gets to design their own product line using their expertise.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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The North Face Windwall 1 Fleece Vest - Men's
March 18, 2009
I'm not so sure about this being an athletic fit. I found it to be the boxiest fit of any vest I've ever owned. I bought the Large and was swimming in it. When I got the Medium, I was still swimming in it, but kept it anyway.
I'm not really impressed with this vest and don't use it hardly at all. The Windwall fabric doesn't compress down well and it feels like cardboard--very stiff. There are better vests out there.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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Freestyle USA Nomad Altimeter Watch
March 18, 2009
It is a large watch face. Honestly, it's one of the largest altimeter watches on the market. It even surpasses the Suunto Vector in diameter, but not thickness. You do get used to it though.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Freestyle USA Nomad Altimeter Watch
March 18, 2009
Nope... I'm not aware of a single altimeter watch that's made in the USA. Most are either made in Finland (Suunto or Polar) or China (pretty much everyone else).
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Freestyle USA Nomad Altimeter Watch
March 18, 2009
It has a thermometer bro... it's showing 71-degrees in my pad right now.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Santa Cruz Heckler Mountain Bike - X9 AM Build Kit
February 26, 2009
Out of the box, what's the assembly status on this bike? Is it as if it were shipped from Santa Cruz, meaning all you need to do is install the fork, adjust cables and you're good? Or, do I have to install the headset, bottom-bracket, derailleurs, run cables, etc.?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Santa Cruz Heckler Mountain Bike - X9 AM Build Kit
February 26, 2009
Standard QR fork on this, right?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Polar FT60 Heart Rate Monitor
February 3, 2009
Yes you can. It will auto-set your zones based on your age, but you can go in and tinker with them after-the-fact. This watch is money, you won't be disappointed.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Highgear Aerial Altimeter Watch
January 12, 2009
Yikes... if the button fell off, I'm sure that's not typical. But, BC will take care of you. I still can't believe the deal on this watch... WOW!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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POC Skull Light XP Helmet
January 9, 2009
I tried on the Synapsis and Receptor and a Large was the right fit for me, but I just got a large Skull Light XP and it is the brain squeezer! Has anyone noticed the fit of the Skull Light being a tad small? It seems odd to me that I'd wear an XL when I wear a Medium Smith or Giro product.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Smith V Ti Interchangeable Sunglasses - Polarized
October 17, 2008
Nope... you can't pull the rubberized nosepiece off, but I can't figure out why you would want to do that. The nosepiece on these is the shizzle--keeps 'em in place all day long.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Jetboil Classic Personal Cooking System
July 9, 2008
Does it come with a fuel canister, or do you have to buy that separately?
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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DAKINE Terminal Backpack - 2100cu in
March 7, 2008
It's got a padded laptop sleeve, right?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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