I bought this Emergency Blanket to carry with me when canyonerring. I've almost had to spend the night in 3 different canyons now, but luckily was able to get out and sleep in my nice warm sleeping bag. This is so light that I can just leave it in my pack and forget about it till the time that I will need to spend the night in a canyon or wait out a flash flood (hopefully that won't happen). It is more durable than a space blanket, so if it tears it won't keep tearing! :)

I have used the Dihedral Backpack for a few years now while canyoneering. It is a great pack and the tough cordura helps the pack slide over rocks and on the walls in tight slot canyons and helps protect the backpack. My dihedral is getting worn out and I had always wished I could have a little more room. The Direttissima is the same pack but a little bigger! I'm sad they updated the newer model of the Direttissima because it doesn't look like it has the same durable cordura on the back. I hope this one lasts me a long time because it is a great pack! :)

I mainly use these for rappelling when I'm Canyoneering and have been using these for 2 years now! I've tried various 8's, BD ATC XP, and the Sterling ATS over the years and I keep coming back to the VC Pro 2 because of it's so inexpensive compared to other Rappel/belay devices and has the curved side to start out with little friction and easily move the rope over to the teeth side to add more friction when you need it. Also It's an ATC so it doesn't twist the rope like an 8 does. I have many of these to loan out to friends I bring canyoneering.

I just bought my second pair of these socks. I wanted to get some Vibram Five Finger Shoes so I've been wearing these socks to help get my toes used to being away from each other. You generally don't where socks with the Vibram shoes but you can if you get a little bit bigger shoes. There are no seams so there is nothing to irritate your toes. They do take some getting used to if your not used to having something between your toes, but they are definitely worth getting! I'm planning on getting a few more pairs soon!

I got these for a Uinta backpacking trip that is coming up and all the reviews said to size up because they run a little small. This was good to do anyway since I'm planning on wearing shorts or pants underneath when it's raining. The full zip makes it easy to to put on or take off with my muddy backpacking boots still on. Bring it on rain! I'm ready!

I LOVE Stoic products! Especially the jackets, so when I was looking for a lightweight down jacket for a backpacking trip I have coming up, this jacket fit the budget and the needs of being lightweight, compressible, and warm! Thanks Stoic! Keep up the great gear! You’re the best!

I've had a few Neoprene gloves in my day and these where not built very well on the fingers. I don't know why some companies like to put the hard uncomfortable seam glue on the inside of the fingers so it rubs against your skin. That is what these do. They aren't the most uncomfortable gloves I have tried on and I wasn't so uncomfortable that I wouldn't consider using them if I had nothing else, but NRS and Excel make their gloves without the seams on the inside of the glove so I will stick with those 2 brands. Sorry Kokatat. I love your other products, but you need to work on your gloves.

Oh! Almost forgot... The black dots on the palm are plastic, not rubber so they aren't as grippy as you would think.

I scratched the crap out of my old lenses taking them through slot canyons and have replaced them with these! they are easy to snap in and out of the frame and save you some money from having to buy new frames!

I scratched the crap out of my old lenses taking them through slot canyons and have replaced them with these! they are easy to snap in and out of the frame and save you some money from having to buy new frames!

I got my first pair of Flak Jackets as a door prize gift and loved them! They fit my face well and look good! I bought another pair a year later because my lenses got all scratched up from taking them through canyons. I would use the old pair for canyoneering and the new pair for driving and day use. They were so stylish that 2 of my friends also bought them! I will definitely buy another pair when the time comes to replace the ones I have now!

I got my first pair of Flak Jackets as a door prize gift and loved them! They fit my face well and look good! I bought another pair a year later because my lenses got all scratched up from taking them through canyons. I would use the old pair for canyoneering and the new pair for driving and day use. They were so stylish that 2 of my friends also bought them! I will definitely buy another pair when the time comes to replace the ones I have now!

I got my first pair of Flak Jackets as a door prize gift and loved them! They fit my face well and look good! I bought another pair a year later because my lenses got all scratched up from taking them through canyons. I would use the old pair for canyoneering and the new pair for driving and day use. They were so stylish that 2 of my friends also bought them! I will definitely buy another pair when the time comes to replace the ones I have now!

I got my first pair of Flak Jackets as a door prize gift and loved them! They fit my face well and look good! I bought another pair a year later because my lenses got all scratched up from taking them through canyons. I would use the old pair for canyoneering and the new pair for driving and day use. They were so stylish that 2 of my friends also bought them! I will definitely buy another pair when the time comes to replace the ones I have now!

This was my first rope I ever bought and I bought it a few years ago. It is low priced and works great! I haven't had any complaints about the rope. It is well made and works how it should! This is a great rope to buy if you don't want to blow a bunch of money on a quality rope! I will buy another one when the time comes to replace my current one.

I got to use one of these last weekend when the rope got stuck in a slot canyon. I used one of these and a tiblock to ascent up 100' of rope to retrieve it. I own the BD Ascenders which I LOVE, but I also really liked this ascender too! It seams a little lighter than the BD version, and is easier to open to put on and take off the rope than the BD version because there is no "Z pattern" you have to follow. It doesn't seem as smooth to open and close though, but there was no slipping and it worked great! The Petzl and Black Diamond Acsenders are both great ascenders and are the same price, but I would probably go with the Petzle because it is about 2oz lighter per ascender than the BD ones.

I love my Goat shirts and wear them all the time. In fact, I'm wearing the green one right now as I'm typing this! YES! It's comfortable, soft and looks great!

I love my Sanuk Sandals! The foot bed is super comfortable and I can wear them all day! I love them so much that I bought multiple pairs!

I've had these for a few years now and still wear them with other shoes. They are comfortable and look great! I'm a huge Keen fan and will get another pair of these when they wear out.

I love the way these look and feel! They are super comfortable and stay on my feet very well! They are not the best to play in water with tiny rock moving around because they will get between your foot and sandals and are hard to get out, but if you are looking for protection and durability, these are perfect!

I love the way these look and feel! They are super comfortable and stay on my feet very well! They are not the best to play in water with tiny rock moving around because they will get between your foot and sandals and are hard to get out, but if you are looking for protection and durability, these are perfect!

I love the way these look and feel! They are super comfortable and stay on my feet very well! They are not the best to play in water with tiny rock moving around because they will get between your foot and sandals and are hard to get out, but if you are looking for protection and durability, these are perfect!

This is a nice shell that reminds me of the Stoic eVent Jacket, but better (in some ways). The jacket is super waterproof and lightweight! It only has the 1 pocket (which I don't like just 1) and colors are kind of dull for my liking, but setting those little things aside, it is a sweet, portable jacket!

I own the Backcountry.com Rime Pullover and love it! I use it when camping and canyoneering. It is getting a little worn out so I got the Microlith Pullover hoping it was the same thing. It is very similar but is missing the soft layer of Micro fleece on the inside. It's still a great jacket but I really like Micro Fleece in the Rime and many color options the Rime had to offer. The Microlith also has a bungee system around the waist which I don't think is necessary (I never use them on any jacket).

I own multiple pairs of these and I mainly use them canyoneering, climbing, under my board shorts when Kiteboarding and swimming, and pretty much anything outdoors! They wick away sweat, don't stink and are super comfortable!

This is a super simple hand strengthening ring that really does work! All you do is squeeze it and work out those climbing hands/fingers/forearms. There's not much else to say about this.

This is a handy knife to have hanging off of your harness on a carabiner and is super sharp! My only complaint is that it doesn't have a locking blade, but that is just my personal preference. Great climbing knife non the less!

This is a good tool that does what it's designed to do, but the edges are pretty squared so it hurts to hit it with your palm and it is lacking a built in carabiner/leash. This is a great minimalist/cheap nut tool but there are better ones out there. I prefer the Wild Country Pro-Key Nut Tool.

I love my Metolius Belay Gloves and I own a few pairs! They are soft and feel great on your hands and keep the rope from burning you! The dual layer of leather on the palms are super durable and will last a long time! I use these for belaying, rappelling, and canyoneering. When they get wet they will dry and be a little hard, stiff, and shrink a little but just stick you hand in there, make a fist, and stretch it back out. These will start to wear on the fingers first but they last a lot longer than the cheap gloves you get at the hardware store!

This does what is is supposed to do. Lubes up the pivoting/rotating joints of your cams and biners to help your gear last longer and operate easier!

This is the first gear sling I have owned and I love it! The different loops keep my rack organized and the trap is adjustable so you are sure to have a comfortable fit with your gear in reach.

These are great for climbing but not so great for rappelling just because the rope will burn your fingers on the way down if your going fast enough. perfect for crack climbing and belaying! The 2 layers of leather on the palm are super durable and will last a long time!

This is the best nut tool I have ever used! It has a wide but to hit your palm against that doesn't hurt your hand and the stretchy leash is super nice so you don't accidentally drop your tool! This is a must have on any rack!

Eventually you will need to get some new lines for your kite when they stretch, break, or get knotted and messed up. They are a piece of cake to install!

I just bought a 13.5 the other day to use as my low wind kite. I'm 5'5" and weigh 110lbs. I'm still relatively new to kiting but this has got to be the best kite I've flown so far! It only has 4 struts so it is lightweight and just floats in the air where my Naish Charger would have dropped out of the sky in the 8 mph winds. It is very predictable and responsive. I'm very happy with this kite and will buy another!

This is my first waist harness and I love it! It is a little on the heavy side but it is easy to adjust and feels good. My only complaint is that it bruises my hips probably because I'm short (5'5") and this is made for the average size man. I've tried on the Dakine Renegade harness and I think this is easier to put on, take off, and adjust.

This is a great little device that tells you the wind speed, temperature, time, etc... It is very useful when you are the first one at the kite spot and need to know what size kite to ride. It is easy to use and comes with a lanyard so you don't lose it.

I got one of these and was a little iffy about the "ziplock" type closure so I did some testing. I put a tissue into the bag and dunked it in the sink. Tissue did not get wet. Took it to the bottom of a 5' swimming pool, pushed it together and played with it and it did not get wet. Took a smart phone through the Subway slot canyon in Zion NP (very wet canyon) and IT DID NOT GET WET!!! The Small is perfect for your smartphone and is touch sensitive so you can use your touchscreen phone through the bag! I wouldn't recommend using these for your cameras as I have tried other bags for that in the past and they all suck. Just get a waterproof camera. You can find them relatively cheap and they work great! Get one of these for your smart phones to protect them from water and sand! Easy too open, easy too close.

I love this GPS so much that I keep buying the same one to replace the one that got ran over by a car, and the one that got stolen out of my car. I love the color display and it's gets a signal quickly. It does loose the signal in slot canyons and will beep every once in a while to let you know that there is no signal, but who needs a signal in a slot canyon? Water proof up to 3 feet is a must in wet canyons, but be careful... IT DOES NOT FLOAT! Don't forget to buy a holster for it!

I bought this to use on my Kiteboard and I was amazed at how well it stays on the board! The thing suctions onto the flat smooth surface of the board and then you flip the switch up and it locks it on there! I had a leash on it just in case and I will continue to put the leash on it. This will definitely stay on your board, car, window, etc...

I am super picky about my pants and that combined with my size (20x30) makes it extremely difficult to find pants I like and that fit right. These pants are perfect! I love the shape of these pockets so you hand can slide in at and angle instead of having to move your entire arm up and then dive your hand straight down into the pocket like on most other pants. I also MUST HAVE the side pockets on the leg! that is where I keep my phone, pen, and knife. The great thing about these pants is is has the side pockets on both sides of the pants! The only thing that could make these pants better is if Carhartt made a blue denim looking color!

I have a very hard time finding beanies that fit my tiny head right. Men's is usually just too big, Kid's is usually to small, and Women's usually look to girly. This one fits just right! It looks good, feels good and is a great spring/summer beanie. I wouldn't wear this in the winter when it is cold out. If you have a small dome like me, you will love this beanie!

I have had these for about 4 years and they fit great and look awesome! They are perfect for small faces like mine! The lens is a tiny bit difficult to swap out. It is easier and harder than some other goggles to put a lens in. I just keep the clear lens in for night riding and use my Oakley's during the day. I upgraded to the Oakley's for color reasons, but i still love these goggles!

I got a pair of these for free on the opening day at the Canyons Mountain Resort in Park City Utah in December 2010. They are nice goggles and fit well. There is no nose pressure which is super nice, but it seemed that the nose area is a little higher than other goggles so I could constantly see the nose padding while boarding. I usually wear Women's goggles because I have a small face so my problem might have been that these Splice goggles were to big for me so I had to wear them higher on my head. I gave them to my dad because they were free and he loves them! My brother also has a pair and he has no complaints with them.

I have not been able to wear gloves at all until I tried these ones! My hands don't produce heat very well so my fingers would get cold very quickly in other gloves. These are made of leather so the block the wind very well, and the 200g Thinsulate and Hipora insert help keep the heat in! I'm finally able to give up the thick mittens and wear gloves! These are not good for the warmer days sessioning in the park as your hands will sweat like crazy. This comes with some Nikwax Leather Proof that you will need to apply before you use them on the snow and you will need to re-apply every month or so depending on how often your out shredding.

I've owned a lot of neck gaiters through the years and a lot of them are hard to breath through. This one is on the easier to breath through side but can still be a little difficult if pressed right up to your mouth or breathing hard. It is windproof and will get wet from your mouth breathing on it, but it is super warm, soft, and I like the v-shape and the colors!

This is a soft and warm shirt for your outdoor adventures or wearing around town or at home! It is stylish, smells good, and I love the 4-way stretch! I usually wear it under my jacket while snowboarding.

This jacket is a soft shell jacket with the power of Gore-Tex! Think of a soft, quiet, waterproof material. It is just a shell with a micro fleece type lining to add a little softness to the inside. It has a powder skirt which I think all jackets should come with and the pit zips to dump heat. Don't forget to clean and re-waterproof it with Nikwax!

I racked my 1999 Nissan Sentra and the rack looks very good on my little green car! I used the 253 Fit Kit like the Thule Fit Guide said and it fit perfect! Make sure you use the Thule Fit Guide to get the right fit kit for your car or it just won't fit.

This has got to be the lightest shirt I have ever touched! It is super thin and feels great against the skin! There is a problem with it being so light and thin is that it wrinkles easily when wearing (if it is to loose it looks wavey), so make sure you get the size right so it is close fitting. I usually wear a small, but I got to try on a Medium.

I racked my 1999 Nissan Sentra and the rack looks very good on my little green car! My car is really small so I can't fit my snowboard in it so I got this rack and I love it! It is easy to open the rack to put your 4 snowboards on or off the rack and they lock so nobody steals your gear when loft on your car! The one downside I've noticed is that it does create wind drag. My car is a 4 banger so it's not very powerful and I can feel the drag that this rack creates so be sure to take them off your car if your not going to use them for a week or more. Don't let that 1 negative thing deter you from buying this rack as any mount you put on your car will create drag.

I racked my 1999 Nissan Sentra and the rack looks very good on my little green car! My car is really small so I can't fit my snowboard in it so I got this rack and I love it! It is easy to open the rack to put your 4 snowboards on or off the rack and they lock so nobody steals your gear when loft on your car! The one downside I've noticed is that it does create wind drag. My car is a 4 banger so it's not very powerful and I can feel the drag that this rack creates so be sure to take them off your car if your not going to use them for a week or more. Don't let that 1 negative thing deter you from buying this rack as any mount you put on your car will create drag.

I racked my 1999 Nissan Sentra and the rack looks very good on my little green car! I also bought a Kayak rack to go with it and some of these straps came with the kayak rack. I actually keep these traps in my trunk and use them to tie down stuff on my roof rack such as wood, backpacks that don't fit in my tiny car, etc... These are very useful and can be used without a rack on your car too. simply open your doors, put the strap over your roof and through the car, cinch it tight, and close the doors.

I racked my 1999 Nissan Sentra and the rack looks very good on my little green car! I also bought a Kayak rack to go with it and some of these straps came with the kayak rack. I actually keep these traps in my trunk and use them to tie down stuff on my roof rack such as wood, backpacks that don't fit in my tiny car, etc... These are very useful and can be used without a rack on your car too. simply open your doors, put the strap over your roof and through the car, cinch it tight, and close the doors.

I racked my 1999 Nissan Sentra and the rack looks very good on my little green car! Then one day I noticed that I was missing an end cap. Either someone stole it off my rack or it fell off somewhere and the load bars just don't look right without the caps. I bought these end caps for super cheap and I still have the leftover 3 to replace anymore that fall off or get yoinked.

I racked my 1999 Nissan Sentra and the rack looks very good on my little green car! I went for a few weeks without the fairing because it is a little expensive and my rack would make 2 different pitches of whistles at the same time and drove me nuts! I bought the fairing and the rack looks even better and the whistling noises are gone! It also gives me a place to put some sweet stickers! Check Thule's fit guide to find the right size fairing for your vehicle.

I racked my 1999 Nissan Sentra and the rack looks very good on my little green car! I have a bunch of different racks and I keep buying more and I have all of my locks on 1 key so I don't have to worry about loosing keys. I would suggest buying the set of 10 locks because you will eventually buy more rack stuff and will need to buy more locks like I ended up doing. You will want 4 locks for the Fit Kit/Towers, and then more for your cargo box, ski rack, bike rack, kayak rack, etc... You can special order more lock cores that fit your key directly from Thule, but it will cost you a little bit more $.

I racked my 1999 Nissan Sentra and the 50" bars fit perfect and look very good on my little green car! I use these all the time with my Cargo Box, ski rack, kayak rack, hauling wood, and I through a bunch of stuff up there when I moved. My car is so small that it doesn't hold very much stuff so this rack lets me carry the things that don't fit in my trunck!

This a perfect little light for emergencies! The LED's will never burn out and are super bright! It also has different brightness settings, red light setting to help with your night vision, and strobe settings! I only gave it 4 stars because Lithium batteries are expensive to replace, but if you just use it for emergency use you won't have to worry about replacing the battery for a long time. It is super small so remember where you stored it!

I keep this headlamp in my climbing pack and have used it a few times to climb in the dark and for the hike out when the sun is done before I am. I also keep one in my car for emergency use. it is small and doesn't get in the way and can be worn on your head or your helmet. I love my Zipka 2 Headlamp!

Chalk is chalk and there is nothing special about it except that it keeps your hands dry so you can hang onto the wall without slipping off. This one is super nice though because the chalk comes in a container that is easy to close unlike the plastic zip-lock type bags that other brands sell.

I like chalk bags with big mouths that stay open so they are easy to find when you need to chalk up real quick. This one has a huge mouth! This also closes up real tight so you don't get little chalk stains all over when you throw your bag into your car.

It you have super sweaty hands like me when climbing this chalk sock is not for you. It just doesn't release enough chalk onto your hands when climbing. I prefer a large mouth chalk bag with a lot of powdered chalk in it.

Chalk is chalk and there is really nothing special about it other than it is a necessity when climbing to keep your hands dry so you can grip those tiny crimpers.

I use this tape to tape my hands when climbing in sharp cracks, on my fingers while kiteboarding to prevent my blisters from popping, and on my feet when hiking when I start to feel Hot Spots forming. This tape can be used for a lot of things! It even comes with instructions on how to tape your hands so you can re-use the glove the next time you go climbing!

Chalk is chalk and it helps to absorb your sweat so you can grip the rock. This is my preferred chalk choice though because of the price!

This chalk ball just doesn't do it for me. It's enough to dry my hand for a couple of seconds then I'm sweaty again and have to reach for the ball again. I prefer dunking my hand in chalk.

Chalk is chalk and it helps to absorb your sweat so you can grip the rock. This one comes in a block!

BD makes quality products and these stoppers are no exception! They place well and the color coding is super helpful. I prefer the Metolius Ultralight Curved Nuts more, but I also carry these on my rack.

BD makes quality products and these stoppers are no exception! They place well and the color coding is super helpful. I prefer the Metolius Ultralight Curved Nuts more, but I also carry these on my rack.

BD makes quality products and these stoppers are no exception! They place well and the color coding is super helpful. I prefer the Metolius Ultralight Curved Nuts more, but I also carry these on my rack.

These are my first nuts and I am super happy with them! The curvyness helps them to fit in many types and sized cracks and the hold well! I love how they are colored for size identification. If can get a little confusing if your nuts are out of size order on your rack. Other than that, I'm very happy with these and would buy them again!

These are my first nuts and I am super happy with them! The curvyness helps them to fit in many types and sized cracks and the hold well! I love how they are colored for size identification but wish Metolius wouldn't use the same same colors on the different sizes. If can get a little confusing if your nuts are out of size order on your rack. Other than that, I'm very happy with these and would buy them again!

These are the best cams I've ever used! Feel great in your hands, are super solid, and the color size codes are helpful. They are slightly more difficult to place compared to the Metolius Ultralight Powercams because you have to use 2 fingers to pull the trigger. This won't matter unless you are slipping while trying to quickly grab cam and place it. These are also the most expensive cams, but they are bomber!

These are the best cams I've ever used! Feel great in your hands, are super solid, and the color size codes are helpful. They are slightly more difficult to place compared to the Metolius Ultralight Powercams because you have to use 2 fingers to pull the trigger. This won't matter unless you are slipping while trying to quickly grab cam and place it. These are also the most expensive cams, but they are bomber!

These cams are super light and really easy to use! These are my first cams and I couldn't be happier! The colored range finder is super helpful when learning to place cams so you know if the crack is in danger of being too big or too small for that size cam. They are lower priced than the BD C4's too.

These cams are super light and really easy to use! These are my first cams and I couldn't be happier! The colored range finder is super helpful when learning to place cams so you know if the crack is in danger of being too big or too small for that size cam. They are lower priced than the BD C4's too.

This is a great helmet for beginners and advanced climbers and canyoneerers! It is low costing and fully adjustable to fit all head sizes. you can even put a headlamp on it for caving or climbing and canyoneering in the dark. Even if you don't wear this helmet, it is a good one to have in your gear closet for when you bring someone new on your adventures and they need a helmet.

I have used this helmet for years and I love it! It is light and doesn't look huge on my head. I mostly use it for canyoneering and I'm able to wear a hat under it just fine. I also love the wire mesh vents on the top so your head can breath but you are still protected from little rocks. I would buy this helmet again.

I am 26 years old and have a tiny head so I have to wear kid's helmets. I bought this one for the Apple Green color. It fits great and feels good, but it is really thick so it looks way big on my head. I ended up returning it and will stick with my BD Tracer Helmet.

I own a lot of these because they are so cheap and work great! I use these for pretty much everything! I like the size and I think the weight is fine and I love the lime color. I will continue to use and buy these biners!

I have 2 sets of these and I really like them. If you are comparing prices and trying to figure out if it is cheaper to buy quickdraws or make your own, it is cheaper to buy the draws. I have been using these for years and haven't had any problems. They work great and the weight doesn't bother me.

I own a whole freakin' lot of these because they are so cheap and work great! I have given up buying quickdraws since I started Trad climbing and I now buy slings and these biners to make my own quickdraws. It is slightly more expensive to make your own draw, but I think it is much more efficient if you are climbing those climbs that are not very straight so you can make a 4ft draw or a 2ft draw. I use these for pretty much everything! I like the size and I think the weight is fine. I will continue to use and buy these biners, and I don't if everyone is giving this biner a bad review, I think they're great!

I use these along with my bent gate BD Quicksilver biners to make quickdraws out of 4ft dynema slings for trad climbing. They are cheap and work great! The only thing they are lacking is color, but I can deal with that for this price!

I don't own too many of these because I'm not a fan of the oval biners, but they are cheap and work well. I only gave it 4 stars because I don't use the oval biners too much. I prefer the D-shape biners. Never the less this is still a perfectly good biner!

I own multiple Rocklock biners and have use them for years! I use them as anchors for top roping the beginners, to belay with my ATC I use the twistlock, with my ascenders both BD Ascenders and Petzl Tiblocs, and to canyoneer/rappel with my Wild Country VC Pro II ATC. I have had no complaints with them, even with my canyoneering one which constantly gets sand in the lock. It still works! Only take the screw lock into canyons to be sure that your locking biner will actually lock. Never use the Twistlock while canyoneering. I will continue to mostly use the Rocklock carabiners! I just wish BD would make this biner in more colors than just Mocha. I really don't like the Mocha color.

I used to carry my DB Ascenders with me while canyoneering because they are easier and quicker to climb a rope with, but I didn't need to use them very often and they are heavy. I bought these tibs to replace my DB ascenders when canyoneering and they have been great! they are super light and small and they do the job well if you know how to use them (read the instructions and practice at home first). I have used them to climb a 9mm static rope once and used them multiple times to help grip the 6mm pull cord to pull a rope down from a rappel. I use the BD Rocklock carabiners and they work will with these tibs. My only complaint is I think the price is higher than it should be for these little aluminum ascenders, but they are worth it if your canyoneering and want to save some weight. be sure to by 2 because they are only sold as 1.

I have used my BD Ascenders multiple times and I love them! They are easy to put onto the rope and for the most part easy to take off the rope. They do kind of make your hands tired so make sure to wear gloves while ascending. I if you take them canyoneering, be sure to keep them in a dry bag to keep the sand off them as the sand will make the pivot joints not work so well, but you can wash them out with water. I've climbed 400ft of rope in one session and have only had a few times when the teeth didn't grab the rope, but it was rare and didn't bother me that bad. I would for sure recommend these ascenders to anyone!

This is a great rope bag and does what it is meant to do... carry your rope. There is only enough room for your rope and your harness. If you want to put your quick-draws or Cams in a bag, you carry 2 bags or get a bigger bag. I carry a lot of gear so this isn't the best bag for me. None the less it is well made!

I bought one of these a few years ago to add to my collection of rappel devices for when I take people rappelling. The only complaint I have is that it gets hot pretty quick for aluminum. My really old KONG 8 hardly gets hot at all so I was a little disappointing in this 8, but over all it's a good little device.

If you are looking for a rappel device for canyoneering, stay away from 8's! They twist the rope and make it hard for the next person to rappel. I would recommend the Wild Country VC Pro II ATC for pretty much everything!

I use these for climbing, canyoneering, and rope ascending and the work great! They are so much smaller and lighter than the old nylon slings. They cost a little bit more, but it's worth it! I would recommend these to everyone!

I use these for climbing, canyoneering, and rope ascending and the work great! They are so much smaller and lighter than the old nylon slings. They cost a little bit more, but it's worth it! I would recommend these to everyone!

I use these for climbing, canyoneering, and rope ascending and the work great! They are so much smaller and lighter than the old nylon slings. They cost a little bit more, but it's worth it! I would recommend these to everyone!

I canyoneer a lot, and I bought one of these a few years ago off of SAC for $8 and it does what it is supposed to to, but I prefer the ones with the high friction end and a low friction end. My all time favorite ATC is the Wild Country VC Pro 2 Belay Device. If you are looking for a cheap, simple ATC then this is a good one to get. I lost mine a couple of years ago and I wasn't to sad about it.

I had to use this once to bail myself out of a sticky situation a few years ago. I'm sure it is probably still there on my blue webbing. I don't know what else to say about it. It's an aluminum rap ring and it's better than leaving a biner behind.

This is a great ATC design by BD and it works great! The grooved high friction end is very nice for those long rappels in slot canyons.
I only gave this 4 stars because I like the Wild Country VC Pro 2 Belay Device better because it is the same design but has a curved side so you can have it on a low friction setting when at the top of your long rappel, then simply move the rope to the high friction side when you need more friction at the bottom of your long rappel. You can't do that with this one. For climbing use thought I would give it 5 stars.

I got one of these with my MSR Blacklite pots and it works great! This is the perfect tool to use with pots that don't have handles. It is made out of aluminum so it won't get hot.

This is a freaking durable bowl as you can expect from Lexan material (Same material as Nalgene Bottles). This is not only a great bowl to have outdoors, but is also a great bowl to have in your house with kids. No need to worry about breaking it! It looks awesome too! I highly recommend this bowl.

I've had my Thermos for a few years now and haven't had any complaints about it. It keeps my Hot Water or Hot Chocolate hot all day at work and it's fun to open the vacuum seal and hear kind of vacuum pop noise it makes! I love my Thermos!

I've used this many times and every time I light it the entire stove catches on fire and then after about a minute it settles down into the little blue flames. It might be me not knowing how to use the stove properly(I am not a cook at all). Other than that it is a great little stove. It nests nicely with the MSR Blacklite pots.

I've used this many times and every time I light it the entire stove catches on fire and then after about a minute it settles down into the little blue flames. It might be me not knowing how to use the stove properly(I am not a cook at all). Other than that it is a great little stove. It nests nicely with the MSR Blacklite pots.

I have an older version of this pack and tried on a bunch of different packs before I decided on this one. The biggest thing I was looking for in a pack was it's weight. This was by far the lightest pack I tried on and had all of the features I wanted. I have been very happy with it and would recommend it to everyone! I wouldn't recommend the Buckthorn Brown color though. I don't know what Jansport was thinking when they made a pack in that color. Blah...

I have an older version of this pack and tried on a bunch of different packs before I decided on this one. The biggest thing I was looking for in a pack was it's weight. This was by far the lightest pack I tried on and had all of the features I wanted. I have been very happy with it and would recommend it to everyone! I wouldn't recommend the Buckthorn Brown color though. I don't know what Jansport was thinking when they made a pack in that color. Blah...

I have an older version of this pack and tried on a bunch of different packs before I decided on this one. The biggest thing I was looking for in a pack was it's weight. This was by far the lightest pack I tried on and had all of the features I wanted. I have been very happy with it and would recommend it to everyone! I wouldn't recommend the Buckthorn Brown color though. I don't know what Jansport was thinking when they made a pack in that color. Blah...

I bought this a few years ago and tested it in my sink and it worked great! Took it canyoneering and ended up having to use it. We pumped from a clear pothole and it would not pump. we tried again at another clear pothole a little later and it would not suck the water through. Tried again later at a flowing stream and it finally started sucking the water and we were able to quench out thirst. I've had multiple other instances where it decides to work and not work. I might have got a dud because everyone else is giving it great reviews.

I do like it though. It is easy to operate when it works and easy to clean. Even though mine is a lemon, I would recommend it. My friend has a Vario and he hasn't had any problem s with his.

I have multiple pairs of the Cap 2's and I wear them all winter and they feel great and keep me warm! I will definitely keep buying that Cap 2 Base layers!

I have multiple pairs of the Cap 2's and I wear them all winter under my t-shirts and they feel great and keep me warm! I will definitely keep buying that Cap 2 Base layers!

I have multiple pairs of the Cap 2's and I wear them all winter under my t-shirts and they feel great and keep me warm! I will definitely keep buying that Cap 2 Base layers!

I have multiple pairs of the Cap 2's and I wear them all winter under my t-shirts and they feel great and keep me warm! I will definitely keep buying that Cap 2 Base layers!

I love this shirt! It is soft and the logo on the back is awesome! I wear a Small most of the time but this small fits like a Medium. I would wear the shirt more and buy more if they mad an XS.

I've used this on my climbing helmet leg while snowboarding (I have really skinny legs), and my wrist. It's not an accessory I use a lot just because I have other mounts that are slightly better, but it is a useful accessory to have. You could even put it on the middle Kite strut if you wanted.

I use this mount on my Kite while Kiteboarding on the water and the snow and I love it! It mounts to the center strut near the leading edge, not the leading edge itself like the description said. Keep in mind you will have to flip the video vertically and horizontally when editing because the camera will either be upside down or right side up.

I use this all the time while I'm packing for a trip or out on my trip! I have multiple backpacks that I use and I have the Bite Valve Cover so it makes it makes it really easy to disconnect the one end to get the bladder in and out of my backpack! It is also convenient if you need to filter some water using your Katadyn Vario as the Filter hose can attach to your bladder hose.

I have an older model that I've had for years and it's great for little hikes and for caving!

I love this bottle and use it at work and outdoors! It is very durable. I've thrown one off a 100ft cliff full of water and and it didn't do anything to the bottle! My friend shot his with a shotgun and it took 2 shots to crack it!

I wound recommend only using water in it though and don't let the water get to hot while leaving it in your car or it will start to smell like a fishbowl.

I love this bottle and use it at work and outdoors! It is very durable. I've thrown one off a 100ft cliff full of water and and it didn't do anything to the bottle! My friend shot his with a shotgun and it took 2 shots to crack it!

I wound recommend only using water in it though and don't let the water get to hot while leaving it in your car or it will start to smell like a fishbowl.

I am a huge Stoic fan and I own a lot of Stoic jackets. I wear this one a lot in the fall and spring as it is light but has a thin fleece lining. It looks freaking awesome too!

I have use a lot of sleeping bags in the past and this is the only one that can keep me warm! When I don't move I don't produce body heat and this bag heats up quick and stays comfortable! I'm able to use this 1 bag all year long and it packs down really small for a 0 degree bag! I love it!

I've been using this backpack for Canyoneering for about 3 years and It is sill going strong! It has lots of room for your rope and pull cord and it's super durable Cordura backing slides across rocks with ease. The very bottom of the pack started to wear out really quickly but I grommeted the bottom like I do with all my canyon packs and that took care of the bottom wearing out! it also has additional hidden straps behind the Cordura! I've used those hidden straps to carry a second rope.

This pad is right up there with Therma-rest in quality! It is thicker between the head and butt and then is thinner from below the butt to the feet! This is beneficial because your legs don't need as much padding as your body and it packs down smaller and is lighter! I highly recommend this pad to everyone!

Just an FYI... A self inflating pad never self inflates after being stored in a compressed state for a long period of time. You should never expect a brand new pad to self inflate when you open it for the first time. You need to store it fully inflated without the valve closed. When it does self inflate you will still need to top it off by blowing into it or it won't be firm enough.

I demoed a pair of these was slightly disappointed. Don't get me wrong. The sound is amazing and they have to be the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn, but I like bass and these headphones aren't very good with the bass. For bass I'll stick with my Hesh headphones.

I got the Rasta color and I wear them snowboarding and I love them! They stay in your head really will while getting inverted or slamming hard with the rubber grip on the top. I highly recommend these headphones to any snowboarder and they come with a mic so you can answer your iphone without freezing your fingers off on those cold days!

These are Ok in my opinion but I use them at home on my computer when I need the sound all to myself and there are no other headphones around. They are kind of heavy so these are not good for snowboarding because they fall off easily and they make my ears sore after an hour or so of wearing them. They fold down nice and small which is a nice. My favorite headphones are the Hesh headphones.

I use this pipe a lot and the sound is great! I just wish it had a little more bass and didn't have a very slight buzz when left on but not in use. I like the pipe though and will continue to use it.

I use this pipe a lot and the sound is great! I just wish it had a little more bass and didn't have a very slight buzz when left on but not in use. I like the pipe though and will continue to use it.

The Canyoneer 2 Shoe has not changed for a few years because how change you change something that is already the best! Excellent grip, heel cage and added ankle support in the neoprene upper help keep those ankles from rolling, double layer mesh to let water in and out without letting sand in. I wear a 5mm neoprene sock with this shoe so be sure to get a half size bigger so you don't squish those dogs!

You could consider this the dry canyon version of the Canyoneer 2 shoe. It's got the same heel cage to support your ankles and the same toe, and has the same C4 Stealth and S1 Stealth rubber. This is a great Canyoneering shoe! If you love canyoneering and you love your Canyoneer 2 shoes, you will love this shoe!

This is the same shoe as the Canyoneer 2 but with a little extra grip and is orange! It was made for Search And Rescue, but will work great for Canyoneering and other activities too! Excellent grip, heel cage and added ankle support in the neoprene upper help keep those ankles from rolling, double layer mesh to let water in and out without letting sand in. I wear a 5mm neoprene sock with this shoe so be sure to get a half size bigger so you don't squish those dogs!

I love this belay device so much that I own about 6 of them! I keep a couple strictly for climbing and I use the rest for canyoneering! The curved side is perfect for a nice smooth rappel at the top and when you need more friction, just effortlessly move the rope over to the grooved teeth side to help add friction on long rappels! If it's a small rappel simply flip it around and use the smooth side to avoid too much friction with the grooved side!

I've been using this PAS for a few years and have never had one complaint with it! It's so much stronger and safer than using a daisy chain to anchor yourself with, and with the different full strength loops you always have the proper length! Go ahead and hang on this puppy! It won't let you down!

I own 2 smalls and 2 mediums and I love them! They work great for canyoneering trips to keep my stuff dry and when packing for the trip I use them as compression bags for my clothes to save space! These are durable and come with a little repair kit. The valve on the side is super useful in letting the air out when you roll and compress the top. Remember to close the valve tightly though or it might come undone and let water into your dry bag. These are bigger than they look!

I use this cover all the time while canyoneering because I'm usually swimming through yucky stagnant water or sliding between canyon walls. Then when I get thirsty I have a clean bite valve!

I love these headphones soooo much! The sound is amazing and I think they sound better than the Aviators if you are listening to music with bass! I wear these 8 hours a day, 5 days a week at work and have no complaints except they do get a little sore on the ear cartilage after a while, but what headphone doesn't? I will definitely get another pair when this one dies.

I love these headphones soooo much! The sound is amazing and I think they sound better than the Aviators if you are listening to music with bass! I wear these 8 hours a day, 5 days a week at work and have no complaints except they do get a little sore on the ear cartilage after a while, but what headphone doesn't? I will definitely get another pair when this one dies.

Don't get me wrong on this one. I like these earbuds and I know lots of people who love them but I think they sound kind of hollow. I mainly listen to old school hip hop and they just sound a little echo'y. as for the fit, they fit great if you don't have really small ears like mine.

It is true that they will eventually break/stop working, but when that happens, simply send them to Skullcandy and they will send you the most up to date pair for free with their Lifetime Warranty! You can't go wrong with that! Beware that if you smash them or something where it is your fault they broke you will only get %50 off your replacement pair from Skullcandy, but if they break on their own, Skullcandy will replace them for free!

I own multiple pairs of the Smokin' Buds and they sound great and have really good sound quality for the price! My only complaint is they don't fit in really small ears like mine very well.

It is true that they will eventually break/stop working, but when that happens, simply send them to Skullcandy and they will send you the most up to date pair for free with their Lifetime Warranty! You can't go wrong with that! Beware that if you smash them or something where it is your fault they broke you will only get %50 off your replacement pair from Skullcandy, but if they break on their own, Skullcandy will replace them for free!

I own multiple pairs of the Smokin' Buds and they sound great and have really good sound quality for the price! My only complaint is they don't fit in really small ears like mine very well.

It is true that they will eventually break/stop working, but when that happens, simply send them to Skullcandy and they will send you the most up to date pair for free with their Lifetime Warranty! You can't go wrong with that! Beware that if you smash them or something where it is your fault they broke you will only get %50 off your replacement pair from Skullcandy, but if they break on their own, Skullcandy will replace them for free!

I got the Rasta color and I wear them snowboarding and I love them! They stay in your head really will while getting inverted or slamming hard with the rubber grip on the top. I highly recommend these headphones to any snowboarder and they come with a mic so you can answer your iPhone without freezing your fingers off on those cold days!

I ride this board on powder days because of the Reverse camber and it works great! I've also taken it into the park a few times and have been happy with it! I see this board all over the mountain and everyone who I've talked to who rides this board loves it!

I ride this board on powder days because of the Reverse camber and it works great! I've also taken it into the park a few times and have been happy with it! I see this board all over the mountain and everyone who I've talked to who rides this board loves it!

I have a pair of these gloves that I use for canyoneering in really cold water. They are a pain in the but to put on and take off and nearly impossible if your hands are wet, but they are warm, you can use a camera, and they let very minimal amounts of water in. I like them and they work great for when I do use them. I would buy a second pair when the time comes to replace my current ones.

Most of the time you won't need this, but if you are in the mountains in the winter and you need to change your battery or SD card, or for some other reason you need to open the case, your lens might start to fog when you close it. That is where these little guys can save the day! Don't let a little moisture ruin your shot!

It is always necessary to carry extra batteries with any device you have. Be sure to power off your camera on the lifts, but it you forget too don't worry! You have an extra!

I use this mount on Powder Days snowboarding and it works great! I use it with a Trekking Pole so I can keep the pole short while it's not in use and extend it when I want to film myself! the trekking pole also has thicker on the expendable points so it fits better on the pole and you don't have to wrap tons of tape around the pole like you have to do with a ski pole. I also use this mount on my kiteboard handle while kiteboarding on the water. Fun views!

I only gave it 4 stars because it doesn't fit on a ski pole by itself. you need to make the pole thicker with tape or something because the mount doesn't go that small. I really don't know what GoPro is thinking by not making a ski pole mount yet. Anyway... This is one of my most used mounts!

I recently demoed a 166 and I'm 5'5" (that was the only size board they had). If your short like me (male runt) definitely go with the 154. the 166 was really heavy for me and I had a hard time turning the board in the powder. it was fun though!

My wife is pregnant with twins and she loves this pad! It's so soft and comfortable. It beats using a yoga mat during Lamaze and any other time she has to be on the floor. Highly recommended. Great price. Get one.

This is my first Solo Tent. I bought this tent because of the weight, the color, the manufacturer, and of course the price. I like the tent, but I'm disappointed that it's not a freestanding tent, which means instead of the tent being held up by poles, it's held up by many steaks in the ground, which take longer to set up than a freestanding tent. And if you are going to set it up in the rain, by the time your done your tent will be full of water. Also Eureka put rubber protective tips on one end of the hooped poles to protect the tent when you slide the poles through the sleeves. They should have used plastic tips because the rubber tips grab onto the inside of the sleeves and make it very difficult and annoying to set up and take down the tent.

This has gotta be the best and easiest meal that you can take camping or hiking! It self heats evenly in 15 minutes and tastes like real chili from out of the cooking pot! I'm definitely going to get some more of these for my next adventure, but beware...you know what happens when you eat chili, don't ya...