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Ben Preston

Hiker // Snowshoer // Snowboarder

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Backcountry.com Klean Kanteen Powder-Coated Bottle - 40oz

May 26, 2009

A storm was coming in just as I was taking some pictures and I forgot to grab my canteen before heading back down. Oops. Hopefully it won't blow off until I can go back for it.

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Suunto Foot POD

March 10, 2010

Looks like you can get one here http://www.suuntowatches.com/Suunto-Foot-POD-Battery-Kit.pro It includes a O-ring and cover.

Or you can just buy a CR2032 battery. It looks like Energizer and other manufacturers make them. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=cr2032&x=0&y=0

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Ex Officio Gobi Vest - shooting glasses not included

ExOfficio Gobi Vest - Men's

ExOfficio Gobi Vest - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 12, 2009

This travel vest is awesome. It's light, comfortable and perfect for travel - whether going through the security check at the airport, browsing a bazaar or hiking trails. Since there's a distinct lack of pictures here, allow me to describe the layout of the pockets: it has a zippered passport/wallet pocket on the lower-right on the inside; a zippered sunglass pocket inside the left breast; an angled ticket pocket inside the right breast; a cellphone pocket under the sunglass pocket (holds my iPhone just fine); a zippered pocket under the left breast pocket on the outside and lastly, a hip-pocket for camera lens storage. This is an excellently-designed vest.

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CAMP USA Starlight Helmet

CAMP USA Starlight Helmet

Rating for this product: 4 August 5, 2009

This is my first helmet purchase and have only used it a couple times, so take my review for what you will. It's a great fit. Very comfortable and light. I'm one of those "fellers what gots a big noggin" and I have no complaints.

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Yep, it's insulated - nice details

Helly Hansen Stoneham Jacket - Men's

Helly Hansen Stoneham Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 13, 2009

Wore my Stoneham on a moderately warm day in March (30 on the slopes) and it was just too hot. I had a longsleeve merino shirt and a tee over that. In the dead of Winter I suspect this will be extremely warm for you. (I'm stoked for January's return, anyone else?) It looks awesome as well. I picked it up in black and it's quite striking, visually. I'm 6'1" w/ 42" shoulders and I picked it up in an XL. Probably would have been fine in a L, but I like my coats baggy. Never know when you'll have to get a girl in there with you. I never know, anyway... Really... Tech on this Helly is awesome. Ever had to have your liftmates pull your pitzips because you couldn't reach the damned things? Yeah, not on this guy; they're mounted towards the front. Brilliant! The hand pockets are extremely warm and comfy. I think they lined them with kittens. Just a guess. The pass pocket on the sleeve could stand to have a bigger window. It's just barely wide enough to display my barcode for scanning, but only if you hold it "just so". I just take it out. Everything else is perfectly laid out, IMO. The muffler (? - whatever you end up with when you zip it up all the way and have up against your face) is very soft and it has... holes in it. Not sure how useful that will be, but I'll play along. Maybe I'll comment on that in a follow-up review next season. Also! It has a little spandex "powderskirt" in the sleeves, complete with thumbholes! This was a nice surprise. Again, too hot for me this time, but keeping snow out of your sleeves if you're rocking gloves without gauntlets is priceless. Super stoked to have this in my wardrobe and can't wait for it to come out next season.

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Helly Hansen Granite Jacket - Men's

March 11, 2009

No! I think north face mostly does the thumb hole thing!-------------------------BZZT! Wrong! The HH Stoneham has wrist gaiters.

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Cute little thing

CRKT Koji Hara Ichi Knife

CRKT Koji Hara Ichi Knife

Rating for this product: 4 March 9, 2009

It took a little getting used to, but I'm a big fan of this little knife now. Ships *extremely* sharp. A note on opening; don't use the side of your thumb, use the tip. Very solid construction.

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Hey Yehuda

Eagle Creek Earplanes

Eagle Creek Earplanes

Rating for this product: 5 January 13, 2009

They go in your ears, not your nose. :D

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warm knee-highs

Backcountry.com Midweight Merino Ski Sock - 2 Pair

Backcountry.com Midweight Merino Ski Sock - 2 Pair

Rating for this product: 4 December 15, 2008

Midweight Merino Ski Sock - Very warm and comfortable. They come up over my knee and I've got long legs. No problem with the construction or durability myself.

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Comfortable and warm

Backcountry.com Merino Trail Sock - 3 Pair

Backcountry.com Merino Trail Sock - 3 Pair

Rating for this product: 4 December 15, 2008

Merino Trail Sock - very warm and comfy. Might be too warm for summer though.

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XXL was bad fit

Backcountry.com Prime Agnello Top - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Backcountry.com Prime Agnello Top - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 December 12, 2008

Bought it as a gift for a friend and tried it on. It fit like a wide-bodied XL. I brought it to their attention though. Aside from that, I really liked the fabric and design. Would probably be fine in XL and smaller sizes.

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Great liner glove

Arc'teryx Gothic Glove

Arc'teryx Gothic Glove

Rating for this product: 4 December 12, 2008

Picked up these Arc'teryx Gothic Lightweight Gloves a couple months ago. They're a great base layer when you're on the hill. No clamminess or sweating. They would be useless on their own though, unless you're walking around the house. Not remotely windproof - not that I was expecting this. Just making sure folks know.

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Comfy, warm

Arc'teryx Delta SV Glove - Unisex

Arc'teryx Delta SV Glove - Unisex

Rating for this product: 4 December 12, 2008

Picked up the Arc'teryx Delta SV Glove a couple months ago. Paired with the Arc'teryx Gothic Lightweight Gloves they're super warm. Great for 15 degree mornings in the car. A little bit of grip on the palms and fingers would have been nice though. Would do well for layering under some oversized gloves.

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Very comfy

Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Boxer with Fly - Men's

Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Boxer with Fly - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 December 12, 2008

Bought a few pairs of the Icebreaker BodyFit200 Boxer back in the summer. Sooo comfortable. Feel like silk after a few washings.

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great knife

CRKT M16-01 Every Day Carry Knife

CRKT M16-01 Every Day Carry Knife

Rating for this product: 5 July 29, 2008

I've had this knife for about a year. It's great. It has a "Carson flipper" which you can flick with a little wrist action and it opens right up. Unfortunately, the thumb stud is just about useless to open the knife with.

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TNF Diad

The North Face Diad Jacket - Men's

The North Face Diad Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 29, 2008

Light as a feather. Comfortable. Bulletproof! Lets in less water than a duck's butt and it's so airy you can use it during a monsoon in Singapore without melting.

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Perfect for alien noggins

Zeal Zeke Sunglasses - Polarized

Zeal Zeke Sunglasses - Polarized

Rating for this product: 4 July 29, 2008

I can't wear aviators normally unless they're wraparound style. I look too strange in them, but these are perfect! The only way they could be better is if the lens color was more of an amber. Brown is fine though. I also don't care too much for the temple design. They look like they're just waiting to catch a jacket sleeve to go flying off your face. A straight design would be better. They're great for driving and they absolutely destroy road and vehicle glare. Great price too!

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flew together - roomy for 1

Mountain Hardwear Viperine 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season

Mountain Hardwear Viperine 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season

Rating for this product: 4 July 23, 2008

I opened it up, burned the instructions page and had it together in about 60 seconds. Very nice. I didn't use the rainfly but it looked pretty good. Has a nice bear viewing window in it. I'm 6'1" and I had plenty room inside. Like pbourdon says, you're going to get friendly with whoever shares this thing with you.

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Of course I wear wool in the summer

Ibex Outback T-Shirt - Long Sleeve - Men's

Ibex Outback T-Shirt - Long Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 July 23, 2008

Very comfortable shirt. Length is good in the torso and sleeves.

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merino merino merino!

Icebreaker SuperFine190 Mako Zip T-Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Icebreaker SuperFine190 Mako Zip T-Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 July 23, 2008

Very comfy. Never stinky. Cut down on how much stuff you have to bring with you on your travels. Wash it out in the crick or your hotel room sink and put it back on to dry. Good to go.

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Great, but go a half size smaller

The North Face Fortress Peak GTX Hiking Boot - Men's

The North Face Fortress Peak GTX Hiking Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 July 23, 2008

Very good. A bit warm for the desert, but very comfortable. I broke them in by wearing them around for a couple weeks around the office but I didn't really need to. Maybe go half a size smaller than what you would usually wear.

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No complaints

Arc'teryx Palisade Pant - Men's

Arc'teryx Palisade Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 July 23, 2008

Very light and comfortable. Pockets are in all the right places.

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Works but...

The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's

The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 July 23, 2008

I thought the fabric was a little stiff. It kind of gets in its own way. It will keep you warm, but I prefer my TNF Zot.

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Love it

The North Face Zot Windstopper Jacket - Men's

The North Face Zot Windstopper Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 23, 2008

Very comfortable. Good fit all around (6'1" 190lb - XL). Great in cool and windy weather. I tried wearing it into early Summer but just had to put it away.

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No ice on my butt

Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Legless Pant - Men's

Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Legless Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 23, 2008

These are great. I can tuck them right into the top of my socks without any bunching. They keep my legs and butt good and warm without overheating.

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Keeps your brains in your skull and your ears warm

Giro 2008 G10 MX Helmet

Giro 2008 G10 MX Helmet

Rating for this product: 4 July 23, 2008

I was a little worried about my ears getting frozen off but I was just fine. Also did a good job when I decided to perform a sliding headbutt into a tree. It didn't help me dig out from underneath my new friend, but I also didn't leave my brains steaming in the snow next to me.

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Good stuff

The North Face Powerstretch Balaclava

The North Face Powerstretch Balaclava

Rating for this product: 5 July 23, 2008

I picked up my North Face balaclava during the season last year. Very comfortable. Keeps your mug warm on those nasty windy days and you can roll it up into a silly-looking beanie or poke your head through the facehole like a gaiter when it gets too warm. :)

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beater-tastic

Backcountry.com Beater Limited Edition T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Backcountry.com Beater Limited Edition T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 20, 2008

Love it. Super comfy and it's a nice tip o' the beanie to beaters everywhere, even if you aren't one anymore.

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Holds water. Pretty sweet.

Nalgene Lexan Wide Mouth Water Bottle - 32oz  Do Not use

Nalgene Lexan Wide Mouth Water Bottle - 32oz Do Not use

Rating for this product: 5 February 6, 2008

It certainly does the trick. Looks good in red too. :)

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These socks are great!

SmartWool Snowboard Light Sock

SmartWool Snowboard Light Sock

Rating for this product: 5 February 6, 2008

They're super comfy and don't fall into your boot. Much better than the striped tube socks I've used in the past.

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Extremely versatile stick

Lib Technologies 1986 Mullet Snowboard

Lib Technologies 1986 Mullet Snowboard

Rating for this product: 5 January 9, 2008

Awesome board. Handles great in the groomers and skied out areas. Even better in powder.

Helpful Votes: 5 Yes

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Note remotely impressed

Flow NXT-FX Snowboard Binding

Flow NXT-FX Snowboard Binding

Rating for this product: 2 December 31, 2007

Even after I torqued them down I couldn't seem to get these bindings to do any of the work for me. Wore my poor little feet out. The back entry system wasn't my style either. I guess just weren't the bindings for me.

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I dig it

The North Face Softshell Windproof Beanie

The North Face Softshell Windproof Beanie

Rating for this product: 4 November 12, 2007

It kind of rides up on my head (I have a big head and long hair, so that might have something to do with it), so a larger size would be nice. I get by though. I like the "vents" on the side. I don't know about using them for your earbuds, but I put my sunglass earpieces through them instead of under the side. Keeps out the draft. :)

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