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Kyle Lyons

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    Love going up, down, around, sometimes fast sometimes slow and always choose the gear that will help me achieve my destination without making compromises.

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Smith Hustle Helmet

January 23, 2011

In terms of comfort how does it stack up against the variant? I am borrowing one now, and love it but looking to save a few $$. Thanks

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Perfect for anything

Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner

Rating for this product: 5 May 1, 2010

Great Biner. BD nailed it on the perfect basic set up. I order two and both came in a brown finish one with a orange screw gate the other brown. In the picture it is next to a Petzl William and a Wildcountry Neon

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Tiny and Handy

Gerber Ripstop I Serrated Edge Knife

Gerber Ripstop I Serrated Edge Knife

Rating for this product: 5 May 1, 2010

Tiny, Bit tough to open and close with one hand. But its a quality finish, great price and sharp. Happy to have it in my pocket, i hardly notice it at all which is great because now i keep it on me all the time.

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Super light

Wild Country Neon Keylock Screwgate Carabiner

Rating for this product: 5 May 1, 2010

This thing is great. I thought it was freakin plastic when i first got it because it is so light! Because of that the metal is a bit soft and i have seen some wear on the inside from clipping to established anchors that are a bit rough. But i love the feel and would recomend this for several applications. But probably look for a larger more durable carabiner for something like a top rope anchor clip etc.

In the picture it is on the left. Petzl William in the center and BD Pistron on right

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Meeeh, Its ok.

Petzl Adjama Harness - Men's

Petzl Adjama Harness - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 April 19, 2010

I've been working with this harness for awhile and I cant seem to get it to fit just right despite the reviews. As for size i am a dead on 31' waist and purcahsed the medium and it needs to be wrenched down to fit which is ok. I first purchased a small and the belay loop was turned to the side because it was just too small of a harness. So I think to get this thing just right for a medium you need a 32' waist or greater. My least favorite aspect of this harness is the gear loops. They are practically flat against the harness and can make clipping trad gear a bit more tedious than some other harnesses

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Great for the price. Go BD

Black Diamond Quicksilver Screwgate Carabiner

Black Diamond Quicksilver Screwgate Carabiner

Rating for this product: 3 March 29, 2010

Great biner for the price. Its a normal size biner. I am a big fan of keylock nose, so next time around i will spend the extra bit to get a locking biner with that feature.

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Great for the price. Go BD

Black Diamond Quicksilver Screwgate Carabiner

Black Diamond Quicksilver Screwgate Carabiner

Rating for this product: 3 March 29, 2010

Great biner for the price. Its a normal size biner. I am a big fan of keylock nose, so next time around i will spend the extra bit to get a locking biner with that feature.

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Simple, Reliable

Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp

Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp

Rating for this product: 4 March 29, 2010

The Gizmo does the job, fits well, lasts long. Since its just 3 simple leds don't expect the light to project to far. Great price for the product.

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Not even worth my 58 cents

GSI Outdoors Spoon

GSI Outdoors Spoon

Rating for this product: 1 March 29, 2010

Not even worth my 58 cents. I dont even know if its a spoon more like a flat spatula and its weak.

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Good way to rock the logo

Backcountry.com Dawn Patrol Vacuum Coffee Tumbler

Backcountry.com Dawn Patrol Vacuum Coffee Tumbler

Rating for this product: 3 March 29, 2010

Great Price for a fun little tumbler to rock the Backcountry Logo. Keeps my coffee warm for at least 4 hours. Can't beat the price. Since there is no sip side it can drip a bit.

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Good way to rock the logo

Backcountry.com Dawn Patrol Vacuum Coffee Tumbler

Backcountry.com Dawn Patrol Vacuum Coffee Tumbler

Rating for this product: 3 March 29, 2010

Great Price for a fun little tumbler to rock the Backcountry Logo. Keeps my coffee warm for at least 4 hours. Can't beat the price. Since there is no sip side it can drip a bit.

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Never Leaves My Head

Patagonia Trucker Hat

Rating for this product: 5 February 25, 2010

I have never really been a hat guy, but once i found these hats that all changed. I own three now for different colors. I don't go anywhere without one. Love the fit, looks great. Its the hat I've been searching years for.

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Great, Super Warm!

Patagonia Capilene 3 Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Capilene 3 Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 February 25, 2010

I was really impressed at how warm this layer is. With a 600 fill down jacket i was beyond hot in cold weather. I liked it so much i decided to purchase a Cap 2 layer which fits the climate of were i live better (south east) the cap 3&4 are great for real cold weather or skiing.I am 5'10 Medium Build, 160LBS and a Medium size is where it is at!Worth the $

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I don't usually share negatives...

The North Face Mountain Sneaker - Men's

The North Face Mountain Sneaker - Men's

Rating for this product: 2 February 25, 2010

I think they look great however I in no way would say these are comfortable. I replaced the insole to try and improve that but i just find these shoes hard. Compared to my other NF shoes these just don't feel like the same brand at all. Like others said these are heavy so they are not trail shoes more of a casual shoe which is why i purchased them. My least favorite part about the shoe is the heal. I'm lazy and like to slide my foot in each time. 90% of the shoes i've ever owned have no issues but these the padding crams down and you walk around waiting for it to move back up. This is somewhat my own fault i guess

Sum it up:
Great looking casual shoe
Heavy, not soft shoe
Flimsy weak heal

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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Sleeping Pad - Mummy

February 25, 2010

Thanks everyone, As James said i would buy the non insulated to save money however I will be using the pad in weather sub 45. So i think it will be worth it now to get the insulated to have the full range. Thanks everyone for your killer help!

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Great super lite and thin

Granite Gear Round Rock Solid Compression Sack

Granite Gear Round Rock Solid Compression Sack

Rating for this product: 4 February 24, 2010

These are great. They are uber thin and shock me every time i cram my bag in. They are strong where they need to be and thats how they hold up. Id be nervous to long term use it on something like a through hike on the AT. but for normal & consistent use it will hold just fine. Color doesn't matter. A Medium holds my 35 kelty synthetic bag perfectly snug

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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Sleeping Pad - Mummy

February 24, 2010

This pad is rated for 15 degrees. Can you comfortable use this insulated pad in warm weather? Like can you sleep on it in the mid 60's? or does it cause it to be too hot? I live in the south east and temps range from 30 in the spring and fall to 70 in the summer, just want to see if it can work the whole range.

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Warmer than you ever think

Patagonia Capilene 2 Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 February 24, 2010

These are great for any activity. I dont go on a trip without it. No itch, warm, great fit. im 5'9 medium build and a medium is where its at. I liked the crew neck better than the zip. The collar on the zip flops around a bit un-zipped. All preference.

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Lite weight, great fit

Kavu Chilli Lite Short - Men's

Kavu Chilli Lite Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 February 24, 2010

This are great! Lite weight, great fit. Love them so much i have them in 4 colors. I am a 31 waist and the medium is the right fit.

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Looks good, fits great, Durable.

Evolv Defy Climbing Shoe- 2009

Evolv Defy Climbing Shoe- 2009

Rating for this product: 5 February 24, 2010

Great shoe. Looks good, fits great, Durable. Stretched quarter of a size to fit perfectly after being tight for first few climbs. I could be in these things all day. I'd like a bit more breathability but its hard to get that from any shoe.

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Heck Yeah Vario

Deuter Futura Vario 50+10 Backpack - 3050cu in

Rating for this product: 4 February 23, 2010

Backpacked a few weeks straight with this pack in Europe. The Aircomfort is great. I think its a must on any bag that you will be wearing any normal clothing and don't feel like unneeded back sweat. The pack is tough! It may not look like some fancy materials used on some osprey and others but you can punish this pack and it won't show a shade of wear and if it does, you feel accomplished that you were able to use it hard enough to do so. Its a great simple pack for beginners and experienced users.

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Simple, light, Good

Petzl Verso Belay Device

Petzl Verso Belay Device

Rating for this product: 4 February 15, 2010

Its a great light biner. What i'd like to point out is that the Rope groves on this atc are not as deep as the Petzel Reverso 3 and even the BD ATC-XP. So it may have a bit less stopping power but i have not used them back to back. Its smooth with no snags and gets the job done very well.

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Big and Smooth

Petzl William Locking Carabiner

Rating for this product: 4 February 15, 2010

This is a great large yet light wieght BIner. It has a great finish. I went with the screw lock becausee its classic, but if i were to do it again i would get the triact lock just because its fast action and slick.With my smaller screw lock i never saw this but twice now i have been belaying with this Biner w/ATC and the biner has ended up sideways, My guess is during the beginning take of rope Tension is lose and finds its way around because its so large and a bit Round compared to others, so I'm keeping my eye on it more now. May just be my user error at the start. But fantastic Large carabiner for Finish, great function and weight. The William is the middle one pictured next to a BD Pistrion

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Great

Petzl Spirit Carabiner

Petzl Spirit Carabiner

Rating for this product: 5 February 15, 2010

I love the smooth feel and Keylock performance of this biner. Its just great for all applications.

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Fantastic

Marmot Zeus Down Jacket - Men's

Marmot Zeus Down Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 February 2, 2010

This is my every day go to winter jacket. Its great. I live in upstate GA and its perfect for warm and cold days. It keeps cool when its hot but when you need the warmth its there. Can't make a trip without it. Its also surprisingly wind resistant. I've been in 20mph winds and felt not a bit of a draft. I also like how unshinny this jacket is compared to the Patagonia model (i own red). Buy it.

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