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Kevin Curry

Trail Runner // Climber // Backpacker // Camper // Hiker // Sport Climber // Big Wall Climber // Boulderer // Ice Climber // Mountaineer // Mountain Biker // Road Biker

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    I'm a student at Regis University School of Pharmacy in Denver. I've ridden professionally in the velodrome and seen alot of this country and the world on my bike. I live to ride, climb, hike, backpack, photograph and overall just enjoy the great outdoors.

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Arc'teryx Sentry Jacket - Men's

3 days ago

I don't own this particular jacket but I will tell you that ArcTeryx is expensive for a reason, it's the best gear out there, bar none.

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Arc'teryx Sidewinder AR Jacket - Men's

3 days ago

I'm 6'2", 180 and I have a 40" chest and I wear a medium. I like the closer fit as a Large was just too baggy. Hopefully that helps.

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Polar CS200cad Cycling Heart Rate Monitor

May 15, 2009

It comes with the chest strap no go on wearing it on your wrist it's a standard bicycle computer mount.

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Super

Oakley Eyepatch Sunglasses - Polarized

Oakley Eyepatch Sunglasses - Polarized

Rating for this product: 5 May 13, 2009

These are some awesome sunglasses. The lenses are unbeatable. Coverage is great. They are very light and fit very comfortably.

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Soft

Oakley Dredge Board Short - Men's

Oakley Dredge Board Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 8, 2009

Muted green color is really cool. These are some soft shorts, a little see through but they don't have a liner so you'll be wearing some undies anyways.

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Comfy

Ocean Minded Durbo Sandal - Men's

Ocean Minded Durbo Sandal - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 8, 2009

Other than the initial petroleum product smell these are some pretty sweet looking very comfy sandals. To the beech.

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So Sweet

Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 8, 2009

I love these shoes. They are waterproof, super comfortable, have great support, lace tightly and quickly. No complaints.

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Love It

Black Diamond Demon Backpack - 1831-1953cu in

Black Diamond Demon Backpack - 1831-1953cu in

Rating for this product: 5 May 8, 2009

This pack is super comfortable, carries more than enough, works great with my 100oz camelbak and overall just rocks.

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Simply the Best

Outdoor Research Expedition Crocodile Gaiter

Outdoor Research Expedition Crocodile Gaiter

Rating for this product: 5 May 7, 2009

They're warm, waterproof, very durable, versatile and perfect for any adventure. I use them for everything from ice climbing to muddy hikes. My crampons have yet to tear them to pieces through two seasons.

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So soft.

Rip Curl  Mix Up Short - Men's

Rip Curl Mix Up Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 6, 2009

These shorts are super soft. I have gotten several compliments from hot chicks, including but not limited to my girlfriends. They seem to be holding up well even after a crash on my bike. Great buy.

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All Around

Petzl Dart Crampon

Petzl Dart Crampon

Rating for this product: 4 May 6, 2009

These are great all around crampons. I've climbed ice and mixed routes with them and have been very happy. The enclosure is not very traditional and takes a little getting used to but works very well and feel very secure.

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Very, Very Good.

Black Diamond Express Ice Screws

Black Diamond Express Ice Screws

Rating for this product: 5 May 6, 2009

These are some very fast screws. They bite into ice like butter and dig. The knob doesn't do a ton of good for me personally but I guess it functions to make the head just a little bigger for twisting. Take care of them and they'll take care of you.

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I miss them.

Black Diamond Viper Ice Tool

Black Diamond Viper Ice Tool

Rating for this product: 5 May 6, 2009

I had a set stolen out of the back of a buddies pickup. I'll be purchasing another set before the summer ends. These are perfect for Ice, dry, mixed, anything really. They are light, versatile and work great leashless. I miss them. Plus they look mean strapped on your pack.

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Keeps me dry

Castelli Teseo Cycling Jacket - Men's

Castelli Teseo Cycling Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 5, 2009

This jacket has kept me dry on many rainy rides and when the sun comes out it packs into a jersey pocket very easily.

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Easy

MSR SweetWater Purifier System

MSR SweetWater Purifier System

Rating for this product: 5 May 5, 2009

I love my sweetwater pump. The water tastes great, I've never gotten sick, it never clogs and hasn't broken. The pump is very field serviceable and easy to clean.

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Colnago C50 Carbon Road Frameset

May 5, 2009

Fairly certain that's an '09. I don't think these new paint schemes debuted until this year. http://colnago.com/epsENG.html

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Pretty Nice

GSI Outdoor Ultralight Telescoping Spoon

GSI Outdoor Ultralight Telescoping Spoon

Rating for this product: 4 May 5, 2009

These things pack down small and fit inside my GSI Dualist cookset very nicely. I'll never lose my utensils again.

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Yakima Little Joe 3 Bike Rack

May 4, 2009

I've never had that problem. I would say if you are worried maybe duct tape a small towel on the car where it is touching to prevent anything from happening.

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Superfeet Trim-To-Fit Green Insole

May 4, 2009

I've never had a problem like that. I've experience breaking in discomfort that lasted at most a week but never pain.

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Backcountry.com Stoic 2.0 Shell - Men's

May 4, 2009

A review I saw elsewhere said it's not as bright as pictured. But everything I've purchased that has been BC brand has always matched the photos fairly well.

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Inov 8 Terroc 330 Trail Running Shoe - Men's

May 4, 2009

I've used superfeet with just about every type of shoe and never had problems. As for the minimalist spirit I say whatever. If being minimalist means ruining your feet than you might as well go barefoot.

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Backcountry.com Stoic 2.0 Shell - Men's

May 4, 2009

If you don't like it return it. I've done it. Or exchange it. These guys are the best in this department.

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Stood the test of time...

Garmin eTrex H GPS

Garmin eTrex H GPS

Rating for this product: 4 May 4, 2009

I've had my eTrex for close to 6 or 7 years now and I know it has nothing on the current tech out there but it has always worked well for me and gotten the job done. It's been through hell but it still works perfectly. It's been submerged, frozen, in 125+ degree deserts and so on but still boots right up and finds a signal.

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Perfect Short

Pearl Izumi Attack Short - Men's

Pearl Izumi Attack Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

These shorts are perfect. They are right down the middle price wise and at the top of the game in comfort, functionality and they last forever. Do not buy cheap shorts you'll regret and don't buy anything more expensive because you can get two pairs of these for the price of some of the more ridiculous upper level stuff. I've put several thousand miles in each pair and they are still looking good.

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Fast and Easy

Thule Peloton Bike Mount

Thule Peloton Bike Mount

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

I can throw my bike up in no time and hit the road. The security is great so I can get some lunch and not worry about my bike being gone when I get back to the car. Not a single problem.

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Silence

Thule Fairings

Thule Fairings

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

This piece of plastic, though expensive saved me gas and the constant headache from wind wizzing through my rack. It works exactly as advertised, goes on easy and looks pretty good too. Throw some decals on there and you're set.

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The Best

Therm-a-Rest Prolite Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest Prolite Sleeping Pad

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

I have hundreds of nights on this and not a single night of bad sleep. This pad is light, comfy and keeps you warm from frozen or cold ground.

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Great for the Price

MSR Denali Evo Snowshoe

MSR Denali Evo Snowshoe

Rating for this product: 4 May 4, 2009

You can walk very near normally. They go up and down equally well. I cannot see justification for anything more than this. It is the perfect all around snowshoe.

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Daylight

Black Diamond Icon Headlamp

Black Diamond Icon Headlamp

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

This lamp puts out light, tons of it, for a long time. I use this lamp for everything from search and rescue to riding my bike to and from campus. It is a little heavy but the extra weight is due to extra functionality. The multiple dimness levels and dual light sources make this a winner.

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Very Good

GSI Outdoor Pinnacle Dualist Cookset

GSI Outdoor Pinnacle Dualist Cookset

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

This is a great cook set for two. It has held up well and works great. Every detail has been thought out.

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GSI Outdoor Pinnacle Dualist Cookset

May 4, 2009

A small stove will fit inside the bowls. Emphasis on the word small.

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Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - Men's

May 4, 2009

Everything is made in China now. By the looks of my Canadian built jacket next to a current China built jacket I wouldn't be concerned the build quality looks exactly the same.

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Pretty Nice

Sessions Ace Face Polo Shirt - Men's

Sessions Ace Face Polo Shirt - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

I like the shirt, it fits tight so you want to make sure you have an athletic build because this shirt is tight in the chest and will show off any flab.

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So Comfy

Blurr Alfa Pants - Men's

Blurr Alfa Pants - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

These pants are great. They are comfy and articulate well. Only complaint is that dog hair collects on them like a magnet.

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Little Short but Great

Backcountry.com Rime Pullover Jacket - Men's

Backcountry.com Rime Pullover Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 May 4, 2009

It's a little short, when I reach up it moves up and shows off my stomach. Oh well. Other than that one problem the jacket is great. It can be worn alone or often I wear it with my Agnello top. Perfect combo.

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Where'd the Logo Go?

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

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

Rating for this product: 4 May 4, 2009

Overall I really like this top. It's warm without being too much. It's comfy and soft and beats back odor well. The stitching is a little questionable in a few places but acceptable. All the logos and lettering are falling off, help me help you advertise.

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Years of Abuse

Asolo TPS 520 GV Backpacking Boot - Men's

Asolo TPS 520 GV Backpacking Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

I have abused the hell out of these boots and they look great. All of Colorado's fourteeners, thousands of miles total on them and they have taken every bit of it. Several times the boots have been completely submerged and the leather never warped. They even saved my foot a few years back when my axe bounced into the toe after a full swing. They have served me well for everything from simple hikes to full blown mountaineering excursions and haven't skipped a beat.

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Slick

Black Diamond Rocklock Carabiner

Black Diamond Rocklock Carabiner

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

Opens wide, very smooth action, even my girlfriend with her tiny hands needs only one free hand to open it.

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Beauty

Black Diamond Mini Pearabiner Screwgate

Black Diamond Mini Pearabiner Screwgate

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

This thing works perfectly and looks sexy while it's at it.

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Worth Every Penny

Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - Men's

Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

This jacket costs a friggin' ton of bill, but when all my bodies are soaking wet and whining I'm comfy and good to go. Every aspect of this jacket is performance oriented. This jacket will take a pounding and not let a drop of water in. Build quality is second to none and it looks amazing. The articulated shoulders and elbow move with my body perfectly and it never binds. They have perfectly balanced function, simplicity and toughness.

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Cheap // Great

Black Diamond Quicksilver  Quickdraw

Black Diamond Quicksilver Quickdraw

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

These quickdraws are a great value. They didn't kill my budget and perform perfectly.

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Pretty Good

LEKI Super Makalu COR-TEC PA Antishock Trekking Poles - 1 Pair

LEKI Super Makalu COR-TEC PA Antishock Trekking Poles - 1 Pair

Rating for this product: 4 May 4, 2009

I love the leki grips, the comfort cannot be beat. I know to a lot of people it's gimmicky but I with one of the poles had a camera attachment so I could use it as a monopod. They can be a little hard to adjust but they are very light and have held up to abuse very well.

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5 Years and Going Strong

Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

I've had this jacket for five years and it looks and functions just as well as day 1. I even crashed on my bike a few times and the jacket only has a few minor scrapes. I almost never pull out my shell because this thing repels all but heavy rain and wind doesn't stand a chance. I'm a jacket whore and I have jackets hanging all around my room, but I always grab for the alchemy. It's an athletic cut so big guys might have trouble getting a good fit.

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Ridiculously Great

Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

My feet are dry, the support is outstanding, incredibly comfortable after a day of running in the mountains. Water cannot get in and all my sweat gets right out, exactly like it should be. The price might be steep but I would definitely say they're worth it.

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Plenty of Water for a Long Day

CamelBak Omega HydroTanium Hydration Reservoir

CamelBak Omega HydroTanium Hydration Reservoir

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

Huge opening makes cleaning super simple, but my tip is to just keep it in the freezer when you are not using it as this prevents bacteria and fungal growth pretty darn well in my experience. No complaints. It's never leaked or failed me in anyway. No more bottles, hydration on the go!

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Perfect Long Day Pack

Black Diamond Demon Backpack - 1953cu in

Black Diamond Demon Backpack - 1953cu in

Rating for this product: 5 May 4, 2009

I love this pack. Great waist straps, super comfy and tons of room. I can put everything for a day of climbing in there and even cram in my nikon and a few lenses. It doesn't have a ton of organizational pockets, which I like a lot. Just one huge compartment for all the necessities. Not a single complaint. Works perfectly with my 100oz camelback.

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