Scott Urbanski

I absolutely love this item and I have the old version which is a little heavier. It is the one non essential item I carry that I really shouldn't be wasting ounces on, but at under a pound? I mean, I could stand to lose a few pounds of body weight before I start to complain about this. You could rest your back on a log or rock, but this thing is soo darn comfortable, I never hike without it, even on extended trips, totally worth it's carry weight. Rolls up to the size of collapsed trekking poles and stashes on the outside of my pack. Definitely recommended!

So I got a decent 2 seasons use and maybe a little more out of these and they worked flawlessly with the occasional exception of not being able to tighten the locking mechanism. Not being able to do that when you need it is entirely frustrating though, especially going on a steep descent when you have 1 pole fully open and locked and the other one is only half way because one of the locks has "chosen" not to work. The locking system, which I originally thought was great, has let me down time and again. I was going to get new poles anyway, but the nail in the coffin was taking these with me after a winter of non use only to find out(at the trailhead) that I must not have fully dried it before putting them away and they corroded internally and no longer lock AT ALL. Maybe its my fault or maybe I just need poles from a company that uses different locking mechanisms, just got some Black Diamonds so we'll see when they get here!

Not that this is your "everyday" jacket, but this is the jacket I wear every day. I don't ski anymore or do any winter sports besides beerpong and the occasional mtb ride when the ice lets up, but this jacket is sweet. My criteria were that my jacket be windproof(wasn't worried too much about waterproof), not ride up when I lift my arms, cover my bum(which climbing jackets do nicely) and be light so I don't feel like I'm toting a monkey on my back. This jacket fit all the criteria and looks good in a subdued way to boot! The only thing I would like on the jacket are watertight zips, but since it isn't a waterproof jacket perhaps thats asking too much. All in all a great jacket through 2 years of use! I'm 5'10" 175 lbs and bought the large, could've done with a M, but like the room for a heavy under layer.

This is by far the best bag I have ever owned. I used to sleep in Marmot's Never Winter bag and that was a great bag no doubt, but once I made the switch it is incredible. This bag lofts to outrageous proportions and stuffs down so tiny. I think mine is an earlier model and weighs in at 1 lb. more than this and I thought that was light! I am only 5'10" and about 175 pounds, but I bought the long. My preferred method is to have my sleeping pad inside my bag inside a hammock to prevent it from moving around and is the reason why I chose a Long. I would only recommend that to people with my sleep method, otherwise stick to the regular sized bag. Marmot has supplied enough room to move around at will with the regular sizing(I move a lot at night and the Long was a must for me). Buy this bag and you will never look back....unless its to get the Helium bag by Marmot!

I bought these shorts on SAC so the price was right. Just to put this out there for newer riders expecting too much from these shorts...these are NOT impact shorts, those are different, these are just riding shorts with a nice inner lining and crotch padding. That being said, I like the fit(I feel it tends to run large) and the way they are put on, slide up - slide down, 2 buttons, that's it. I would've loved for there to be a drawcord of sorts, but I'm not complaining. FYI, I ripped the nylon with First contact on rock, but the shorts held together and I still use them. Full price for these guys just seems like too much, Happy trails!

I know the craze is lexan utensils, but why? This spork has served me well over the last few years and I never even think about it breaking and I only need 1 utensil, genius...Thanks Snowpeak!

I can't say I do any trail running, but those are the types of shoes I like to wear when hiking. I love having the goretex XCR as it proves super useful when your foot slips and you end up in a little puddle. However, I don't feel like it manages moisture inside all that well, but what fabric can when it's 90 degrees out and putting them through their paces? The break in period for these was a little longer than I would expect, but are in the sweet spot right now and I intend to keep on using them. Good if not great shoe for waterproof hiking!

Good product, my only gripe is that they give you some kidney protection, but to really save your kidneys there should be hard plastic in that area as well. I took a hard fall onto rocks from about 5-6 ft up recently and had I not worn anything I'd be in the hospital STILL, the protection on here kept my spine from getting damaged and the little bit of Kidney protection it does have saved me from internal bleeding. I also wish the chest portion had thicker plastic, but all in all, for the price and being sleeveless(big factor for me) I recommend this product to anyone. If you are not sure about the size, go bigger! The vest(if you will) kind of rides up pretty far, I'm 5'10" 175 lbs and needed the L/XL

I've used this pack now for 3 seasons of use. Has worked without a hitch for me! My only gripe is no hood on the pack, I like the hood simply for my packing method, I like to have easy access to my hammock on either the top or an outside stow pocket, this has neither. Featureless pack, but that is the point, barebones and still feels good on your back. I've loved this pack, but I am moving up another pound or 2 in weight so I can get some external pockets and organization! oh, this pack has an extremely large chute to make up for the lack of externals, this chute proves annoying when you need to see in your pack. All in all, I recommend this pack.

No issues whatsoever, auto ignition has worked flawlessly, super light an packable. I recommend getting the windscreen for it as well....even if it does seem sacrilige since its not Ti, but it boosts efficiency greatly.

I absolutely love my dash XR's(discontinued), I've lost 2 pairs already and am on my third pair. My only issue is with Native's customer service....I was attempting to purchase replacement frames as I still had the lens pack from old shades I had lost. When they told me they couldn't do that, but they could give me the pro athlete price 'just this once' since I have onwed so many pairs, I was ecstatic, a pair of natives for $60, perfect! Well, until they kep ttelling me they were in the mail and it was all lies, when I called them out on lying to me they just said, "oh we had the wrong CC number, we'll get them out to you right away"....more lies, I never got them, that was 6 months ago. I am a sucker though, the shades fit my face so perfect I got another pair.

Perfect pad, I have had mine for almost 4 years, gets better every year! I use mine inside my sleeping bacg, inside a hammock and it is great. More air, more firm....less air, less firm, however I'm feeling, that's what I get! I would not look anywhere else for a light 4 season open cell foam pad.

The cut and fit of the gloves are superb. That being said they are thinner than you may imagine, but for me suited my needs since I use them as an everyday glove and if I am walking down the street my hands are in my pockets anyway, cell phone use is easy. For whatever reason the stitching on the thumb seam for mine split wide open and I'd like to return them, but the shipping seems more than what its worth....won't be buying these again unfortunately.

I'm not sure where the other reviewer is getting the 'crinkly' aspect of the jacket, I never experienced that. The jackets cut and large hood are great, regarding advertised weight as noted in another review(my tag also stated 11 oz.) I think this may have been an issue before, but they are now advertising 13 oz and also found a way to get to that weight. Packs to about a softball or so size, pitzips work well, not perfect for easy access, but do their job. Would buy again

I wouldn't call this a 'jacket' so much as I would call it a layer. I bought the layer with a specific use in mind, cold weather over a wool baselayer and under a windproof/waterproof shell...in this use this thing ROCKS! Keeps me very warm. For stand alone 'jacket' use, the Delta SV isn't really suited for much...in any wind it will not keep the heat in. I would really like the see the material on the outside of the neck used for the entire jacket for some wind protection, then I would wear this everyday. Although I love Arc'Teryx gear I don't believe the Delta SV is worth $200... BTW, I am 5'10' & 175lbs Large fits me perfect, keep that in mind for sizing!