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Angus Bohanon

Climber // Telemark Skier

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  • Stomping Grounds:

    The mountains. The real ones.
  • Bio:

    I'm a climber, almost exclusively, started climbing when I was 3, first lead at 11, haven't really stopped since. I say almost because I tele a bit too, but really I've been dedicated to mostly pushing myself on sport routes for the last 2 years and 3 years of competitive bouldering before that. I know there are people that criticize sport climbers as lazy posers, and I say that if you want to make climbing into a spiritual purification process, be my guest. I do it because it's fun, and I think short approaches and light racks make it more so.

    Notable areas that I've climbed at in the US include Red Rocks, City of Rocks, Smith Rock, Rifle, Independence Pass, the Flatirons, Cochise Stronghold, Owens River Gorge, Zion, Ouray, and some others that I can't think of right now. I've also climbed abroad a bit in Mallorca, Sardinia, the Verdon Gorge, and the Dolomites, among others.

    I'm a diehard Coloradoan, which is to say I wear a down jacket with shorts and sandals in winter and get grouchy at overcast skies or drizzle. I'm always trying to find new areas to climb at and new routes to have fun on, and I try not to take anything too seriously.

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Floor Plan

Floor Plan

The North Face Backpacking Bivy 3-Season

March 25, 2009

Mark this out in masking tape on the floor somewhere, then lay your pad and gear inside to get a sense of how big the bivy is before you buy it.

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Floor Plan

The North Face Big Fat Frog 24 Bx Tent 2-Person 3-Season

March 16, 2009

In case anyone is wondering.

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The lap of luxury

The lap of luxury

Big Agnes Pine Island 4 Tent: 4-Person 3-Season

December 9, 2008

Two cots, complete with Thermarest center aisle, ample room to sit up, and still withstood a windy hailstorm at 9000 feet (Ouray, CO) without breaking a sweat about an hour after I took this .

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Smith Skullcandy Single Shot Bombshell Audio Kit

13 hours ago

You assume wrongly. If you look in the Tech Specs, you'll see that it only fits the Holt and the Hustle, and according to the reviews the Hustle doesn't even fit that well.

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Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina 0 Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Synthetic

2 days ago

The temperature ratings on sleeping bags are generally in Fahrenheit.

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Foursquare Peterson Jacket - Women's

2 days ago

I do not understand why people ask questions with all caps and three question marks as though the continued existence of all mankind holds dear relies on a fast answer, especially when first of all, you can use Live Chat to get a fast answer and second, THE ANSWER IS ALREADY ON THE FREAKING PAGE IN THE TECH SPECS WHERE IT SAYS "Powder Skirt: No." It absolutely cannot be put to you any clearer than that. Next time, chill out and READ the page for more than a fraction of a second before shouting your banal questions to the world.

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CW-X Stabilyx Tight - Men's

2 days ago

If you're not joking, then tights are absolutely the wrong way to go. As is skiing. No one wants to see a fat person in tights. Lose 250 pounds first, then go skiing.

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The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Girls'

3 days ago

The only place the word "refurbished" appears on this page is in your question. If you're referring to the recycled fleece, then neither. It means that old fleeces that were sent in were melted down to create new fabric, which is less wasteful.

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Canada Goose Expedition Parka - Men's

4 days ago

Turn your goddamn caps lock off, it makes you sound like a toddler. The answer is no. This jacket is designed to be used in true extreme conditions, and that's "extreme" by Antarctic standards, not California standards. The reason they used real fur is that in temps as cold as this jacket is intended to be used in, synthetic fake fur will shatter. My point is that if you're ever in a situation where you actually need this jacket (which is highly unlikely), you'd be suicidal to take the fur off the hood. It's keeping your brain from freezing, so it doesn't come off.

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The North Face Transit Down Jacket - Women's

4 days ago

The fabric is windproof, but it appears to be stitched through rather than baffled so there might be cold spots at the seams where the insulation is thinner. Mountain Hardwear makes a coat called the Downtown (just put "MHW1259" in the search box) that's very similar and a bit warmer, plus the hood is deeper and it's got a removable faux fur trim to keep the wind off your face. It's only about $20 more, has a higher fill count, more pockets, and is a little longer too, so unless you're fiercely loyal to TNF as a brand, I'd suggest looking pretty hard at that. Picture of it on the left.

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Quiksilver Hatchet Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Men's

4 days ago

It looks like just the hood, mainly for the style and bright color of the plaid showing on the inside of the hood. Doesn't look like the rest of it is lined.

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Platypus Big Zip SL Hydration Bladder

4 days ago

Definitely. Keep in mind that the fuller the bladder is, the more space it'll take up inside the pack and the Kode 22 is only 22L to start with.

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Kasper & Richter Horizon Map Compass

5 days ago

It has adjustable declination, but it's not automatic. That means she'll have to know how to adjust it herself or her readings won't work.

http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/hiking/compass-or-gps2.htm

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Mountain Hardwear Android Softshell Jacket - Men's

5 days ago

I'm probably one of the only outdoor nerds that is also a computer nerd. I gotcha. I think 2.0 is reserved for the Droid and a couple of HTC jackets, but you can tweak your older model to run most of the new apps. Good luck.

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Patagonia Snow Patrol Snow Suit - Infants'

5 days ago

I'm not going to copy this on to all your questions, because you've already cluttered the page enough.

You have clearly no grasp of how this Q&A system works. It is not a live chat, it does not happen in real time, and there is no one waiting for you to ask questions. If you want all that, click the Live Chat button in the upper right corner of the page. It's white and says "CHAT NOW" in white letters. These questions simply get posted on the page, and someone who knows the answer may or may not stumble across it. It could be within minutes, or it might never get answered. Some of us who answer questions (other Backcountry.com users such as yourself) are more attentive than others, but again, there are no guarantees.

As to your incessantly repeated question, the easiest way to check if a given color/size is in stock is to click on the pulldown menu just to the right of the photo labeled "Select Options" and see if it's on the list. The inventory is updated in real time, so if it's on the list, it's in stock. As you can see in about 5 seconds by clicking on that menu, the 3T IS available in Sea Pink. Because it's on the list, you can rest assured that it's in the warehouse.

Next time, have a little patience or, if you don't have time, get on Live Chat.

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Ride DH 2 Snowboard

5 days ago

That's not how this works. If you want Live Chat, it's the white button in the very upper right corner of the page. This is a question directed at the other people who visit the site; it will take at least a few hours to get answered, days or more if no one can address it. If you need an immediate answer, get on Live Chat.

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Sorel Caribou Boot - Women's

5 days ago

They're perfect for that. They're designed to take daily wear and tear, and of course they're completely waterproof and will absolutely keep you warm and dry.

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Smith Phenom Goggle

6 days ago

I'm with Shane in regards to flat light, whiteout, overcast, etc, but I've found it too bright on sunny days. If you're going to be skiing mostly in sun with occasional overcast, I'd go Platinum Mirror. If the majority of your days will be gray, I'd say the Sensor Mirror.

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Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole

6 days ago

Also, the basket isn't fixed in one position. It rotates pretty freely, so if it's oriented wrong, just spin it.

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Columbia Ridge Run Pant - Men's

November 27, 2009

I'm not sure if you're asking if they're made of titanium of if they're the color of titanium. In either case, the answer's no.

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Arc'teryx Gamma MX Jacket - Men's

November 27, 2009

Looks a little like the lake at Hell's Gate above Aspen in CO.

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KEEN '09 Newport Sandal - Youth

November 25, 2009

The Wetsand, Iced Lilac, and Natural Grey are all still in stock in size 6. You clearly have made absolutely no effort to determine that for yourself. All the available sizes and colors are in the "Select Options" pulldown menu, so if clicking the mouse isn't too taxing, you can look there.

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Dynafit TLT Vertical ST Alpine Touring Binding

November 25, 2009

You can get the white bindings and then put whatever brakes you want on them, though you might have to buy them separately. It's easy to swap brakes for fat skis.

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Asolo Fugitive GTX Hiking Boot - Men's

November 25, 2009

Also 10 degrees is not sub-zero. In that it is greater than 0.

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Black Diamond Mondo Crash Pad

November 25, 2009

I say go for it. To address knanier's point, I REALLY hope you're not worried about getting your crashpad dirty. Assuming you know what it's for, that should not be a concern. Do strap it down hard, though.

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KEEN Newport Sandal - Youth

November 25, 2009

None of these has a mesh top, and only the Navy is still in stock in size 6. If you're actually looking for mesh and not just the gaps in the leather, there are none. Not a single one. That is not a feature of this shoe, regardless of size or color.

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Stoic Luft Down Insulated Sweater - Women's

November 25, 2009

Nice to see some genuine scientific curiosity, even if this isn't really the venue you'd expect it in. The answer is no. Heat is lost from your body in three ways: conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is through direct contact with something cold, like holding an ice cube, but since there's no air to touch, that won't be a problem. Convection is when air currents pull warm air away from you and replace it with cold air, which then gets you cold via conduction. This is how down jackets work; they make a pocket of warm air around you and keep it from being circulated away. Again, if there's no air, that won't make a difference either. Radiation is heat leaving your body via infrared light, which is created wherever there is heat. Space blankets work by reflecting that back at your body, so they don't need any insulation. That's also how spacesuits work. Down jackets, unfortunately, won't contain radiated heat, so to (finally) answer your question, if you were to wear this jacket on the moon, you would be as good as naked.

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KEEN Newport H2 Sandal - Women's

November 24, 2009

That's how Steep and Cheap works. It's one deal at a time for about 20 minutes or until inventory runs out, marked down from 50-80%. You only get the discounted price on SAC if you catch it before the time runs out.

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Smith Fuse Goggle

November 24, 2009

Platinum Mirror is extremely reflective without being unnecessarily dark.

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Stoic Welder Hi Softshell Jacket - Men's

November 24, 2009

I think that's a misprint. The OTHER Stoic softshell has an MP3 pocket, they must have gotten the tags mixed up.

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Smith Variant Brim Helmet

November 23, 2009

I've got this helmet and the brim hasn't been a problem. It's a little inconvenient, but not really an issue. It's just a little tricky to keep them balanced on the brim.

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Black Diamond O2 Telemark Binding

November 20, 2009

You just need the cartridges, all the other parts are the same.

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Petzl Dragonfly Climbing Rope - 8.2 mm

November 18, 2009

It's a half/double rope. All the info you need is in the Tech Specs on the right side of the page.

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The North Face Paramount Convertible Pant - Men's

November 16, 2009

XL/TG is multilingual, it means eXtra Large/Tres Grande. For the French speakers.

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Big Agnes Clearview Air Pad - Mummy

November 16, 2009

Yes. Convection currents will make this a very poor-performing cold weather pad. BA makes some similar pads with thinsulate lining that are excellent in the cold.

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Vans TSS Bottom - Women's

November 16, 2009

No. I can't believe you asked the same question three times without checking the Tech Specs, where it CLEARLY SAYS that the pants are made of four-way stretch polyester with Ciba antimicrobial treatment. Pay more attention.

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Atlas 12 Series Snowshoe

November 15, 2009

They're not affected by temperature, though if it's above freezing, you probably won't need them.

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Salomon B52 Dry WP Winter Boot - Men's

November 13, 2009

If you're NOT trying to fit them into toe clips, though, they'll work pretty well. Not as well as normal shoes, obviously, they're a bit cumbersome, but definitely the best option if you want to keep your feet warm and dry on a bike. I bought these for exactly the same reason (biking in CO) and they're about 1/4" wider than the shoes I normally ride with.

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GSI Outdoor Fairshare Mug

November 11, 2009

It does not. I took a photo so you can see for yourself.

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Roxy Helicopter Pant - Women's

November 10, 2009

You can wear them skiing in Canada in the winter, but they're not insulated, so you'll have to wear long underwear or something depending on the temperature.

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Ruffwear Palisades Dog Pack

November 10, 2009

89 cm is 35 inches, which suggests a large. The sizes are all laid out in the Tech Specs on the right side of the screen.

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Voile 3-Pin Cable Telemark Binding

November 9, 2009

These are, no offense, extremely ghetto bindings. I personally have skied with G3s and found them decent, Bishops and Hammerheads and found them decent, but I cannot recommend the Black Diamond O2 higher. They are a fantastic binding, low maintenance, fantastic flex curve, the best on the market in my opinion. I'd get the Ridiculously Stiff cartridges because you're a big guy on a fairly stiff setup. The O1 is also the same binding, but with a touring option. If you don't need the touring option, they're too expensive. O2s though, definitely.

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MSR Reactor Stove

November 9, 2009

Yeah I wouldn't use it inside the tent. Use it in the vestibule if you have to, but with a flap open for ventilation.

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Merrell Encore Chill Stitch Clog - Women's

November 6, 2009

Given that the back is only about 2 inches high, it doesn't seem like you'd accomplish much by waterproofing them.

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Burton Gig Bag

November 5, 2009

There's black, but this bag is getting discontinued, so what's in there right now is all you get.

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Hestra Cloud Nine Glove

November 4, 2009

They're already waterproof, why would you want to do more?

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Stoic Merino Crew Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's

November 4, 2009

I think it'll be far too warm for that kind of heat, it's meant to be a winter baselayer, not a wicking warm weather layer.

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X-Socks Performance Running Sock

November 3, 2009

Getting new socks is not going to improve your "game and shirt". Your use of all caps and appalling grammar only serves to reiterate the intelligence level of someone who thinks their socks are holding them back.

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Norrøna Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Shell Pant - Women's

November 3, 2009

It is thin and stretchy and not waterproof. It's just the bib, they're assuming your jacket will go down below that line and waterproofing the bib won't be an issue.

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Patagonia Wanaka Down Jacket - Men's

November 3, 2009

It's a fantastically warm jacket. It would be extremely well suited towards any cold-weather activity.

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The North Face Freedom Insulated Pant - Men's

November 2, 2009

I've been skiing in Colorado for the past six years, and what you say is true. I've seen 15-degree blizzards and 35-degree bluebird days on consecutive days. My strategy was to get the non-insulated Freedom pant from North Face, and then on hot days I wear no long underwear and keep the side vents open. On cold days, wear more insulation and keep the vents closed. My thought was that you can never wear less insulation than what's built into the pants, so I decided I wanted more freedom to regulate temperature.

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DC Court Graffik SE Skate Shoe - Men's

November 2, 2009

Get on Live Chat with your order number and if it hasn't shipped yet, they can change it. Otherwise they'll have to go through UPS, and that doesn't always work.

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Black Diamond O1 Telemark Ski Binding

November 1, 2009

I'd say the midstiff, as far as the skiing goes. Though, given your username, you seem like you might be into flexing free.

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Columbia Luxey Bliss Long Down Jacket - Women's

November 1, 2009

You have to select free (7-14 day) shipping, it's not selected by default.

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Columbia Luxey Bliss Long Down Jacket - Women's

November 1, 2009

I know, with absolute certainty, that it will not keep you warm on its own if the temperatures are that low. You need either a lot of layering or a much heavier jacket.

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The North Face Janey Boot - Women's

November 1, 2009

They are fully waterproof, but I feel I should point out that if it's 25 degrees out, water won't be liquid. It'll all be frozen, so waterproofing won't be an issue.

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Norrøna /29 Leather Belt

November 1, 2009

No guarantees, but Norrona is Swedish, so I'm guessing length in cm. So a 100 would be 39 inches long. If you have a 32 inch waist, add 6 inches of slack is 38, which is 96 cm so the 95 would work. I'd check with the Live Chat guys, but that makes sense in my head.

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Burton Mission Snowboard Binding

November 1, 2009

You should get on Live Chat and ask about that, I've done so in the past and gotten items matched. It really depends on what Backcountry paid for them in the first place.

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Patagonia Fitz Roy Hooded Down Jacket - Men's

November 1, 2009

I agree with Ty entirely in terms of warmth, but this fabric won't take nearly as much abuse as the MH Sub Zero. It won't be as warm, but if you're going to be scraping on rocks or tree branches, there's a much higher chance of this jacket tearing.

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Oakley Resistance Jacket - Men's

November 1, 2009

No, it's not. I'd suggest getting something more like 15-20K. 5K will be clammy and won't last long before it starts letting water through.

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Patagonia Down Sweater Full-Zip Hooded Jacket - Men's

November 1, 2009

The Down Sweater isn't nearly as warm as the MH Sub Zero. Not even close. I'd say they'd both be fine in 0 Celsius—in fact that's close to the upper limit for the MH—but the Down Sweater would not be nearly warm enough in 0 Fahrenheit. The MH SZ would be perfect for that.

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Nixon Iris Watch - Women's

October 29, 2009

Strictly speaking, no. It does have a second display though (far right window).

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Black Diamond Zealot Ski

October 29, 2009

I demoed these in the 182 length last winter, and they were fantastic. I thought they'd be too much to handle, since I'm only 150 pounds and 5'9", but in the deep powder it absolutely wasn't an issue. One thing that Alexander mentioned is the turn radius. I really only used them on powder days, so when I get back on the groomers I just want to bomb back to the lift for another run, but they really don't turn on hard snow very well. In the deep stuff the rocker punches it through the turn quite well, but if you're on harder stuff, no such luck.

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Arc'teryx Stinger Jacket - Men's

October 29, 2009

This will definitely fill all your needs and go above and beyond, but I'd recommend a large. Arc'teryx gear tends to be pretty form-fitting and you may want room for layers.

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Black Diamond RPM Backpack - 1587cu in

October 28, 2009

I've skied with other BD packs of similar size and construction, and they've been fantastic, so this one should be just as good. Also, if you look at the page, you can see that Chris Davenport and Renan Ozturk both love it. I'm not sure if you know who these two people are, but rest assured that they have beaten the bejesus out of every piece of gear they use. If they like the pack, it's a good pack.

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ALPS Mountaineering Camp Table

October 27, 2009

The small size is a 28 x 28 square, 27 inches high, and the big one is a 32 x 32 square. Same height. For future reference, information like that can usually be found in the Tech Specs, as shown in the photo.

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Roxy Brooklyn Long Military Jacket - Women's

October 27, 2009

Not even close. This is just heavy cotton fabric, it is a bit windproof but has very little insulation at all.

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Giro G9 Jr Helmet - Kids'

October 27, 2009

The whole helmet is covered in the word "Giro" repeated over and over in a grid. It's hard to make out, but I attached a detail shot from Giro's website. Hope that helps.

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Smith Phenom Goggle

October 26, 2009

No, they don't. The Smith website is the best place to get extra lenses.

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Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampon

October 25, 2009

Definitely. It'll work best on a stiff plastic boot, but any hiking boot should handle that slope easily with these.

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K2 Pontoon Alpine Ski

October 24, 2009

I'd go with the 169 again. It'll feel more familiar in tight situations since you already have 169s, and the Pontoon is so effing fat that you should have no issues sinking in powder, especially if you're a fast skier. That also means you'll be able to turn a bit better, since the 169s are lighter and easier to whip around.

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The North Face Mountain View Triclimate Jacket - Girls'

October 24, 2009

In addition to the unlimited return policy, they'll pay for return shipping and send you a new one extra fast if you get on Live Chat and tell them what happened. I did that with a Nalgene bottle and the new one arrived the day after I sent the old one. I'd try that first. You can get to Live Chat by clicking the white "CHAT NOW" button at the top right corner of the page.

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K2 V8 Ski Pole

October 22, 2009

No, this is a fixed pole. The length doesn't change.

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MontBell Ultralight Down Inner Parka - Women's

October 21, 2009

This is direct from their website. The url's at the bottom.

MontBell’s warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship to the original owner for the lifetime of the product. If a product ever fails due to a manufacturing defect, MontBell will repair the product, or replace it, at our discretion. This warranty does not cover damage(s) caused by accident, improper care, negligence, alterations, or normal wear and tear. Damage(s) not covered under warranty will be repaired at a reasonable rate and a fee will be charged for shipping. All shipping to the MontBell Warranty Department must be pre-paid. MontBell also recommends all items are shipped via a courier with tracking capabilities and insurance, as MontBell cannot be liable for packages lost or damaged while in transit. All Items returned for warranty or repair inspection must be clean, no exceptions. Any dirty items returned for inspection may be refused and or subject to a mandatory cleaning fee. If you would like to send an item back for warranty or repair inspection please click here to download the required form.

http://www.montbell.us/custserv/faq/#q4

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The North Face Dakota II Jacket - Women's

October 21, 2009

That really depends on how much you're moving around and how cold it is, but if you're at the minimum of activity (standing still), it should be fine down to about 15 degrees. If you're walking, running, hiking, or anything else, I'd say down below zero.

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The North Face Verdi Plaid Down Jacket

October 20, 2009

Backcountry.com doesn't ship to France, unfortunately. Here's a list of the countries they do ship to:

http://sales.liveperson.net/hc/s-9551721/cmd/kbresource/kb-945006640261677754/view_question!PAGETYPE?sc=84&sp=94&;sf=101133&documentid=239530&action=view&VisitorProfile=BCS&MESSAGEVAR!home=no&MESSAGEVAR!cookie=no

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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 Angler Kayak

October 20, 2009

They are based in the US (Salt Lake City, UT to be exact) and they do ship to other countries. Here's a list of countries they can ship to:

http://sales.liveperson.net/hc/s-9551721/cmd/kbresource/kb-945006640261677754/view_question!PAGETYPE?sc=84&sp=94&;sf=101133&documentid=239530&action=view&VisitorProfile=BCS&MESSAGEVAR!home=no&MESSAGEVAR!cookie=no

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Hammock Bliss Sleep Sack

October 19, 2009

No, it's not waterproof. It'll protect from a little sweat, but not a full bladder's worth of liquid.

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Burton Entourage Jacket - Men's

October 19, 2009

All of them, in various sizes. Check the pulldown menu, that's what's in stock.

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The North Face WindWall 2 Jacket - Women's

October 19, 2009

Not really, it's a pretty rich brown. The detail shots are of a different color jacket, so that's kind of misleading. This jacket is on its way out, which is why there's virtually no selection. If you want this year's colors (and more variety in sizing), just copy and paste TNF4640 into the search bar and you'll get the current model.

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Black Diamond Ernie Beanie

October 19, 2009

It's not a stupid question. Really it's up to you. It's certainly long enough to be snug on your head and doubled over the ears, or you can wear it unfolded and it'll be a bit floppy on your head. It's just a matter of personal preference and/or whether it can contain your dreads.

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Garmin eTrex Vista

October 19, 2009

You can definitely use it in the Southern Hemisphere, no adjustments necessary. The GPS satellites cover the entire earth without focusing on any area in particular, they don't care where you are.

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The North Face Momentum Hooded Jacket - Girls'

October 19, 2009

No it's not. You could use it for spring skiing or as a midlayer for winter skiing, but it's not especially warm (200 weight), it's not windproof so your warmth will get stripped away pretty quickly while you're skiing, and it's not waterproof at all. I'd recommend it only as a midlayer under a windproof, waterproof outer layer or as a spring jacket for walking around in, not a winter ski jacket.

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Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Down Vest - Men's

October 19, 2009

I'm also 5'9"and 145 pounds and I wear a medium in the jacket, so I'd recommend a medium on that basis. It's a little loose-fitting, enough to get a few layers underneath and not restrict motion, so if that's what you're going for then go for medium. If you want it closer to skin with just a light baselayer, a small is probably a better option. Hope that helps.

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Mountainsmith Phoenix Pack - 4211cu in

October 19, 2009

Yes, Poland is one of the countries Backcountry ships to internationally. Keep in mind that shipments outside of the USA may be subject to tariffs, value added tax (VAT), and stuff like that. To see how much shipping will cost, put the item in your cart and enter your address.

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