It's just a windbreaker, no insulation at all.

The benefit is that you don't have to keep buying AAA batteries, but there's no weight difference and I haven't noticed a difference in runtime either, so if you buy rechargeables it shouldn't make a difference.

Yes. It's clearly visible in the Detail Photos.

Yes, by "removable fur trim" the description does indeed mean that the fur trim is removable. If that's what's kept you from buying it, then buy on, good sir. And also read the description in future, it's there for a reason.

Not much, most sport routes are bolted pretty well to accomodate normal length draws.

Waldies is the name of the sole material, not the brand of the "clog."

Any climbing carabiner will suit your needs. This doesn't use a screw, is about two inches wide, and holds almost 4,000 pounds. Plus it's cheap and will last forever. This particular design has been in use for decades.

You can wear it under this pack. It's designed to do that.

No. The bindings aren't set up for that, the edges aren't parabolic, and the points will dig in. Terrible idea.

It has no insulation at all, so unless it's at least 50 out, I'd say you need to layer.

Correct, no vestibule. A vestibule requires a double-wall setup, which adds a lot of weight, so in order to "simplify and add lightness," to quote Lotus' mantra, you don't get one.

DIN is the same whatever kind of binding you're on.

On its own? Absolutely not. Not nearly warm enough.

No. It has no insulation at all.

It would be a heavy setup, definitely, but if you're skiing some hardcore stuff in the backcountry it might be worth it.

I think 145 will be plenty long for you, but if you have any concerns, get the 155. It's unlikely that you'll want to shorten them to less than 105.

You're going to have to do two things. First of all, you need a roof rack. Call Yakima and they'll tell you exactly what you need for your make and model of car (which you'll need to provide). Second, decide whether you want to haul two kayaks or three. You say both in your question, and you need to decide. And for god's sake, try to write a legible, coherent question next time. Maybe in the form of a real sentence.

Noah Howell and Nick Devore both ski Black Diamond bindings, Jack. That should speak for them pretty damn well. Nick Devore teaches a class for big mountain tele in Chile with Kayo Ogilby, and they both ski BD. Jake Sakson won the Junior US Free-Skiing championships in Crested Butte at the ripe old age of 17 and then got 4th the next year, only to go on to place third with the highest scoring run of the competition behind Devore and Crossman (both BD skiers) in Alaska at the Worlds and first the next year at the Alpine Meadows Telemark Freeskiing Championships. Guess what Jake skis? Black Diamond. If it's good enough for the pros, it's good enough for everyone else. And I stand by what I said about lateral flex. It's never happened.

Altitude means distance above sea level OR Earth's surface, Jack(ass). Elevation means any number of things, few of them geographic. Don't be a dick.

What the rep meant by that was that the Miura VS is the kind of shoe that your toes curl up in the end of and the Feroce isn't. You'd probably wear a longer shoe in the Feroce because your toes will be out straight. The most important thing is to try them on, so I'd do one of two things: one option is to order two or three pairs if you can front the money, then send the ones that don't fit back. I'd order a 41, 42, and maybe a 41.5. The other option is to find a store that carries them and try them on there, then order them here.

Under the ski pants, over the long underwear, otherwise the straps chafe.

It's an over-the-cuff design, but it's low-profile enough to fit it under if you so choose.

They don't. Choose wisely.

The North Face will replace that if you send it in. Their customer service line is 1-866-715-3223 (prompt 7), or email them at tnf_consumerservices@vfc.com. You can also go online to www.thenorthface.com/returns. Alternatively, if you bought it from Backcountry, you can return it for a full refund here. Get on Live Chat (upper right corner of the page) and they'll set you up.

I've never heard of that happening from Backcountry. I'm shocked, frankly. They're a highly reputable company and their customer service is legendary.

Different colors provide different levels of contrast, color, and brightness in different conditions. I don't know Dragon's lenses very well, but for example if it was bright and sunny out you'd want a dark, reflective lens to make it easier on your eyes. In flat light, that would be too dark and you wouldn't be able to see any contours, so you'd want to have a pink or yellow tint to enhance contrast. Just a few examples.

And cheers to you too, sir. The thumbs down is someone who thinks it's fun to mark everything I'm associated with as negative. I don't worry about it anymore.

Nothing. The material is all the same. One just has a hood (and the hood is made of the same material as the chest, not the reinforced shoulder panels.

That's the most positive response I've ever gotten. I'm actually so jaded that I thought you were being sarcastic at first. Given your new set of circumstances, it would seem that the protocol for gift certificates has changed since yours was issued. I'd get on Live Chat again, explain the situation again (including that you're now sure it's the right store), and maybe they can send you a new one. You'd think the old one would be on record somewhere so they could verify it. Otherwise, assuming you already tried entering the code where I told you and that didn't work, you may just have to cut your losses. Hope there wasn't too much money on the certificate (and that you can actually get to it somehow), and good luck!

It's got a cinch around the hood and a cinch around the back (at about eye level), but no velcro, so if it rides too low over your eyes, you're just going to have to shove it back up.

When you get to checkout, look for a little link that says "Gift Certificate: Click here to redeem." I attached a photo of what that looks like; it'll be under item 5: Enter your Payment Information if you're not signed in or under item 1: Verify your Payment Information if you are. Hope that helps and hope you get your money. Excellent sleuthing work too.

You ride it the same way, but on snow. So yes and no.

Anywhere from 65-140mm. Choose in the "Select Options" pulldown menu.

I disagree entirely. I've been racing in the O2 for years, and had no lateral flex at all. Ever. Anyway, if you decide to go with the O1 (and I think that in the interest of fairness you should really demo a bunch of bindings), you definitely need Rid Stiffs.

I put the used teabag in it. Perfect example.

No. I'm not sure who told you that, but it isn't.

It's really easy. The frame is quite flexible, so you literally just pull it apart. Put the new lens in nose-piece-first, then work around the edge. Should take less than 15 minutes the first time you try, less than 5 with practice.

I cannot believe people are still humoring you. Props to Alexander.

I work in a tuning shop, you ignorant swine.

The frequencies are the same between brands. Anyone can find anyone.

It actually comes with a small one in a pocket just inside the lip of the stuff sack. Took me about 6 months to notice it.

That's incredibly optimistic, Darrell. First of all, for a tent to big enough for a jolly giant like yourself to stand up in, it's going to have a ton of material that will only make it heavier. It will also be far more susceptible to wind. I had a Kelty Green River 4 that was tall enough, but useless in any kind of wind and heavy enough to strain muscles (I wrote a review on it if you want more info). The good news is that the height is the only part of your request that I don't think you're going to reconcile. This tent is light enough to split for backpacking and still huge enough to be a great car camping tent (see the photos). As far as I can tell, the Black Diamond Guiding Light is the only lighter 4-man, and it has no vestibule and is far less luxurious, in addition to being $200 more and a single wall (and thus unable to be split between hikers). You can tell by my review that I adore this tent, but I honestly and objectively don't think you're going to find a better all-purpose 4-man.

What are you even asking here? Is there no possible way you could have added just a few more words so that what you wrote represented a complete thought?

You don't need risers unless you're carving really REALLY hard, most likely racing. I've been racing without risers for 5 years and never booted out once, and the fact that you're buying a binding with a free pivot means you probably aren't looking at carving much with them. I think risers are totally unnecessary.

No it's not. This isn't waterproof.

For someone with so much to say, you're pretty damn clueless about what you're saying. First of all, this wasn't selected by "buyers" or rebranded from a Chinese product. Stoic is Backcountry.com's in-house company, and all their products are designed by BC.com employees. As far as the color choices, this black/lime combination is fairly tame compared to the selection on the market today. Bright colors are making a comeback, and I (like many) think they look good. It's unfortunate for you that not all outdoor enthusiasts want to limit their color selection to brown, navy and grey, but if color is a bigger priority for you than a fantastically designed and constructed piece of gear, I suggest you shop at L.L. Bean.

Not really, it's not a fully waterproof shell.

Yes, it's fully adjustable from 145 to about 105. Should be able to find a length you like in there somewhere.

They don't. Credit cards only for now.

"Base layer" is just a semi-recent term for the layer that you wear closest to your body, generally for warmth, often next-to-skin. Underwear definitely counts as a baselayer. This would be a great baselayer, as would something wool (the Stoic Merino shirts are amazing) or polypro of capilene. Up to you.

Significantly. If you don't like the feel of shiny fabric inside your jackets, then this isn't for you, but it's a LOT warmer.

Quite windproof, the Carhartt fabric doesn't let much through.

They do, but you'll have to check their website. They're not on backcountry.

Graphite is very slightly lighter in color, but really they're pretty much the same.

No one from Mountain Hardwear is likely to see this, and even if they did your petty complaint is probably not worth paying attention to. Please use the questions section for its intended purpose.

On the Smith website.

Purely aesthetic. There's really no technical difference, though I've found that the brim is nice if your goggles don't fit the helmet especially well.

Because the "Low Tech" refers to the lack of features, not the lack of technology. Making a binding that small and light that'll still stay on is no mean feat.

They're probably welded.

Backcountry.com brand jackets don't have zip-in compatibility.

If the Sub Zero was too short, definitely size up on this one. It's a much more trim fit. I've owned Mediums in both and there is a huge difference in sizing, since the Sub Zero is supposed to be a burly jacket and this is more of a down sweater. So yeah, the Phantom is a short fit.

Terrible. Will block no wind at all.

I don't think they make what you're looking for. Having a thick, warm sock with exposed ankles is kind of self-defeating.

Depends what you pay for. You can pay for Next Day shipping if you want, that's the fastest.

The Backcountry.com store. It's in Park City and they have everything on the site in the warehouse behind the store.

It means if it falls apart ever as a result of workmanship, they'll fix or replace it.

It's just a slipper, it doesn't have any support so it doesn't really matter what the shape of your foot is.

No, it's not solid, it's called that because you're supposed to be able to wear it under a helmet. It's thin enough to work for that.

Nope. No vents at all.

It's just a voucher.

If you're just using it around town, I'd get a big down jacket like the Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero or something. It'll be much warmer and about the same price.

Yes, just wash it on a gentle cycle in warm water and tumble dry with no heat.

Not even slightly resistant, actually. Put them under a shower and your hand will be soaked in seconds. I got caught in the rain in these and they were absolutely useless.

I'm pretty sure this is what you're looking for. Basically, the way these work is that they transmit a signal at all times, and if an avalanche goes off and someone gets buried, the people who WEREN'T buried switch their beacons from transmit to receive. This will definitely work, but really anything that calls itself an avalanche beacon is also a tracker.

There is no older version, this is the first year that Stoic has existed. I know it sounds stupid, but I'd check again for your interior pocket. It's on the right side, it's relatively small, and it's kind of low profile. If it actually doesn't have one, then return it.

The inside of the sleeves is the same silky material as the body, and both sleeves and hood are insulated. The shell isn't Polartec, but it's very similar and just as good. It is certainly warm enough in the single digits with no sun, and definitely warmer than the Welder Hi.

Size your true waist size, not where you'd normally where your pants. Thinnest part of your torso.

I just got this jacket and I have two other BC.com jackets (the Siphon wool and the Stoic 2.0 shell) and it fits exactly the same as those two. I am a perfect Medium, so I got that with this jacket and love the fit.

No it does not, nor does it work in traditional tele bindings. NTN bindings only.

Yes. It comes apart into three pieces actually.

No it's not.

Because that's retail. If you can get it for $300 less, do that.

6'10" and 140 pounds is not athletic, it's frighteningly thin. Maybe you mean 6'1", In which case I'd advise a Large.

I'd say no. It has basically the same features, but this jacket's more oriented for around town casual wear. The Sub Zero is definitely a more hardcore, technical outdoor jacket.

I've been using it a fair bit on the mountain, and I've loved it. A fairly typical experience is to pour teat at around 7 am, leave it sealed (never had a problem with leaking) in my inside jacket pocket and take it out on the lift (maybe 5 times in a day, it doesn't hold much), and it stays hot enough to have to sip until easily 3 or 4 in the afternoon. It would probably cool off faster in a backpack than in a jacket, but if it's packed in it'll still be relatively well insulated. Honestly, I would count on it staying warm for 3 hours even if you filled it with boiling water and left sealed outside in the snow.

They wil get soaked very quickly, but they'll dry quickly too. If it's going to be cold and wet, I'd recommend something waterproof, otherwise these are probably fine.

It's as pictured, which to me seems pretty bright.

The hood is removable, the jacket is not fleece lined, and it is warm. I wouldn't wear it by itself when skiing necessarily (depends how easily you get cold), but for walking around town it should be great.

The return policy is unlimited in the most literal sense of the word. You can order two (or three) pairs and when they get there, try them all on, go play in the snow, take a hike in them, whatever it takes to decide what the best size is, and then send the other ones back.

It depends what you mean by "worth it." Norrøna makes exceptionally high-quality gear, solidly constructed in Norway and using all the latest and greates materials, so this jacket will probably last you for years. That said, you could probably find one just as warm for less money. The choice is yours.

The Fire lens is very heavily tinted, so that won't work. The Persimmon is also tinted, but not as darkly, and the Black Iridium is colorless, but darker. It's gray, really. Oakley does make a clear lens for this goggle, but it doesn't come with since it's kind of specialized.

Well it's a balaclava with openings for your eyes and mouth, so I'd say yes, it'll work.

The K2 inserts on the skis (which I'm assuming yours have) line up with several brands of binding, G3 included. Once you decide where to mount, it's just a matter or a small Allen wrench and about 30 minutes assembly. Easiest thing in the world.

There is no lining or insulation. It is windproof and waterproof, but you'll need to layer it with something to actually keep you warm.

I'm with Lyric. The guy in the gym was just trying to impress you with a "this isn't a joke man, you could die out there" demonstration that was completely irrelevant to the question. These are great draws.

No. North Face doesn't use real fur, nor do they custom-make jackets.