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Angus Bohanon
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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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Angus Bohanon's 3 Days on Capitol Peak
Created October 21, 2009
This is all the gear I brought on a 3-day trip with 4 people to Capitol Peak in the Elk Range of western Colorado. I've written individual reviews on almost every piece, and I tried to be as inclusive as possible, to show the true cost of everything.
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Patagonia Speed Ascent Jack...
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La Sportiva Wildcat Trail R...
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MSR WhisperLite Stove
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Kelty Coyote Backpack - 475...
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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.
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes | 4 No
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The North Face Big Fat Frog 24 Bx Tent 2-Person 3-Season
March 16, 2009
In case anyone is wondering.
Helpful Votes: 6 Yes | 5 No
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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 .
Helpful Votes: 6 Yes | 6 No
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Backcountry.com Siphon Street Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Mens
2 hours ago
Graphite is very slightly lighter in color, but really they're pretty much the same.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Mountain Hardwear Escape Jacket - Men's
2 hours ago
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Smith Knowledge OTG Turbo Fan Series Goggles - Mirror Lens
2 days ago
On the Smith website.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Smith 2008 Variant Helmet
2 days ago
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Dynafit Low Tech Race Binding
2 days ago
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Backcountry.com Stoic 2.0 Shell - Women's
3 days ago
Backcountry.com brand jackets don't have zip-in compatibility.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Mountain Hardwear Phantom Down Jacket - Men's
4 days ago
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Mountain Hardwear Monkey Woman Fleece Jacket - Women's
4 days ago
Terrible. Will block no wind at all.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
SmartWool PhD Outdoor Ultra Light Mini Sock
4 days ago
I don't think they make what you're looking for. Having a thick, warm sock with exposed ankles is kind of self-defeating.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
ALPS Mountaineering Fold Up Table Combo
5 days ago
Depends what you pay for. You can pay for Next Day shipping if you want, that's the fastest.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Metolius Super 7 Hold Set
6 days ago
Yes, all bolts are standard. Length varies, but everything else is the same.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Salomon Shogun Ski
6 days ago
The Backcountry.com store. It's in Park City and they have everything on the site in the warehouse behind the store.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Seirus Xtreme All Weather Glove
6 days ago
It means if it falls apart ever as a result of workmanship, they'll fix or replace it.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
Acorn Tex Moc Slipper - Men's
December 16, 2009
It's just a slipper, it doesn't have any support so it doesn't really matter what the shape of your foot is.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Outdoor Research Helmetclava
December 16, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Columbia Attaca Jumpsuit - Women's
December 16, 2009
Nope. No vents at all.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Utah Avalanche Center Alta Single Day Adult Lift Ticket
December 16, 2009
It's just a voucher.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
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Marmot Corvara Softshell Jacket - Men's
December 16, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
The North Face Denali Thermal Jacket - Women's
December 16, 2009
Yes, just wash it on a gentle cycle in warm water and tumble dry with no heat.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
The North Face Denali Glove - Girls'
December 15, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon
December 15, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Stoic Welder Insulated Softshell Jacket - Men's
December 13, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
Stoic Welder Insulated Softshell Jacket - Men's
December 13, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 1 No
Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness
December 12, 2009
Size your true waist size, not where you'd normally where your pants. Thinnest part of your torso.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Stoic Welder Insulated Softshell Jacket - Men's
December 12, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
Scarpa TX Comp Telemark Boot
December 12, 2009
No it does not, nor does it work in traditional tele bindings. NTN bindings only.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Ortovox Alaska D Avalanche Shovel
December 11, 2009
Yes. It comes apart into three pieces actually.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
Canada Goose Chilliwack Merino Parka - Women's
December 10, 2009
Because that's retail. If you can get it for $300 less, do that.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's
December 10, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 3 No
Mountain Hardwear Downhill Down Parka - Men's
December 10, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 2 No
Backcountry.com Dawn Patrol Vaccuum Coffee Tumbler - 3-Pack
December 10, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 2 No
Mountain Hardwear Matterhorn Convertible Pant - Men's
December 10, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
Stoic Luft Insulated Sweater - Men's
December 10, 2009
It's as pictured, which to me seems pretty bright.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
Spyder Vito Jacket - Men's
December 10, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 2 No
Kamik Kicker Boot - Little Boys'
December 9, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
Norrøna Lyngen Down 750 Jacket - Women's
December 8, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
Oakley Ambush Goggles
December 8, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
Von Zipper Contra Bandit Balaclava
December 8, 2009
Well it's a balaclava with openings for your eyes and mouth, so I'd say yes, it'll work.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
G3 Targa T/9 elle Telemark Ski Binding - Women's
December 7, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
Isis Cloud Dust Rain Coat - Women's
December 7, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 2 No
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Black Diamond QuickWire Quickpack Quickdraws
December 7, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 2 No
The North Face Arctic Jacket - Girls'
December 7, 2009
No. North Face doesn't use real fur, nor do they custom-make jackets.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
DAKINE Adjustable Tuning Iron - USA
December 7, 2009
Please do. It'll work better if you don't take the clothes off first.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
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DAKINE Deluxe Tune Tuning Kit
December 7, 2009
You really have nothing to do and an extremely stunted grasp of waxing. Allow me to walk you through this.
Case - to hold everything in
Edge Tuner - pretty self explanatory, but you seem like a bit of a mouth breather, so listen up: it's for tuning edges
10 in. file - for smoothing off the rougher scratches in the edges before taking the edge tuner to them
Cleaning brush - for cleaning out a core shot and then cleaning off the little bits of P-tex when you fix a core shot so they don't get waxed in
Metal Scraper - for slicing down the P-tex so it's flush with the ski
Wax Scraper - for shaving off excess wax after the iron goes over it
Pocket stone - more detailed edge work
All-temp wax - the entire reason to wax in the first place
Scotchbrite pad - often overlooked, used to work the wax into every contour of the base and smooth it in one direction
Tuning tips pamphlet - for people like yourself who seem to think that waxing means melt some on, iron it, and go.
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes | 4 No
DAKINE Metal Scraper
December 7, 2009
It's used for repairs, filling core shots and the like, not just general waxing. And it's not bad for your skis if you use it right.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 2 No
Pro-tec B2 Snow Helmet
December 6, 2009
Probably not, but I'd put it away dry to prolong the life of the fabric anyway.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
Dynafit ZZero 4 C-TF Alpine Touring Boot
December 6, 2009
They will work with traditional bindings as I mentioned above, but even if you don't have the box, you can return them in another box and will have no problems.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
Dynafit ZZero 4 C-TF Alpine Touring Boot
December 6, 2009
Yes, they will. Most people would probably put them in AT bindings, but either way, they'll work.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Down Jacket - Men's
December 6, 2009
Absolutely. I wore this for the first time at Red Rocks in December, where it was about 40 degrees with around 30-45 mph winds, and not a wisp got through. It's a fantastic jacket.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 1 No
Nixon Small Lodown Watch - Women's
December 6, 2009
You don't have to hit a button to see the time, unless it's dark and you're using the backlight.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Columbia Ballistic Glove - Men's
December 6, 2009
Definitely not. They're lightweight windproof fleece gloves, no waterproofing at all.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Black Diamond Covert Winter Pack - 1343-1953cu in
December 6, 2009
I'm not sure what you're talking about, Lyric. I guess if you were trying to integrate the Avalung into the pack directly, it would be a problem, but that would be stupid. The Avalung on its own is intended to be worn close to the body, even under your outer shell of clothing, and any pack can be worn over it. The Avalung-equipped packs run the breathing tube up through the shoulder strap, so it wouldn't work the same way to try to combine them. In addition, an Avalung goes for $130 retail, a Covert for $120, and a Covert Avalung for $220, so you're saving 30 bucks getting the integrated pack. If you're not going to do that, though, I'd just wear the Avalung like it's supposed to be worn with a pack over it. That's how it was intended to be used anyway.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
Smith Skullcandy Single Shot Bombshell Audio Kit
December 5, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina 0 Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Synthetic
December 3, 2009
The temperature ratings on sleeping bags are generally in Fahrenheit.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
CW-X Stabilyx Tight - Men's
December 3, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Girls'
December 3, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
Canada Goose Expedition Parka - Men's
December 1, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 2 No
The North Face Transit Down Jacket - Women's
December 1, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
Quiksilver Hatchet Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Men's
December 1, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Platypus Big Zip SL Hydration Bladder
December 1, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Kasper & Richter Horizon Map Compass
November 30, 2009
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
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Mountain Hardwear Android Softshell Jacket - Men's
November 30, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Patagonia Snow Patrol Snow Suit - Infants'
November 30, 2009
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
November 30, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Sorel Caribou Boot - Women's
November 30, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Smith Phenom Goggle
November 29, 2009
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole
November 29, 2009
Also, the basket isn't fixed in one position. It rotates pretty freely, so if it's oriented wrong, just spin it.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 3 No
Burton White Collection Transmission Jacket - Men's
November 27, 2009
It has no insulation or heating of any kind.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Arc'teryx Gamma MX Jacket - Men's
November 27, 2009
Looks a little like the lake at Hell's Gate above Aspen in CO.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Burton Cymbal Pullover Sweatshirt - Men's
November 26, 2009
It's a B for Burton.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
Asolo Fugitive GTX Hiking Boot - Men's
November 25, 2009
Also 10 degrees is not sub-zero. In that it is greater than 0.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Smith Fuse Goggle
November 24, 2009
Platinum Mirror is extremely reflective without being unnecessarily dark.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 1 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Black Diamond O1 Telemark Ski Binding
November 22, 2009
Rid Stiff, without question.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Black Diamond O2 Telemark Binding
November 20, 2009
You just need the cartridges, all the other parts are the same.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
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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.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 1 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 2 No
686 Acc Vagabond Down Jacket - Women's
November 15, 2009
Yes you can. Easily.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
Smith I/O Interchangeable Optics Spherical Series Goggles - Mirror Lens
November 13, 2009
That is exactly what I was going to say. Especially in Jet Black.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
GSI Outdoor Fairshare Mug
November 11, 2009
It does not. I took a photo so you can see for yourself.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
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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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
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