Scott Anderson

These are a utility pant. Don't buy for styling or whatever. I wore these in a round of golf in pooring rain. I stayed dry and they cut the wind. I wore them over pants and pulled them over my shoes - no problems there. I paid full price for them because I was in a bind, but my value for them is more like $30. They pack really small and are pretty light which are two of their strong features.

I bought this pack as a no worries 2 night pack (40lbs) and a day trip backcountry snowboarding pack (yes, snow shoeing). The value for the dollar is great. I found it very comfortable and fit well on my 6'0 190lb frame (large). Daisy chains made it easy to rig the strapping to vertically attach snowboard. I would recommend it - especially for this price range.

don't quote me on it but these look exactly like my rainbow sandals bought directly at the outlet factory in southern california. Assuming that's the case, these sandals are the best sandals I've ever had and have lasted me 6 years.

I actually have 3 hooded softshells from Sessions. I love these things and have bought one ever year for the last 3 years. I still have them all and still wear them all. I'll wear these for inbounds snowboarding when the weather is in the 40's or warmer. Just put a light or midweight long sleeve shirt underneath and you're perfect. The hood is big enough to pull over your helmet for the chair lift ride. Very water resistant, when they are new, water just beads off, after a couple runs through the washer/dryer, they tend to soak more than when they are new.

As a backpacker I'm environmentally conscience. I've thought about the long and short of using canister stoves. Put this way, Im always asking my buddy to heat up some water on his jet boil for me!

These things are great!

When I'm backpacking, I'm usually starving and burning through 5-6,000 calories a day. For the weight of the packaging and the food, I usually can't afford to carry something this heavy that only yields 50 calories. Thats like the equivalent of a film container worth of nuts. But, they are very tasty and do well to "fill" one up.

These are great trail food. They don't parch you like some other sweets or other salty trail food might. Decent source of calories per weight.

this is the best of the ice cream sandwiches. Why get one flavor when you can have 3. Great little treat to bring for the group.

As far as rub on wax goes, this stuff is above average. The wax itself is very dense and does not rub on too thick (a good thing). If you are looking to touch up your wax job this will work great. If you're looking to wax your whole board...hmmm...consider going with a hot wax. The cork polisher is a bonus feature for sure but realistically you are going to be better off getting a hot wax before you wear out your arm trying to polish your whole board with this thing.

I've burried this bag deep in the surf during a beach launch, stuff flying all over the place and the camera and clothes inside remaind dry. There is an extra flap to this bag that is designed to keep things air tight.

I've even used this bag as a rescue throw. I think that if I was going to buy a dry bag as big as 60L, I would probably buy something made with a thicker double sided PVC material. 60L size would work fine inside a backpack or other bag that would be offering the abrasive strength.

we used this hammock on the beach as a ground cover, shade canopy and of coure a hammock between two palm trees in nicaragua. It packs up real small (a little bigger than a softball though and weighs quite a bit more too). Super durable material.

It's a footprint, it folds up to the size of a rolled up T-shirt, its water proof and will protect the tent investment you just made. Fits perfect to the 32 tent.

I've had these shoes for a couple months, wear them with jeans and fine them to fit nicely and look good. I ended up with a 1/2 size bigger than I usually get (I need a 1/2 size bigger than other TNF shoes too). Nice casual shoes, with real leather, take care of these and I imagine that they'll last a long time and become like a long time friend.

This thing is feature rich. I was kinda blown away when I first started looking at it and fiting it to my torso. It fits great, spreads weight and is very stable. The built in stand is a feature that I didn't get initially but when you're kid is snoozing, you don't want to have to pull him out of the pack to take him off your back.

no complaints. Love the shirt. True fit. Warm, breathable and itch free.

These are built to last, they are pretty heavy duty and well made. Not ideal sack for backpacking but they work great for storing compressible items such as clothes or sleeping bags.

build up your pile of shavings, get something highly flamable to start burning, strike, strike, strike, flame. get warm. Good survival tool but pretty heavy for back packing.

great container. I had a numbskull moment and cross threaded it and didn't screw it down all the way (totally my fault) and it didn't ruin the cap or bottle but it did leak in my food bag. Learn from my lesson and make sure it turns at least 5 times and not just 2. Test for seal before putting back in bag. The bottle is great * some times the user isn't.

This is a great tool in a climber's quiver, read the instructions and know how to use it as there are multiple ways that it is used depending upon the application. It definately kinks and binds more than an ATC would.

This is a no frills harness, it is comfortable, adjusts easily, seems well constructed (never no till you...). Have to recommend for your entry level/starter harness.

Its a comfortable shirt but I always wear a large and this shirt fit wide and middrifty so if you like that type of fit, perhaps this is for you. I'm 6'0 with 44 inch chest. It is a great shirt for backpacking and that's the only time I'll be wearing it.

Love these pants. I looked for convertible pants for a month before I bought these and am glad I did. Lightweight, cargo pockets, strong materials. My go to pair of pants for the tropics and for summer hiking and backpacking. The bottoms of the legs are wide enough to slip over my shoes so it's a quick and painless process to convert them. Wore them in central america, wore them in sierra wilderness. Only bummer is that my wife does not love these pants and reminds me that I have no style when I wear them - but its 5 stars for me.

The straps made me want to cry and eventually gave me blisters. Thought that breaking them in would solve the problem. Nope, even after months, these things are not comfortable. I'm better off barefoot. Going back to Rainbows.

I use this pump to top off my inflatable boat and carry it on my boat for overnight camping trips that may require topping off the pressure due to pinholes or seam leaks.

My buddies like this stuff, but it's not for me. I can handle a couple bites, but definately not a whole meal.

Its in my Top 5 dehydrated foods for me. Good source of protein. I'm surprised that the country of origin is China though.

Its in my Top 5 dehydrated foods for me. Safe bet.

non stick surface, lightweight titanium, large solo cooking pot. I built my own kit based on this setup and run a denatured alcohol stove under this pot. The heat exchanger works great, and decreased boil times. The non-stick has held up fine, but seems like its pretty thin, but all non-stick surfaces go with time too and I wouldn't want a real thick coat on here anyway. The handle is a nicely fitted accessory too.

The table design is great and for the most part what you're buying. The benches are little wobbly and the actual part that you sit on is made of a rigid plastic that seems to be designed too thin in my opinion (it also acts as the outer case for the table which is a really cool design but again, seems too flimsy). This being said, I haven't broken the bench seats yet. This thing has made it through about 30 days in the desert for 5 guys, so its held up pretty well.

I've had my base camp pad for over a decade now, I've gotten a few holes over the years (slept too close to a cactus) but continue to patch them up and use this pad for car based adventures. I've even used it as extra protection in a surfboard bag so that my boards had a fighting chance against the airlines baggage handlers. If you aren't going backpacking, I have to recommend this pad.

At 2 lbs 5 oz, the regular pad is reasonably light weight. There are lighter pads out there, but for this price I found it to be a good compromise. Doubles as a sled too.

plan ahead, allow the tablets to work their mojo over at least 4 hours. Better tasting than iodine.

This is a great little tool for some trips. I would not rely solely on any battery powered water treatment for any extended trip but its great for a trip with a buddy, group or frequently travelled trail who could back your water supply up. One could also use boiling or iodine if your water pen failed in the field. I have enjoyed using my pen and have had no problems (stirring is a pain though). If you are prefiltering your water source with some sort of a handkerchief or towel, make sure their there weren't any harsh soaps used the last time it was washed or you'll have some not so tasty but safe to drink water...

I've used this filter in the sierras. It pumps reasonably quick, is intuitively designed and priced competitevely. No issues to date. I do have a buddy that said that he's broken and returned one in the last year. Regardless, its a plastic filter, no matter what the circumstances, it can break, if you are going to rely on it, take care of it read the instructions and always carry a water treatment alternative as a back up if your life is going to depend on it.

These are great straps, hold strong, great durability even in salt water applications.

I've tried on lots of boots and sort of settled on these as a compromise of a few factors. I love the all black, traditional laces, med/stiff flex, syn leather and bottom tread. The boot is a bit heavy. The fit is a bit small. I'm usually a 10 1/2 and i'm in an 11 in this boot and could still use some more toe room. I switched to a different insole and I am using really thin snowboard socks or just a sock liner. The insole that came with the boot did not offer the comfort needed and I switched to a hiking gel insert. So I've gotten the boots to a place that works great for me, but it has taken some experimentation and a long break in time. I can now where them BC hiking for turns though.

I used this bag during a trip to central america when I knew that it would be sitting in the back of a pickup truck during rain storms. Kept my stuff clean and dry. Its not dunk proof but it was rain proof (just make sure the flap is over the zipper). Since its designed to keep stuff dry, its prone to keeping moisture in too, maybe re-use a desiccant pack in your bag to keep your gear fresh.

I used this bag during a trip to central america when I knew that it would be sitting in the back of a pickup truck during rain storms. Kept my stuff clean and dry. Its not dunk proof but it was rain proof (just make sure the flap is over the zipper). Since its designed to keep stuff dry, its prone to keeping moisture in too, maybe re-use a desiccant pack in your bag to keep your gear fresh.

I love this helmet. The headphones work great. It can get a little warm with the headphones on in the spring or during a BC hike but it also keeps you warm when its cold out. The headphone ear warmers can be taken out and put back in during a chair lift ride.

Great all around goggles. They are a tiny bit too tall for my face and for my berns baker helmet and a little bit of pressure ends up going on my nose. Its not bad, just something to be aware of if fit is a concern or if you have a smaller head.

I love these bindings. One thing I notes is that the toe strap is just that. Its not like a toe cap despite kinda looking like it could be used like a cap (and the bullet point kinda implies that too). Overall, a great binding.

I've used this sack to transport water to our basecamp from a distant creek. It worked perfect and stayed completely water tight. The down side of water tight is that it traps moisture which can make any clothes or food stored in the bag go ripe real quick. A couple of anti moisture packets can help with that problem - just don't eat em.

I use this stuff to hang food in bear country (always check your park's regulations). Its great because if you flash a light on this cord, you can tell if its moving or not which saves you from getting out of bed and having to try to scare a hungry bear away.

I really needed a waterproof head lamp and didn't want to shell out big bucks so I started with this lamp and added some silicon sealer around all of the edges, seams and at the gasket thereby waterproofing this thing. It has held up through a few night surfs and is going strong. Obviously when the batteries die I'll have to repeat the processes. I'm not sure how much of the waterproof is due to the silicon sealer or the product's design, but the combination has worked great for me. At this price, it fit the bill and I can afford to lose or break one of these, knock on wood.

Size chart is spot on 44 inch chest = Large. Great fit. Good insulation - as thin as this thing is, I'm often times too warm in active activities (took it off during a hike in 60 degree temps). Stuff it in the backpack and go.

I love this shirt, very comfortable, breathable and warm. I recently found a couple holes and its only been through the wash 4 times. It probably my problem, not the shirt's. Like I said I love the shirt and stitched it up with some same color thread. I'm a 44inch chest and 180 lbs and bought the XL. It fits good, just a little loose for those that like it tight. Some guys my size may want to keep it tight to use for layering (go large), I wear it on its own or layered under a zippered jacket or micro fleece.

The back pack straps are not the most padded or comfortable, but they are there. Its a feature that many board bags dont have and its kinda handy to keep you arm from going numb. I was actually able to fit two boards and two sets of bindings in this bag if one set of bindings was taken off and stored between the first set. Heavy but doable.

This is my 2 night summer pack. Its light, has some breathability in the back panel and has good support for its weight. I keep my packweight below 40lbs and wouldn't want more in a pack like this. It could probably handle more weight, but I would rather move to a more supportive large pack. I keep this pack in the garage ready to go on a whim's notice. Adrian Ballinger used this pack while guiding everest.

These are just a classic binding. I got em' rode em and sold em. Nothing wrong with them, they are just a simple and solid binding.

I was really looking for a big mountain board that can take the steeps as well as hold rail through long turns in groomed and corn conditions, this was it. I loved this board at whistler on the glacier. I can finally stop trying out boards! I'm 6'0, 180lbs and ride the 167. I would not call this a "freestyle" board though. Its pretty stiff and really is an all mountain setup in my book.

I love these shoes and am even considering buying a 2nd pair. They felt true to size for me (10 1/2) but I bought mine in 2008 for a trip to the tropics - not sure if there has been a size change or not. The toe is skuff free, the traction is good and the shoe is holding up great. Footbed is good. They breath OK, but not as good as I would have thought from looking at the mesh type material (better than average breathability though). I have not found these to be very waterproof though, maybe for some splashing or in mud, but not in a rain scenario.

I use this for mini hikes and as a stuff sack that doubles as a day pack for backpacking trips with an established base camp. It has a plastic back panel that can be removed to reduce weight or left in to add some rigidity (keyword is "some"). Waist strap is a plus for going over technical terrain too.

This tent has all the features but keeps the setup simple. I searched for a long time and ended up buying this tent. It has met my needs for my wife and I. The full netting is great for desert camping in the summer when all you want is bug and scorpion protection but need the air flow. This tent has also kept me dry and warm through a thick Nor Cal redwood forest dew in November (call it rain). It is heavy and I have opted not to take it backpacking. If you can split the weight up 2 or 3 ways, it could work for backpacking or as a base camp for spring backcountry ski excursions.

This is my go to jacket for November through March along the coast of NorCal. It sheds water well, keeps me warm and fits fantastic. Im a 44 inch chest and wear the large. I wore it for a 4 hour hike in a downpour and it kept me bone dry. It comes with me on my summer back packing trips and packs small. I have the '08 model and its been a year now and this jacket is holding up really well despite the thin and lightweight material. The black color is more of a midnight blue than a true black.

These are pretty comfortable, more like a sandal than a shoe. I'm usually a 10 and 1/2 and ordered up a 1/2 size to 11, fits good, little loose but that's what sanuks are kinda about.

The vulcanized sole really works with this shoe too.