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Mark Parrett
Climber // Skier // Road Biker // Mountain Biker // Backpacker
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Bio:
Former pro bike racer. Trad climber. Burrito fanatic. I still like to ride all sorts of bikes. Goals this winter include leading something on ice and skiing 75 days.
Rankings 
- #30 of 164 - Protection
- #30 of 821 - Harnesses and Climbing Helmets
- #34 of 1,210 - Men's Shorts
- #55 of 829 - Climbing Accessories and Training
- #84 of 564 - Lighting
- #93 of 952 - Headlamps
- #107 of 648 - Navigation
- #110 of 2,127 - Gloves
- #118 of 748 - Big Wall Climbing
- #137 of 553 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
- #193 of 922 - Sleeping Pads
- #233 of 1,241 - Running Watches
- #241 of 949 - Climbing Shoes
- #252 of 2,824 - Women's Down Jackets
- #328 of 505 - Mountaineering
- #358 of 1,450 - Men's Technical Shells
- #401 of 1,816 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
- #403 of 622 - Watches
- #470 of 532 - Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices
- #541 of 2,210 - Sleeping Bags
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Mark Parrett's AT Through Hike
Created October 21, 2009
Used this to do Shenandoah National Park in 3.5 days.
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Lafuma Sky Race OT Trail Running Shoe - Men's
6 days ago
My wife and I both run in these and can't imagine sizing down so I guess it depends on your foot but I say true to size.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Wild Country Pro-Key Nut Tool
September 23, 2009
This weighs 100 grams, the BD tool is only 44. But, that palm guard is worth it if you gotta really crank on a stuck nut.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Descente Prologue Bike Short - Men's
December 5, 2008
Yes - the shorts are cut shorter and the chamois is a totally different design. When possible, always buy the women's chamois if you're a woman.
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Pearl Izumi Quest Mountain Bike Shoe - Women's
December 5, 2008
If you are going to use for MTB, you clearly will need a shoe like this one with a tread. Unfortunately that will hinder your spin workout a bit b/c MTB shoes are lots heavier. But, you can certainly do it - I'd just look at the lightest inexpensive MTB shoe you can find if you're set on having a shoe for double duty. Sidi is the best brand in my opinion and will give you high-end features in their MTB shoes, but you'll be 100% ok with pretty much anything on this site in terms of quality for the occasional ride. My suggestion would be to get a really inexpensive pair of road shoes if you spin indoors often - you'll be glad you did (just don't take them on dirt).
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