I use my Leki Trekking Poles in the White Mountains of NH. Fancy shock absorber poles are a ridiculous waste of money. These poles are sturdy and reliable. I did break one after catching it in a rock on Mt. Washington and falling onto it. Leki replaced it with no questions asked (lifetime warranty!). Put winter baskets on them for snowshoeing.

Keeps water from freezing down to about 20 degrees, but you have to really watch the tube and mouthpiece. You can blow the water back into the bag to keep the tube from freezing, but I also put a piece of 1/2 inch foam pipe insulation around the tube. Looks geeky, but it works in the White Mountains of NH down to about 10 below -- even if you forget to blow the water back into the bag. If mouthpiece freezes, you can thaw it in your mouth. Hydration is so important in the winter, that I use this in addition to a backup water bottle.

Since I just answered a question on this jacket, figured I'd write a review too. Use it all the time in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I pack this (with some Prima-Loft pants and a bivy shelter) as my alternative to a sleeping bag on winter traverses and SAR missions. My serious climbing friends (i.e. Mt. Everest) make fun of me for carrying a down parka in our humid NH climate, but I make sure to keep it dry and prefer it as my upper layer. I've worn it to 20 below and still been comfortable. Never worn it above zero.

OK, it was an earlier model, but after owning one pair for a few months, I went online and bought two more pairs. I have big feet and it's hard to find shoes that fit, don't rub, have good traction, etc., etc. I use these for moderate day hikes, road walks and such. Always amazed at how waterproof they are. Tread is pretty good, though not quite as solid as a traditional Vibram sole on a wet rock.

There are lots of lights to chose among, but I own two of these and use them on many search and rescue night missions. It's light weight, ease of use, and comfort on the head make it the best I've used. Hint -- in really cold weather, use Lithium batteries and it will last all night at 20 below! Most of the lights in this photo are Petzl Tikka Plus Headlamps -- photo is from an overnight rescue in the White Mountains of NH.

OK hat -- not my favorite.

I bought mine in October 2006 (for $219!) and ride on them about 25 days a year. This is the first year I have had any problems with them. Back binding won't release easily anymore. Investigation shows some wear on the cable that might be causing it to snag when trying to open it. Toe strap on the back foot is pretty beat up from hitting the snow and ice. Lots of cosmetic wear, but really I've loved these bindings until the recent difficulties. I'm a size 15 boot, and the extra large binding handles it just fine.

30" of new champagne snow in the past two days here in NH. These floated just fine with 175 pounds on board. Just upgraded to these shoes after ten years of Tubbs. Binding is superior to Tubbs for anyone with big feet. I'm a size 14.5 and was surprised that my Koflach double boots worked at all with these snowshoes. In fact, they worked superbly! The three straps hold my big feet exactly where they need to be. Rotation is not hampered at all. Was expecting to need to cut the deck per MSR's instructions for people with big feet, but did not need to. The elevator is a nice touch. Don't waste your money on other snow shoes -- buy these!

I have last year's version of these mitts. I tried on this year's at a local shop and discovered that they've fixed the problem with extra large! My hand measurements are exactly on the line between large and extra large according to OR info. I found the large too small and the extra large too big (last year). This year, the extra large is perfect. As for the guy who asked about people with Raynaud's Syndrome, I don't have it (at least not to my knowledge!) but my hands get awfully cold when others don't. These mittens have solved that problem. In fact, I can't wear them above 10 degrees or my hands sweat. So far, coldest I've worn them is minus 10 with a 45 mph wind, exposed above treeline for about an hour. Fingers were toasty warm!

I agree with comments that this coat is not as warm as straight fleece. However, it is durable, and a great layer when working hard in cold weather. Definitely blocks wind, and zip up collar keeps your warm too. Don't think of it as water repellent, think of it as snow repellent -- if you're not too hot. In anything but a very light sprinkle, I switch to raingear or hard shell.

I wear these down to zero with expedition weight long winter underwear and get terrific perspiration transfer on the uphills. Hardshell over them once at treeline makes me feel like I'm wearing down pants -- ok, a bit of an exaggeration, but they work pretty well.

I loved the size of the 2650, but it just didn't fit my tall frame comfortably. Switched to the 3100 and it fit my frame very well. But if you truly filled it to capacity, it didn't ride too well. If you really need this much space, I would recommend going with something else.

My first pair of new boots in years, so anything would feel good. I noticed right away how much warmer these were than my old pair of Burtons. Good inner lacing holds foot comfortably; outer lacing finishes the job. Great boot -- not super stiff, but definitely handles my Burton Baron ES on all terrain.

My hands tend to get cold, especially when sitting around. I keep these in my pack for those down times and when above treeline in the White Mountains of NH on cold and windy traverses. They are as warm as you would expect for a high altitde mitten. I wear them with a liner, and they are easy to get on/off without pulling the liner out too. Don't expect to do much with your hands while wearing these, other than holding a rope. Even a bit hard to hold ski poles. My hand measurements were right on the edge between large and extra large. Seems a bit big and I wonder if the large would have seemed a bit small. Wish they had one more cinch strap over the top of the hand, but that's just nit picking, because these are warm and well made mittens.