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Nathan Cope

Camper/Hiker // Climber // Backpacker // Camper // Hiker // Mountaineer

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MSR WhisperLite Stove

August 19, 2009

As far as simmering I believe they are very similar, it all depends on the amount of pressure you have in the bottle, and MSR has perfected the flame control on the whisperlight. I may be a little biased since I have had my whisperlight since '98 and it is still going strong, but I would go with the whisperlight if you are going for a reliable stove that will out last any other piece of camping equipment you own. It is easy to clean and it has worked in every condition I have thrown at it. Hope this helps!

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Great for Kids!

Eagle Creek Pack-It 2-Sided Half Cube

Eagle Creek Pack-It 2-Sided Half Cube

Rating for this product: 4 August 18, 2009

I got this for my child to pack her clothes and it works great. I like that it is smaller so it fits youngsters clothes much better than the full size ones. Great product and has its place in our Eagle Creek Collection!

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Nice.

Eagle Creek Pack-It 2-Sided Cube

Eagle Creek Pack-It 2-Sided Cube

Rating for this product: 4 August 18, 2009

These are nice to have for packing and traveling. Great if you pack one side with clean clothes and leave the other side(the side that has a a plastic liner) empty for dirty clothes. It is just a hassle to have to flip them over to find exactly what i want. I got these to be organized and to find things easily. Great construction and very handy.

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Packing Necessity!

Eagle Creek Pack-It Cube

Eagle Creek Pack-It Cube

Rating for this product: 5 August 18, 2009

These are BOMB! I Like these more than the double sided cubes for most applications. I would rather not have to flip over the cube to see what is all in it. Also you can fit quite a a bit more in one of these than in one half of the double. Great construction and a pertinent for traveling!

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Perfect!

Eagle Creek Pack-It Quarter Cube

Eagle Creek Pack-It Quarter Cube

Rating for this product: 5 August 18, 2009

This is one of the best purchases in the Eagle Creek collection, it comes in handy with so many applications. It seems like I cant have enough of them. They store everything from cords (ipod, phone chargers) to undergarments to jewelry. These are a great purchase!

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The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 250 - 9070cu in

August 12, 2009

I would agree with Dave, The Large sounds right up your alley. Remember there are straps on the side to cinch the duffel down if it is not full all the way. Hope this helps!

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The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 250 - 9070cu in

August 1, 2009

The large is the most practical, since there are straps to cinch down the bag if it is not full all the way. I would go with the large. And the Extra large is HUGE!

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The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's

July 24, 2009

As I said, it all depends on the activity you are going to engage in. For arobic activities you dont really want a jacket that doesnt breath. I love my Windstopper MH soft shell for everyday use, but it doesnt breath in heavy activity. The Gamma is very breathable and has a diffrent purpose than these other jackets.

The Shift is a good jacket but get it on sale, I agree with Ian on that point. It is a bit pricy but it is on sale alot, or you can catch it on steepandcheap.com sometimes.

As far as the Apex Bionic, I would say about it being the standard I would agree to a point. That is because EVERYONE has one and you can pick one up almost anywhere. It is a great jacket for going to school, grocery store, ect. It all depends what you plan on doing. Hope this helps and further clarifies my previous post.

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Carhartt Sandstone Detroit Jacket - Men's

July 24, 2009

I have the medium and my arms are average length,(31'') and the sleeves are a little long for me. Hope this helps

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Bomb

Sigg Steelworks Water Bottle - 33.81oz

Sigg Steelworks Water Bottle - 33.81oz

Rating for this product: 4 July 24, 2009

The best part about this bottle is the lid. Way better than the plastic ones.

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Sigg Traveler 1.0L Bottle

July 23, 2009

The 1L bottle weighs 5 oz. and the .6L weighs 3.5 oz. Hope this helps.

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Sigg Traveler 1.0L Bottle

July 23, 2009

Wash the bottle with vinegar and water, they also make a scrub brush that works great for these bottles. And no OJ will not hurt this bottle at all nor you. There is a backed on liner inside the bottle that is pretty much impenetrable. Hope this helps.

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Carry it EVERYWHERE.

Sigg Lifestyle Water Bottle - Screw Top - 1.0L

Sigg Lifestyle Water Bottle - Screw Top - 1.0L

Rating for this product: 5 July 23, 2009

I love this bottle. Keeps my drinks cold and like it much better than my Nalgene (there isn't that plastic taste that always happened). Great buy!

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GREAT!!

Sigg Traveler Water Bottle - 0.6L

Sigg Traveler Water Bottle - 0.6L

Rating for this product: 5 July 23, 2009

Hey I was a little reluctant buying a water bottle for so much but well worth it! I was a little worried about denting it since it is aluminum, but now I have a couple dents and I think it adds a little character. Great buy, would recommend to anyone debating getting one.

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Arc'teryx Gamma LT Jacket - Men's

July 23, 2009

The differences are the Gamma is a very breathable fabric, not very windproof and only water resistant. The shift is a more "sealed" jacket. Much more windproof and waterproof (not a 100% on either) but not as breathable. The Apex is a city/non technical jacket. Hope this helps.

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Backcountry.com Shift Softshell Jacket - Men's

July 23, 2009

It all depends on what you are using it for. For aerobic activities go with the Gamma LT. For Every day use and a more all around jacket go with the Shift. This is all based on the breathability of each type of fabric. Hope this helps.

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Mountain Hardwear Merced 15 Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down

July 20, 2009

-8 degrees celcius is 17.6 degrees fahrenheit. So a 15 degree bag would be just fine for those temps. Hope this helps

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Mountain Hardwear Offwidth Softshell Jacket - Men's

July 20, 2009

I don't believe this has a liner like the apex. This is more for warmer weather, a much more breathable jacket. Ideal for high activity. Hope this helps.

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Arc'teryx Fury SV Softshell Jacket - Men's

July 20, 2009

The small would probbobly fit you well. I am 5'9'' 160 and the medium fits me well. Hope this helps.

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Arc'teryx Griffon Jacket - Men's

July 20, 2009

This jacket is very breathable, no it is not windproof.

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Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - Men's

July 19, 2009

My jacket is made in Canada and the quality looks the same as the China made ones. But honestly the Gore-Tex material has probobly been made in China for a while.

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Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's

July 18, 2009

Im 5'9'' 160 and the medium fits me great. I think the medium would be perfect for you. Hope this helps.

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Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's

July 18, 2009

Jon is right, if you get too hot with the Alchemy a little unzip will cool you down. It is a great jacket.

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Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite Sleeping Pad

July 18, 2009

It is the diameter. And if you roll it up tight with the valve open it gets even smaller than that.

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MSR WhisperLite International Multi-Fuel Stove

July 18, 2009

It states in the description that there is a windscreen and all the accesories desctibed. Not sure why others state diffrent. The accesories come with the stove from MSR. Its a great buy!

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Great Jacket

Arc'teryx Griffon Jacket - Men's

Arc'teryx Griffon Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 18, 2009

This is a very breatable jacket. The outer shell is nothing like the MH Alcamy or TNF Apex. This jacket is great for cooler nights and spring/fall. The mid-loft interior is very comfortable and not to shaggy. I love this jacket and would recomend to anyone. I am 5'9'' 160 and the medium fits great.

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Great All Around Jacket!

Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 18, 2009

I bought this jacket a little over a year ago and love it. I am 5'9'' 160 and the medium fits me better than any other jacket I have tried on. The windstopper really stops the wind, it never cuts though this thing. The only complaint is the material they use to line the wrist, it pills and gets dirty. But the pros out weight this minor flaw. This is a great product and would highly reccomend.

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BOMB PROOF!

MSR WhisperLite International Multi-Fuel Stove

MSR WhisperLite International Multi-Fuel Stove

Rating for this product: 5 July 18, 2009

I have used this stove on the base camp on Mt. Adams in whiteout conditions and worked like a dream. My stove has been on countless campouts and multiples week long backpacking trips all over the inland northwest. Have never had a complaint. In very windy conditions the windshield should be used especially while priming the stove. Would recomend to anyone who wants a reliable fast boiling stove.

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Got to have it!

Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite Stuff Sack

Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite Stuff Sack

Rating for this product: 5 July 17, 2009

I have one of the older bags and these new ones are much lighter and seam just a tough. These are essential to keep your pad clean and working properly.

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Great Nights Sleep

Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite Sleeping Pad

Rating for this product: 5 July 17, 2009

I bought 2 of these and have had no problem with either of them. With the self-inflating, it is very important to store them not trolled up and the valve open. Great price and not worth spending $40 more to save a couple onzs. Great product

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Worth Every Penny!

The North Face Blue Kazoo Women's Sleepingbag: 15 Degree Down

The North Face Blue Kazoo Women's Sleepingbag: 15 Degree Down

Rating for this product: 5 July 17, 2009

My wife and I got the mens and womans of these with opposite zippers so they can be zipped together. The mens is a regular and the womans is a long. Works great for those nights it gets colder! My wife loves the womans because it gives her more room where I don't need it. They Compress to the size of a nalgene bottle, but extremely warm, great for a 3 season bag. I recommended these bags to my parents and they have not regretted the purchase. Would highly recommend to any couple or single.

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Worth Every Penny!

The North Face Blue Kazoo Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down

The North Face Blue Kazoo Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down

Rating for this product: 5 July 17, 2009

My wife and I got the mens and womans of these with opposite zippers so they can be zipped together. The mens is a regular and the womans is a long. Works great for those nights it gets colder! Compresses to the size of a nalgene bottle, but extremely warm, great for a 3 season bag. I recommended these bags to my parents and they have not regretted the purchase. Would highly recommend to any couple or single.

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Great Shell!

Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - Men's

Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 17, 2009

I received this shell as a birthday gift and love it! Extremely waterproof and just as windproof as my MH windstopper soft shell. I have warn this in the heaviest rain fishing and not a drip got in. The Blue is very blue, but not a baby blue color. Would recommend this shell to anyone who wants a jacket that you wont have to worry about replacing for a very long time!

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AWESOME!!

The North Face Base Camp Travel Canister - 300cu in

The North Face Base Camp Travel Canister - 300cu in

Rating for this product: 5 July 17, 2009

I love this bag! It has 4 pockets one of them is zippered (the one on the lid). The material is tougher than nails. Would recommend it to any one. One of The North Faces better products!

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Marmot Moran Softshell Jacket - Men's

April 27, 2009

I am 23 and I own a Mountain Hardware Alchmey soft shell and LOVE it! As far as the two you have mentioned I would go with Marmot. It looks better and most of all it out performs the TNF.

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Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - Men's

March 12, 2009

I am really interested in this jacket the only problem there is not any place around here to try one on. I am 5'8'' and 160 lbs. my arms are shorter so I was thinking a small. I would want to be able to wear a mid weight fleece under is for cold days.

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