You can layer shell pants over them and unless your mid layers are baggy, they'd have to go over as well. A Capline base or UA tight would fit fine underneath.

You can layer shell pants over them and unless your mid layers are baggy, they'd have to go over as well. A Capline base or UA tight would fit fine underneath.

There isn't an internal suspension in these. The only antishock component is the rubber grip. These are really bare bones poles.

Got solid black with yellow stitching.

It's on sale right now. Are you accessing it through the sale pages?

Yeah. You'll want a long sleeve baselayer underneath the fleece, but this jacket will be fine for use in the winter.

You can open it with one hand provided you brace it against something (your leg, a tree, a rock, etc).

No, they do not contain animal products. There are a few plant products, but other than that, it's a synthetic boot. They are made from rubber, plastic, nylon, synthetic leather, Phylon (foam), and aluminum.

I'm 5 ft 11 in and I use a 65 or 70. In general, you want an ice axe that, when you hold it at your side with your arm straight, stops a little bit above your ankle. If you plan on going up steep slopes, you'll want the axe to be a few cm shorter than that. This only applies if you're going to use the axe as a cane.

If you plan on using it on very steep slopes where you're going to swing it over your head, you'll want a significantly shorter tool. The standard length for technical tools is closer to 50 cm. If that's what you plan on doing, a 57 cm Venom might serve you pretty well.

The Clearwater's back flotation is up high and the lower back is just mesh while the Vista has the flotation up the whole back. The Clearwater is designed specifically for kayaking. If you don't kayak, there's really no need to get the Clearwater.

You should also consider the Sportiva fireblade

It'll be great on the slopes, but won't perform well in the park.

You can also buy a new buckle. Seattle fabrics sells spare parts.

Sure. The padding is shaped slightly differently on men's and women's harnesses, but other than that, it should be fine. Just check the sizing chart to see if it'll fit your waist.

The Pro model is the step-in version. Normal (Clip) is Newmatic with a rear bail and toe strap.

As long as it uses a standard mounting plate and has a decent base on it, sure.

Shipping is free on orders over $50 so yes, it'll ship for free. It was made in China.

Size up. I went by the chart and got a medium. It was tiny! If you're unsure, size up.

REI and Eagle Creek make some "travel backpacking" packs that might be more what you're looking for.

Yes, but it'll be tough if the pack is really full.

If you bought it from Backcountry, you'll need to get an RMA number and fill out the return form that came with it when you bought the pack. Chat with one of the customer service people if you need help.

Sports Authority.

Voile makes some shovels with smaller blades. Perhaps one of them would work better.

Linda,
You will be able to wear it across your body. However, it won't be at waist level. There does not appear to be room for a water bottle outside the bag.

Don't bother with a rain cover. Trash bags are lighter, cheaper, and more waterproof.

You're correct that the D rings are the attachment points. The easiest thing to do would be to us a couple lengths of paracord, run them through the crampons and tie the ends off in the D rings. However, if you're going high enough that you won't want to take your gloves off, then just use webbing. Tie one end of the webbing into one D ring, run it through the crampons, go through the other D ring, and buckle it.

You're correct that the D rings are the attachment points. The easiest thing to do would be to us a couple lengths of paracord, run them through the crampons and tie the ends off in the D rings. However, if you're going high enough that you won't want to take your gloves off, then just use webbing. Tie one end of the webbing into one D ring, run it through the crampons, go through the other D ring, and buckle it.

Dennis, you want something that's large, lightweight, and compact. Sorry but you can't have all three. It is pretty narrow for two large people to fit comfortably. However, at 4 pounds 7 ounces, it is pretty lightweight.

It's a screen door on a submarine. ;)
The Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge has some see through panels in the rain fly.

Probably 70 ounces. Maybe 100, but odds are against it.

You get a little patch on it.

Have you considered the Marmot Precip?

The Covert has full shoulder coverage.

It should be compatible with Burton pants from the same year.

It can be done, but I've always avoided using the integrated stuff sacks in jackets. You increase the chances of tearing a seam by stuffing a jacket into one of its own pockets. For $6, go buy yourself a Granite Gear stuff sack. It's light, strong, and will be a much better choice than the integrated pocket.

Closest to your back. If you don't like that placement though, just stick the bladder in the pack lid.

Women's.

Yeah.

Yep!

The size is listed as medium. I've only bought one watch from BC, but the sizing they gave was pretty accurate.

It's a baselayer. You could use it by itself for aerobic stuff (running), but it's not gonna fit well with anything other than a really thin shirt underneath.

Ask the customer service guys. Click "chat now" and relay that message to them. They will do their best to help you out.

You should be ok. If you're getting a goggle gap, pop in that removable liner that came with the Baker. My Dragons (DX) fit perfectly with my Baker and have no gap, but I would need the liner if I wanted to use my Spys.

Oakley makes an OTG version of the Crowbar.

Dragon makes the DXS which is a smaller version of the DX. Depending on your definition of high quality, Dragon might not make the cut. Electric has the EG.5 and EG.5 LTD (same deal, a smaller EG1). Oakley has several goggles for smaller faces.

Not till they restock. You could ask customer service (click the "chat now" button) when they are getting more of these.

Spencer, are you going to wear these for backpacking, or carry them and wear them around when your pack is off?

What inserts? This shoe doesn't have inserts.

These are very much a running shoe and not a hiking shoe. Have you considered any Salomon shoes? Some of the Speed Comp models are designed for moderate pronators.

These don't have exceptionally high arches, but you will will want to replace the insole with a custom one to make sure it fits right. If width is an issue, check New Balance since they make multiple widths in all their shoes.

The large with the hood is 2 pounds, 4 oz. The medium might be under 2 pounds.

No. You could superglue some clips onto it and make an attachment system by yourself. If that's not your cup of tea, check out the CAMP High Star. It's the same as the Rock Star but it has elastic cord headlamp holders in the front and back plus 4 small holes for ventilation.

Small. Are those the dimensions of your back or your camelbak?

How light to you like to go and which size were you thinking of getting? If you go no tent and make an effort to eliminate all unnecessary stuff, you should be able to do it. Personally, I'd go for something a bit bigger.

It'll be slightly larger and the straps won't be as comfortable as the women's version. You should be OK though. If it doesn't work, send it back.

5'8" and 140 puts you in a mens medium.

Discontinued colors are now $240...

I've found that Mountain Hardwear jackets fit a little baggy for the size, but in this case that would be good, so you could layer a bunch of stuff underneath it.*****************************However, they generally run a bit short in length and sleeves.

Should. I don't know about zip in compatibility, but Marmot is generally pretty reliable on making all their stuff work together.

It should get pretty small and if it doesn't come with a suitable stuff sack, you can get an excellent one from granite gear for about six bucks. 25 psi= 25 pounds per square inch. It's a pressure rating. 25 is considered "fully waterproof". Ks of waterproofing is the number of millimeters of rainfall that the jacket could take in a 24 hour period before soaking through. The jackets that are selling for $100 are the '09 model. The discounted ones (discontinued colors) are all '08. Not much difference except color and $30.

Based on your height, I would go with a large. It may be a little roomy but the sleeve length should be right on. Hope this helps!*************I'm 5'9" 140 and I can wear the medium with a skintight baselayer, thin softshell vest, and fleece underneath. However, I can't fit anything else under it and it feels kinda packed. You definitely want a large. It has an athletic cut so you won't swim in it.

WP= Water Proof Salomon's materialGTX= Gore TexYou are correct

Why would you want to do that?***********************Because the reversed graphic is much cooler...I don't think you can with a lot of goggles, they're stitched in place.

Then I would suggest looking elsewhere. That or find out if BC is getting them restocked soon.

I'd go with a medium. Check the sizing chart though. Mediums fit 39-41" chest and a 34" sleeve.

Medium. I'm 5'9" and 140 and smalls are too short. If you're worried about stuff being too baggy, look for jackets with an athletic cut.

Looks sick. Some pretty sweet graphics on some versions and some classy, monochrome schemes. The waterproofing and breathability ratings are kinda low, but 5k should be enough for mellow stuff. Read the reviews to get a better picture.

There's not an internal pocket.Well there is a chest pocket. At this point, almost every jacket with a chest pocket has a headphone port, so you could put your pod there.

Plastic teeth with metal pull tabs. The main zipper looks pretty burly, and one of the chest pockets and both hand pockets have waterproof zippers.

Depends on where you live, DL. If you're in the in the northern half of the country, then you definitely need more than this, but if you're in the south, you'll be fine.

The coat is quite warm, good down to freezing temps, and you can indeed return it anytime.If your kids are "anti-establishment" minded, they will most likely want to return it as the Denali is the most common fleece in high school and college kids.

It's wool that's been woven and blended with other stuff (probably polyester or something). The wool is on the outside and the inside is fleece. It looks less technical than traditional jackets as you can see the weave of the wool and the fleece is hidden on the interior.

I'm gonna say no, because the jacket is 100% TKA fleece. If you want a hybrid, check softshells.

I don't know, but you can buy a vest and some sleeves here. You can buy the MH Tech Vest and the Pearl Izumi Woolie Arm Warmers. Pearl Izumi used to make a nylon biking jacket that had zip off long sleeves.

No, but it is insulated.

XL should be fine.

The Bionic is fleece lined. The Pneumatic is lighter, possibly stretchier. Really, this is for high output activities or spring/summer use while the Bionic is for colder stuff.

Large.

This is an all mountain board so you can ride slope or park with it. It claims to be pretty flexy.

Well it's really a matter of preference. If it were me, I'd go with the 163 because I prefer a little shorter board. Either one will be fine though and you probably won't even notice a difference because one would be 1cm longer, and the other 2cm shorter. That's not much. The longer board will be smoother and more stable at high speeds, while the shorter one will be easier to control. Backcountry's general sizing reccomendation puts you anywhere from a 161 to a 166. So the 163 would obviously be much closer to the middle, while the 166 would be getting close to the longest you would even want to consider. My opinion, the 163.The 163 is easier to control and would be better for the park. It sounds like you stay out of the terrain park, so the 166 will let you go faster and is more suited to someone your size. I'd go with a 166.

I run in them all the time and I've never had problems with vision or fogging. The only times they fog is if I stop running and look straight up, but once I start again, they clear right up. Even then, they only fog rarely. These are a great choice for biking and running.

Go online somewhere and search for "Costa Del Mar Fluid replacement lens" and buy whatever works best for you.

The sizing chart has a list of all the lenses and what they're good for, but either the sensor mirror or ignitor mirror sound best.******************EDIT: Gold or Gold lite are your best bets for low and flat light. They allow 42 and 55% light transmission respectively, so you'd want a lens for sunny days too.

Flat to low lighting and the mirror cuts glare.

No.

Or they don't feel like giving it a lifetime warranty. Yes, it's not Polartec or some other technical fleece, but it'll keep you warm and offer that classic look that you can't get on an Arc'Teryx.

Very true Kathy.

mmdesign980813, they're probably too bulky for any camera operations, but the removable liner might work for you if you run it by itself. or try this one, it's a little more low profile. http://www.backcountry.com/store/DAK1008/DAKINE-Caliber-Glove.htmlDakine Bronco GTs are warmer than the Calibers and I can type while wearing them. They should fit the bill. Plus, you have some color options that are more...subtle.

With a liner it will certainly help. A lot depends on how you tolerate the cold. Some do better than others. I'd say with a liner, assuming you don't get them wet and it's not super windy out, you should be able to withstand most temps. But remember these aren't made for the super cold days, so when it dips down well below freezing, you're probably going to start to notice.**************************EDIT: These are park gloves. The point is that you get a low profile glove for warm days and then have a different glove for colder days on hte mountain. My advice is to get a good glove with removable liners and use the liners alone when it gets warm out.

They should. They've got a waterproof membrane which will block water and wind and the microfleece lining should solve the warmth problem.

Assuming you don't ride when the temps drop below freezing these should work pretty good, especially considering that it sounds like you don't wear any gloves at all currently. You'll notice a big difference wearing these as far as warmth goes. **********************EDIT: Your grip will be affected since these don't have a sticky palm. They are fleecy and will slip more than bare hands.

These won't cut it.

Refer to the sizing charts for that answer. Check what a Medium means to the people at TNF, then see where those measurements fit into Merrell's chart.

I've layered two hooded jackets and it isn't bad at all. Actually, I was putting my Torch over an Arc'T Epsilon SV which is strangely fitting. Back to the main point, it was fine. You just need to remember that you can't cinch the outer hood without cinching the inner one as well. It feels bulky at first, but after a few minutes, I was fine.

Pretty average if it follows suit with the other Elixir products. It's designed for people who are moving fast, and runners don't want a long jacket flapping around. The back hem drops a bit, but if you're a tall, skinny person I'd try one on before buying.

I can't help you with the weight, but if you're in between and you're not really really close to the smaller one, size up because it will allow you to layer under the vest better and it won't be really tight and uncomfortable around your chest.

Yes it carries both skis and snowboards.Refer to the Tech Specs on the right hand side of the screen. They will answer things like this.

Both.There are more waterproof jackets out there. This is better than a poncho, but not as good as some MH or Arc'T jackets.

My dad is 6' 155. He usually needs a medium or large in outdoor gear. I think an XL would be really baggy. Since MH runs a bit small, I would go with a Large. You get free shipping on this jacket so if it doesn't fit, exchange it for a different size.

Should be all of them. Maybe not Shuffle or some really old ones.

The regular half jacket lenses have a flatter, straight side on the bottom and outside edge. The half jacket XLJ lenses have a concave, more curved bottom to them. The same goes for the outside edge of the lens for the XLJs. They have a curve in them toward the bottom while the regular half jacket lenses don't.EDIT: The XLJs have this funky extra bump on the outside lower edge. The regular Half Jackets look much cooler, the aesthetics are much better.

unless your glasses are super low profile I doubt they will fit under any non-glasses specific goggle.*************************The Smith Knowledge OTG Tubo Fan Series goggle will fit over your glasses and is in the same price range as theses. For about half the price, the Smith Knowledge OTGs and Oakley Proven Over the Glass do the same thing. By the way, WHY ARE YOU YELLING!? Relax; people will answer your questions.

No. The Oakley Proven Over The Glass and Smith Knowledge OTG and OTG Turbo Fan Series are all designed to fit over eye glasses.

They've got 9.5s and 10s. If you want to negotiate, click the "Chat Now" button in the top right corner of the screen (right below the 800 number). The gear experts will help you out.

Nope, that black fabric will absorb so much heat in the unprotected sunlight that the moon has that it'll probably melt, or at least burn your feet.Not to mention that the side facing away from the sun will freeze and, since there's no air, not insulate your freezing/burning feet. The rubber will be alternately brittle and molten. You will have no fun.

Most if not all TNF gear is made in China. But their boots could be different.

Small, unless you've got a larger frame in which case a medium might fit better. As always, there is a helpful "View Sizing Chart" link just above the "Add to Cart" button.

Like along the hem? Could be so you can snap into Sessions pants and get a more snowproof outer layer.

Yeah, it does.

It's a sweatshirt, so I wouldn't size up unless you want a really baggy look. You could also check the sizing chart to see what would fit you best.

It's not lightweight. It's a standard sweatshirt.

Not much. Personally, I just get the $25 Columbia buttondown and $30 zip offs and then spend six bucks on some 100% DEET spray. It just seems like $85 for a camping shirt is excessive. But if you'd rather have pretreated clothing, this is what you want to get.

You want an XXXL. The XXL chest size is 46", so it would be beyond skin tight. Also, customer service is great and you can return things for sizing problems or defects or if it doesn't match the description on the site, or if you just don't like it.

Probably between 10 and 12. It looks like a standard weave.

They aren't tights. The cut looks to be about the same as regular jeans with a bit of narrowing in the upper leg. They're less baggy than Columbias. If you think they're too baggy, you could roll up the bottoms a bit.

Yes. The shell is HyVent DT and the lining is nylon.

Truth. Not a question, but truth just the same.

They're a warm glove and the liner just adds to it. You could switch out the included liners for warmer/better ones if you're going to be out in really cold temps. Zero should be no problem.

You won't be able to do near then things with this board as you will with a traditional snowboard. You just can't hold an edge nearly as well if your feet aren't attached. If you really are interested in this, I would pick up normal snowboarding also and just use this board in deep powder. You know how much harder it is to get off the lift since you aren't strapped in? This board will be like that all the time. It'll be mostly useless on groomed runs. Might also check with local resorts and see if you can even take it up with you. ****************************Stick with it and stay on a real snowboard, it's way better than skiing. Go to a local mountain and take a lesson or two, it'll help a lot. Regardless, you don't want this thing, it's harder to use than a normal board.

If I understand your question correctly, gaiters are worn around the ankles in conjunction with your boots & not on your face as a balaclava is.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaiters----------------------------------------A neck gaiter is also sold by smartwool, think the neck of a turtleneck minus the rest of the shirt. I'd say with smooth layers like this you COULD wear it with a neck gaiter (of similar thinness perhaps) over or under, but the ease of this will depend on the thickness of your neck.EDIT: I misunderstood the question--I'll say with the hole looking only big enough for the eye area you'd be stretching out that shape a bit to much to pop your head out it.**********************Long story short: NO. Go buy a real neck gaiter. They are between 10 and 20 dollars.

It's one size. It'll stretch to fit large heads. If it's still small, stretch it out by putting it on a soccer ball overnight.

S, M, L.

It's a shell, of course it's thin. It is designed to keep wind and snow out. The simple solution to its lack of insulation is to [gasp] wear a fleece.

It's a shell. It is not insulated. There is a mesh liner to keep the jacket from getting clammy against bare skin. It will block wind and rain on its own and keep you warm so long as you layer properly.

No. You can't mix and match, because then someone else gets a black jacket with a green liner. However, you should be able to find a black TNF fleece that you can zip into the Vortex shell.

Definitely not. They are for walking around you hut or cabin or campsite. They're not for hiking.

Check the size chart. There's a link above the "Add to Cart" button.

I'm not sure what you're trying to say. The drop seat and legs are separate zippers. You can unzip the seat of the pants (drop seat). Also, you can unzip the sides (3/4 zip).

Not much. Its fleece weight is rated at "featherweight" so it's going to be a light weight garment.

Either wait until they're back in stock here or go elsewhere.

Well, if you refer to the chart in the "View Sizing Chart" link, it should help you out. It's right below the drop down "Select Options" menu and above the orange "Add to Cart" button.

Yes, they will work for fishing. And yes, the side shields are included. However, you might want to consider something with a polarized lens that will cut down on the flat light reflecting off of water.

Not from here you can't. The heating element is inside the pack, not on the bladder. You can buy a neoprene sleeve for the tube seperately (I believe it's called the "Thermal Control Kit") but you cannot get the active heating system without the backpack.

If the Hyrdapak's tube is the same diameter as a Camelbak's then you'll be fine. I know that Platypus tubes are the same size, but I don't know about Hydrapak.

yeah.

They've got solid plastic frames, so they'll bend a bit, but they won't flex out.

You want the 156, not the 159. The Havoc should be just fine for your purposes.

Boots don't get a temp rating. These are a warm boot, designed for pretty cold days. What are you going to use them for?

Yeah. Just layer properly.

No.

No.

No. They've got spandex in them.

Small, Medium, and Large. If you're unsure, size up.

Yes.

I'm not sure what you'd be doing where seconds count while wearing a fashion oriented boot...However, if you actually look at the boot, you will see that you only unlace four of the eyelets. So if you are proficient in moving your hands back and forth, you should have no trouble putting the boots on. Admittedly, it will take longer to put these on than your slippers.

No.

Yes, there is an internal zip pocket. No, there is not any fleece lining on it.

It's not a wicking layer. The inside is nylon. That being said, a down or synthetic vest would be a good addition if you're planning on some serious cold weather stuff.

I've never seen a sleeping bag with an attached storage bag & I've seen a lot of things. Consider a Coleman sleeping bag with "Roll Control." Here's more info:http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2000000071&categoryid=9080**********Most adult sleeping bags include a stuff sack.

Yes, it will keep you warm. Plus, since it's wool, it'll continue insulating even when wet.

They are water resistant.

They're about 10.5 oz per shoe in size 9, so they're light enough for running. They are a neutral shoe. What's a "trial run"? If you mean a race, I would see, there are lighter options out there, but these could be just right. It all depends on what works best for you. If you mean long runs when you say "trial", again you should be fine.

US men size 9.

It's so that you can unzip from the bottom. When you're wearing a harness, you can't get to the top zipper of the fly, this makes it so you can still piss without it being a huge pain in the ass.

Could be. If you still have the packaging, check it for instructions about the various positions that you can use. Or, add another drawstring at the bottom on your own.

True to size. Check the sizing chart right above the "add to cart" button.

Icebreaker mediums are sized to a 40" chest and the large for a 42" chest. If you want to use it as your baselayer, go with a medium, but if you'd like to wear it as a midlayer, get the large.

The Gore-Tex outer won't stretch, so you'll need to make do with tight gloves (a recipe for cold hands) or bite the bullet and send them back for the larger size. If you're worried about them being too loose in the size 8s, instead of silk, use microfleece liners as they'll take up some of the excess room.

A Giro goggle would be your safest bet, but I've had no problems using Smith goggles with a Giro helmet. Just avoid goggles that dip in the middle or are very rounded. You want some with a flat top so that they fit flush with the bottom of the helmet. Oakley makes a lot of quality goggles, so check them out and read some reviews.

Does you Saturn have a roof rack? If it does, you should be golden, unless you car is really old and has a wildly different rack design than current vehicles.

You can program cheap $5 watches to display a 24 hour clock. I'd certainly hope that a $100 watch would do the same.

Yes. The pins are visible on the "Titanium Sleek" model.

I'm assuming that you mean the two D-ring style clasp when you say you want one like a harness. This isn't it. This looks like a belt buckle style clasp.

The color is the only discernible difference. By the way, the only color available right now is the carbon fiber.

Whether they're worth the money is a question of how badly you want to show off your cash on your face, and whether they'll stay in style is a question no one can answer.Do they get satellite TV? If not, they're definitely not worth it. Get yourself some Half Jackets for one fourth the cost of these.

The hood is not removable but adjustable to give a close fit. It also has a visor.You can tighten the hood drawcords when it's down and that will keep it out of your way. If you want a zip off hood, 10k waterproof/breathable, and all the necessary features, check out the Oakley Wing Man.

If they do, it isn't for sale on BC. My guess is no though, because they make their ultralight windshirts out of their Transition fabric, which is a more softshell styled material.

Extra Small would be good I'm 5'2 110 and I love it. It looks great by itself and I still have room to wear a sweatshirt under it.XS is definitely the right size. Also consider the Marmot PreCip, it's a good jacket at a reasonable price.

I'd go with a medium. The small fits chests 36-38" and the medium 39-41". Unless your layers are paper thin, you'll need a medium.

As a stamd alone probably not, however this would make a great base layer under one of those bulky spaceman suits.The Vagabond would block wind (not solar winds, of course) and offer some protection against any liquid rain you could find. However, I recommend a space suit underneath to prevent violent decompression, freezing (you'll be close to absolute zero), and the most severe sunburn that you've ever experienced (It'll be 3rd degree everywhere), as well as the cuts caused by the space dust ore ice particles that bombard you. But seriously, no.

157. You want to be as close to your board length as possible without being shorter than it. The 157 is just right.

They don't normally come with a gift box but you can call their toll free number & ask to see if they're available: 800-847-8665 I believe you can add a gift box during checkout for a small fee.

No, but you can put very hot things in it and if you wrap one of your spare layers around it, it'll stay hot for a long time. i believe that if you start with boiling water in an uninsulated nalgene, it takes 5 hours before it freezes.

Large, but apparently, it will actually fit a 17" laptop. See below.

It is designed to function as both. It can be your outer shell or can be used underneath a hardshell/rain jacket if the weather is really crappy. Even if the vest doesn't zip into the Approach, it should still fit underneath for layering.

Depends on how hard you work. I'm usually fine wearing running tights or sweat pants under my uninsulated MH Defiant pants. However, I board in pretty moderate temps. Go with long johns, maybe tights/running pants over that. Or, if you've got fleece pants, wear those. Bring a spare layer with you (hiking pants, sweats etc) just in case.

I have found Dakine gloves to run a bit small. Plus, these are park gloves, they're supposed to be a low-profile, lightweight (lighter than regular ski gloves) glove. But if you want to put a liner underneath, go up one size.

Depends, can you fit into a size 12? That's the largest size available. In short: probably not.

Most shoe weights are listed as the weight of a single shoe in a size 7 (or so). So think of these as a 9 oz shoe.

These shoes are designed with extra cushioning, so I don't think more padding will help. First question: have you recently started running or suddenly increased your mileage? If so, back off the miles a bit and let your body catch up. If that isn't the case, keep reading. Have you owned similar shoes previously? It is possible that these don't fit your foot properly. Are you running on pavement? The pavement is very unforgiving on your feet and joints. If this is it, try getting some trail runs in or do cross training a few times a week (bike or swim instead of running). Or, if this is a problem you had before using these shoes, it might be time to see a doctor.

Large. the XL will be baggy.

Medium. I'm 5'9" 140 and I got a Power Stretch quarter-zip in Medium and it's a bit big. I think the small would be too short.

No. It's designed with aerobic activity in mind. It's great for spring or fall when your working hard, but its definitely not a winter jacket. I got a Mountain Hardwear Alchemy and it worked really well. Find a jacket that has some Polartec in it.

Jackets don't have inseams. I have the Apex Bionic vest and it fits normally. I'm 5'9" and about 140# and the vest fits me fine.

Yes. Otherwise they would be different jackets, not different colors of the same jacket.

Well, right now its $308. But yes it is a shell. You already have a fleece, so layer it. Or buy a less expensive jacket that has insulation. The Oakley Wing Man is insulated and has waterproof and breathability ratings of 10K which is higher than this jacket.

It's a lightweight hoody, so you be the judge. I don't weigh my casual sweatshirts.

Well, any jacket with the same sized zipper should work. My old REI LT Thermo fleece is compatible (and comfy) with my brand new Oakley Wing Man jacket. Most standard TNF fleeces (Denali etc) should be fine. Look at the sixth closeup view, the one of the inner pocket. In it you can see the zip-in zipper. If your fleece's zipper is the same, you're good.

As you can see in the "select options" pulldown menu, the only size available right now is Small in the "Slate" color. And yes, it is 100% wool. There is no liner."Material: 100% P-9 Merino wool, Boucle-knit"

Yes. You can select the zoom by twisting the ocular.

Just go to a running, biking, or triathlon store and buy some standard water bottles. If those don't fit, try a nalgene. By the way, what picture?

It should. These are very adjustable. Depending on your height, you can lengthen the straps until they are a comfortable distance apart.

It should be fine. Get her a size Small. This pack is fine for overnight backpack trips if you pack carefully and is plenty for non-camping travel. This is a good volume for a backpack.

"One size" is usually 16-21 inches. If your torso length is between those two, you should be fine.

The Baker doesn't have a removable liner. Some Bern helmets with ZipMold do have that option.**********EDIT: the "liner" is not actually a knit beanie. It is a loop of padding that looks like a knit hat and yes, it is removable. I took it out and use a fleece beanie in there instead.

You're @ the right website for all your gear needs. As far as destinations, etc., I like http://www.trails.com/This is a very comprehensive website that might answer all your questions. I hope this helps. **********You should look into Osprey, Arc'Teryx and Gregory for top quality packs. Also, if you're new to this sort of thing, consider some smaller trips to see if you're really up for a 6 month trip. Check out http://www.summitpost.org/ andhttp://cafe.comebackalive.com/ look into the Black Flag Cafe. Also, go to some local gear stores and talk to the people there. Every store has at least one employee with some real world experience. Ask them questions, lots of questions. Have fun and good luck.

They appear very wide and deep. They shouldn't push the glasses into your face. The design is such that the only contact is on the side of your face where the foam forms to the frame of the glasses. Oakley is good at making performance eyewear, these should be no exception.

Depends on what you already have. Just make sure you've got a bright light option (almost any of the iridium lenses) and a low light option (most types of yellow or persimmon). If you like to micromanage your lenses, get a lens for days in the middle (Bronze, G30, G26, VR28 etc). Hope this helps.

They should be. These are helmet compatible and Giro helmets are compatible with most goggles (at least in my experience). It would be senseless for their "helmet compatible" goggles to be incompatible with their own helmet.

No, but you can buy one separately. The spare lens will cost you $40-60. However, these goggles do come with a Spy beanie. :P (sort of)

Well, one reviewer said that the L/XL fits him perfectly and he is a 10.5. Larges usually fit 9-11 or so and medium is around 6-8. However, Pearl Izumi fits 5-8 as small, 9-11 medium, and 12+ as large.

No. Sorry, this one holds up to 15" laptops only.

I started on a Rossignol setup: boots, board, bindings. Get an all-mountain board and go to a local ski shop and pay to the the bindings put on properly. Check tramdock and whiskeymilitia for full setups.

All-Mountain boards are general purpose boards. They do it all. Freestyle boards however, are specific to terrain parks. They are what you want if you spend your time in pipes or on rails or boxes. The board won't make you better, but if you're pretty decent and you want to be able to really rip, get the freestyle board. If you like hitting jumps and carving on the main slopes, get the all-mountian one. Also keep size in mind when you buy. When you buy a freestyle board in the right size, it will be shorter than a properly sized all-mountian board.

Sounds like iPhones work with it.

The Clear/Silver Chrome might be, but if you can find some just plain clear lenses it would be ideal.

Black or Gold Iridium or Persimmon are your options.

The foam padding is designed to mold around your glasses. So you just put on your glasses, then put on the goggles. No slits needed.

You could just go and buy some replacement lenses without buying a second pair glasses all together. If you want to buy these though, scroll to the top of the page and click the "chat now" button in the upper right corner and relay this question to the person you chat with.

The various lenses are explained in the sizing chart. Of the ones currently in stock, the Black Iridium lens is the darkest at 10% VLT. The Gold Iridium is next at 12%, and the other two are both in the 25-30 range.*****If you want even lower transmission than that, buy yourself a set of replacement lenses in Ice, Black, or Gold Iridium Polarized. Those three have transmission rates of 9%.

Yes. You can get spares and change up the colors to get a different look for the glasses.

Yeah. 12x10.5 inches.

A-frame.

Unless you are very small or very large you should be fine. It probably fits perfectly somewhere around a 36ish but will fit just fine with a wide range of waist sizes. The point of "one size" is that one size fits everybody.

It really looks like it. You can see a small band across the shoulder straps around where a sternum strap would attach (look at the pop camo picture).

You might need to check it. My 1500 cube atmos 25 barely fits under a seat. If you've got that loaded to the brim, it probably won't fit. Measure the pack, then look online at what the space is on the plane.

Unisex, but check the sizing chart before you order. The sizing might be a little different.

Acrylic.

How is it that you're #7 Gear Guru on the site and you cant just put it in the review section?Well, can you show me how to do that? I posted the review a few days ago and I just got back from a 3 day trip today and figured I would let people know how the vest performed.

If you want a watch that fits smaller wrists, check out the Oakley D2 and D3. They are designed specifically to fit smaller wrists. I got the D3 on SAC and have been really pleased with its performance and looks.

I have no idea. It vents really well if you stake out the back of the fly. And, if some how you manage to get the inside wet, it dries really quickly in the sun.

On sale, but sale ended? Who knows, but prices change. Also, these do not work on the moon.

sales. maybe it was on SAC and so the availability changed.

46.

Check your local mountain shop. Or go to TNF's website and check for dealers there.

9.5 is usually large or med/large, so they probably won't fit.

A 9 would be way too big. Usually you just size up by a half size to a whole size.

Yes. Fleece throughout, thin spandex extensions with thumb holes in the sleeves, and some other fabric in between the shell and the fleece. It's pretty warm, but if that's not enough, there are zippers inside so you can zip in another jacekt, my REI LT Thermo is compatible, and just about any jacket with a standard smallish zipper should be too. Also, it is rated 10k for waterproofing and breathability.

They're designed to be versatile, so probably yes.

I would like to order "Danner Mountain Light 2 Hiking Boot" Will you send it to Hong Kong? May I know the approx. delivery charge. I am wearing UK8.5 or US 9.5 for Nike. So what size should I choose.**********EDIT: ant23: In general, you can just size up a half size, but if you're doing heavy duty cold weather stuff, go up a full size and also think about a taller boot.

TNF shoes tend to run large but are sometimes narrow. So go with the 10s and see how they fit.

My dad uses an REI Lookout. It's a little over 2000 cubes and has a big U shaped zip so you can basically unzip and flip off the back panel. He likes it a lot. I'm a fan of Osprey packs though.How much gear are you planning on taking? It makes a big difference if you're just doing some dayhiking or if you're bringing a tent and sleeping bag and whatnot. How much camping/outdoor time are you planning on?

1850 cubes is a big pack. I'm in college and I don't need that much room in my daypack. I would not recommend the Jester for a child. It's a good daypack, but it is sized for adults. There are a lot of good small daypacks (under 1000 cubes) and they would be a better fit for a small child.

No. Go to the Nathan website (nathansports.com) and you can buy individual bottles there. They're cheap.

It's bungee cords so you can stuff an unneeded layer in there and not have to unzip the pack and take it off. It's a really nice touch.

No. You buy your own bladder.

There are transparent yellow nalgenes everywhere. These are not transparent.

no you cannot. Most paclite jackets lack that option. The North Face Mountain light jacket, is a Goretex (nonpaclite) that has zip in****************************Edit: you can still wear a fleece underneath it.

It's probably d*mn close. But know that a 100% waterproof jacket will NOT be breathable. It's a tradeoff, but if you're not planning on doing aerobic stuff in the jacket, go for it and get the most waterproof option you can find.

Yeah, unless you want a super baggy look. The shirts are cut slim, but you're still SOL.

freezing water causes it to expand. if you don't leave enough room, you'll rupture the bottle. if you really want to freeze it solid, leave the cap off and leave lots of room for expansion until you know what you can do, but never seal it and never fill it all the way.

The Sundowner size 12 is a 47, as is the TPS. You need a 48 or maybe 48.5, so I wouldn't try the 47s. Either find these in a 48 or find a different boot.

Different brands are different. According to the La Sportiva chart, a US 10 translates to a Euro 43.2. But Salomon says 44=US 10, Patagonia calls it a 43.0, and Vasque had it at 44.5. So anywhere in the 43-44 range should fit you.If you want a 10, get the 43.5s, they're available right now.

Not really. I use them alone or with running socks (Defeet or ultimax) underneath as liners. These socks are lighter than other smartwools, but still a wool sock and your feet will get really hot if you double up on wool.

No.

For the half marathon, just carry a bottle or don't carry anything at all. It looks like a pretty minimalist pack so you should be fine for both if that's what you want.

My little brother uses it for skiing. Just insulate the tube.

Transitions are what you want. The VR50s let more light through than other transitions.

I wouldn't go with Half Jackets. She sounds little and the Half Jacket frames are fairly large.

It doesn't look like it has an internal pocket. I know that MH puts internal pockets in many of their jackets so you could take a look at their vests. EDIT: my new TNF Apex Elixir vest has an internal pocket. It also has two front hand pockets and a drawcord hem. Check it out. So far, it's been great and I'll post the review soon.

Hi-Tec makes a relatively inexpensive boot that has worked really well. The Vasque Summit GTX is a more expensive ($200) option. The only difference is that the Vasques have Gore-Tex and are $100 more expensive. The Hi-Tecs perform admirably and I've never had a problem with them.

Probably.

Nikes usually have higher arches. I don't know much about ultramarathons so I can't speak from experience on what you want in a shoe on a 50 miler. I've always just used Mizuno Wave Rider 10s on roads and trails because they're so durable, but a dedicated trail runner might be better. Check out the Brooks Cascadia.

you're probably fine getting a 10