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SIMPLE BUT GOOD

Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet

Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet

Rating for this product: 5 May 3, 2009

This is a great helmet for the baginner or pro. Inexpensinve but durable and comfy. Need a helmet but not rich? buy this one period.

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Versatile

Black Diamond Viper Ice Tool

Black Diamond Viper Ice Tool

Rating for this product: 5 May 3, 2009

With or without leashes these are great tools. Durable and light. What else can I say they're solid.

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GOOD ALL AROUND

Black Diamond Sabretooth Pro Crampon

Black Diamond Sabretooth Pro Crampon

Rating for this product: 5 May 3, 2009

I used these last season with great success. They performed as expected but not so great for steep ice. They are perfect for all other arenas of winter climbing and very durable. the edges stayed sharp longer than I expected.

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Uber Comfy

Osprey Packs Atmos 65 Backpack - 3800-4200cu in

Osprey Packs Atmos 65 Backpack - 3800-4200cu in

Rating for this product: 5 May 3, 2009

Recently got this bag for spring and summer. Its very comfortable and hauls gear for three or four days. I wouldn't go much over forty pounds, but thats not what it was made for. Really like the trekking pole feature and the outside pockets are perfect for rain gear.

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DRY AND WARM

Mountain Hardwear Spectre SL 20 Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down

Mountain Hardwear Spectre SL 20 Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down

Rating for this product: 5 May 3, 2009

I love this bag! I'm a pretty small guy(5'6 145) and have tons of room in the reg. My clothes fit in the bottom without leaving me sufficeint room to roll around. My bag has seen 20 degree nights with no tent, and rain. In the rain(2 hours moderate) it held up great, with my breathing hole tightened up almost no rain got in and the water beads just shook off. Temp wise the rating is very accurate outside on a thermarest I was warm in twenty degree weather.

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Good all around

Scarpa Vision Climbing Shoe

Scarpa Vision Climbing Shoe

Rating for this product: 4 April 10, 2009

First of all these are very comfortable, the lacing and tongue design are great. They're easy to tune in by tightening the laces, for comfort or good feel. As others have stated probably not great for anything specific but good all around. I have used them in the gym, on granite and limestone and the performed fine. I also have had problems with the heel, I have narrow heels as it is but considering I got them from you guys for $32!!!!!!!! I'm more than happy.

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Great top rope

Beal Edlinger 10.2mm Golden Dry Rope

Beal Edlinger 10.2mm Golden Dry Rope

Rating for this product: 5 April 10, 2009

Don't have much to say, good weight, smooth, and although I haven't gotten it wet yet it's nice security. Would recommend to a friend.

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K.I.S.S.

Black Diamond ATC Belay Device

Black Diamond ATC Belay Device

Rating for this product: 5 April 10, 2009

Keep it simple stupid, and they did. Does just what it is supposed to, and is light what else is there to say.

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Belay on!

Black Diamond Rocklock Carabiner

Black Diamond Rocklock Carabiner

Rating for this product: 5 April 10, 2009

I run my carabiner through the two smaller loops on my harness(not the main loop) and this biner leaves me plenty of room. Just great definately recommend.

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Old faithful

Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness

Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness

Rating for this product: 5 April 10, 2009

I've had this harness for years. From the gym to ice climbing, its comfy and versatile. If your a beginner or a pro this a great harness.

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Good things small package

Black Diamond Trail Trekking Pole

Black Diamond Trail Trekking Pole

Rating for this product: 5 April 10, 2009

If you don't have trekking poles get them now. These are light collapsable, and inexpensive. Great buy!!

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Alright Jacket

The North Face Varius Guide Jacket - Men's

The North Face Varius Guide Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 April 10, 2009

This jacket is fine, but I agree with other reviewers that you could get a better jacket for the price. It does fine in snow, but saturates in rain and could be lighter. It needs a snow skirt to be a good ski coat, and lighter material to be a good rain shell. So all and all not to bad.

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Solid

The North Face Novelty Nuptse Down Vest - Men's

The North Face Novelty Nuptse Down Vest - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 April 10, 2009

Mine isn't novel its just black but I do like that camo. Great piece of kit, nice around town or the camp fire, and the perfect pillow.

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Yeah Yeah Yeah

The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's

The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 April 10, 2009

Alright so this is a nice jacket, but I must see 30-40 a day on the streets so if you get one get some wacky color or sometihng. There are much better jackets out there for the price like monkey phurs or or just about any 300 weight fleece. So unless you need something to zip into your TNF jacket or you want to be like everybody else get creative and find another fleeced. Oops did I say fleeced.

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Great Pants

Mountain Hardwear Matterhorn Convertible Pant - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Matterhorn Convertible Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 April 10, 2009

Wonderful pants. Super durable, and well thought out. The pockets work great, and don't get in the way. Convertible pants are always good insurance for changing weather. Love em definitely recommend.

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Best pant ever!!!!

Mountain Hardwear Talus Pant - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Talus Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 April 10, 2009

I friggin love these pants. From walking to work, scrabbling through scree and trees, or climbing. Stretchy and durable. No back pockets but why would you need them in the backcountry. Definitely recommend.

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If you need something this tough!!

Arc'teryx Khamsin 50 Backpack - 2746-3356cu in

Arc'teryx Khamsin 50 Backpack - 2746-3356cu in

Rating for this product: 5 March 23, 2009

Great pack used it this season ice climbing in CT, and Vermont. Easily held puffy coat,hardshell,helmet,water bottle in parka, rope,screws,harness,snacks,binocs,heavy gloves, ice gloves,thermos,slings,camera,carabiners,axes(danglers a little wierd but work fine),and crampons(in kangaroo pocket).The wieght was fine, even traverseing up the side of smuggs.I have also used this pack for a couple overnighters, and can fit my tent,sleeping back,stove,thermarest,EZlite,water,food and extra clothing. Mind you this is a little overloaded,but worked fine.If your wondering about durability, I had to carry my girlfriends pack down about 200 feet of near vertical snow, and chucked this pack down it!! you would never even know. So if you need something this tough its worth the money.

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Solid and light

Arc'teryx Alpha LT Pant - Men's

Arc'teryx Alpha LT Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 9, 2008

Just got back from the first winter backpacking trip in northern CT, and these pants worked great. I wore them over midwieght wool long underwear, and they weren't bulky or constrictive (waist is just above belt line and suspenders are in just the right spots). Climbed some decent rock ascents and never worried about them getting hurt in anyway, very durable. I also walk to school and two jobs in New England and carry these as my everyday rain pants (pack relatively small, I carry mine in an eagle creek half cube). Can't find harsh enough weather yet to even get these pants close to their potential. Highly recommend these worth every penny !!!!

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Better than expected

Mountain Hardwear Android Softshell Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Android Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 9, 2008

When I first got this coat I was a little disappointed, I expected it to be a little warmer. Since then I have fell in love with it. I can fit my monkey man on under it and it does not bunch up at all, so that delt with any warmth issues. As a softshell its wonderful, excellent wind and water resistance. The cut allows for great movement. Just came back from a trip where i climbed with my pack on and this jacket did great. Highly recommend.

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PERFECT!!!

SmartWool Midweight Boot Top Bottom - Men's

SmartWool Midweight Boot Top Bottom - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 9, 2008

Just got back from a winter camping trip in northern CT, and these pants were perfect! Temperatures at night dropped to 27 degrees, and with just shell pants over them I was comfortable. Very comfortable as well, great waistband and very soft feel. Temperature regulation was superb (from strenuous hiking and gear laden ascents and descents to peeing in the snow at night). Stink control is phenomenal, just washed them after a few weeks of wearing almost everyday, and they still didn't smell. Highly recommend, buy some now (better than capilene)

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diesel!!

Arc'teryx Theta SV Jacket - Men's

Arc'teryx Theta SV Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2008

I've had this jacket for about 2 months and love it. Its November in New England and although I have not seen any snow yet i've seen some serious rain and have never felt so protected. Between two jobs school and no vehicle I walk almost ten miles a day and wear this shell constantly(not to bulky for everyday use). Oh and the hood is no holds barred the best I have ever seen, and I sell gear for a living.

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solid

Scarpa Mustang GTX Backpacking Boot - Men's

Scarpa Mustang GTX Backpacking Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2008

I've had these boots for a few months and have been very happy with them. minimal break in, good comfort and stability in a pretty lightweight package. Excellent all around boot.

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my fur of choice

Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Fleece Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Fleece Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2008

The warmest to weight fleece I own. Compared with my TNF denali, arc'teryx covert cardigan, and apache, it is definitely my go to warm layer. It breathes great feels great and, is very packable.

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Perfect all around pack

The North Face Backtrack 70 Backpack - 4250cu in

The North Face Backtrack 70 Backpack - 4250cu in

Rating for this product: 5 July 29, 2008

I love this pack. I have traveled with it, and never have to worry about my straps getting trashed by baggers(the small pack is perfect for carry on, fill your water bladder at a water fountain). Backpacking is ok but a bit heavy, I can however fit all my gear for a long weekend or longer in it. The rain cover is great, I carry my tent on the bottom(tadpole 23), and the rainfly still covers everything. If you can afford one pack for a multitude of uses this is it. I highly recommend it.

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The North Face Backtrack 70 Backpack - 4250cu in

July 27, 2008

To small for an expedition pack but suitable for backpacking. I can fit all my gear for a long weekend maybe longer. A little heavy for long hikes but for the amount of features it's worth it. If you can only afford one pack this is it.

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I have owned 3 recons

The North Face Recon Backpack - 1850cu in

The North Face Recon Backpack - 1850cu in

Rating for this product: 5 April 14, 2008

I love this backpack. Of the 3 i owned two were stolen, and the one i own now i have had for years. I have traveled alot with bag,and camped some. It is also a great rock climbing bag, plenty of room inside for gear, a rope buckles on top, and jacket strapped to bottom.When camping i strap my sleeping bag to the bottom, and jacket to the top,with just enough room inside for a couple days worth of gear.

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