This is my first Gamma MX and did a lot of researching before I made the investment. Everything I've noticed about this jacket is well thought out. Soft fuzz by the neck and chin for comfort, adjustable hood with small visor, very stretchy fabric while still holds up to abrasion. I have not experimented with it yet in heavy rain although drops tend to bead. Very wind resistant and light. I bought this for mild cold conditions to pair with the Beta SL in case of a downpour.

I have the older version of the Beta SL which has a chest pocket and two giant pit zips. Don't know why they changes to 2 pockets. Anyways I have used this jacket on many a downpour in Scotland and Japan and it has kept at least my top half completely dry. It breaths well so doesn't make u sweaty inside feeling like you are getting wet. The hood is key. Not many hoods with this much adjustability to fit your head just right. This is important if your biking or in the wind a lot with rain. A well thought out jacket. Also I wear a backpack with it a lot and absolutely no pilling. Colors are also a plus. Very vibrant even in low light conditions

I just started wearing this again for the cool season. This shirt can hold back a lot of BO and has the ability to keep you suprisingly warm for how well it breaths and how thin it is. Only downside is it is so thin that it tends to pill on the back if you have a jacket over it with a backpack. Haven't noticed this to be much of a problem however since I got the black and you can hardly see it

Just thought I'd add to the plethora of reviews about how this filter is pretty much fool proof. I have had it for about 3-4 years and use it a couple times a year. It seems to stay wet on the inside even when I try to take out the filter and dry it. Fills a nalgene in about 1 minute and has the attachment for both nalgen and camelbak. The plastic bag which holds the clean tube broke at the clasp but got a ziploc and good as new!

This is a great pack for many reasons. I bought it because it is very light yet also has a stiff back to keep structure to you and the bag. Also it has a nice opening where you can swing it around and open it away from you instead of towards you. It is very minimalist as it has 3 small pockets, the main compartment, camelbak pocket and 2 compressor chords on each side.

I have taken this bag on outings several times now. After owning montbells down jackets I can say that their shell nylon material seems fragile but in fact provides enough protection while weighing almost nothing. This sleeping bag takes up almost no weight or size. However I do disagree with the temperature rating and think it should be moved up 10 degrees (wearing thermals) I had to wear down pants also at 35 degrees. I plan on getting another of their bags soon. I also like the draw chord near the feet which allows one to either quarter off the feet or make the bag shorter to save dead space for heat.

I have had my bag for quite some time and use it to store my SLR camera in when going anywhere. This bag is very light, compact and more durable than the thin material looks. The camera has some sharper edges however the bag has been able to withstand the abuse of many trips into the wilderness.

I have probably had 4 different kinds of the mountain house meals. I think this one is the best. It has just has much protein as the others and also has the most vegetables in it by far. The sauce tastes a little cheesy too. Just make sure you have a big water bottle to follow this as it has tons of sodium. Again get the 2 servings for one person.

I recently went on a camping trip and bought one of the black canyon bags and one of the storm sack dry bags both of which are from Sealline. The description for both of these items is poor so heres a better one before you get either: The black canyon sac is much more durable and heavy duty. More made for water trips or if you want something that can withstand a lot of abuse. However it is relatively much more heavy and less compact compared to the Storm. The Storm on the other hand is perfect for backpacking use as a food sac to hang or to keep clothes dry. Unlike the Black Canyon, the outer layer is made of a tight weave fabric. This is nice however I noticed that if sap gets on it it is difficult to get out. In the end I kept one of each so I could have both durability (Black Canyon) and lightness (Storm).

I recently went on a camping trip and bought one of the black canyon bags and one of the storm sack dry bags both of which are from Sealline. The description for both of these items is poor so heres a better one before you get either: The black canyon sac is much more durable and heavy duty. More made for water trips or if you want something that can withstand a lot of abuse. However it is relatively much more heavy and less compact compared to the Storm. The Storm on the other hand is perfect for backpacking use as a food sac to hang or to keep clothes dry. Unlike the Black Canyon, the outer layer is made of a tight weave fabric. This is nice however I noticed that if sap gets on it it is difficult to get out. In the end I kept one of each so I could have both durability (Black Canyon) and lightness (Storm).

I have used this stove about a dozen times now. I've never had problems with it. It is one of the most reliable things in my pack. It is very durable as I can just shove it anywhere in my pack and not have to worry about the hose or stove breaking. Many of my friends have different types of butane and although they can get theirs started before me, I always get the water boiling in half the time. I got this as a gift but when researching found that it is one of the most versatile and reliable stoves out there. Thanks Optimus!

I've been camping with these pots and pans twice now and can say that they are awesome. Some people say that they are too flimsy but this is not true. The have been crammed in my pack and still have now dents. The handles take a little getting used to but are great as you don't have to use a handle gripper as each pot has its own handles. The pots seems to grip the stove well even tho there are no grooves on the bottom. The pans are perfect lids as the handle is very useful on the side and not on the top when taking the lid off since the side handle never gets hot. I haven't had a problem with stuff sticking however I just try to make sure stuff doesn't get burnt if I'm not heating water.

If you like stuff thats form fitting then this is for you. The shirt is rather long which is nice so that your belly doesn't show when you reach up for things. Also I think that the wool is fine enough that it doesn't bother the skin. I've heard that the white isn't good as its a little see through but I wouldn't recommend the dark for very hot days.

I bought these for a trip to Mongolia recently and wore a pair for over a week. They were still perfectly fine after the 7 days as the first. These are also better made than the exofficio as they have more room in the front for the package. Size seems true to me.

This bag is perfect for all your bike stuff. It has 3 big main compartments perfect to fit your shoes in one, helmet in the other and camelbak in the middle. There is a picket for your helmet but my Giro didn't fit in it. There are also plenty of other pockets for multitools, Gu, tubes and anything else you want. There are vents on the top to make sure anything damp that goes in the bag still has a chance to dry off. If this thing is full then it takes the shape of a cube but if not full then it will not keep its shape and is hard to make stand up.

If you get these flip flops they will probably be the last ones you ever get. These are the most well made flip flops out there. Sure they are the most expensive but they will also last 5 times longer than your average ones. Plus they have vibram soles and come in cool colors.

I have no idea why these skis aren't very public yet. Anyways I think this is the first year they have come out with this line and they are the same shape as the insanes but just overall fatter. Before I got these skis I was also looking at getting the BD Megawatts however chose to get these instead for a couple of reasons. The first major reason was because of weight. If the Megawatts have a weak point its their weight. They are made to be able to take backcountry skiing however they weigh 10 lbs. I paired these Asylums with the dynafit tlt classics and my entire setup is probably 9. In fact, the first thing I noticed when I got on the lift with these puppies was that it felt like there was nothing hanging off my legs! The only other difference is these have more of a sidecut which allows you to make sharper turns. However, I must say that these babies love to make huge GS turns in the pow. They also aren't rockered but don't need to be as their surface area is so large. I find that they are more maneuverable compared to other fat skis also because of their weight. These skis are not meant for the groomers but when on powder I prefer nothing else.

I first bought this light after researching a lot for the best bang for the buck light. It came down between this one and the petzl myo xp. I decided on this one mainly because it is brighter although the myo probably is made of more durable material. I think I made the right choice in getting this one as it doesn't seem too delicate. I even lost my first one and decided to buy the exact same one!

This shirt is great for many reasons. It looks like it can be warn as a more casual nice shirt yet feels like a pajama shirt since its so soft. Also it moves and stretches well for various activities. The only drawback is you can't pull the sleeves all the way up to your bis since the wrist and forearm part of the shirt is pretty tight

I bought these pants one size too big but fixed that problem with a belt. I have had these pants for about a year now and can say that they are made to withstand anything. I like to wear them in the winter as they offer great protection from the snow and dry very quickly. They also work well for climbing and pack nicely.

For the first little while when I bought this shirt it looked great as a stand alone shirt for the fall and winter. But then it started to slightly pill and I found that the black tended to show every piece of lint and hair that it attracted so now I hide it underneath other clothes. It still functions great as a thin wool underlayer

These pants are the bomb for cold weather that is in between wearing one layer of pants and doing the all out double layer with the warm thermals underneath. If you don't know, go with these. They are super light weight and offer you that little bit of extra warmth you need without getting your legs too hot. Also I don't think my legs are skinny but these weren't skin tight on me, just a tiny bit loose.

Whenever its hot in the summer this is one of my top choices to wear. It is form fitting and has a little extra length to it which is nice for sports like biking. I also like it because the sleeves are short so they don't get in the way of your activities.

There are certain qualities about this shirt that are better than the patagonia wool 2. 1 it is nice to have the thumb holes for dawning other articles of clothing 2 it seems more durable and a little thicker 3 it pills less. I also like the 3 tone colors.

I've been skiing on these for 2 seasons now and have to say that they are perfect for all your average all mountain day. If you love speed then these will take you there as they are very fast. Today I skied with them in about 3-4 inches of pow and felt like they were made for this. I have also skied with them in 20+ inches of pow and know that they were never designed for this. You have to work super hard at always leaning back or else your screwed. So that being said, they will give you 100% at everything except 12 inch plus powder.

you can tell that arcteryx has been making snow pants for quite awhile. my friend has had a pair of old ones for over 7 years and they are still holding up. anyways these are great for a couple of reasons. One the feel is great compared to the proshell stuff which is kind of noisy. also the fuzz inside feels good to the touch and probably provides a little insulation. I was skiing yesterday on a very warm day and there was water everywhere. The pants repelled it no prob. Also they are very good at keeping the cold out on very windy days.

You pretty much need to just try on a bunch of ski boots in order to find the one you like. These ended up being the ones for me. There were no spots that dug into my foot and the hold everywhere was great. They are a pretty stiff boot and also have a vibram sole which is a plus!

I like the grip on the and the material they are made with. They allow a big range of movement when using them. One issue is they didn't trim the material back all the way on the inside where the clip is attached to the glove so it irritates your wrist in that area. This should be fixed by just cutting off the extra material. Also I used the fit chart since from my wrist to tip of middle finger is 7 inches. the fingers were too long by about an inch. I ended up giving them to a friend that had bigger hands. I would have gotten the smalls instead but they don't have em so opted for the black diamond jetstreams which fit my hands better.

I got these goggles new for this season and can't think of anything wrong with these goggles. When you have em on the lens is crystal clear and won't fog up. Whatever that anti-fog dot does on the lens, it works. They fit the large giro helmets perfectly. The only problem I could see is if you have a helmet with a tight strap clasp on the back then this goggle might not fit as the clasp of the helmet is directly in the back which might get in the way of the helmet clasp.

I originally had the dihedral but found it to be a tad bit small. This one is able to carry all your trad gear including rope and helmet plus extra clothing and food. The back is nice and rigid to keep your posture while hiking and the shoulder straps seem to fit well. The material seems like its made to withstand the elements for quite a while. There is also a camelbak pocket inside and two pockets in the top lid compartment.

The small is much more acceptable. It looks like without being expanded it could also fit a mountain tire, multitool and other small things like keys and a couple goos.

5 stars if I were able to take back these pants and purchase a medium instead. beware, the chart is not correct unless you like your sweatpants to hug the butt. other wise go for it! The rest of the pants are nice and loose and they feel great. They also tend to keep away the static as this material seems like it would attract static.

I accidentally got these shoes a bit too big but they still work. I however am not able to run in them as I am not used to shoes that have a sole bigger than .5 inches so I tend to sprain my ankles combined with the fact they are too big to begin with. I have had them for 3 years and use them 3-4 times a week at work. My job requires us to be standing for very long periods of time and these puppies help us from not getting back problems or sore feet at the end of standing for 8 hours.

Well made and seems sturdier than the same version of the pedros. This puppy will give you the torque you need that your little multi tool can't offer.

The construction of this bag is great. Well thought out and the small zipper in the front is great for small things not getting lost in the big compartment. The only other comment I would like to make is that the medium bag is not made for a road bike. It is very big and will drag you down! I personally measured the front of it and it is 5.5 inches wide by about 4 inches tall without the expanded compartment. I'm sure this bag is great for long mountain bike rides tho. Hopefully the small will work better for my road bike.

This is a great carabiner for people starting out. This way you don't have to remember to lock it up. Or is it a bad thing so that when you graduate up you'll always forget because you didn't have to do it before? Anyways high quality as always from petzl.

I have only used this helmet a couple times but everything on it is great. The helmet breaths well in hot weather and if you want a sturdy helmet that you can throw around in your car and bag then this is the one for you. I do have a little problem with it sliding down too far on my forehead but will have to mess around with the adjustments to see if it will fix the problem.

I've had these shoes for a while now and have to say that these are the best all round shoe I've had. They are super comfortable yet give great support. Very agile and light on the trail. Great laceup system and they look great. Venting to the shoe is phenomenal but if you want them for the winter go with the goretex version. Know that if you go with your size they will seem big since they are a trail running shoe and are made to have space in the front so your toes don't ever jam on the downhill.

These mittens are super warm. If you have trouble with cold hands get these. I have never while skiing really had the need to have the fleece inserts, just the shell they are so warm. The flip back flap on the fleece is nice especially with the magnets that hold the flaps back. Although I don't like the velcro on the mittens as they tend to want to eat up the fleece if they come into contact with eachother. Otherwise they have plenty of room in the sinch area to go on top of your jacket. If I have to choose I would also say they run a little on the big side but that might be because I only use the shell part.

I love to use this when I want to take my SLR somewhere where it is likely to get wet. Has not failed and seems like it is very unlikely to tear or perforate. They are a great price for you get!

These socks are great at holding back the foot stench. Also I have had a pair for over a year and they still function great. They are very low cut and thus I'm not sure if the thick pad in the back is necessary but I'm not gonna cut if off to see. If you are looking for a great sock that won't give you blisters on long runs, is thin and holds back stink then this is the sock for you.

When you look at the price they seem super expensive but compared to other competitive boots out there they are cheaper. I got this boot because it was recommended to me by my friend. Now I have a bunch of friends with this boot some who have more than one pair. I've climbed the middle teat in these and my feet stayed relatively dry. The only problem is the shoe laces seem to come undone more than usual.

This is a great pad. Will help keep you warm in the colder seasons. Although if your really looking to save space go with the prolite 3.

Great construction. Just don't get it thinking you'll use it with the prolite 4. That is unless you want to spend 30 minutes trying to get the damn pad in a sac thats too small and another 30 minutes getting it out. I bought the 4 and will use this one for other things.

If your looking for a super packable and light jacket to wear around this is the one. Be aware that it doesn't have any pockets or pull chords anywhere. This jacket is so light it takes 5 seconds to fall to the ground if you drop it. Also make sure you are ok with something a little bit shiny as this does reflect light to a degree

I bought this jacket after I returned the Alpha LT. While I'm sure the LT has its uses, it also seems a size bigger so my usual small was a medium. It also had to much noise during movement. This jacket is everything the Alpha isn't. Plus it comes with a little fuzz for some insulation. Great constructed jacket. There ain't nothin comin through this one.

No complaints about these puppies. Although they should ship them out with clear decal stickers to protect your paint. Otherwise the dirt will eventually work its way in and scratch it up.

You thought you were whistling? No that was the roof rack. If you don't get this soon you'll start getting a headache. Plus its a great place to put stickers on without having to put them on the car.

This is a great sac if you have the money laying around to actually afford it. Keeps the chalk in excellently when closed and has a great band around the top to keep it open when climbing. Also comes with a strap so you don't have to hook a biner to it and then be fidgeting around for it while your forearms are killing you.

This thing is great. Can't say much about it except that its tougher than the aluminum bottles and I guess I can't complain when it stinks since I hardly ever wash it.

Since the mule has been out for so long and each generation getting better and better, I think this one is getting almost perfect. The shoulder strap had rings so when your loading the water they don't get in the way, the pack is very compressible or non to make way for more clothing. Much better than previous models where you had to yank the thing up and down to get the bladder in. Now you just zip it up and its good to go.

Before I bought a HR monitor watch I researched a ton. Suunto's came in a close second but the footpod seemed to be more reliable and accurate with the polar technology and the chest strap is much smaller and less noticeable when wearing compared to the Suunto. I also bought this over the higher end models as it is much more low profile and friendly towards being able to wear it in public and not looking like a freak. 4 stars because it could look a little better.

Does the job well and I'm sure it will last me forever as it seems like it is made well. (as is all Petzl gear)

I don't know how many of these other schmucks have had this sock. I think I've had it for about 3-4 months and I already have by first dime sized hole in the toe. I don't think I abuse these at all either. THey also tend to pill quite fiercely. Otherwise they are great at odor control.

I have an 05 legacy gt and for those that have the subie with the no frame above the window might wonder how the q clips grab onto the car. Usually the clips hold on to the metal of the actual frame of the car. I was a little skeptical about how these grab onto the plastic ledge just above the window. I can now say after a season of use that these things won't damage the plastic and can hold quite a bit of force from the rack. P.S. you don't need to grip stickers it comes with if you have my setup

4 stars because they don't come with the Yakima setup and you have to get them seperately. Otherwise they work great and even have a automatic closing door on the front to prevent dirt and water from getting in and rusting the unit.

This is a bag not a cube since it doesn't have any supports. Great vents on the top to make sure your stuff doesn't get stinky or mold. The only qualm I have about it is that the biggest pocket that is supposed to hold a helmet doesn't hold mine. I have the Giro E2. Get it on sac!

This helmet has tons of vents so your head never overheats. I haven't had a serious crash to actually test it but I'm comfortable putting my head in Giros hands!

I give it 4 stars since after a long time, if you aren't wearing anything heavier than a baselayer, the hip straps will tend to cut into you. Also the airframe is great for keeping your back cool except it greatly decreases the amount of space that you can pack in the pack. I would say it actually reduces the pack to about 45-46 liters. I would buy this again for the price and light weightedness.

No flex in these puppies. They have a nice plastic covering to prevent rust. Although they should come with the plastic caps

I had to return this jacket because for some reason the small was to big. Not that I'm super small either. My friend thinks that after they started manufacturing in Canada they made the jackets slightly bigger. I thought that the slightly bigger size would compromise the warmness that the jacket had to offer. Otherwise this would have been a great jacket.

I wasn't planning on writing a review for this but a couple of days ago I was driving away from the Backcountry warehouse with some sick new gear on my way up to do some mountain biking when I forgot I had my bike on the rack. I drifted onto the interstate and then realized oh sh#$t. The rack held it on like a champ. Also great for disk brake bikes. Easy on easy off. This is the best rack functionally and looks wise.

Just recently bought these and they are very soft. Also like the dark color for not showing the dirt. fit great and are very breathable.

Except for how expensive it is this rack is probably the best. Looks good and holds mountain bikes with and without disk breaks.

I'm a faithful Salomon shoe user but found these shoes to be a little too high sitting for my liking. One of the reasons I like Salomons is because the have a nice low platform. These are a tad higher than norm.