GET THIS BOOT!! Ok, not really terrible but for almost $200 bucks, I expect a decent hiker. These boots are not consistently made - you would not believe the variations between my right and left boot! So far waterproof and no split seams with 250 plus miles. Really contemplating on sending them back though as they offer poor traction and are not all that comfortable for as stiff as they are.

On another note, for being stiff, they offer poor stability when climbing and your whole foot is not firmly planted. Previously had a pair of Asolo 520 - and in less then 2 months they de-laminated. I am almost afraid to give Asolo another shot even though I really want to try the Fugitive.

Its a good boot, but these suckers should be GOLD standard and they are simply NOT. The lace locks are poor quality plastic thus providing an inconsistent experience out of the box and only wear out more in time. Yeah, the idea is great but they should have been metal or something that does not have so much give in them.

The do perform however; my BD Sabertooths hold well and the boots themselves have mad opportunity to be adjusted for a just right fit. I use for vertical ice climbing and this has been the best boot I have used to date as long as I keep moving. I have cold feet and I need multiple PAIRS of good socks to keep my feet warm with these boots. Several friends who are guides use them and have commented that they do not stay waterproof for long - GORTEX? I don't know... If mine start to leak, maybe I will try the new Mammut line as they look promising.

Bottom line - There are other options out there that will do for less $$$ unless you want the specifics this boot has to offer and you plan to use them. Overall, very pricey but if your a gear head, ehhh...

Roomy bag but not really that lite nor small packing for a down bag (Remember, you need to pack your sleeping pad too b/c there is no fill on the bottom). Roomy, comfy, gets the job done in ideal conditions with a stretch for some cooler weather camping depending on your pad with extra layers of clothes.

One of the best parts of the bag is the sleeve for the pad - works with BOTH Big Ag pads which can be stuffed with the bag or Thermrest prolite pads which can not as they are too bulky.

It is pretty thick so it takes quite a bit to blow up - not bad but my cheeks hurt by the time I am done. Packs smaller and is liter then the Thermarest and packs in the bag with my Big Agnes bags which is AWESOME!! Overall, very comfy but the temperature ratings are a bit off unless you are wearing some serious layers as well to compensate. This is a 3 season MINUS pad - don't let the "insulated" tag fool you, it is however better then a pure air pad.

I have both a 2 and 3 person of this model. Somewhat roomy and decent overall design but they make you pay more for a footprint - Marmot comes with a footprint and costs less but I like this design better & they were not available when I needed to buy.

As far as being waterproof, I think it is more resistant. I have been in a few light storms and stayed dry but the rain fly was soaked though and with a little more rain I am sure I would be taking a shower.

Overall, decent value for the money. Packs lite for the size but NOT really small. Easy & fast to set up. Hey, what can you expect for a low $$ tent? But anything from BackCountry is the bomb b/c if it starts to suck or get under your skin, SEND IT BACK!! :-)

I wear medium and ordered these in a large - with a layer of fleece, poly pros, and under armor, there is not enough room to move. Returned for a larger size.