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Kurt Z
Skier // Camper/Hiker // Climber // Snowshoer // Alpine Skier // Backpacker // Sport Climber // Boulderer // Ice Climber // Mountaineer // Road Biker
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Stomping Grounds:
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Bio:
Fresh powder, dry crags, clear weather and friends!
Rankings 
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- #54 of 832 - Harnesses and Climbing Helmets
- #68 of 753 - Big Wall Climbing
- #77 of 293 - Climbing Packs and Bags
- #92 of 1,587 - Men's Ski Jackets
- #94 of 584 - Canister Stoves
- #97 of 534 - Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices
- #100 of 1,002 - Women's Trail Running Footwear
- #107 of 961 - Headlamps
- #109 of 847 - Goggles
- #134 of 2,235 - Sleeping Bags
- #141 of 1,251 - Rock Climbing Shoes
- #145 of 965 - Climbing Shoes
- #146 of 1,045 - Ski Gloves
- #155 of 529 - Daypacks - Technical
- #156 of 1,153 - Water Treatment
- #158 of 1,089 - Winter Packs
- #159 of 564 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
- #224 of 783 - Men's Performance Shirts - Short Sleeve
- #287 of 1,209 - Men's Shorts
- #291 of 1,241 - Men's Ski Pants
- #296 of 1,194 - Backcountry Snowboarding
- #318 of 1,481 - Socks
- #343 of 1,103 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
- #407 of 1,760 - Trail Running Hydration
- #438 of 3,092 - Men's Softshell Jackets
- #445 of 1,832 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
- #544 of 3,633 - Women's Footwear
- #750 of 3,135 - Men's Shirts
- #919 of 3,525 - Backpacks
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Black Diamond Apex GTX Gaiter
5 days ago
What is the durability of the inner leg section. Is is the same or weaker than 1000 D cordura? How much weaker/stronger?
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Arc'teryx Sentry Jacket - Men's
November 11, 2009
Well, it depends on what you are doing. No waterproof fabric will breath enough to let all the moisture out when you are slogging up hill, but for most situations, Gore Tex works well.
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Arc'teryx Sentry Jacket - Men's
November 11, 2009
I would also like to reiterate that Arcteryx is in a league of its own. No one compares to them in anyway. Its unreal. There are many good reasons their products cost so much.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Ortovox Free Rider 26 Plus Pack - 1587cu in
October 22, 2009
Try the Arcteryx Silo 30. It has a sweet Ski carry system. My skis feel so light while on it.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Marmot Helium Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
October 22, 2009
No sleeping bags are seam sealed. It would just be far too expensive. I have a bag with waterproof/breathable fabric that isn't seam taped. It works nicely. Feathered Friends is a company in Seattle that is probably the most experienced with down and they dont seam tape their waterproof bags or down coats. I asked them about it and they said it wasn't needed.
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Western Mountaineering MegaLite Sleeping Bag: 30 Degree Down
October 22, 2009
Get the continuous baffle! Its far warmer for little more weight. Basically there is a bit of mesh between each section rather than being sown though.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Black Diamond Hooped Bivy Sack
July 30, 2009
Does this zip shut and then have a mesh window?
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MSR Hydromedary Hydration Bag
July 28, 2009
You can get in back in, but its tricky. Cut the outer house about an inch lower than the liner. Make a slit in the liner and then push the head into the tube holding the liner with your fingers. Then cut the rest of the liner off. Again, its hard, but it works.
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MSR Reactor Stove
July 4, 2009
This pot is probably overkill for what you want. This pot is designed to ONLY boil water which limits your options. If you want a more versatile system check out something else.
If you want ease of use, check out canister stoves such as the MSR WindPro or Pocket rocket.
If you want something cheaper in the long term, get a liquid fuel stove such as the Wisperlite.
If you want to cook gourmet meals in the back country and need to regulate heat get the Dragonfly.
Good Luck
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Sole Ed Viesturs Signature Edition Footbed
July 4, 2009
Yes. Pull out the insoles the shoe comes with and overlay it on these and then cut to fit.
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Scarpa Summit GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's
May 27, 2009
La Sportiva!!!
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Arc'teryx Pali Rope Bag
April 3, 2009
The rope bag goes under the muira 50, read the description. What would be the point of an extra bag to put your rope in and then put in the muira 50? Answer: No point.
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Oakley Stockholm Goggles - Polarized
December 23, 2008
Are these double pane goggles? If not which are?
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