These shoes are amazing. Great fit, great edging and amazing smearing yet still comfortable to stand around in.

An extremely comfortable harness. The rear straps are very easy to remove which is always handy... The harness is pretty bulky though.

Some how they made a super light harness that is still super comfy. My only complaint the rear straps are not easily removable.

Tired of a huge helmet sticking up from your head? Look no further...

This is the best helmet out there. While it may not me as durable as others, it has the best side protection of almost all helmets. I did a bunch of research and found that most helmets are not designed for forward, side or rear impacts, but are made only for objects falling on your head. Well, this helmet apparently does offer some protection in those areas.

Its a good basic lamp. I would recommend this for anyone with casual use. Its far to weak for anything serious though. The boost feature is a bit of a gimic though.

Not to bad, not amazing. Its decently well designed, but the top pocket is hard to access. The hip belt is decently well designed. It doesnt compare to Acteryx though. If you want something better, try the Silo 30.

I took these on a trip to Italy where we camped near a village, went bush walking and swimming every day. These was awesome. I didn't wear anything else the whole time. I also use them for climbing, they allow great movement. Only complaint is the lack of a loop to carabiner my chalk bag.

Its a little strange how well this works. It wicks moisture and never sticks to me. I can be dripping in sweat and it still bounces around without sticking.

While it would seem to be too heavy weight, I use it for everything. Im pretty slim so I dont sweat much, but its just amazing. I've used it summit Baker with little more than windstopper jacket on top and have also used it hiking in 90 degree heat. Doesn't smell after many days.

Not very warm, not well fitted, bulky, these blow.

While it is billed as a highly versatile jacket, I think it has limited use. Firstly its very durable, but not warm. If you want something for skiing or the alpine environment, why not the Venta SV or the Fury SV. Both are slightly warmer and more waterproof. If you want warmth, go with the Gamma SV. I think this jacket is best for... actually Im not sure. Its definitely a sweet jacket, but there are better options for the same money.

Super light and perfect. Durable so I dont have to worry about using it anywhere and roomy so I dont feel cramped.

First off, the color was much better than expected. I thought it was going to be much brighter, but it is a sweet red color. Although a little ostentatious. Other than that its a sweet design. The placement of different fabrics is very intelligent. Also its warmer than most softshells. While the outer fabric is not as durable as say scholler, its okay.

I've finally found a truly durable gator. What is the point of gators if they dont protect against crampon punctures?

What else to say, these are the most bad ass gloves available. They are surprisingly warm for the amount of insulation and are very comfortable. They also fit my skinny yet long hands well. I use them for skiing and they are amazing. Im hoping to get into ice climbing and I imagine they are sweet as well.

The fit is absolutely amazing for my feet so I love them. The only problem is the tread; It isnt as durable and is mostly worn down now.

This pack is loaded with alpine features and just big enough for winter mountaineering. I've used it on two summits already and it is amazing. perfect weight distribution in typical arcteryx fashion.

Most people complain that the carry system is flawed, but is there any better system? The pack is definitely the best day pack I've ever owned. It distributes weight in amazing Arcteryx fashion. Pockets are amazingly placed. Fabric is urethane coated for water resistance.
Two complaints: No stays to maintain vertical integrity and the snow shovel pocket is a little annoying for day to day

The design is amazing. Rather than a smooth curve at the bottom, it almost squares out so that large objects on your biner don't get stuck. I use one to hold a Petzl mini-traxion and it doesn't get stuck. Not to mention it being super light. Awesome alpine locker. Perfection.

My brother nick-named these the green dragons because of the color and spin that looks like scales. They are awesome. I use them for the rope end of my draws and they are perfect. Nice and big for clipping.

After 38 reviews and an average of 5 stars, there isn't much to say. I'll just make it 39. It works perfectly, very durable.

The best compromise between weight and durability out there. Indestructible and so lightweight. The best for a traditional axe.

There is a reason why this is the most common picket out there. It works! No complains/problems.

I use this along with the mini traxion in a 3-1 if I a really good mechanical advantage. If I want to go light weight then I can ditch the traxion and use this along with a prussik. Very smooth operation.

I got this mainly for crevasse rescue and it works brilliantly. My rope mates always make fun of me for carrying an extra 165 g, but if I actually had to build a 3 to 1 pulley system, this makes is so much easier to use and maintain. If you want to reassure your partners, get it.

Using this adapter and any compatible MSR reservoir results in a far more versatile system.
PROs:
1) Easier to clean than a regular hydration bladder; applies to both hose and resevoir.
2) Can use the reservoir as a store of water when in camp.
CON:
1) Not a streamlined: having the hose stick out is a bit annoying, but nothing serious.

Overall: Great product.

Tired of dirty pots?
Tired of dirty dishes?
Tired of cooking with a regular stove in the rain/snow with the wind howling?
Tired of lugging around a plate, a bowl and your meal?
Want to carry less?
Like the idea of freeze dried meal but turned off by the lack of taste?

If you answered YES to any of the above, then you my friend need to stop dorking around, get a MSR Reactor and start cooking FBC meals. (Freezer bag cooking).

TO REMOVE STICKERS:
Use paint or laquer thinner to remove the sticker's glue, it's about the only thing that works.

This stove is only designed to boil water and that's what it does perfectly. It is almost too fast at melting water because once you add an inch or so of water and start the stove up, you have to get snow in the pot ASAP because the water boils instantly.

In high winds the stove is amazing as well. I was making tea at 2 am before we started up Mt Baker and even in the darkness, high wind and pelting rain, you could only see the slight glow of the heat in the pot vents and the steam rising from the top. Needless to say we waited till 6 to start and making the tea was pointless, it performed perfectly.

My quest for light boots with a toe bail finally ended. The construction is solid and the fit is very good. You might want to consider getting a size slightly smaller than your winter boots because you probably wont be wearing the same socks. Nevertheless, I bought the same size and am happy.

Follow the description, these shoes are for intense bouldering and not for hanging around the crags. They are one hell-of-a painful shoe but the edging power is phenomenal. I can stand on something about 3 mm wide and relax. If you want to instantly jump up a grade, get these. However dont be fooled and think its all in the shoe, I would not recommend for a beginner.

I really wanted a lightweight shell pant for mountaineering and backpacking. I have Arcteryx Theta SV bibs for winter, but the Pro shell is to much to lug around in Summer. The Paclite is perfect (Im a big fan of Gore products). However the sweetest part is the full length side zips which make putting them on and temp regulation ever so easy. Another great Mammut product!

One word: WOW. This light is so bright compared to anything else I've used. I imagine some other Petzl products are brighter, but then you delve into the realm of halogens and xenon lamps. This lamp is also ridiculously lightweight for being so powerful and the only weight comes from the 3 AAs. One slight worry is that it isnt waterproof. I've yet to test it in the rain.

Every time I look at this jacket, I feel like a little kid who just got a new fire truck and I get all giddy. Its simply awesome! The jacket is so well made, its as close to being waterproof with being so breathable. The fit is a little big; maybe because I usually wear Arcteryx outer layers, but I wanted this to fit a little tighter. Keep that in mind.