Kurt Zogorski

I've never had trouble with socks stinking, but these guys reek. They will stink up my room if I dont wash them ASAP. Going to look for something else. Other than that, they work.

There a decent pair of poles. A bit on the heavy side, but what killed it for me was the fact that they dont actually telescope that much. Only about 3 or 4 inches shorter than my fixed length BD poles.

First off, I'm not that great a skier, y but i still have a ton of fun with these. They really shine on untracked and groomed stuff. As of now, I don't quite have the skill to demolish choppy stuff. Working on that. Definitely have to stay forward with these guys. They hand my ass to me every time i fall back. Definitely pushing my skiing with these and I love it!

So far I've loved these boots. I've skied them on a couple side country tours and they have been very comfortable and provide decent support. While ripping up the groomers, I can definitely feel the stifness fall apart, but I guess I'm then using them for the wrong purpose. Stick to touring and you will probably love the boot. And of course, go dynafit. I was stuck on the debate for a while and am glad I didnt succumb to fritschis.

So I decided to try these guys again, but noticed a couple more flaws.

Firstly, no dummy strap. That is just absurd on a $300 glove. Not cool.

Secondly, the wrist clench mechanism. Difficult to work with one hand. Why not make it simpler with a passive elastic or something more streamlined?

Thirdly and most importantly. Most of Arcteryx stuff seems to be made for thinner athletic types, but these glove would fit best on someone with shorter and fatter fingers. I hope next year they will make them more for long, skinny finger guys. IMO.

Also, it did make a lot of sense to me to have such a dexterous design for a big glove. I think it would awesome if they used this technology to make a light glove. Something for temps 15 F to 35F. On par with BD Punisher. Maybe a similar shell, but a thin, fixed liner. Damn, that would be a nice glove.

These gloves are almost perfect. Durable leather construction with one FAT GAPPING weakness. Why did they make the glove full construction and then put a stupid nose wipe on the thumb?!?!?! It will just wear out. And no waterproof membrane? Might be fine in the cold and dry interior, but on the coast, our wet winters necessitate a membrane.

I anyone knows a FULL leather glove with a waterproof, breathable membrane and minimum insulation, please let me know.

Its a fine pack, but its a niche pack i think. If you want a lightweight day pack for hiking or trail running, this may be the pack for you. But if didnt have enough versatility for my brother so I'm returning it.

Not much else to say. I had the Receptor+, but I like this one a lot better. Lighter and sleeker. Thankfully, I haven't hit anything hard yet.

Save a bunch of money and get this one if you are an amateur. You cant really share 1080 quality very easily so there isnt much point and editing on a normal computer is pretty slow. Overall though, I love this guy, pretty easy to use and produces quality video and stills.

I loved these guys, but they aren't too durable. The seams in the index finger and thumb where the leather meets synthetic has worn out. MORE LEATHER PLEASE!!!

I tried these out, but I think they are simply too warm for resort skiing in Seattle. Maybe on a particularly cold day or if you are not wearing very much on your core. I like the construction alot, but returning. I imagine they would be awesome for colder areas.

Who knew skis could stick going up hill. It still amazes me when I use em over a steeper step. Kick turning is probably something I'll never love, but oh well. The only times these have failed me is skinning up a ridge that was pretty wind blow and some how had a 1 inch layer of snow on top of ice. But I guess that is what crampons are for.

Never thought I'd blow 6 hundy on a pair of bindings, but damn, these are amazing. So easy to use and so simple. Construction is bomb proof. How do I know these work? Just partially tore my MCL catching a ski under a bent over tree. Now I'm out 4 to 6 weeks in a La Nina year, but I still love them.

I just want to reiterate. SOOOO easy to use.

They almost work for everything up here in Seattle. I can ski groomers pretty fast and float in most powder. The only time I wanted something wider was very early in the season where the snow was super light. Sunk down about 1-2 feet and that was a bit much. Overall I really like their stability and simple construction. Highly recommended.

Not much to say. Stick well to to my boots. I dont use them that much on very steep stuff, mainly mountaineering and they've been good so far.

Quite expensive for a luxury item, but I love it for cramming all my crap into that I'm not carrying up the mountain or for organizing all my crap when I'm car camping with friends. And it is amazing for travelling. Super tough, unique so its super easy to spot on the carousel and the backpack straps are the best thing since sliced bread: carry a 30 lb bag like its a small backpack. Makes travelling so simple since you dont look like a fool with a rolling bag and aren't stuggling with the awkwardness of a duffel. Highly recommended. Will make life easy!!!

Absolutely love these for running. The zippered bum pocket is amazing. Can carry my phone and I cant even tell it's there. Also, love the above the knee length. Not quite ready for a full running short short like the visio, but getting there. Lol. For now, these are perfect.

Some products just seem to be made for your body type and this shirt fits me perfectly. Love it for running.

Everything, but the suspenders are amazing. I like the 1/2 bib feature for keeping out snow, but the suspender design doesn't work so well in my mind. I really wish Arcterx would only use one kind of suspender so you only had to carry 1 set up a mountain. Going to try and modify the pants.

Nice boots; leather and design, but they dont quite fit my feet. After about 100 miles, still getting blisters. Oh well. Gonna stick with synthetic boots.

I'm guessing they would preform their primary function of being super tough and durable, but they aren't very well designed. Returned.

Really, guys. Almost 2 hundy and no idiot strap. I guess if you're in a cold enough environment where you leave them on all day it would be okay, but in the Cascades, it's simply too warm and one is constantly taking gloves off so an idiot strap is necessary. Returning.

The gloves are suggested for skiing, but I think climbing would be a much better fit since the gloves are primarily ergonomic and not super tough. The only reason I'm taking a star off is that the price is too high in my mind, even for Arcterx. Will update later.

In the end I decided to return these and hold out for next year. I'm super excited for an upgraded version.

First off, I returned these gloves mainly because I think they are a bit to warm for Washington's Cascades to be used as a light glove. I use the BD Punishers which are a lot thinner and have been amazing over the past year. However, this is obviously not a worthy reason for only 4 starts. I gave these gloves 4 starts because the fit was no where near as ergonomic as the Punishers. Great try for the first year Arcteryx, but I think I'll wait a few years before I drop a bunch of money on their gloves. Looking forward to the future.

Use these whenever i use my ice axe and they keep my hands dry. I cannot really convey how they have improved my hands in the mountains. No more wet hands. A little bit too much for summer.

Just getting into trad climbing and learning to trust the pro by aiding. I have to say the first time i stood up on one was scary, but amazing; it just held and didnt move at all. Cant wait to climb on them more.

I get a strange sense of satisfaction placing these guys. I'm no pro trad climber, just bought some and playing around with them aiding cracks trying to learn to trust my pro. So far they've held very well.

Amazing design and materials. Too bad they dont fit me very well. Returned, and will look for something that will fit better.

Very snug fit, but that's what I want for climbing and running. If you want something relaxing, this is not it. Lack of front flap is a little annoying , but on well. Not enough to take a star off.

Fit is awesome. Dont have to wear a belt. Light enough to exercise in, but more comfortable than straight nylon or polyester.

Worked perfectly to free stuck nuts while following. Put some tape on the back per the other reviewer's suggestion, worked great. Was able to pound the back comfortably.

Great traction and held onto my boots like full clip crampons. Used them on a lightly snow covered class 3 scramble and they never slipped. Looking forward to using them more.

Is titanium ridiculous? Yes. Do you need titanium? Probably, No. But do you want it? YES!

What else to say. Lightweight and strong. Better design than my old REI spork and doesn't collapse or get gunky.

Fantastic design and craftsmanship. Got a slightly too small size, and I'm looking forward to the slightly larger ones. Will update.

I didn't like the basic design. Two zippers and Velcro to secure. Opening and closing Velcro every time is going to get very annoying. Also, the straps seemed to get in the way a lot when I was testing it out. I love BD, but for this I think I'm going with TNF.

I'm 6'3, and 165. Oddly enough I went for the small and they fit amazing. Finally a tight base layer that doesn't bunch up under my harness. Length isn't really that important. In fact shorter legs are better for fitting into boots nicely. They wick nicely and keep my dry!

Use these as my warm bottoms baselayer. Used them on a recent winter attempt on Rainier. While I failed these (Plus my Gamma SKs) kept me warm in some serious wind. I also use them skiing in Washington with some Hardshell bibs. I'v used them from 25 to 50 degrees; waiting till next year to push them colder.

Material seems nice and durable, but they are not for me. Need a larger but to fill them in and I wanted something tighter. Going with Ex Officio Sport.

Originally thought titanium would be seriously ridiculous, and bought it mainly for its shape and size, but I love it. Very durable. Along with my Reactor and spork its all I need in the back country.

I got tired of hurting my knees so I thought I'd buy some cheap protection. They fit well and provide basic protection. Not much more to say.

I had some Mammuts, but sold them and bought these. These fit much better and I love suspenders for keeping the crotch up; nice when wearing a harness. Fabric is good and seems very durable. Not a big fan of the thigh pockets. They are probably more a cosmetic thing. The gaiters are minimal and they should be; who needs two layers of gaiters?

Holy C**! These are nice biners. So easy to open. Definitely expensive. I only bought them since they were 25% off. Not sure they'd be work full price, but Im glad I got them.

Its a huge jacket and it does its job. That is keeping a person warm when sitting around or belaying. The attention to detail is ridiculous. I own a huge number of Arc products and this is one of the best made I've ever seen. You wont regret it. And unlike down, the insulation functions even when wet. Supposedly. I havn't had the misfortune of that happening to me.

Im usually a Arcteryx medium, but a M solo fells pretty small. I think I may have to return it in favor of a Large. The quality isnt as amazing as the Dually Belay Parka, but still good.

Good quality gaitor. Nothing super. The closing mechanism is probably the easiest to use of all that Ive tried (OR Croc, BD Apex). I ended up returing them in favor of the BD apex however.

Not much to say that hasnt already. If you want a sweet shell GET THIS. You will not regret it. Light, strong and still has features. Its a nice compromise jacket that edges on super light, but not too much that the jacket has no features.

Remember to buy the jacket as small as possible without the jacket becoming restrictive. Figure out what you are going to be wearing underneath and test the fit. The jacket will work better this way.

So initially I was quite dissapointed in these since the closing mechanism is a little weak, but after a few trips, I love them. They fit my boots a lot better than OR expiditions and are much lighter.

I use this as my primary ice axe and its amazing whenever I hit some hard snow or ice. I used to use a raven pro, but have replaced it with this after some less than pleasant experiences with ice. If you're looking for an ice axe that will work okay on ice/ hard snow, this is it. However glissading with it is a little scary. Be wary.

These are ridiculously light. I havn't used them that much let, but from playing around with them and other light ones, these seem to function the best by far.

I'll admit that I have the old colors, but it's not like the design changed at all. Not much to say but they work great.

Nice contruction and design. I originally though the idiot staps were a little weird compared to OR's system, but after using them a bit, this sustem is much better. I havn't used them in really cold weather yet, so I cant say how warm they are. Waiting for the chance.Just used these in mid 20s and my hands were toasty.

The warmth of a glove really depends on how much you are wearing of your body. If you body doesn't have enough insulation, it will cut the heat from your hands and they will easily feel cold. If your wearing a huge down coat, you can probably get away with thin gloves in very cold temperatures.

I dont have much to add that has already been said. They're great for skiing. Altough if you are tall (above 6'2") and think you need to get the tall version, but might want to consider getting the normal length. I have the tall, but with I had the regular because the bottom is getting cut up from all the times I crash. With the regular, I would be beating up my boots instead and they are basically bullet proof.

I though carbon poles was a bit much, but oh well. They're solid and work well. Probably overkill though. The Strap is actually really nice and much smoother than other strap systems.

I have the Link with a photocromatic lense and a yellow lense for overcast conditions. Its worked amazing so far, not much else to say.

Its hard to convey how great this helemt is. I've tried almost every major brand of helmet and the quality of this helmet is in a league of its own. Even a lot better than most other POC helmts. (Including the $500 full carbon Cortex DH). I'll admit the helmet is a little large, but then you have no reason to doubt its effectiveness. The versitility is great too. I can see myself using this for Mtn biking, etc.

Big Freakin Caarabiner. I have both versions. I use the twist lock for belaying at the gym and just bought two screwgates which I hope to use setting up anchors and or using as handles when aid climbing.

This beanie is awesome. Finally, I found one which covers my ears COMPLETELY. Its great. I'm only dissapointed that I just purchased mine and the only color choice was Rawhide and now they have a complete selection.

Just looking at them out of the box, I'm not impressed. The main reinforced area is super tough but doesnt cover very much. I think it would be much better if the reinforced piece covered the entire inner leg section. Also. the strap and buckle mechanism is no where near as smooth as the OR crocodiles. I was really hoping to get rid of the OR's, but it looks like I'll be keeping them and returning these.

I will field test them this weekend and see how they do.

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.