The pro sole for sure. It has much better grip than the Unaweep.

Adding on to what Steinweg said, if the sole wears out, you can get them resoled by Chaco for free.

I'm exactly 6' and I got a regular bag. You can stretch out some still, as the bag iteslf stretches some. Plus, you have less space to warm up with your body heat so you get warm faster.

The regular is also 1/4 lb lighter, though since it's a heavy bag, you probably aren't concerned about weight.

Just set the tent up on top of the footprint. "Attach" it by putting tent poles through the provided grommets or webbing.

No problems with moisture and condensation in moderate-high humidity. I haven't tried it in the rain though, but I doubt there will be problems.

To put the tent poles through to secure the footprint to the tent.

Yep. 20 degrees is no problem, but remember that it is emergency gear. I wouldn't use it as a replacement for a sleeping bag.

None of it. It's a 5-gallon bucket with a durable trashbag liner and a seat.

It does come with a footprint. It's listed in the description underneath the picture of the tent.

Actually, it's not so much the case with 4 season tents. Three season tents, however, utilize the mesh as ventilation so as to keep condensation at bay while camping in the summer. The fly covers the tent and offers wind/weather protection, but yeah, the top of the tent body is mostly mesh to increase ventilation.

There should be a sleeve at the back of your pack (the part that's against your back) that you can slip a hydration bag into. Alternatively, you could check the outside and find the hydration port (where the hose is supposed to come out) and look on the inside near that site. The hydration sleeve should be close to it.

This bag isn't waterproof, but it's not mesh either. If you're in a downpour, your stuff will get wet inside the pack. If you're in a drizzle (maybe up to a light rain) you'll be fine. Plan on getting a pack cover or using a jacket or poncho or trash bag to cover the pack if you'll be in heavy rain.

My bag came with the a similar 7x13 bag, and I found that putting it into the XS took too much time and effort. I use the S and like it a lot. The compression sack swallows the bag easily, and then I can cinch the straps down to get it pretty small. I haven't measured it when it's fully compressed, but it's a little bit smaller than in the stuff sack it came with (football-size instead of bread box-size).

I'd say get the [1], try it out, and if it's too small, get the [2].

I'd also get a dry+compression bag to be sure it didn't get wet and to compress it smaller than you can with a cinch cord.

Yes, but you'll want to get one left zip and one right zip.

Actually, since this is a rectangular bag, you should be fine with 2 left zips.

Yes, the vestibules are the same on both sides.

If you get a bag with a pad built in, side-sleeping is very uncomfortable (read: impossible). I have the Therm-A-Rest Prolite 4 and just add about 2 breaths once it's self-inflated to get it really firm. I'm a side sleeper too, and it works fine for me.

Another thing to keep in mind is that, generally speaking, 15-30 degree bags are traditionally 3-season bags. Meaning they're good for spring/summer/fall. However, if you're in southern/central CA (not sure about northern)it should be good for the winter too. Use a pad and put on clothes if you get cold.

The bags are rated the same on warmth, the difference is all in the weight. The Helium uses 850-fill down and the Pinnacle uses 800-fill down. This results in the Helium weighing 1lb 13oz and the Pinnacle weighing 2lb 8 oz (an 11oz difference).

The fill rating attached to down describes its insulation properties. It tells the number of cubic centimeters taken up by one ounce of insulation. So 1oz of 850-fill takes up 850cc. This means that less weight of a higher grade fill can be used, thus reducing the weight of the bag while maintaining the same level of warmth.

Hopefully all that makes sense. Let me know if you need some more clarification or anything.

Depends on how you pack, but it should be fine for overnight in the summer.

According to the tech specs on the right side of the screen, it weighs "31lb 7oz (14.3kg)".

The version of the bag without the coating packs down to 7.5" x 15". That's a good starting place to get a feel for how big this one is. This bag is 6oz heavier so figure it to be a little bigger. Maybe 8" x 16" or something like that. It's still super-compressible for sure though.

Well, the single reviewer was not happy with his purchase, but that doesn't mean you won't be. If you don't get a footprint though, you can do what he did. Just go buy a tarp and set the tent up on it. Fold the excess at the edges of the tarp under itself so as not too pool rainwater on your tent floor. That's all he did.

Put the footprint with the coated side facing up, and put the tent poles into the grommets on the footprint. Then use the clips/loops to anchor the footprint to the tent to keep it from shifting around.

You might not be able to fit a dog with you in a bivy. Bivys are basically tents for your sleeping bag and not much else. There MIGHT be enough room for the pup, but it'd be tight for sure. If he can curl at your feet for the night then that would greatly increase the chances of y'all fitting inside together.Seriously though, you might want to look in to a 1-man tent instead of a bivy. You'll have a lot more space and be a lot more comfortable.

The mesh part zips kind of like a tent door. That's how most of them are anyway, and this one looks the same as most bivys.

The doors are mesh, there are 6 mesh windows, and 4 mesh roof vents on this tent. Plenty of ventilation, which you definitely need if you put 8 people in here.

It is probably just the weight of the tent, but either way, the footprint weight is negligible. Like 2oz or less, which is 2.5% of the overall weight. So negligible.

Yes it will.

Two-person tents, in general, are quick and easy to set up. The only tents that ever take me longer than 15 minutes to set up is a 8-man or bigger tents.

The Tech Specs panel on the right-hand side of this page lists your requested statistic. "Interior Height: 6 ft".

In all my experience, 3-season tents ventilate better than 4-season ones. This is due to the fact that most 3-season tents have a ton of mesh on them, making them bad for the cold, but good for ventilation.As far as which one to choose, I don't have either one so I can't really weigh in on that part of your question.

Black Diamond sells a "Ground Cloth" for $25 for use with their bivy sacks. You sleep on the ground or a matress and inside a sleeping bag.

Titanium is really good on weight, but what you gain in weight you lose in cooking prowess. Titanium is notorious for its hotspots when heated. Aluminum is, in my opinion, the best cookware to use because it's lighter than steel and is a better heat conductor than titanium.

All the seams on both the tent and rain fly are fully sealed.

The weight is 1lb 13oz, the packed size is 16.5in x 5in, and the setup dimensions are 33.5in x 92.5in x 25in.All that info is in the Tech Specs box on the right side of the screen.

You definitely want something durable, waterproof, big, well-ventilated, and with a footprint.I would suggest a 3-person tent to maximize living space and to enable you to put all your luggage inside. That being said, a giant vestibule isn't necessary, but having one for shoes or something small is important. Weight isn't important since you're flying, unless you will go over weight limit for your airline.I'd just look around a little, get an idea of your options, and then ask some more questions if you're still not sure. But definitely look for 3-season, 3-person stuff. You could get by with a 2-person, but the bigger it is, the more comfortable.

This tent (Rock 22) is better to me than the Vector 22 because of two main things:* The Rock 22 has two doors and vestibules.* The vestibules on the Rock 22 are 8sqft instead of 6sqftIf you're getting a tent for two people, I'd go with this one over the Vector 22. However, if you're mainly going to do solo backpacking (or at least solo sleeping), then I'd get this one.Hope that helps man.

I would definitely get the small if I was going to buy it in your situation. Measure your torso from the vertebrae that you can feel at the back of your neck down to the crest of your hips. If that measurement fits the torso measurement provided, then you'll be fine with the pack.

I would definitely get the small if I was going to buy it in your situation. Measure your torso from the vertebrae that you can feel at the back of your neck down to the crest of your hips. If that measurement fits the torso measurement provided, then you'll be fine with the pack.

Ventilation isn't amazing in this tent (it has some smaller top vents), so if it's humid really you may have a little bit of an issue. However, if it's hot as well as humid, you can unzip the door a little and increase the ventilation by a ton.

Ventilation isn't amazing in this tent (it has some smaller top vents), so if it's humid really you may have a little bit of an issue. However, if it's hot as well as humid, you can unzip the door a little and increase the ventilation by a ton.

You probably will get some weird looks, but if you don't want to carry a water bottle and stop to drink from that, this would work. I'd go with the "Estate Blue/Charcoal" instead of the "Hi Viz/Graphite" to avoid some of the looks.Or, you could just get a 32oz water bottle and just drink out of it while you walk from one machine to the other. You're taking a break then anyway. That's what I do.

On thenorthface.com you can look at things closer up. I can take and upload some pictures of it if you'd like I suppose.

You're carrying all the gear for both of you? It might be close. Depends on how much stuff you pack though. You can go with just a tent and two sleeping bags and be fine with this if they're all pretty small. You'll probably want to get something a little bigger though.

The most important element of fit is your torso length. I would get the small with your size.

The dimensions listed here are 89x59in. That's actually not a "huge discrepancy" from 90x59in. At 6'7" you are 79" tall; therefore, you will have either 10"-11" of space between you and the walls. The dimensions, as listed on Eureka!'s website are 7'5"x4'11" (89x59in).The dimensions of the Apex 2, not the Apex 2XT, are 7'2"x4'11" (83x59in).

Canister stoves normally have a good bit of trouble at and under freezing temperatures. Liquid fuel doesn't have that problem so much. If you're going to be doing a lot of cold weather stuff, I'd go with a liquid stove.

It does not come with a fly. It's waterproof/windproof so it doesn't need one.

I couldn't find iPee anywhere but this is a good product if you require such an item.Here's where I found that you can buy the iPee (it's also the official site):http://www.shop.theipee.com/main.sc

The weight of the other stove is listed at 3.75oz, so technically you're saving .75oz. Other than that though, you're reading it all correctly. Sometimes weight is that big of a deal. And yes, titanium is way lighter than stainless steel, but it isn't lighter than aluminum (just sturdier). There two important reasons why the stoves don't have a high weight differential with the two materials. Firstly, the standard stove incorporates stainless steel and aluminum. Secondly, there isn't a lot of metal here to shave weight from. This may help illustrate that point:Aluminum - 170 lbs per cubic footSteel - 490 lbs per cubic footTitanium - 280 lbs per cubic foot

You could try sending it back to Black Diamond and getting them to repair it. Check out their website for warranty/repair info. Actually, here's a link:http://blackdiamondequipment.com/warranty.php

The Brunton RL4 headlamp has white and red LED lights. Check that one out.http://www.backcountry.com/store/BRU0141/Brunton-RL4-Headlamp.html

This is a good pack for sure. It's a quality pack by a quality brand. In response to the second part of your question however, this doesn't have any wheels. I think you might be looking at a different product that does have wheels. Be sure before you add it to your cart that you're positive you've got the right thing. This is a good pack though.

If it came with a stuff sack, not a compression sack, then get the small here.

This pack does not come with a rain cover. The fabric is 420D ripstop nylon though, and ripstop nylon is actually very water resistant. So, while the pack isn't waterproof, it will hold up just fine in everything except a torrential downpour. In said rainstorm, the inside may get damp or even wet.

This bag is waterproof (ToddTex and completely seam taped), and the Winter Bivy is not. The EPIC coating in the Winter Bivy is more breathable than Gore-Tex (or ToddTex I think), but not waterproof.Big Wall:Packed Weight- 1lb 12oz (805g)Packed Size- 6in x 12inArea- 15sqft (90in x 35in)Fabric- Canopy (ToddTex); Floor (PU Laminated)Winter:Packed Weight- 9.9oz (280g)Packed Size- 3in x 5inArea- 14sqft (85in x 35in)Fabric- Canopy (EPIC); Floor (EPIC)

If you're going to go for 6 months you'll might need something at least 5000cu in. That way you can put all your gear and week's worth of clothes in there and have some room left over for extra goods. This pack may be fine (it's a good product made by a good company), but you really need to think about the space needs you have.For a couple different options, check out packs like the Osprey Argon 110 or even some JanSport varietals (e.g. Klamath 85, Big Bear 82, etc.).Just shop around a little. If you decide this one is what you need, then that's awesome. But be sure you exhaust all the possibilities before finalizing. The worst decision you could make would be to by something quickly, get to Europe with it, and realize it's not quite what you wanted.

The ventilation is good due to all the mesh (roof, doors, walls). If you have 5 people in here or the fly on it'll probably get a little warm, but not too bad. That mesh roof is serious business.

The extended vestibule is sold separately. I didn't see it on backcountry.com, but you can buy it directly from Big Agnes here:http://www.bigagnes.com/str_tents.php?bid=11It won't be available until January 30th though.

You have to buy the Power Pak (http://www.backcountry.com/store/ERK0071/Eureka-E-Power-Pak.html), and they outlets on the Power Pak are AC.

To find out if backcountry.com ships to your country, place an item into your shopping cart. Proceed to Checkout. When entering your shipping address, if your country does not appear in our dropdown menu, we cannot ship to your country.

That's very unfortunate. The better bite value is suppose to come with the slit pre-cut into the silicone, you are not suppose to make the hole yourself, so yes, they are defective. Its up to you whether you wish you try it yourself, or send them back for a refund/exchange them for new ones.If this is the bottle you ordered, it doesn't have a bite valve. This one has a standard screw-off top. If you did get one with a bite valve and it doesn't have a hole in it, they're defective. However, if you got the bottle on this page, just unscrew the lid and enjoy your drink.

You pick what you want in the pulldown menu when you add it to your cart.If you're trying to decide which zip to get, go with the opposite of your dominant hand. That way you reach across your body to unzip instead of awkwardly grabbing the zipper beside the same shoulder.

The case probably wont work because the iPhone 3G is a different size (in every dimension) than the original.iPhone version 1 measurements:Height:115.0 mmWidth:61.0 mmDepth:11.6 mmiPhone 3G measurements:Height:115.5 mmWidth:62.1 mmDepth:12.3 mm

This is from the official MSR website about the BlackLite Classic Cookset under "more info":Nonstick CoatingEliminates scouring, scrubbing, scorching.Grooved BottomsHelp pots stay where you put them.Rounded CornersHelp heat travel up sides of pot more quickly, boosting efficiency 5%.Black ExteriorBoosts heat absorption, which improves cooking times and saves fuel.Snug-Fitting LidHas a Snap Lock handle—stays up while cooking, folds down for packing.

At backcountry.com - http://www.backcountry.com/store/CAM0182/CamelBak-Bite-Valve-and-Straws.html#question_69608They are temporarily out of stock though. I couldn't find it when searching a few other sites either.

the EQ is water proof - kind of, and it's good if you going to wet places - help to protect the down.The EQ is also more expensive and heavier. But since "wet down" means "useless" it's not a bad trade-off if your going to be in wet weather for extended periods of time.

Yep, they sure can. I'm pretty sure the BD Powder Baskets work on any pole except maybe on an elliptical shaped one. They might, but I'm not positive. Since these poles aren't elliptical, you shouldn't have that problem.

Dimensions: 104 x 53mmWhich equals 4in x 2in.

I would go for the large in this situation. You definitely don't want a universal fit pack cover that is too small for your pack. As you probably know, the small for the TNF Crestone 60 Women's pack is 55L. That means you'd be stretching the cover 5L if you get the medium, but the large cover starts at 45L so you're good in that regard. And that's why I'd go with the large.Honestly, if you wanted you could order both and send one back. Backcountry.com is pretty good with stuff like that. I'd let them know that's what you planned to do first though. Just in case.

It says it on the packaging and it comes w/ a storage sack which says it also about 3.5cm long. There is also an "ipood!" logo on the end of the handle.Mine did not come with a storage sack, but it does say "iPOOD!" on the handle of the trowel itself, and a small logo on the end of the handle. There is also a "Leave No Trace" logo at the top end of the handle, closest to the trowel blade.

Pop the back open and put new ones in. There will be a little catch to push on to get it open.With my particular unit, this is accomplished with a little extra effort. So don't be afraid to put a little bit of force behind it. Not too much, obviously, but don't be worried about breaking it.