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Albert Burnham

Backpacker // Mountain Biker // Hiker // Snowshoer // Nordic Skier // Paddler

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Petzl Spatha Knife

Petzl Spatha Knife

Rating for this product: 3 April 8, 2009

I have had this knife for about two years now. Its is a nice light utility knife that holds a decent edge and can be clipped to nearly everything.
I will say though that i have yet to find a biener that fits the "biener hole" and I have never found a way to safley open it with one hand.
Its a good knife though and I would reccomend it to anyone.

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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 27, 2009

I wrote a pretty lengthy review below but I just wanted to add that I just took this shell into the Adirondacks in early January and found the wind proofing to be excellent. One day we hiked for a couple of miles across a frozen lake in single digit temps and right into the wind and this thing kept out the icy blast. With the hood cinched and the zipper up there was going to be no wind getting into this shell. Just another reason why this is one of the best shell out there!!

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CRKT H.U.G. Knife

CRKT H.U.G. Knife

Rating for this product: 5 January 27, 2009

Ok to the dude that took a star away from the knife because "he" hadn't tested it in the wilderness yet, wait till you do and then write your review. It gets so annoying when people take stars away because they havent fully tested the product or they got the wrong size and it didnt fit. That isnt the products fault, help us all out by saving your two sense untill you have some to give.

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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's

December 8, 2008

This jacket is great for harsh conditions, the water and wind protection it offers is unbelievable. Gortex is definatlly worth what you pay for it. That being said you will need to add a fleece layer underneath this to keep you warm. This is a shell and as such it wont keep you warm for long by itself. Also I dont know if this would make a great skiing shell or not. the cut is not parka length and it has no elastic snow skirt to keep the powder out. It does have a draw string around the bottom that cinches it nice and tight though so you will have to figure out if having a snow skirt is worth that much to you.Overall this is a great shell and I always recommend that people buy a good quality shell and a warm fleece to go under it rather than blowing a bunch of money on one of those three in one skiing jackets. (like the ones TNF is so famous for)

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A great shell and a reasonable value!!

Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 8, 2008

A week after I got this shell I went for a walk around town in the pouring rain for an hour and a half just to see if I could get wet. I can now say from personal experience that the 100% waterproof guarantee is no joke. I have worn it around town and into the backcountry in very wet conditions and have never had any moisture come through this shell.
The first thing that impressed me though was the quality of construction, the welded seams and the laser cut fabric edges make this shell look like a tank. It is light enough to take backpacking but it still has enough toughness to it to inspire confidence while you are bushwhacking through thick pine or clambering around on exposed rocky areas. This toughness is due to the 70d outer shell fabric that makes this lighter but equal in toughness to the thicker three layer Gore-tex shells. Most three layer shells use two 30-40d nylon shells with a layer of Gore-tex, this one uses one layer 0f 70d and a Gore-tex layer, which means a lot of durability and a great weight reduction.
The fabric is also very wind proof and breathable. After one hike I noticed that there was a dried layer of salt on the back panel from where the sweat had been let out but the salt content in the sweat could not get through the Gore-tex membrane. This just showed how well this shell lets out the moisture; I have never felt clammy in this jacket.
The fit of this shell is also a plus. The sleeves are long (a good thing for me since I am tall and I can never find a shell that fits my wingspan right) and articulated which gives you a full range of motion and keeps all of those warm layers you cram under them dry. There is nothing worse than having water seep up the sleeves of a fleece or down layer because the sleeves on your shell weren’t long enough.
This shell also has waist level pockets. I know that most jackets put the pockets at chest level so that you can still use them with a hip belt around your waist but I just don’t like that design concept. It is nice to be able to rest your hands in normally placed pockets, heck if your hands are cold while you have a pack or harness on, wear gloves!
The hood on this thing works great as well. I was worried because it is huge and without a helmet on it slides down over your eyes but if you putt the draw string in the back it cinches down to fit almost as well as your favorite baseball style cap. The big stiff brim on this thing also does a great job at keeping the snow and water out of your eyes and there is enough fabric around the neck that the hood turns with your head so you never get your view obstructed when you look to the side.
It has three truly waterproof pockets outside. One chest and two hand. They are enough to carry what you need; I have never been a fan of jackets with a bunch of needless pockets. It also has a water bottle pocket inside that will fit a 32 oz. Nalgene.
The jacket is cut just loose enough to fit a couple of warm layers under it without being overly bulky and it is lust long enough to reach a couple of inches below your waist line (if you get it sized right).
As with anything fit is important so make sure you at least try out a similar Mountain Hardware performance cut piece before you buy this one off line.
Overall it is a well designed shell that is cut nicely and tough enough for years of back country and front country use. I have no qualms in highly recommending this product to anyone who is interested in a quality shell.

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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's

December 4, 2008

Not necessarily.. it really depends on the laminate that is used under the face fabric. However, in this case, the Alpha SL (12oz for the jacket) uses a much lighter face fabric which will be more breathable but much less durable than the Xenon Jacket ( 19oz for the jacket) Hope this helps!I went for several long hikes in very clammy wet conditions and never felt uncomfortable in this jacket. The pit zips are huge and when I got done there was a layer of salt on the back panel from where the condensated sweat had gone out but the salt couldn't pass through.

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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's

December 4, 2008

The torso fits me great, I am 6 6.5 with 38 inch sleeves and this jacket (xl) fits better than most that I have tried. Though it is not parka length ti rides about 3 to 4 inched below your belt line.

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Great Head Lamp

Black Diamond Spot Headlamp

Black Diamond Spot Headlamp

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2008

This is a great head lamp. The focused led lets you clearly see out to 150 feet and the light goes even farther than that. The three luminary leds are great for sheading light over a large area at your feet.
I got mine without instructions but soon discovered that if you depress the switch halfway the lights will individually cycle through three brightness settings that make this thing great for battery life.
The head band is comfortable and the light is not so heavy that it makes your head feel off balanced when you are walking down the trail or working on your dinner.
The light is made of plastic so I wouldnt go chucking it around but it seems pretty durable.
My biggest quam with leds is the fact that you can never seem to see very far with them, the light gets there but you cant make out what you are seeing. This light casts a focused beam that makes even far away objects look clear so I am completly satisfied with this lamp.

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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's

November 4, 2008

Why do some Jackets have a breathability rating and a waterproof rating and some (this shell for instance) say only guarenteed? And what exactly do the numbers mean?

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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's

November 4, 2008

Actually, both are Gore "Performance Shells". The Xenon is made using the Paclite laminate from Gore and the Escape is built in a two layer construction using the standard Goretex membrane with a softer and lighter weight face fabric. Both will keep you warm and dry. The face fabric on the Xenon is a little burlier would make this jacket a bit more durable in the long run. Hope this helps.The Escape also lacks the welded seams and micro taping.

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Mountain Hardwear Beryllium Jacket - Men's

November 4, 2008

What are the major differences between this and the Xenon shell?

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Marmot Never Summer Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down

November 2, 2008

What really is the difference between 600 and 800 fill down. I noticed that this bag is rated to 0 and it costs 100+ less than 800 fill bags that are rated to 0. There isnt much difference in the weight so what is the cause for the price hike.Also thanks for explaining what the fill numbers mean I have never understood that.In response to the answer below... yeah but the bags are all rated to 0 and weigh the same despite the extra loft? For example the Marmot Couloir which is rated to 0 but costs about 180 more and weighs the same. I dont know I guess i am just trying to understad the benefits of paying that extra 180.00 because if there are some I dont mind doing it but I dont want to just because its costs more so therefore should work better.

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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's

November 2, 2008

I answered the question for my self and thought I would leave the answer her for any one else that is wondering.30.5 in or 77.5 cmSource: Mountain Hardwear's Website

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Marmot Shadows Hat

November 1, 2008

Ok so I am going to admit that I have a big head. Most of these one size fits all beanie hats dont even get half way below my ears. This one looks slightly larger. Are their any other big headed cold weather lovers out there that may have tried this hat and can tell me if it truly is one size fits "all"?

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Osprey Packs Airporter Lockable Zipper Bag - 8225cu in

October 30, 2008

Yes... to protect the investment you made in the pack. It's a sacrificial anode. Spend the $30Not to mention that the belts in the airports have a tendency to snag your bag's straps and cause it to get lost in baggage or just plain ripped off, with what you pay for an osprey pack making the investment to take care of it in the airport is a good idea and one that will probabily save you some hasel.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No

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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's

October 29, 2008

Can you tell me what the CBL is on this jacket?

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This thing is a Tank!!

Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season

Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season

Rating for this product: 5 October 17, 2008

Mountain Hardware has packed it all into this tent. The only downside is that all of those extras add weight but for all that you are getting this tent is worth the weight.
The ability to zip all of the vented areas closed makes this virtually a four season tent for anyone south of the mason-dixon line.
And for the sumer time opening the vents gives lots of condensation killing air flow and a great view of the stars to boot.
The fly can be rolled back half way and quickly put down incase of rain. The little vent areas in the fly above the door are one of those little extras that make this tent great.
Plus the fly is 100% waterproof. No ammount of rain or condensation is going to get in here.
All in all a great tent worth ever penny and every once, if you are hiking with a partner and can split the weight then all the better.

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