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Kayland M11+ Mountaineering Boot - Men's

December 14, 2009

No. Kayland's are great. Look at the Kayland 6001, I love it and it should be good for that altitude as long as you aren't trying a winter approach or your feet run really cold. In that case, look at 8000 meter boots.

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DC Block One-Piece Snow Suit - Men's

December 14, 2009

Definitely a Medium, unless you layer a lot or have a very athletic build.

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Phenomenal

Primus Vacuum Bottle

Primus Vacuum Bottle

Rating for this product: 5 December 10, 2009

This is a 1 liter bottle (34 oz.) It comes with two stoppers, one is push to open valve, the other screw only, but helps retain heat. I have owned many thermos' bottles over the years, and the only one that I have found to be better, are the old Stanley ones (before they were made in China. Ice-climbing, 0 Degrees, 8 hours of hot coffee = PRICELESS!

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Have their limits!

Sorel Caribou Wool Boot - Men's

Sorel Caribou Wool Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 December 10, 2009

These boots are stylish, warm (although they DO NOT live up to their -40 rating, not even close), and easy to get into. Fit is good for wide feet, sloppy for people with narrow heels. The worst part is the loose inner boot. It is cumbersome to get out of the boot without removing the inner boot. If you can put up with that. Great. Oh, by the way: The wool ones are absolutely worth the extra cost. The fit and feel is much better, especially the heel. It is more snug than the polyester ones. The polyester ones would only get two stars.

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Black Diamond Ice Screwup

December 8, 2009

Does this hold screws of up to 22cm without sticking out a ton on the end?

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Solid!

CAMP USA Radion Ice Screw

CAMP USA Radion Ice Screw

Rating for this product: 5 December 8, 2009

I own a half of dozen of these. I have to say they are fantastic. Much better than the BD's. Can't compare to the Petzl's though. Just today I placed them in ice when it was -27 degrees and all but one bit the ice like a shark. I love the independent hanger with the dogbone. Allows you to clip in when you are only half way screwed in. Adds a little extra sense of security. I haven't noticed any rust yet. I would say they are worth every penny. They should last many years, and can you really put a price on your life? If there is one drawback, it is the large handle. While it makes it super easy to place the screw, it requires a little work to clear the ice around the placement to not get caught up (especially in a concave area). Pro-lite gear has a video of them getting placed if you were wondering how they work.

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CAMP USA Radion Ice Screw

December 8, 2009

I own a half of dozen of these. I have to say they are fantastic. Much better than the BD's. Can't compare to the Petzl's though. Just today I placed them in ice when it was -27 degrees and all but one bit the ice like a shark. I love the independent hanger with the dogbone. Allows you to clip in when you are only half way screwed in. Adds a little extra sense of security. I haven't noticed any rust yet. I would say they are worth every penny. They should last many years, and can you really put a price on your life? If there is one drawback, it is the large handle. While it makes it super easy to place the screw, it requires a little work to clear the ice around the placement to not get caught up (especially in a concave area). Pro-lite gear has a video of them getting placed.

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Sorel Caribou Boot - Men's

December 5, 2009

I'd go with a 9. I am a 10 but have to wear 9's because they run large. They should also be wide enough for you unless you wear ultra thick socks.

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Black Diamond Apex GTX Gaiter

December 2, 2009

I would say no. I can hardly manage to fit them over my ice climbing boots. I have the large and wear size 10.5 Millet Radikal boots. Unless you have a small foot and get the XL gaiters and can live with a very loose calf, I say look somewhere else.

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It has its place, but not for the price!

Metolius Gripsaver Plus

Metolius Gripsaver Plus

Rating for this product: 3 November 27, 2009

It works alright for therapeutic purposes, unless you are very advanced, then I don't think the resistance is strong enough. It is not really a strength builder. There are much better devices for that. But $18.00 for something that may have a bucks worth of material? That is disappointing. I could live with the short durability if the replacement cost wasn't so sky high!

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Flawless

Mammut All-Year Pant - Men's

Mammut All-Year Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 13, 2009

I have multiple pairs of base layers. These are all around the best (lightweight) bottoms, in regards to functionality. If you want pure comfort, 100% Merino has the leg up. But since I, like most of you, am an active person, these are perfection. The three different materials provide exactly what is needed, where it is needed. And thanks to the sewn in Silver, you can take them off after a day of ice-climbing and not gag because of your stank!
They don't make them better than these!

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Extrasport X-Treme Pant - Men's

June 13, 2009

There are only adjustable neoprene gaskets. They will allow water in if you go swimming, although not terribly much. I would consider them more to be semi-dry pants. Got mine of SAC for 60% less. I certainly wouldn't pay full price for these!

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Good......for shorties!

Deuter Speed Lite 30 Backpack - 1850cu in

Deuter Speed Lite 30 Backpack - 1850cu in

Rating for this product: 3 June 10, 2009

It is not a bad pack for the money and the weight. It isn't very comfortable due to its very lightweight internal frame which only consists of a couple aluminum rods. Shoulder straps are very comfortable though. Sweat buildup is not bad for a pack with pads instead of a mesh. Dividers inside are nicely arranged. The hydration pocket includes a Velcro strap, not a loop, making it ideal for platypus, a PITA though for Camelbak and others that need to be hooked.
The biggest issue is the size. I have a torso length of about 21 inches, average if you ask me for a male. This causes the waist belt to sit at my belly button. If that's your thing, you'll like this ultralight. Otherwise it'll drive you nuts, the way it did me. I am selling mine after using it once!

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The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 250 - 9070cu in

June 4, 2009

Bag can be locked. The zippers have loops where you can use a common TSA approved/accessible lock. That way airport security won't cut them off if they inspect the bag.
Bag locks fine, you'll love it!

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$6.00!! Really?

CamelBak Ergo Hydrolock

CamelBak Ergo Hydrolock

Rating for this product: 1 April 28, 2009

Yeah, it works fine, but no better than any other brand. And they all supply theirs free with their reservoir. Save your money. Just buy Platypus or MSR to begin with!

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Swix Alpine/Jumping Ski Vise - Wide

December 12, 2008

Is there an attachment, so you don't have to crank it all the way in to turn the ski on edge?

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GOOD FOR WALKING, NOT HIKING

KEEN Targhee ll Mid Hiking Shoe - Men's

KEEN Targhee ll Mid Hiking Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 October 19, 2008

These boots fit a little small, so get them a little bigger, maybe half or full size. Toe box is quite roomy for average size feet. Heel grip is pretty good, which is why I got them, I have a narrow heel.
Here are my gripes: The tying system automatically pulls up the toe box as you are walking, no matter how you tie them, severely decreasing toe space. Ankle hold is marginal at best and the tread is very slippery. They are surprisingly waterproof though.
That is why I recommend them for walking flat trails or everyday wear. If you are hiking uphill or anywhere where it is rocky or wet, try something else, maybe Scarpa, Meindl or Lowa.

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