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- #141 of 1,188 - Men's Hiking Shoes
- #217 of 994 - Men's Winter Boots and Shoes
- #237 of 1,516 - Men's Trail Running Footwear
- #404 of 1,017 - Women's Trail Running Footwear
- #487 of 1,995 - Luggage
- #521 of 862 - Climbing Accessories and Training
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Matt Paine's Wish list
Created November 9, 2009
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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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Black Diamond Ice Screwup
December 8, 2009
Does this hold screws of up to 22cm without sticking out a ton on the end?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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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!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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