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Daniel Whalen
Skier // Camper/Hiker // Climber // Backpacker // Mountaineer // Boulderer // Trad Climber // Trail Runner // Paddler // Biker // AT Skier // Telemark Skier // Kayaker // Whitewater Kayaker // Sport Climber // Ice Climber // Road Biker // Snowshoer
Daniel Whalen:
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Stomping Grounds:
Portland, OR -
Bio:
I am 12 years old and love to ski, backpack, climb, and about everything else you can do in the outdoors.
Rankings 
- #5 of 513 - Kids' Footwear
- #11 of 1,526 - Kids' Jackets
- #22 of 27 - Kids' Bike Accessories
- #24 of 947 - Climbing Shoes
- #30 of 529 - Kayak Accessories
- #42 of 525 - Daypacks - Technical
- #48 of 224 - Kids' Pants and Shorts
- #90 of 564 - Lighting
- #109 of 949 - Headlamps
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Five Ten Project Climbing Shoe
July 4, 2009
I would look at the European sizing of your Pontas, because the European sizing is more universal.
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La Sportiva Solution Climbing Shoe
July 2, 2009
Are these shoes comfortable enough to wear for sport routes?
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Sanuk Rascal Shoe - Boys'
June 24, 2009
I bought a pair of the Sanuk Culprits, and they had an uncomfortable
wooly fleece at the back of the foot, which made me have to return them. I was wondering if the Rascal had the same feature or not.
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Outdoor Research Helium Dry Sacks
January 2, 2009
well you'd have to leave it inflated all the time, and even then it's not a very good idea. Also, I am not sure how much weight it could take! The seams are water-proof, but they won't really handle pressure. I used it as a pillow once, and woke up in the morning with a tiny hole at one seam!
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CRKT Point Guard Knife
January 2, 2009
I am pretty sure that it's made from AUS 6M. My friend has it.
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La Sportiva Kumo Climbing Shoe
January 2, 2009
Well, La Sportiva runs on the narrow side, just so you know. If you wear a size ten I would go with a half to full size smaller for climbing shoes. So like a 42 or 41.5.
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La Sportiva Kumo Climbing Shoe
January 2, 2009
A 42 or 41.5. Maybe even a 41 if like 'em tight. Remember that La Sportiva shoes are really narrow.
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The North Face Greenland Down Jacket - Girls'
January 2, 2009
Huh?It's aimed at kids around 4'8 to 4'11/12 feet tall.
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The North Face Greenland Down Jacket - Girls'
January 2, 2009
Huh?Do you mean what age group is it aimed at? Most likely 10-12.
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The North Face Greenland Down Jacket - Girls'
January 2, 2009
Probably the XL. Great choice on buying girls clothing! Its cheaper and looks the same!
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Kelty FC 2.0 Kid Carrier - 1100cu in
January 1, 2009
It would be pretty hard to ski with a kid in your pack, unless you were skiing slow on groomers.
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Line Prophet 100 Alpine Ski
January 1, 2009
These are a great all around ski, and will handle anything you throw at them! These handle well in powder, and my friend can ski gates in them almost better then with his race skis!
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Evolv Defy Climbing Shoe
December 31, 2008
My Brother has them, and I've seen people with them at the gym I climb at, and I have never seen them slip. Also Evolv makes very good rubber, so I think they should be fine.
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Black Diamond Instinct Backpack - 1700cu in
December 29, 2008
This is a large pack, designed for hiking. I would look at the Mountain Hardwear Scrambler, which really light. This pack weighs 2 pounds.
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Dragon Mace Goggle
December 29, 2008
Probably.
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The North Face Aconcagua Down Jackets - Girls'
December 29, 2008
I don't think so, and if so, it would be advertised on the page, but you could try slipping it under a shell, which would keep you warmer, by having the jacket zipped up, with a shell on top. My sister does have a Columbia Woman's jacket that zips apart to have a down jacket and a shell, but I am not sure what it's called.
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Carhartt Sandstone Active Jacket - Boys'
December 29, 2008
If they don't have it in stock, that most likely means they ran out, so I would just wait, or try to find it on other websites.
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The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Boys'
December 29, 2008
Most likely a XL or L. Good chose, since they are cheaper also! Another jacket you should look at it is the Mountain Hardwear Monkey Woman which is super soft and the XS fits me, and I'm only 4'8! The Monkey Woman is really fuzzy and warm, but a bit higher quality, and costs more...
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The North Face Insulated Larusso Jacket - Boys'
December 29, 2008
It says insulated so it most-likely has Primaloft or another insulator to keep your kids warm on the slopes. No fleece jacket involved with this coat. Look for jackets that say 3 in 1 because they probably have a shell, a fleece and a vest, which you can zip apart for separate use. Have fun in Maine!
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Vasque Breeze Hiking Boot - Boys'
December 28, 2008
They are coated metal/plastic at the top, and cloth eyelets for the rest. Durable, and rust proof.
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La Sportiva Exum Ridge Shoe - Men's
December 22, 2008
If you are going to be doing trail running, this would be a great supportive shoe that will work great, but for just road running, I think you would like a lighter shoe.
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Black Diamond RPM Backpack - 1465-1587cu inDUP NOT NOT USE
December 22, 2008
Trail running? This backpack would be overkill. It would be to big, and your elbows might collide with the pack. I would use a smaller backpack maybe the GoLite VO24 backpack, which doesn't have such a large profile. Have fun!
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Spyder Challenger Jacket - Boys'
December 19, 2008
Depends on what kind of jacket you want. They are both great quality, and I am sure you would like both. I think that North Face makes a better insulated jacket, and Spyder makes a better soft-shell.
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Mountain Hardwear Viperine 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
December 18, 2008
It's bombproof in the wet weather, doesn't weigh a whole lot, and it won't be cold at all where you're headed. You should be a-okay in this one.The only drawback I can see is that it isn't as ventilated as some other tents. Other than that, it is bombproof especially in heavy rain.If you are going to be backpacking with it, it will be great, but if just using for car camping, then I might go with a bigger, better ventilated tent.
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