Just picked this jacket up. I am 6'3" (225lbs) and went with an XL. It gives me room under to layer. I am going to use this mainly as a belay jacket so the little bit of room and long arms will be great. I also was very impressed with the detail they put in this jacket for under $185. The 2 hand pockets have a micro fleece lining with a cinch chord in the pockets. Look forward to putting it to the test.

I got these gloves the other week and love them. This is Stoic's best fitting glove yet in my opinion. Also for the price there isn't anything that comes close in a leather glove. As far as the fit I went with an XL and have average sized hands for a 6'3" guy. Look forward to seeing how they work through this winter season.

I just picked this jacket up and can't wait to test it out. I am 6'3" and 225lbs and went with an XL. It gave me enough room to put a 800 fill down ultra light jacket under it. It is definitely a slim/alpine fit so take that into account when sizing.

I got these in April 2011 and have been very pleased. I would have to say they have one of the best out of box fits out on the market. I personally haven't used them as a trail runner I have used as a light hiker and have put many miles on them. the traction is great and the TPU plate is very nice and haven't had any issues with rocks getting at my feet with pack weight. I feel very confident that I will be able to get at least another year out of them since they have held up so well. (I am normally between an 11 and 11.5 in other brands and went with an 11.5 in this shoe.

This is a super comfortable short. The brushed micro fleece lining in the waist sets these apart from other shorts on the market. The web belt also is a plus when you are wearing these day after day as your weight may fluctuate. I would recommend these to anyone who is looking for a quality pair of shorts. I am 6'3" 215lbs and normally wear a 34-36" waist and went with the XL

I just went to the Backcountry.com retail store to try this on. I normally have hard time fitting into Stoics jackets. I tried this guy and it fit great. I tried the XL on and the sleeves were a little tight around my arms. I then tried the XXL and it was a perfect fit. It was plenty long in the sleeves and torso. I am 6'3" 225lbs......

This is some of the best sun block I have used. It is the only stuff out there I have used that doesn't make your hands or body oily. I have even used it as lotion when dried out from a long day in the desert.

This is some of the best sun block I have used. It is the only stuff out there I have used that doesn't make your hands or body oily. I have even used it as lotion when dried out from a long day in the desert.

I just took this pack on a 4 day trip in Escalante, Utah. It worked really well and carried the weight well. They did a good job with the padding in the hip belt and the back panel. I like the idea behind the front pocket opening into the main pocket but like some of the other brands design better on that feature. It should some signs of abrasion but I was really hard on it but didn't wear through.

I got to see this pack for the first time today in detail. I was totally impressed with how detailed the features are on the bag. It has the most adjustment out of any pack that I have seen on that market. It also is one of the only packs that I am aware of that completely opens up for complete panel loading access. Arcteryx went even further on the detail using tiny daisy chains and the internal pockets that split the top compartment. This is a must have pack if u are looking for a piece that you will not have to replace for many years..

This is a great light. It is plenty bright enough for around camp or even on a late night hike. I love the red light on in it. It is super useful in the tent.

This is a great fitting technical shirt. I have had it and put it to the test over the past weeks and it has held up very well. It seems pretty durable compared to some of the other shirts out there. You can't go wrong getting this. I am 6'3" 220lbs and the XL fit great.

This is a great bag for the money. I just picked it up in a size Small. It is plenty of room for a week trip plus. It seems to be completely water proof except the zipper. I have had it for a few months and is holding up really well. I have taken it camping as well as have flown with it.

I am getting back into trail running and after reading many reviews I went with the Fireblade. It is a super good fit right out of the box. I normally wear a 11.5 and went with the 44.5. It gives me plenty of room in the toe box when my feet start to swell. I have had them a little over a month and they are showing no signs of wear.

I just picked this shirt up. I am 6'3" 220lbs and went with the XL and it fits me great. I love the fact that its material is nice and thick and feels like a flannel shirt, NOT one of the cheap ones you pick up from the mall.

Black Diamond updated and made some really cool changes on this binding. They gave it a little wider base plate to make it more rigid side to side. They also moved the pivot point back on the binding a little bit to make it more natural. The older model had it under your toes apposed to the ball area on your foot. These were much needed improvements.

This is a great sleeping pad for the price. It is light weight at just 1 lb 6oz it makes it one of the lighter options out there and inflates to 2.5 inches. At that price you can even get the kids off the ground.

This is a great little backpacking spork. It is super practical and well priced. I think everyone should have one.

This is one of the most comfortable packs that I have used. I am 6'3" 215lbs and I went with a Large based on sizing cart and it feels great. It holds the weight to the body really well and I love the mess venting it is great.

This is a great little pack. I am 6'3" and have the M/L. If you are much taller then that you may have a little trouble getting it adjusted just right. I use this for my ultralight daypack. It gives enough room for a hydration bladder and a some food and a light rain jacket. Great little pack. It also does well for mountain biking..

I just picked up a few of these cams as I continue to build my rack. These have been the only cams I have really used over the past few years of climbing. They are a little heavier then some but it is worth the weight. A must have on every rack...

This is one of the coolest hydration bladders on the market right now. I have personally used the camel back as well I have uses the platypus hydration bladders. This new bladder has a plastic backing so that it doesn't role around funny in the pack. It also has a really nice handle on it that makes it easy to fill with water while protecting th place where the hose goes in. I think this is the hottest hydration blader on the market.

This is the new and improved Hotwire. BD has done it again. The new Hotwire is a few grams lighter then the older model. They are able to cut the weight by hot forging them which allows them to cut weight. They are made right her in the USA in Salt Lake City, Utah.

This is a pretty cool little light. It is super light weight and bright. It comes with rechargeable batteries built in. On the brightest setting you can get 5-6 hours out of it. I personally wouldn't use it on any over night backpacking trips or mountaineering trip because you have to be able to charge it up. But for a light close to home it works really well.

I got to see this harness the other day. It looks like a great option for emergency situations or short repels. It comes in a cool little sack and could fit into my hand. It makes for no reason not to have it in your pack becasue it is so small and only 8oz.

I got to see theses packs for the first time the other day and they are amazing. The suspension system on these is like none other. There are similar companies out there that have similar technologies like Gregory and Osprey but I think Black Diamond nailed it. When wearing the pack with a load you could move around and it felt like the belt system had ball bearings. It moved so smoothly with out the hip belt moving because of there new ergoACTIV system. Gregory has a similar thing but it will ride up on you and doesn't move as smooth. Well done BD.....

I got to see theses packs for the first time the other day and they are amazing. The suspension system on these is like none other. There are similar companies out there that have similar technologies like Gregory and Osprey but I think Black Diamond nailed it. When wearing the pack with a load you could move around and it felt like the belt system had ball bearings. It moved so smoothly with out the hip belt moving because of there new ergoACTIV system. Gregory has a similar thing but it will ride up on you and doesn't move as smooth. Well done BD.....

I just got these leashes for an old pair of BD Rage. They are great and easy to get in and out of. They will fit any axe with a whole at the top. These are not sold as a pair. Highly recommend them over the BD Slider leashes.

I love these shoes. They are super warm and practical. I normally wear a 11-11.5. I went with an 11 and they fit perfect. I would highly recommend these as a fall winter shoe.

This carabiner rocks. I picked up one of these a few months ago to try out and have been super pleased with it. It has done everything it is suppose to do. It compares to BD firewire, livewire, and neutrino. So if you are on a budget this is the way to go.

I just picked up a bottle of this the other day. It is super easy to apply and straight forward. It requires you to soak the rope for 2 hours. After soaking you put in old pillow case and was with warm water in washing machine. Then you lay it out to dry. After washing and drying the rope feels great and looks great. I look forward to getting out these winter season and see how it does in wet icy conditions. It is worth the money to add some life to a rope.

This tool is amazing. It was made for the ice and is the easiest tool to place by far. I have climbed with the BD Reactors, BD Fusion, and I own an older pair of BD Rage. If you are looking for one tool this is what you want. If you plan to do a lot of mixed climbing I wouldn't suggest these.

This is a great screw as expected from BD. It is super easy to place after you get it started. If you have the cash go for these but if not the BD Turbos rock. I have more Turbos on my rack then Express. When it comes down to cost it just makes way more sense when it only takes a few more seconds to place the Turbos.

This is a great set of nuts. They are super easy to place because of the curved shape. I prefer these over the Black Diamond Nuts I have. These are a must have on any rack.

This jacket is amazing. I am super excited to wear this jacket this winter. I normally wear a Large in Arxteryx.In the Atom I went up a size to an XL. The large when I tried it on fit but was super slim and wanted room to wear a small layer under it. When I tried the Xl it was still slim but gave me room to fit something under it.

This is an awesome rappel device. It works great when you are rapping a 150ft caring a pack. It find that a normal ATC can be a little scary while caring a load. I always keep one with me on long technical climbs. You can also use it to belay someone if you choose. This is a must have for every climber.

This is a great belay device. The teeth make it super easy to belay larger climber if needed. It also is great running to ropes through for ice and alpine climbs.

This bag rocks. I put my Beal Edlinger 10.2 in it and fits great. The shoulder straps that make it a backpack are a must have. The 4x5 tarp is plenty big for a 60m as well as a 70m rope with plenty of space to get your rock shoe on with out getting dirty. A must have for any rope.

This is a great screw and my favorite of different ice screws I have. It is really easy to place. The teeth are still razor sharp after two seasons of climbing on it. There are no signs of major wear. For the money it is your best bet. I prefer these over the new express screws. It only takes a few more seconds to place these.

I just picked up a few of these and love them. Super light weight and a name you can trust. I found on the larger size you can take a small rubber band and slide on tight before you but your carabiner on and it will hold it in place pretty well. The loop on the opposite side of the gasket is a larger loop so it adds some security to the carabiner from flipping over.

I finally broke down and bought my first rope after reading a lot of reviews. I have used this rope the past three weeks and have been pleased. It is well worth the price and it is a dry rope. It feeds through my belay device very smoothly. I haven't taken any falls on it yet. Also climbing on it for three weeks the sheath looks as new as the day I got it. Well worth the money.