This is a sweet bag, but definitely a car camper. Check out the BA King Solomon http://www.backcountry.com/big-agnes-king-solomon-sleeping-bag-15-degree-down

With all Big Agnes bags, there is NO INSULATION on the bottom. Big Agnes realized that crushed insulation beneath you doesn't do anything, so BA took the insulation out and relies upon the sleeping pad for insulation (as the sleeping pad is the only thing that provides insulation with any sleeping bag). For the King Solomon, check out two 20x72" Insulated Air Core pads from BA for the best sleeping pads.

Brent,

Big Agnes gives this pad an R-value rating of 5, and an estimated temperature range of 0F. If you find the Insualted Air Core works well for you down to 15 degrees, you can probably trust the 0F rating for this pad.

More importantly, if you want to extend the range of your current Insualted Air Core Pad, you can combine with a closed-cell foam pad underneath to get more mileage. Experiment a bit with the closed-cell and IAC and sleeping bag to determine how cold you can go with that set up. Most people find combing an IAC and closed cell foam pad can handle most winter camping conditions.

Hope this helps!

Um, this product is meant to protect your gear from damaging UV solar rays. So I dunno why you'd be applying it to your tent floor. If you're looking for something to help seal your tent floor, check for tent floor sealant.

Yes, this bag was discontinued. It was not replaced with another waterproof bag. Probably discontinued because of low sales...

MSR tents and Big Agnes tents are pretty comparable. Similar ones from BA would be the Fly Creek UL 2, Copper Spur UL 2, or Seedhouse SL 2. In relation to this tent,
Fly Creek 2: Lighter, doesn't need to be staked out, less living space, more durable poles.
Copper Spur 2: Heavier, completely freestanding (only need to stake out vestibules), same living space/more vestibule space, more durable poles.
Seedhouse SL 2: Same weight (BC.com is wrong), completely freestanding (only need to stake out vestibules), little less living space/vestibule space, more durable poles.

Hope this helps!

Between nikwax t.x. direct wash in and the softshell proof, i doubt there is much difference. maybe the softshell proof is designed to be a bit more breathable?

i personally have both, and stick to using t.x. direct for hardshells and softshell proof for softshells.

yes, you can zip together the right-zip regular with the left-zip long. however, the zipper will not go all the way up on the long bag.

the two bags will be zipped together starting at the bottom of the bags. so, the zippers will run all the way up on the regular length bag, and come up about 5-6" short on the long bag. essentially, you'll have a small flap from the long bag, but it will not prevent you from zipping the bags together.

Try the nikwax polarproof, designed specifically for fleece clothing.

Polarproof is designed specifically for fleece fabric which is bundles of synthetic fibers, and polarproof sticks best to these fibers. Gloveproof is designed for nylon fabric and leather and will stick best to these materials.

See if you can return your non-insulated version for the insulated version. With the insulated version, on warmer nights just put the maroon side down, the insulation lays flat and you essentially have the non-insulated version.

If you can't return your pad, you can perhaps pick up a cheap foam pad for insulation.

The petite size of this bag can fit up to a 66" pad, and the regular requires a 72" pad. So, yes, the 66" Therm-a-rest Pro Lite Plus Women's will fit either of these bag sizes. If you do get the regular size, the 66" pad will leave a bit of a gap at the end, which will decrease warmth and comfort. You can try sticking your pack under the feet to help compensate.

Huh?

Nikwax is a wax/water based repellent, whereas revivex and tectron are silicone based. Most outerwear with DWR treatments from the factory feature a silicone DWR treatment. I've used the Nikwax before, but have yet to try either revivex or tectron. From what I've heard though, the silicone treatments are a bit better (more durable, more resistant to water).

The TX Direct Spray on works best for a jacket with any sort of liner. You can apply extra to heavy use areas of the jacket (i.e. shoulders, hood, back, etc.).

Chances are it is mold or some other grunge. I had the same problem with several of these bottles that I owned. It was a chore to keep it clean. I would rinse every day if possible and let it dry over night. A little warm water (I didn't use soap because it would leave a taste) seemed to do okay.

When it did get to having mold in there, there was nothing I could do to clean it all out. I'd have to buy a new bite valve (which they only sell with two additional straws).

In the end, I stopped using these bottles (as much as I liked them) because they're just too much hassle.

Yes, check out ones from Sea-to-summit. http://www.backcountry.com/store/brand/100000479/Sea-To-Summit.html

You can find specs and dimensions for a rectangular one here:
http://www.seatosummit.com/products/cat/1

Simply put, no. WM has the best bags on the market. Materials, design, craftmanship, weight, etc.

...and the price to match.

For a step down, check out mont-bell or GoLite.

I have used the MSR gravity filter without this. I take the hydrolock off the tube and hook it directly into the filter. Saves the weight of needing extra tubes and pieces.

Yes, it does. http://www.camelbak.com/sports-recreation/accessories/tubeextenderkit.aspx

You should be fine with either the BA insulated air core or the ExPed mats. Just make sure if using the BA pad that you keep it maroon side up. If it is black side up, the insulation lays flat and you won't be nearly as warm (which can be an advantage on a warmer summer night).

I've used a BA insulated air core pad both with a BA bag and without. I've never been cold using either type of bag due to the BA pad (in the mid to low 20's).

This would probably work alright. It's not going to make the boots waterproof, but will add water repellency (i.e. will be fine walking through snow and such, but will soak through if submerged in water).

You'll have to use the spray on. While I share your sentiment of prefering the wash-in over the spray-on, if you use the wash-in with any jacket that has a liner (or insulation of any type) the water repellancy will be applied to the liner and insulation, which will work against you by trapping moisture inside the jacket.

The one advantage of using the spray-on is that you can select the high use areas and apply it heavier there (shoulders, hood, back, etc.)

From what I can tell on the osprey website about the new Waypoint 65, the main pack was 65L and the smaller daypack was an additional 15L. So, I would assume the answer to your question to be Yes. The main pack is 60L, and I cannot imagine the daypack being smaller than 5L (that'd just be tiny).

details on the new waypoint 65: http://www.ospreypacks.com/detail.php?productID=43&colorCode=550&tab=description

It does have a shoulder strap. It is on the owner's manual on osprey's site: http://www.ospreypacks.com/detail.php?productID=178&colorCode=837&tab=specifications

The memory foam pad is designed to be used with any of BA pads, so it will work just fine with the insulated air core in the farwell. You won't have to fill the air core pad up as much, but will still benefit from the added comfort of the memory foam. The memory foam pad is not designed to be used on its own.

Given the rectangular shape, you should be fine in the regular. But if you want to stuff extra gear inside the bag to keep warm or want some extra comfort space, go with the long.

And yes, it offers quite a bit more leg room than the mummy bags. With the rectangular, you should be able to keep extra clothes between your legs comfortably.

It will fit just fine. This bag is designed for a 25"x78" pad, but the shorter pad will fit just fine. Considering there is no hood, you won't have to worry about a gap in insulation.

While I don't have this particular bag, my experience with 3 other BA bags is that the stuff size dimensions are accurate. Additionally, since it is only the stuff size, the bag can be compressed smaller with a compression sac.

To compare this bag to a nalgene, it will be roughly the same hight, and a bit wider.

Well, Mike, your "comprehensive" answer is wrong. By reading the description (see above), you'll see that Big Agnes utilized the bamboo insulation on the BOTTOM of the bag. And, while you may think the sleeping pad you suggest is heavy, I can assume that weight is not an issue (perhaps price), given that this -15F bag is over 5lbs. Thanks for your "help" Sherlock!

Mark, between you and me (and everyone else who reads this Q&A on BC.com), the 20"x78" pad will fit the long. You could combine the Big Agnes insulated air core pad with a closed cell foam pad underneath, and that should work well. Reading the reviews of the BA insulated air core pads, people have used them on Ranier and Denali treks and been quite happy.

This vestibule stands 60" tall at the connecting end (for the big house 4 vestibule), so it probably would not work. If you wanted to try big agnes vestibule for the limelight, maybe try the emerald mountain vestibules. Check out the specs here: http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Accessory/TentVestibules/option/47

If I understand your question correctly, yes, you can close all three sides to keep the vestibule weather resistant (not weatherproof because there is no floor). The photo shows the vestibule with the door open, but you can close it.

Not exactly what they are designed for, but these big pow skis will handle incredibly better than a reverse cambered or reverse sidecut ski. So, for getting back to the lifts, this ski will be able to hold an edge and you won't be sliding around like crazy. But in comparison to a smaller waisted ski, this will be very slow edge to edge.

At the same time? No. The pad for this bag is only 25" wide.

For two-person bags, check out BA Dream Island, King Salomon, or Cabin Creek.

Actually, the amazing thing about this pad is it covers a wide variety of temperatures. Since the primaloft insulation hangs from the top of the pad, by simply flipping the pad upside down the insulation lays flat and you're much more comfortable in warmer temps.

Basically, keep it maroon side up for warmth, or flip it over to have the black side up for warmer nights. The black side up is essentially the equivalent of BA air core pads without insulation.

You could check out the Big House 4 and Big House 6 from Big Agnes. Both are designed as car camping/base camp tents, but dividing the weight up amongst 3-6 people make them acceptable for backpacking. The Big House 6 has interior height of 75 inches (I have this tent, at 6'1" can stand comfortably in the tent), so you might be real close, and it weighs in just under 13 pounds for trail weight.

Most other tents that would allow you to stand up in are pushing towards 20 pounds.

Now that I've gotten two "no" votes for this answer, i'll go ahead and say this. The tent you're looking for doesn't exist, haha. The tents that I (and everyone else who responded suggested) are the closest things to your delusion.

You'd be better getting the tx direct spray on instead of the wash in. The DWR will work on the hanging liner on the inside of the jacket as well, and actually repel some of the sweat from transferring to the shell. I only use the wash in on pure shells with no liners. Spray on you can apply to the outside of the shell only.

It shows as being available. Select it from the drop down menu.

It is the same webbing straps that climbers use. The webbing will hold up no problem (take a tug at the webbing straps on your backpack's shoulder straps. It'll hold).

If anything the buckles would be the first to go, but these are pretty bomber too.

Unfortunately, it does not. Osprey's website doesn't specify what size bladder will fit, but it looks like it would hold up to a 3L bladder (and it is only a 5.5L pack overall, so that might be taking up the majority of the space).

Check your local dealer. Shipping surcharges on fuel can be very high, so its not worth it to buy online.

Will it be summer or winter use? Keens run a half size small, based on their sandles (and a bare foot, on average socks add half a size). If he likes to wear thin socks, you could try the 12. But if he wears a sock with any sort of thickness, go with the 13.

Hope this helps!

Can you give more details as to what your activities will be?

Overall a solid bag with dual insulation. Rectangular shape is a bit more comfortable, and allow you to keep gear warm.

NTS stands for next to skin. Not sure which version you're looking at that doesn't have NTS in the title, but basically all smartwool baselayers are considered NTS. BC.com may have accidentally left it off, though.

Well, if double blacks are not her thing on 155, go with the 162. They early rise doesn't diminish the contact length all that much on this model.

which boot specifically? This sock will work with most mid boots.

Depends on two things: what activity you're doing, and what your body is normally (are you a warm/average/cold person?). If youre talking cardio (xc ski, running) these are great down into the 20's. Hiking or walking steadily, the lightweights work well into the 30's and 20's. If you're intermittently walking, or kicking around town, stopping in at shops or bars, go with the midweight. I use midweights with jeans down into the teens comfortably, and you don't get too warm when you go inside. The only time I overheat is when I'm wearing the midweights in a really warm environment (i.e. crowded bar after a couple hours).

What kind of terrain are you riding? I'd probably suggest the 172, or the 165 if you wanna rock tight trees. But I'm always biased to riding longer sticks.

Your best bet is doing live chat or calling BC.com.

It will really come down to how you want to ride. Lizzies will rock the park, and handle okay over the mountain. bacon will handle pretty well all over the mountain, and hold its own in the park. Also check out the blend ski, 100mm underfoot, all mountain performance with the ability to throw down in the park.

If you looking to use them in pow, go with the 100's. If you wanted an all around that can do pow as well, go with 90's. But since you've got your everyday sticks, these are a great powder ski for the east and the trips to the deeps out west.

Hi John,

It will indeed. It will be a bit short, so beware there might be a small gap between bag and pad, and with BA bags, there will be no insulation on the underside.

Try stuffing some socks/extra shirt into the gap, and that should help with any problem.

Hope this helps!

I don't see why not. I use the orange currently in my mountaineering boots, and those have the same heel cap that these do.

Hi John,

Sure will. Just make sure you use your pad with the inner of the two bags.

Or, maybe look at BA Horse Thief. Use the mummy shaped down bag inside your Farwell, and get the advantages of down and synthetic. But you might have to get a mummy pad. Although, I suppose you could just use the rectangular pad with the Farwell.

Hope this helps!

Check out TNF triumph anorak. 5.5 oz. for a shell. No frills at all. But, for the weight, it was perfect. I use it on my ultralight backpacking trips, and on a thru-hike of the Long Trail.

Hi Ed,

No, they are not waterproof. However, if you're talking about trekking in sub-zero weather, outside moisture isn't going to be much of an issue (it'll all be frozen). Most likely getting wet will come from your body sweat. Thus, these pants being windproof and water resistant will breathe much better than a windproof and waterproof pants, keeping you dryer.

If you do want a waterproof pant, look for any pants made with Gore-tex, eVent, Conduit, HyVent, MemBrain, etc, which are all waterproof clothing. From MH, you could check out the epic or cohesion pants.

In my opinion, you should really look at softshell pants, such as these ones. Something that will block a biting wind, resist water, and still breathe really well. But that is my preference.

Hope this helps!

i can't attest to skiing on last years anthem, but as far as sizing, you could go with either 166 or 177. 177 will have more speed, but for your height, will be harder to control. 166 you'll definitely whip around. think about your riding style. if you're going big, go with bigger sticks.

pretty much weight, and it has 600 fill and synthetic insulation, so it won't stuff very small.

you could, somewhat. there will be a large gap when you do, so don't count on using them zipped together to the temp rating. The rectangular bags work best.

trail weight is tent body, poles, and rain fly. packed weight would include everything minus the footprint.

I believe that Big Agnes is not selling their bags in europe currently (I could be wrong), thus they do not have EN ratings for their bags.

That said, you'll most likely want at least a full set of baselayers and hat. But it depends on what type of sleeper you are. It will have to be a trial and error process. Good luck!

In this situation, you'd be better off calling or live chatting customer service...

Maybe used to tie up the bag for packaging? Regardless, it's nothing to worry about.

Depends, are you looking for a ski that crosses over to the park and all mountain equally? I'm just under 6'1" and ride different skis ranging from 164 to 193. My ideal range is 176-183, which I'm comfortable riding anywhere.

They'll fall a bit higher than mid calf (depending on how long your legs are). They'll come up just a bit higher on your leg than an average ski boot.

My girlfriend is about the same size and gets the mediums. But that just may be her preference. BC.com will be getting other sizes in soon. And merino wool will be the best long underwear you'll ever wear, so i wouldn't consider anything else and wait till the size comes in.

I'll testify that my girlfriend is 5'6" 125 lbs and has been rocking the 158 celebrity here on the east. She rocks them all over the mountain, inbounds and in the bc.

The three skis in comparison, the celebrity has the metal matrix, the ARVw will have carbon stringers, and the Elysian is just a wood core. The celebrity will hold up the best to ripping hard down the slopes, while the ARVw and elysian will be livelier. The rest of the specs are going to be the same, with the exception that the celebrity has the tightest turn radius, armada next, and elysian the largest. So if you want to get on edge to make the turns in the trees, go with the smaller turn radius.

If you're gonna be hard core and rip on your sticks, I would suggest celebrity. They will be a bit heavier (not by much) but they can handle aggressive skiing. If you're not going to be that hard, and want a ski that can be more playful (esp. in the pow) go with the ARVw.

Hope this helps!

You can try hoping on the live chat to see when they might be getting their next shipment in. If BC.com won't have it in time, log onto Big Agnes' website to try and get it there.

Hi Mike,

I ride the east on stick ranging from 164 to 193. I'm 6' 175, and find my ideal ski size rides between 180-185. I would think the 176 would serve you well especially if you're skiing aggressively.

Hope this helps!

They do indeed, I have that exact setup and like it.

In comparison to:
MSR Hubba Hubba: MSR is about the same stability in the wind, and is the same living space roughly (CS is a bit longer if you're tall). Heavier.
Aura 2: Very stable tent, probably the best in the wind out of the 4. Roughly the same living space. Heaviest.
Skyledge 2.1: About the same in the wind, same as Hubba Hubba. Same living space, maybe a bit tighter. Light.

My only question with the tents (beside this one) is if they have too much mesh. I wonder if a wind was to come along up under the rain fly and just blow right through, chilling you.

I have this tent, and have really enjoyed it. The tent is quite spacious, vestibules give good room, and when I fully stake it out, it has held up to the elements without problem.

You can also check out the prophet flite ski, same ski minus the metal matrix.

Try a google search or keep an eye on eBay.

Well, if you're like me and have several pairs of skis already with alpine bindings, you can keep with your alpine bindings and pick up a pair of Backcountry Access Alpine trekkers, which converts any alpine binding into a AT binding for climbing. But either pair of the AT bindings you mentioned would serve you well, with minimal (if any) performance loss.

I personally use BD ascension nylon STS skins on a pair of old line pollards (86mm under foot), and have been very happy with their performance. Also check out some G3 skins.

Put the skis in your cart, then go to the checkout page, enter your shipping info, and you'll get a shipping quote then.

As far as I know, BC.com doesn't do any packages on ski equipment.

Hope this helps!

Absolutely. I do a similar setup with the trekkers for in bounds and backcountry days. I'm riding a pair of line pollard's (back when the first came out, 86mm underfoot) 186cm and they're great inbounds or backcountry (east coast, so never really that deep). The blend's being a 100mm underfoot is just the right combination to give you great float in the pow and still be lively and responsive on the groomers.

Hope this helps!

Hi Andrew,

Pretty much any rain fly will require you to stake it out to gain the functionality of the vestibule, regardless of manufacturer. Check out the Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL series for a tent that has the brow pole reach to the ground (I believe, but am not sure, if the rain fly connects to this point so you don't have to stake it out).

Hope this helps!

Hi Jean,

I've used this tent in a variety of conditions, and have experienced minimal condensation problems and no leaks. The pole structure and brow pole keep a good portion of the rain fly off the body of the tent, so it doesn't drip down at all. It is also ventilated well, even better when guyed out fully.

Hope this helps!

All seams are sealed with tape. Not sure if it is 2 or 3 layer. If your pack is empty you can stuff it under your feet for extra insulation and cushion. Unless of course you're like the rest of us, and your pack isn't completely empty, you don't really have any place to put the pack. Best you could do is put the cover on, lay it frame side (which is against your back) down and hope for the best. Or pack a trash bag.

I was looking to get this, but then the Fly Creek came out, and ended up going with that instead. Only 2 oz more, I can sit up, and have limited room to store your shoes and pack.

If you're looking for groomers and not park, go with the blend. If you want park abilities, go with the Elizabeth.

The Blend is narrower, but you can get it in a length longer than 172, so that will compensate a bit. The Elizabeth will have a tighter sidecut for quick carves for the park to cork easier.

They will perform well in the park and in the backcountry. There will always be a better park ski, and always be a better backcountry ski, but this is as close as you can get to the best of both worlds in 1 ski.

I wouldn't recommend getting them center mounted, pretty much screw yourself over in the powder. Keep the slight back of center stance. If you really want a center mount ski, look at one designed for it. Or, check out the Elizabeth. Fatty ski that could handle the pow while being designed for a fun ride in the park.

Superfeet yellow are designed for hockey skates and cycling shoes with an elevated heel (according to superfeet's website).

The superfeet specifically designed for ski boots are the REDhot and hotPINK superfeet, which feature extra insulation technology to keep your feet warm in cold conditions.

Merino wool base layers work best the closer they are to your skin. First, for temperature regulation. Second, when you perspire, the wool will wick the moisture away in the vapor state to keep you dry. If it's too lose, the moisture will condense on your skin, thus you get wet.

They are long, which I prefer to prevent chaffing. Although long, I find they stay in place very well and don't ride up at all.

The tips are replaceable. Tricky process, but doable. As far as wearing down in snow, it would take a LONG time.

You might even consider BD Trekking Pole Tip Protectors. Helps save the rocks from scratching, gets just as good grip, and takes some of the burden off your pole tips. Well worth the $5.

While you can go for the 60", I found that 2.5" of cushion creates a big drop off. You'd most definitely want to put your pack underneath your feet to bring your legs up somewhat.

they are available here http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/uploads/black-diamond/files/M10056_B%20Orbit%20IS_WEB.pdf

It's on sale now (8/27)!

It's pretty much a car warranty. Guaranteed against defect, not wear and tear/accidents.

You might want to check out the Big Agnes tents, Fly Creek UL1, Seedhouse SL 1, Copper Spur UL 1, and Emerald Mountain SL 1. Fly Creek and Seedhouse you'd have to stake out to maximize the floorspace and keep the rainfly of the tent body and decrease condensation/increase ventilation, but both are freestanding. The Copper Spur and Emerald Mountain are both free standing and do not need to staked out. The Fly Creek and Seedhouse are both lighter, while the Copper Spur and Emerald Mountain will both be slightly heavier.

You do need to stake out the tent for it to stand.

Hi Danielle,

The 5+ mm on each side should work just fine, unless you want hands down drop dead performance, try and find a 95mm brake (not sure if any are available).

Pretty good binding, one which I use regularly. Will fit the width well. Try live chatting to place your order for the $134.99.

No parkview footprints left at BC.com. The parkview has more of a rectangular footprint, while the emerald mountain is tapered at one end, so they probably won't work. Try contacting BA directly to see if they might have some left over 970.871.1480.

I'm not impressed with the neo air. It utilizes the same material as a space blanket, which works best when its close to the skin. So the insulation factor of the pad is not realistic. And thus it makes it difficult to compare an insulated pad to an uninsulated because weight will be much different (as it is between these two)

To compare the neo air to a BA pad, you'd have to check out the BA clearview pad. Same weight and insulating capabilities as neo air, for 1/3 the price. People question durability, I just finished 20+ days on the Long Trail with it, not a problem at all. Some people don't like that the clearview is vinyl, I like that because it keeps my sleeping bag from getting all twisted in the night.

177 will give you more to grow into.

Hi Pat,
Of all BA bags, this one (along with all their Park series wide bags: Summit, Elk, Hog, Whiskey) would be the most likely to fit you.

As far as layering goes, considering your vast range of temps, layering would be perfect. Get a warm weather synthetic bag, and a cool weather down bag, and put the down inside the synthetic so you don't have to purchase a 3rd bag for the coldest nights.

Hope this helps!

Hi John,

I have this bag, the cotton storage sack, and the nylon stuff sack. It does stuff into that 12x14 stuff sack, but it isn't easy. I'd say the stuff sack is doable if you needed to only a couple times a year (traveling), but I wouldn't want to do it too many more times. I find I used the larger cotton sack 95% of the time (car camping).

Hope this helps!

If these are the same as on the osprey website, XS 10-20, S 20-40, M 40-70, L 60+.

Hope this helps!

With superfeet, your looking to fit the heel cup to the heel. Order a couple letter sizes (higher for wider feet), and when he places his foot (with sock) in the insole, the heel fat pad shouldn't spill over the insole, and he should feel like his heel is sitting in the heel cup instead of around the perimeter (a smaller size helps determine what is too small, you'll know).

Not sure if I understood your question, but hope this helps.

Hi Anna,

Hard to say if it is related or not. What I do know about the insoles is that there is a break in period of at least two weeks for your feet. Wear them a couple hours a day for the first two weeks, and build up to wearing them all day during the two weeks.

You might want to see a doctor for the leg pain.

Hope this helps!

Hi Joanne,

Check out MSR's website http://cascadedesigns.com/MSR/Water-Treatment-And-Hydration/Fast-And-Light-Water-Treatment-And-Hydration/HyperFlow-Microfilter/product or their youtube video http://www.youtube.com/v/nx7mcUxNnak

Hope this helps!

I had the offwidth primaloft before this jacket, and would say the offwidth ran about the same as the vinson.

Hi Janna,

To answer some of your questions.
1) Those connect to the fly with a clip, so when you stake out the fly, it pulls the tent body outward also and keeps the fly off the tent body, preventing condensation issues.
2) yes, and related to the loops on the tent body on the first one
3) Yes, related to 1 and 2 like you said.
4) Those plastic pieces are to tension the guy lines. There are three holes and two loops created by the plastic piece. Take the last loop, pull some slack, wrap the loop around the stake, and pull slack through the tight loop to the one around the stake, and it should tension up. A super easy and easy to adjust tension mechanism.

Hope this helped. Sounded like you were on the right track. Trust your instinct!

Steve

You can also further adjust the shoulder straps because they are attached at the top with a big, durable velcro pad.

Hi Jacob,

The width might be okay for you, but you should look into aftermarket footbeds to deal with instep and arch issues. Superfeet are great, but are semi-difficult to fit without a professional around. Maybe head to a local shop that carries them, and find someone with knowledge how to fit them, and try them there.

Steve

I have owned both the CD and this pair. I'll credit that the design objectives for the two shoes are probably different, so it may not be a fair comparison. Either way, I took these out for backpacking the Long Trail in the end of June and early July this year (record amounts of rain and cool temps). I have to say that these shoes, in comparison to the CD, utterly failed for that trip (perhaps credit my gear selection, but I was looking for a waterproof shoe). These shoes are much softer in the forefoot, with a much less rigid trail shield. I had much more foot soreness and bruising rock hoping through muddy spots that I ever would have had with the CD. I was very dissapointed and frustrated at this aspect. But again to credit the shoes and what Jon has testified to, these are designed differently.

In addition, I faced durability issues with my pair. To begin, I wore them for two 10 mile break in hikes. Everything felt good with the shoes. Granted, the fit would probably still have been good out on the trail, but it was just too wet and blisters were inevitable. However, after the first 75 miles or so, the heels started to show compression marks, and after the first 150 miles or so, the outsoles started to delaminate from the midsole in the heel (take note of the split heel in the photos above). This was certainly not up to my expectations for a shoe, esp. from the good history I've had with montrails.

In my opinion, if you are looking for a replacement for the CD, this is not your shoe. I've begun stockpiling the CD (I'm up to 3 pairs) in fear I won't find a replacement I like.

Jon, please consider this customer feedback wanting the CD's to come back! They were the best lightweight backpacking shoe ever.

Hi Scope, You are correct, the footprint would be sold seperately.

Steve

They might. If not, check out the Black Diamond Long Bars. Those would certainly make them long enough. http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Long-Flex-Center-Bars/BLD1121M.html

Hi Josh,

Ultralight is the next step up from superlight. To shave weight, lighter (and less durable) materials are used in the CS series. I have the CS2 and haven't had any durability problems, using the Big Agnes footprint. While both will be listed with a 1200mm waterproofing, it isn't the Denier rating of the nylon (higher D rating, more durable). CS will use lower Denier rating nylons.

In addition, while BA provides specs on the footprint size of the tent, it doesn't always reflect the vertical specs (i.e. wall angles, etc) which is another way to shave weight.

Hope this helps!

Hi Liz, In addition, when or if you can get the BA pad, use the BA pad with the closed cell pad for even more warmth and great comfort.

Hi Jim, Absolutely. To get most of the air out before stuffing the pad into the compression sack, hand roll it from the bottom up will get 99% of the air out. I put my insulated air core with my zirkel in a medium sea to summit compression dry sack with extra clothes and gear i want to keep dry without problem. you can even leave the pad in the pad sleeve.

Hi Bob, Yep, pretty much all the BA pads can work with the chair kits. The secret is to let the pad deflate once you're sitting in it to let it get really comfortable. You may have to pick up the BA chair kit though (2 versions) to fit BA thicker pads. I have two cyclone chairs for my girlfriend and I, and we absolutely love them with the BA pads we have.

Hi Harry, I have two tricks for getting the moisture (from your breath, unavoidable really) out from the pad. 1) inflate the pad, stand it upside down, let the moisture collect at the bottom near the valve, open the valve, keeping it the low point, and roll from teh top down to force the majority of the moisture out. 2) put your pad out in the sun for a short period of time with the valve open. tends to evaporate most of the moisture.

i haven't had any long term problems from the moisture, but most certainly store the pad flat with the valve open helps.

Hi Vase, This bag is difficult but doable to stuff down to the advertised 12x14. you may find you'd want to stuff it into a slightly larger duffle bag to avoid the time and aggravation of getting into the small stuff sack. that aside, this is probably the best and most comfortable double wide sleeping bag for the money. good luck!

Hi Rick. I've got the BA Hinman 78x50 pad for this sleeping bag, and i can assure you that you can't fit any more pads in there. thats not to say you could just use the pads underneath. but BA designed this bag with that sleeping pad in mind so it wont shift around at all at night. they fit together perfectly for an excellent night sleep in the outdoors. good luck!

hi julie, the zippers stop about 6-8 inches above the bottom of the bag. there are dual sliding zippers on both sides, which can give you that foot breathing room you look for while still keeping your upper body warm. ive left this bag completely open on the warmest summer nights and the bag peels back almost entirely off the pad. good luck!

try checking out the big agnes pad coupler strap. i don't think bc.com carries it, so check big agnes website. I dunno if that pad strap is designed for two seperate bags, or for the big agnes doublewide series.

Hi there. Quick note about the BA Insulated Air Core Pads. The maroon side of the pad is the one with the Primaloft insulation. This insulation hangs when the pad is inflated. If you flip the pad over, black side up, the Primaloft insulation lays flat, greatly reducing the insulation. I've used this trick with my pad and it works EXCELLENT on those warmer summer nights.

You sure can! I have this pad paired with the MH Phantom 45 regular, and I'm just over 6'. They work great together.

Yes, here's the link. http://www.backcountry.com/store/CAS0502/MSR-Autoflow-Gravity-Filter-Replacement-Cartridge.html

Get the footprint. No sense in decreasing the lifetime of the tent by skipping out on the footprint.Do you take your car back to the dealer with high mileage, claiming warranty issues? Try again.