Matthew Niedermiller

Have you tried using water and baking soda? Use a 4:1 ratio of water to baking soda.

Call 1-800-527-1527. This will get you to warranty. The tent has a lifetime pole warranty so they should take care of you. Those damn New Yorkers.

The rack has a weight limit of 30lbs per bike. So your bikes are too heavy.

It is a trade off. The strainer is great for everything but rice. The lid locks on so that the food can not spill. I have used the car camping a bunch. I have put a SS mug or other piece of metal over the holes and the rice has turned out great.

Yes it will fit 20in rectangle shaped pads. The 25 wide would not fit.

Yes this will fit. You can use 48 in bars. However on the vehicle that large I would use the 58 in bars to give you more room on your rack for bikes, boats, cargo box, ect. You will need to use the small claw that comes with the rail grabs. Locks are not included, but are recommend.

Yes read below

All Edelweiss ropes come treated with either Everdry or Super Everdry. The Everdry treatment developed by Edelweiss reduces water absorption by 50% and the Super Everdry by a further 25%. This has some huge advantages:
Treated ropes weigh less when exposed wet conditions

Yes both will work.

Yeah you could. Usually these are used if you are going to leave a permeant anchor. If you are going to take down the anchor then I would just us lockers. It is easier. Otherwise you need to string the anchor with these before you tie any knots.

The vestibule is pretty small. No way you can put 2 packs boot and cook at the same time. The tent is super light but not very roomy inside the tent or vestibule. A lot of people use the 2 man as a roomy one man. If you want something roomier get the 3 man.

No it does not come with a foot print and one is really not nessecary. If you are sleeping on rock a lot it might be worth carrying a tarp. Grabber and SOL make some great tarps that are heat reflective and super durable. Plus this will add some warmth.

The tool can be removed. The lock actually goes into the tool which is the cover for the bolt you adjust. It just pops out. The tool is just an Allen wrench. It is very simple and when you see it in person you will totally get it.

The women's model will be shipping from Thermarest in the next 30 days. There was a delay in the women's model being released to meet the demand on the regular size.

Yakima does not build a Horizontal Mighty Mount for your car with factor bars. Yakima is moving away from these except for a few specific fits. You will need to use the universal might mount. They come in sets of 4. Depending on what accessories you are using will determine the amount you need. Bike racks will require 3 per bike, Boat mount will vary depending on your setup. If you are unsure write your question with you are putting on top of the car we will get you the right amount of universal might mounts.

If you want something very comfortable for winter use this would be a great choice. It packs down to the size of a nalagen bottle and is extremely light for the warmth and comfort.

The men's version has cut outs of foam the entire length of the pad. The women's pad has solid foam through 3/4 of the pad. They are sized differently. The men's reg is 6ft and the women's is 5'8". With the men's being long and more cut outs the pads actually way nearly the same. If you are on the shorter side save the 5 bucks and buy the women's model. More warmth for the same weight.

No, you will need to get a strap rack that has arms that move independently where the bikes rest. On this rack the only parts that move at the piece that actually touch the car. You will need to look at either the King Joe or Quickback models from Yakima. There are not any strap racks at that price that will work well for your car. You will need to spend at least $150.

5 would be sufficient for winter use. There really is no temperature rating because there are too many factors. I.E are you in a tent, what kinda sleeping bag do you have, are you on snow, are you on dirt. If you are using it in the summer you will be just fine. Only in super cold below 0 would you have any problems

Yes it will fit with no problem.

There is a subscription service that you get from ACR. Go on there website and you can read all the details. You can not write custom texts directly from the device.m the text that you send are basically "here I am and aim OK".

Most likely large so that the arms are not to short.

No there is no voice. It just sends a signal. It does confirm that message has been sent on the screen. When the signal is received SAR treats this as a life and death situation. This system is the most reliable system of its kind. The SPOT, other Satellite massagers, and SAT phones work good, but do have some reliability issues with signal. This is has the strongest transmitter and works on 2 different satellite systems (1 GPS based and 1 Radio Frequency Based. The other systems work on only 1 satellite system. The ACR products are basically the same systems that the military uses for downed pilots or fishing vessels that are in distress.

The R value on this pad is 4.9. The most popular therma pad for backpacking is the the Prolite plus and has an R value of 3.8. I the summer you would not really notice the difference between these pads but in the winter you would. You should not real have any problem with over heating in the summer unless the night time temps are really warm (80 plus degrees). You might feel warm on this pad say if you are taking an afternoon nap in a summer. If over heating is a real concern then you should consider the Neo Air Xlite. it has an R value of 3.2 and will work all summer long plus on most of the shoulder seasons. If you are using it in the winter you will definitely want the All Season version.

You are better off buying a BCA Tracker. It is very easy to use especially if you have little experience with beacons. The Freeride will work, but it is not the easiest beacon to use. Hence the only $199 price tag. The beacons that start at 299 tend to be easier to use and more feature ruch

The water works has an extra paper like element. So the water works is a 2 stage filter. The second stage is basically a back up to the ceramic element. The sec onstage does have to be replaced, although not that often because clean water is flowing throughout he filter at that point. The mini works is just a one stage ceramic element. The mini works will have a faster flow rate then the water works and the pocket. The Water Works are no longer made. You will be able to get the secondary filter for a few more years. The mini works and the water works ceramic elements are the same.

The biggest difference is the 2012 includes a stuff sack. The fabric on the bottom is different and there is a color change from red to orange.

Yes the quick back will fit your car. Below is the Yakima fit info for your car on the quick back.

Fit Information
Vehicle: PONTIAC Vibe   Fit Type: Joe
Year Range: 2009-2010   Joe Measurement: None
Tower: QuickBack 2/3   Glass Hatch Hooks: No

Products
Snow:     Bike:  
Water:     Gear Boxes:  
Baskets:     Other Accessories:   ChainStrap (8002412)
TubeTop (8002531)
Products in italics are accessories.

Notes
285. Weight limit for 2 bikes is 60 lbs. / 3 bikes is 90 lbs.

I would contact MSR directly. They can direct you to somebody. www.msrcorp.com

Yes this beacon would work for snowmobiling. This is a pretty basic model and will get the job done. The beacons that retail for about $300 have more features and are easier to use. You should always know how to use your beacon and practice. A beacon is no good if you do not know how to search for your buddy when he is dying. Taking an Avy level 1 course will tach you a lot of the skills need for traveling in the backcountry.

I have this bag for many years. I am 5"11 and 200lbs. I have worn base layers and 200 weight fleece and have still had room. I do own a long which has a little more room.

No the pack is not waterproof and does not come with a rain cover. Very Very few packs are waterproof. In a light rain for a while the pack will be just fine. Long term in a heavy rain storm you will need a rain over. It is always good to keep the rain over on when it is raining because when the pack starts to absorb moisture it will get heavier and stay that way for a while. Pack covers shed water fast and will keep your pack light.

Below is the measurements by size. You should use a flexible tape and go directly against your back.. If you do not have one do your best. If you are in the middle of the size it will not matter anyway. The difference between the two measurements are usually not that much difference. Below is also Granite Gears measuring instructions.

Crown Torso Lengths
Short Torso 14" to 18"
Regular Torso 18" to 21"
Long Torso 21" to 25"

What torso length should I get?

To find your torso length, measure the distance between your seventh cervical vertebra and the shelf of your hipbones. Do this by standing up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Tilt your head forward and place your hands on your hips, thumbs to the back. With a flexible tape, have someone measure from the most prominent vertebra at the base of your neck to an imaginary line drawn between your thumbs. This will be your torso length.

Wind pretty much goes through this jacket with no problem.

Yes, this bike mount will work. It will not go into the T Channel but go around the bar

No the stove will not fit inside this kettle. The kettle is designed to hold a pocket rocket and a 4oz fuel can.

Yes, however you need a set of 4 to have 2 crossbars on your car. You will also need the clips. 1 set of Q35 and 1 set of Q128 and a pair of 58in bars. Locks are not included, but recommended and each tower one lock core.

The parkway does not have anti sway cradles and the arms do not fold down.

It comes with the hyperflow cap or the other option is the closure cap (screw type cap)

I would get a small E-Case from Sealine. You can still use your phone. If you want the See Pouch get the Large

The chemical solution is only to take care of virus's. If you are traveling in the US there is very little chance of getting sick from virus's in the water. If you travel outside the US I would say use it.

3.8 is the men's 4.9 is the womens

I think that you would have a hard time getting it to fit in your carry on bag. The Luxury Map might be a better choice. Here is a pic of my dreamtime crushed down about as far as it could go. The sunglasses are for scale.

The straps do not expand on the sides enough to fit the shoe. You might be able to use the snowboard strapping system. Look at the picture above.

The rain fly does require staking on both tents. For the most part any tent that has a vestibule will require staking.

Both tents are good choices. The mountain hardwares pole geometry is a little burlier as well as the floor. I might also look at the MSR Hubba Hubba and the HP version.

IF you like bells and whistles then this would be a great pack. The only other pack I would suggest is the osprey switch packs.

I would say the 30L but it depends on how lite the clothing is.

7 X 25 1525 cu in.

This is just for emergencies. ACR has new beacon coming out soon that will the ability to push a button that will people here I am and I am OK. There will be a subscription for the function. However there is no need for a subscription in order to use the emergency functions on the beacon. If you want something for true emergencies this is the product to get. If you want a messaging device then get a SPOT. The ACR products are designed as a life saving technology and are the most reliable.

If you have sheets then you do not the snap kit. The F&L snap fit is for people who want to use one of the Thermarest sleep systems but do not want to carry the weight of the sheets.

I have a pinnacle the 15 degree version. I am 5'11" and 200lbs and I have plenty of room. If you need to pack a bunch of extra clothing or water bottles it maybe tight.

These are designed to be a light weight dry bag. They are not as durable as what you typically see in PVC coated dry bags, but way more durable then some of the sil nylon bags out there. They are great for sleeping bags, food bags, and for clothes. Great for backpacking, but if you are using them on a river I would get something more durable and with a better seal.