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Garmont Mega-Ride Alpine Touring Ski Boot - Men's

Garmont Mega-Ride Alpine Touring Ski Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 September 16, 2008

Cons - I had to warranty my first pair, the heelpieces in both shells fell out and the cuff rivets came off both pairs of boots. BC.com made a cheerful and quick replacement. Liners pack out quickly, so be prepared to swap them out every 60 days of skiing.

Pros - Lightweight, comfortable for my 12EE foot. Lots of reviews state this is not the boot for wide feet but I seem to be able to wear Garmonts only! Boot climbs well, easy to climb 4th class some rock, climbs easier ice, etc. On the Haute Rte I didn't pack shoes, just wore my Mega Rides in the bars of Zermatt and on the train back to Chamonix! They feel like slippers, not ski boots.

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Warm, not durable

Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover - Men's

Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 March 10, 2008

I use mine for all backcountry ski trips, as it is a great insurance layer. Not quite warm enough for winter belays but the perfect layer for snack breaks or when you need to stop for a few minutes. Plenty of rips in the shell after 2 years but the weight is right!

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Warm as a Furnace

Patagonia DAS Parka - Unisex

Patagonia DAS Parka - Unisex

Rating for this product: 5 January 20, 2005

Used this as my overlayer for recent winter climbing in the Alps - great for belays, light, and surprisingly compressible. I overheated quickly while moving in this parka in temperatures over about 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Warm, a bit clumsy

Black Diamond Patrol Glove

Black Diamond Patrol Glove

Rating for this product: 4 January 13, 2005

These are extremely warm - plenty of insulation at the fingertips mean warm digits. It also means a loss of dexterity and the insulation at the tips tends to catch in carabiner gates when fumbling for ice screws, etc. Wouldn't choose them for sports requiring dexterity but great for holding ski poles, etc.

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