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Mike Milfer

Skier // Paddler // Snowboarder // Biker // Kayaker // Backpacker // Camper

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Gregory Denali Pro 105 Backpack - 6100-7000cu in

December 18, 2010

Not only will this pack carry all your big school books, it will also carry your desk, locker, desktop computer, & the car you drive to school. Absurd.

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The North Face Dock Tent 2-Person 3-Season

August 30, 2010

No video available to date. This is not a stand alone. Attaches to a TNF tent that supports the dock system by using an S/R buckle and hook attachment. Trust you instincts Bro. You can make it work.

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Motorola MR355R NiMH Two-Way Radio - 2-Pack

August 23, 2010

Does anyone know how these radios work in the mountains? Not line of sight but through trees, rock formations, around corners, obstructions, & not anywhere near the estimated 35 mile range.
Thanks

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Nixon Small Lodown Watch - Women's

August 10, 2010

Negatory again maam. No military time. This is a casual beach/surfer/diver watch. I would have checked out the functions more carefully before making the purchase. Kudo's are in order for what it does perform.

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Black Diamond Icon Headlamp

July 30, 2010

hey home its like wats allredy bin sed, re charge da u nit fo 24r's. change da pwr sorce. if da lite dont go green, tis a wthang. hop dis heps.

Helpful Votes: 2 Yes

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MSR SweetWater Microfilter

MSR SweetWater Microfilter

Rating for this product: 5 May 1, 2010

LOVE IT! Almost as much as my Hiker Pro which weighs the same but filters a little faster. Our team had access to NEW SweetWaters all summer and 100% worked perfectly. We made sure all the plastic components were installed correctly & tested each one of them at home before we left. This is a crucial step to test critical gear before venturing out which some people forget about doing. Luckily, no one had any problems and we were dealing with disgusting water conditions. The MSR SweetWater turns pumping water into a really, almost enjoyable, chore.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Millet Prolight 45 Backpack - 2745cu in

April 28, 2010

Just remember to pronounce it "me-yay." I think you would appreciate the "Peuterey" more. It's versatility to combine with winter activities is worth considering. I sure like the way it's more self-conforming to my back & the way it packs. Slightly larger & more expensive but worth it.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Nixon Player Watch - Men's

April 22, 2010

Big face yes but very scratch resistant, rest assured. You will find yourself being more on time than ever before like a good player should.

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Eureka E! Power Pak 2

April 15, 2010

This unit includes a 12-volt accessory outlet with overload and short circuit protection. It also includes two 110-volt AC outlets on the front panel to power regular household accessories like your hair straightener, a battery status LED light indicates when to recharge. The battery is rechargeable via AC wall outlet at home or a grounded extension cord in the field. It is a maintenance free, sealed, lead-acid battery with compact, durable, corrosion-proof case.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Big Agnes Flying Diamond Tent: 8-Person 4-Season

March 31, 2010

Since this tent does have some mesh panels, it's not as hard core a 4 season tent like some of the expedition tents but it will endure all but severe winter conditions. Since you are going to spend a few months in it, be prepared for bouts of claustrophobia & boredom while sharing the premises with others.

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Big Agnes Flying Diamond Tent: 8-Person 4-Season

March 31, 2010

It is free standing and you get enough heavy duty aluminum stakes for all but a high wind fly guy out. You'd max out with four more stakes.

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Suunto Battery Kit for D3

March 30, 2010

Absolutee. get 'em at this link, http://www.suuntowatches.com/Suunto_Accessories/All_Suunto_Accessories/index.cat?viewall=1

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Nixon Super Hero II SS Watch - Men's

March 29, 2010

The all black you're referring to is the one that's in the above picture, black face & stainless steel band. Hope this helps.

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Highgear Axio Mini Altimeter Watch

March 27, 2010

You're good to 50 meters or 155 feet diving, underwater that is.

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DAKINE Heli Winter Backpack - 660cu in

March 8, 2010

I agree with Jack. The heli is a little bigger than a lumbar pack. I think you would be happier with something between 1200 and 1500cc's. Carry more armada jj's.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Therm-a-Rest Compack Camp Chair

February 23, 2010

The RidgeRest is way too flaccid for this application. Rigidity is what you need dude. Look at it like something else.

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Highgear Axio Altimeter Watch

February 22, 2010

No compass on the standard Axio. You will have to move up to the Axio Max for that feature.

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Gregory Baltoro 70 Backpack - 4149-4638cu in

February 16, 2010

I'm big too Frank, eggspecially where it counts. If this pack is big enough for me, it will certainly be big enough for you, eggspecially the XL size. Plenty of girth all the way around. If you buy it and think it's too big for ya, this company will always give you an exchange or a refund.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Suunto Lumi Watch Pack

February 15, 2010

The crystal is hard. Just don't drag on the rocks or drop it off any cliffs & you'll be OK. Typical Suunto quality.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Suunto X10 Watch

February 14, 2010

You' o ll tem que contatar Suunto diretamente para tê-lo calibrado coordenadas de Brasil, Ámérica do Sul. Verific para fora este Web site para ver se há mais informação. Eu espero que este ajuda.

http://www.suuntowatches.com/Suunto-X10.pro

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Osprey Packs Kode 30 Backpack - 1648-2014cu in

February 13, 2010

I think the Osprey is a better pack overall & it will fit your 5'3" bod. More important, finger out how you will be using it.

Helpful Votes: 2 Yes

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Nuun Nuun Tube - 8 Pack

February 7, 2010

Nuns love to eat these things for lunch at noon. That's my guess.

Helpful Votes: 2 Yes

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Mammut Monolith GTX Boot - Men's

February 7, 2010

I changed out mine for a Superfeet insole. Not necessary but more comfortable on high alpine & mixed routes.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Mammut Monolith GTX Boot - Men's

February 7, 2010

These puppies work best with strapon's. Stepin's will work but not as good. Not as tight a fit. Air Tech's & G10's also work great. Best of all, they go well with a wee dram. Make sure you're prepared when in Scotland.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Therm-a-Rest Fitted Sheet

January 22, 2010

Depends on the length of your pad but any T-a-R 300+ TC Egyptian cotton single sheet would work.

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Necky Sky Kayak

January 15, 2010

Check out the international shipping options:

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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

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Montrail Cirrus GTX Mid Shoe - Men's

January 12, 2010

I purchased this boot to use with traditional crampons but soon realized they are only one notch better than strapping crampons onto flip flops. A much stiffer shank is required to use any type of crampon successfully.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Harmony Fishing Sit On Top Seat

January 3, 2010

This sit on top seat is compatible with all kayaks. Is was designed that way.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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KEEN Venice Sandal - Men's

January 2, 2010

Yes the 10sxw is the only one that will work for you. http://www.keenfootwear.com/search.aspx?q=venice. Special on-line order only.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Swix Snowboard Waxing Iron

December 28, 2009

The 850W element offers temperatures between 100° and 150°C.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Stoic Welder Insulated Softshell Jacket - Men's

December 27, 2009

Go large young man, go large. Arm length and torso length are deciding factors.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Seirus Xtreme All Weather Glove

December 21, 2009

Depends on your metabolism. I board down to 0 and my hands are still toasty. The Seirus are serious.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Acorn Tex Moc Slipper - Men's

December 21, 2009

It's on the upper end of a small. Close to a small medium.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

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Patagonia Winter Sun Jacket - Men's

December 19, 2009

This jacket is much warmer than the Cloudveil-G due to the Climashield & Thermogreen insulations. It's also more moisture repellant.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

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Big Agnes Battle Mountain Sleeping Bag: -15 Degree Down/Bamboo

December 14, 2009

And now for a more comprehensive answer to Mark's question, any 20" wide pad will work in this sleeping bag. Big Agnes even makes one that is 48" long. NOT recommended for winter camping. There's nothing on the bottom. This is the major drawback with this type of sleep system. Also BA pads are heavier than most others. The 78" long pad will give you the most ground coverage but at the cost of weight. The 1.5 x 78" pad weighs 2lbs, 7oz and the 2.0 x 78" pad weighs 2lbs, 14oz. These are more than twice as heavy as other pads with the same R-value. Between you & me dude, I would consider a more versatile system, period, end of answer.

Helpful Votes: 2 Yes

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Coal Andes Beanie

December 12, 2009

Indeedydo but bring along a balaclava or another head layer just in case your dome gets cold.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Eagle Creek Maiden Voyage 70L Travel Pack - Women's

December 9, 2009

The cordura material can almost take a bullet and when combined with tough weave makes it darn near impenetrable.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

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Pacific Outdoor Equipment Peak Oyl Aero Mountain Sleeping Pad - Women's

December 3, 2009

Pac Out's website sucks. Their catalog is in PDF format and they don't publish R-values but this pad is somewhere between 4.5 and 5.0. The rolled dimension is 8in. x 9 in.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

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Pacific Outdoor Equipment Ether Thermo 9 Sleeping Pad

December 3, 2009

Air pads only have a minimum R-value. Somewhere less than 1 and for some reason Pac Out doesn't publish R-values anyway.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

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Nikwax Tech Wash / TXD Wash-In Twin Pack DO NOT USE

November 24, 2009

Absolutee & soitenly. Old school, new school, it works the same both ways. Gets your wp back and cleans thoroughly. Good stuff for renewing & rebreathing. I use once a year religiously.

Helpful Votes: 2 Yes

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Petzl Ultra Headlamp

November 23, 2009

It adjusts over the helmet & attaches by using special clips. For the price it should include a round trip plane ticket to pick it up.

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Solio Solio Hybrid 1000 Charger

November 21, 2009

It will charge your steripen in about 3 to 4 hrs. The key to faster charging is how much the big yellow ball is shining.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

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The North Face Plasma GTX XCR Boa II Hiking Shoe - Men's

November 21, 2009

No ansi bro but more important they are comfy and strong with mucho support.

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The North Face Plasma GTX XCR Boa II Hiking Shoe - Men's

November 21, 2009

No ansi bro but more important they are comfy and strong with mucho support.

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Vans TSS Bottom - Women's

November 18, 2009

These are not merino wool. They are four-way stretch polyester with Ciba antimicrobial treatment.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

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Vans TSS Bottom - Women's

November 18, 2009

These are not merino wool. They are four-way stretch polyester with Ciba antimicrobial treatment.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

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Nixon 51-30 Watch - Men's

November 16, 2009

Don't count on it anytime soon. I've been told they are selling as many as they can get.

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Kelty Gunnison 2 Footprint

November 14, 2009

Soitenly. Remember to use the poles and stakes to complete your lighter weight shelter.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

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Norrøna Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Shell Pant - Women's

November 10, 2009

My girlfriend is put together in a like manner but probably a little more pear on top & these fit her great. They also have enough room in the lower legs for snowboard boots.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

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Black Diamond Eldorado Tent 2-Person 4-Season

November 8, 2009

Gross. The fecal smell is not normal dude but a slight odor is. Someone might have confused your tent for this tent http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Restop-Privacy-Tent/RES0005M.html

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Kelty Teton 2 Footprint

November 7, 2009

If you can't find the exact match, pick up a light weight ground cloth. It can also double duty as an awning. Then you can party outside when its raining.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Marmot Limelight 2-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gear Loft

November 7, 2009

Sounds like you're camping in the rain forest or Olympic NP. This three season tent should handle any of that plus some. Just remember, most gear is waterproof to a point then you gotta find sun to dry out.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Kelty Treble Messenger Bag

November 6, 2009

Just the shoulder strap Jimmy. It carries easy mon.

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Deuter Futura 28 Backpack - 1700cu in

November 4, 2009

Dude Belize? I'm envious. The Futura is a great carry on. I'd suggest any of the Osprey duffels for your other grip. Check them out on this website.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

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Nixon Small Lodown Watch - Women's

November 4, 2009

Different flavours of this watch are available. All the ones I've seen have a bright red LCD.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Julbo Explorer Sunglasses - Spectron 4 Lens

November 2, 2009

The glass is hard. Just don't drag on the rocks & you'll be OK. Typical Julbo quality.

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Roxy Polka Watch - Women's

November 2, 2009

1.25" in diameter.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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MontBell Super Stretch #2 Hugger Sleeping Bag: 25 Degree Down

October 24, 2009

As long as the coil counts are the same. 8's with 8's, 10's with 10's & there the Twain shall meet.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

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The North Face WindWall 2 Jacket - Women's

October 22, 2009

Not difficult to keep the dirt off. Use nikwax tech wash & polar proof every once in a while to clean & keep clean. Its nice to get a windfall.

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Garmin eTrex Vista H

October 20, 2009

That is one of it's most basic features. More advanced ones give distances between points following a certain road instead of in straight line. Most Garmin's have this function. All of the basic Garmin's work on this principle.

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Kelty Red Cloud Backpack - 5000-6650cu in

October 20, 2009

This pack is very good for any backpacking trip. Plenty of room for all your essentials, comfortable & the price is right. I really like detaching my lid for day hiking. Go for it dude & have a great A.T. trip.

Helpful Votes: 2 Yes

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Nikwax Tech Wash / Polar Proof Twin Pack

October 19, 2009

Go for it bro. This stuff is t,a,& c & works on most everything. Wool like in lanolin is the kicker here.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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protect your goods

Mountainsmith Cyber II Compact Camera Case

Mountainsmith Cyber II Compact Camera Case

Rating for this product: 5 October 9, 2009

Great size for my CoolPix S60 + extra room for extras. The small size is recommended for all smaller point & shoot cameras that use a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Bombproof construction & zipper. The very low $ is a great investment for protecting the goods.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

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Stohlquist eSCAPE Personal Flotation Device - Men's

October 5, 2009

I'd go with the M/L, being a lady and all. Even though you're a 40 on the chart, the 40 would still fit a man smaller. I hope that makes sense.

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the kitchen sink

The North Face Off Site Bag - 1850 cu in

The North Face Off Site Bag - 1850 cu in

Rating for this product: 5 September 27, 2009

North Face does it again. This puppy carries all my 'puter stuff plus audio-video gear, eats, microwave almost. I can't think of anything else other than you don't need anything else. This bag has it all + some.

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nasty water to nice

Katadyn Hiker Pro Water Microfilter

Katadyn Hiker Pro Water Microfilter

Rating for this product: 5 September 25, 2009

When Mexico called, I had to trip south. The water has gotten better over the years due to new equipment & regulations but is still nasty in some rural areas. This filter removed all the grunge & made the water clear. I followed this all up with some steripen action to kill the real little boogies. I'm sure this filter is all you'll need en el norte.

Helpful Votes: 2 Yes

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