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The North Face Roadhog Short - Men's
May 12, 2009
The regular should be fine. With your height it should hit you right above the knee.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Sierra Designs Hex Peg Tent Stakes
May 12, 2009
Each Hex Peg Tent Stake by Sierra Designs weighs .5 oz.
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Sierra Designs Hex Peg Tent Stakes
May 12, 2009
Each Hex Peg Tent Stake by Sierra Designs weighs .5 oz.
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Eagle Creek Thrive Vita 75L Pack - Women's - 3550cu in
May 12, 2009
The difference is the volume. The 75L is 75 liters and the 70L is 70 liters. So the 75L would be your best bet.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
GoLite Trail Fly Trail Running Shoes - Women's
May 12, 2009
They are not really waterproof since the majority of the shoe is mesh.
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Adventure Medical S.O.L. Thermal Bivvy Sack
May 12, 2009
What you have is good enough. Since it is for emergency use, the two are not that much different.
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La Sportiva Trango Light Low Hiking Shoe - Women's
May 12, 2009
This SKU is just temporarily down. Check back in the next few days it will be up and running.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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ALPS Mountaineering Leisure Chair
May 12, 2009
Yes it would work just fine for that.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Oakley Fractured Rugby Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's
May 12, 2009
Yeah this sku is temporarily down. Check back in a day or two and it will be up and running.
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Marmot Urban Hauler Med Backpack - 1611cu in
May 12, 2009
It will hold a large binder. It is about the same size as a regular bag since it is a medium size. It just does not have all the bells and whistles.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
KUHL Jacquard Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's
May 12, 2009
It runs true to size. It is organic cotton which feels no different than regular cotton.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Black Diamond Momentum AL Harness Package
May 12, 2009
Yes. That sizing chart is directly from Black Diamond.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Smith Fixx Sunglasses - Polarized
May 12, 2009
Both colorways have polarized lenses.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series Air Pad
May 12, 2009
Dimensions:
[Reg] 20 x 72 x 1.5in (51 x 183 x 4cm); [Long] 25 x 77 x 2in (64 x 196 x 5cm)
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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Therm-a-Rest Prolite Plus Sleeping Pad
May 12, 2009
Yes, but only if you get the S or M size. The L will not fit the chair kit.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Therm-a-Rest Trekker Chair
May 12, 2009
It will not work with the prolite. This is able to handle pads that are 20" wide, the prolite is 25" wide.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's
May 12, 2009
NIKWAX. I have used it for years and years and it has always done a great job for me.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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Vasque Sundowner GTX Backpacking Boot - Men's
May 12, 2009
They are not sold separately. Your best bet would be to contact Vasque and see if they would sell you a separate pair. There contact info is 800-224-4453
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Gregory Z 55 Backpack - 3050-3660cu in
May 12, 2009
Yes those are gear loops. Most seem to use them in conjunction with the web runners at the bottom of the pack to attach trekking poles are even an ice axe.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
GSI Outdoor Pinnacle Soloist Cookset
May 12, 2009
Yep. No cooking in the Bowl.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Coleman Quickpump Unit - DC 12 Volt
May 12, 2009
No its plenty long enough to plug into your car and be outside the side door so you can inflate items outside of your car. You definitely will not be doing it in your car that's for sure.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
MSR XGK EX Multi-Fuel Stove
May 12, 2009
You would be hard pressed to light it with a flint. You will need a match or a lighter. A flint would be a last resort.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Sierra Designs Hurricane LT Parka - Men's
May 12, 2009
Only zips one way. Just one zipper.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 100 Sit-On-Top Kayak
May 12, 2009
The yellow one is a 2009 model. However the price is 649.95 it is not on sale.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Amira Backpack - Women's - 1600cu in
May 11, 2009
it will most likely be wide enough for them, but does not look to be deep enough. So it may fit one, but it might fall out easily as well.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Vasque Alpine LT GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's
May 11, 2009
you would be able to put those universal crampons on them. But they are not specifically crampon compatible.
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Sea To Summit Lite Line Clothesline
May 11, 2009
Yes it is supposed to be attached to the inside of the bag. Yes it has a guy line hook, you can see it in the photo.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Perception Essence 17.0 Touring Kayak
May 11, 2009
Just what they have here. Looks like its not the airlite version.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
CAMP USA Pulse Ski and Climbing Helmet
May 11, 2009
It will be fine for the summer. In order to winterize it you have to purchase vent plugs and insulated earflaps so it it comes already ready for climbing.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Dansko Professional Oiled Casual Clog - Men's
May 11, 2009
Dansko Stapled clog outsoles are designed to be suitably slip resistant in workplace environments where excesses of vegetable oils and animal fats are present. Slip resistant tests have been carried out by SATRA, the world's leading research and technology organization for the footwear industry.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Special Blend Proper Insulated Jacket - Women's
May 11, 2009
They are cut and made to fit very very similar. So a Large in a Special Blend will be very similar to a large in a RIDE jacket.
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ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Cot
May 11, 2009
7.5" tall
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Polar F11 Heart Rate Monitor
May 11, 2009
Yes it is Mac compatible.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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