Dimitri,

I can assure you that we are an authorized dealer of Canada Goose.

That color/size is in stock now!

yes, they do!

Natalie,

It is going to be a true yellow color, not neon yellow.

unfortunately, these do not come in tall sizes.

Here is the link to the new version of this fleece. We have it available in blue.

http://www.backcountry.com/the-north-face-tka-100-microvelour-glacier-1-4-zip-top-mens

I would go with either of these two.

http://www.backcountry.com/arcteryx-rho-ar-boot-cut-bottom-mens

http://www.backcountry.com/the-north-face-warm-capri-bottom-mens

these are going to more like a boxer short then a true boxer fit.

These will be comfortable to wear all day long, but in negative temperatures, you will obviously need some pretty burly pants on top to keep warm.

NO! these are meant to be the underneath to other shorts.

We will not have these back in stock until next spring. ETA date for the order is 3/15, but I would count on them being late.

Ron,

This is a late reply, but not much clothing will actually protect you from those types of injuries. These will provide a measure of compression that will help ease the recovery of muscles though. As a long-time and frequent soccer player, the only thing I am aware of the avoid injury like that is conditioning, stretching (lots of stretching), and R.I.C.E. when injured.

I second the large. I am 5'10" 143, and wear a medium

I would go with the 34 then

I would try the Trail Wind Hoody by Marmot. It is in the same category of jackets from Marmot.

http://www.backcountry.com/marmot-trail-wind-hooded-jacket-mens

This material this shirt is made out of is very good at absorbing moisture (i.e sweat) and keeping you dryer then a regular cotton shirt. dryer = warmer.

I would go with a medium. I am 5'10" and 142, and a medium fits me very well.

Paul,

The fabric has not changed since last year.

The reason the 3L pant is lighter is that while both pants are made of the Performance Shell fabric from Gore-Tex, the 2L pant has a mesh lining in it adding a very slight additional weight. These pants will fit pretty true to size. As far as the feel between the two pants, I cannot tell you because I did not get to go to Sweden for the line showing.

hope this helps

theoretically, yes. However, there may be some anatomical constraints to wearing this for a woman. It is definitely cut to fit Men.

This fleece is high-loft, so it will be a little more cushy then the Oso Hooded Fleece Jacket.

Katie,

I would think that an XL would fit you just fine.

Stephane,

The main difference between the insulation packages on these jackets is not really a material weight issue, but how efficient each product is. The PrimaLoft does not need as much material weight, because it is a more efficient at insulating then Thinsulate. Other properties that makes PrimaLoft better is that it is more water resistant and more compressible, so your jacket can be packed down into a smaller area then a jacket with Thinsulate.

The main reasons for the price difference are the fabric stories on these two jackets. The Leader Jacket uses a two way stretch fabric that has a lower breathability rating then the Bromont Jacket, due in part to the Thinsulate as well. The Bromont Jacket is made of a 360 degree stretchable fabric, that combined with the added breathablity of PrimaLoft creates a lighter product that keeps you warm and dry.

The bottom line on these jackets is your amount of use. If you are going to be using this jacket to ski a lot, I would go with the Bromont because you will notice the stretch and breathability more during these types of aerobic activities. If you are only going to use the jacket for intermittent outdoor activity (i.e. a few ski days a year, and just walking around town) I would save some money and go with the Leader Jacket.

Hope this helps!

These pants are made out of a ripstop fabric that will keep them going strong outside of a very extreme tumble through a scree field, and lots of broken glass.

George,

We (backcountry.com) are the exclusive distributor in the USA of Norrona product. We should have these live on the site within two weeks. They will be $498.95 retail.

the main difference between this pant and the TNF and Marmot pants is the spndex (i.e. stretch) component to it. mostly you are looking at a price difference though.

Paul,

You can certainly layer a fleece or an insulated piece under this jacket and be quite comfortable even without zip-in compatibility. The pro's of no compatibility are that you are free to choose virtually any layering piece.

Alexander,

You could wear this jacket alone down to about the freezing mark. Any lower then that and you may be rather uncomfortable. This jacket is insulated with 60g of primaloft, but that is not very much when you are talking very low temperatures.

Hope this helps.

The fit on these is termed "regular" which means that they will not be too baggy, nor too tight. As far as being comfortable in 80 degree weather, as long as you are not in really muggy conditions they would be great.

typically any alterations will void the garments warranty. As far as compromising the integrity, any reputable tailor should be able to make them shorter without losing functionality.

The Fall 2010 model should be arriving in our warehouse in a few weeks. 2011 won't be out until next fall. The retail price will be $948.95.

if you like it baggy I would go L or even possibly XL.

Christopher,

This jacket does not have a fleece lining. Unless you plan on using this as a stand-alone piece, I would take a look at a truer lining piece such as a fleece jacket or a heavyweight base layer.

Eric,

I would say that the fit is very similar to Arc'terex jackets. Many of the reviewers on the site think that the arms are a bit longer then most other jackets on the market. Overall Norrona makes very high quality products that are built to be worn in tough conditions.

If you are willing to drop some additional money to replace this jacket, I would go with the Arc'terex Alpha LT. They are expensive, but they are also built to last a long time under punishment. the hood is helmet compatible, but cinches down very nicely.

Scott,

This jacket has a lining to it, so you could wear it alone depending on your tolerance to cold. I would probably suggest wearing at least a tee shirt underneath though.

If you are just planning to wear this jacket on cold weather urban adventures, it will be more then adequate. This jacket is very warm.

You could go either way. The elastic waistband makes it easy to slip on over an existing pair of pants, but they could be worn alone if you know you will not be taking them on or off during your adventure

it is more of a black/grey print. I would not classify this a true black, but it is very dark, and a sick jacket.

I am 5'10" and 140, and I wear a medium in Arc'terex gear.

If you are looking for a more athletic fit (i.e. not very loose) I would go with a medium in this jacket

Unfortunately, there was a dramatic fabric price increase and this product has not been produced for Fall 2010 season. The Stoic team is looking to replace this product for Fall 2011.

Sorry

Ivan,

Performance fit is a more snug fit then the Standard fit. It is generally more tapered to the body, and the standard fit has a bit more room to move around in.

I would go with a Large. If it does not fit to your specifications, you can always exchange it for an XL.

These jackets are supposed to ship from Norway on the 9th of August, but the reality is that they will probably not get received into inventory until at least the end of September from past experience.

Cillian,

I think Brandon is right on the money here. I would go with a size small in this jacket, it should fit very nicely on you.

I just make sure to cinch down the rear adjustment on helmet compatible hoods to get a snug fit without a helmet.

Jeremy,

we have not ordered any of these in size 13. You may want to try Salomon's website for this size

Andrey,

I would recommend a large if you plan to use multiple layers under this jacket, however a Medium would probably good if you are just using a light fleece, and like a more Athletic fit.

Hope this helps

This jacket will be available in Old Yellow around the middle of October again.

This may be a tricky one if you have a 30" waist. I am 5'10" and a 32" waist and they would go just below my knees, but they may not hang very low on you. If you go with a larger size, these may fall off you waist due to the tie function, and not a more adjustable waist.

They do not.

You would need a large.

A Medium would be perfect, you will be swimming in a large

We have size small in color Pollen right now. We will be getting more Arc'terex Fall product in over the next few months.

Brian,

We no longer make this hoodie unfortunately. I would suggest looking in here to find a nice lightweight piece.

Cheers

http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/100000428/Mens-Lightweight-Hoodies.html

This is a true shell, so you could use it for rain protection as well as skiing with some layering underneath

I would probably go with an XL, the cut is a little more trim on Stoic gear. If it's too big, you can always exchange for a Large.

Hey,

I have a 156 Skate Banana, and a 10.5 foot boot. I would suggest getting the regular 156 cm board, not the wide. I have never had to use risers, and have not had any problems with heel or toe drag (except of course when i am laying down a totally radical euro carve). Once you get used to the banana and magna traction combo, you will probably never go back to a regular board.

hope this helps.

James,

This jacket is discontinued. You might want to try this jacket from Mammut.

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mammut-Ultimate-Hooded-Softshell-Jacket-Mens/MAM0231M.html

I agree, go large, and this jacket will last you quite a while.

These pants do not have a stretch component to them. They are straight nylon canvas construction.

Fernando,

This pant is probably going to be too warm to wear for everyday activities in rain. I would suggest getting a rain pant for those types of activities.

http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/206/Mens-Rain-Pants.html

Bruce,

These jackets go very fast when they arrive. I ordered a few about a week ago, so they should be hitting the site in the next week or so. Sorry I can't be more specific on the timing

If waterproofing is your key metric, I would go with the G50. Both are nice jackets, but the Guide does perform very nicely.

Digo,

I would not worry about too much rain in the summer in NYC. Spring and fall definitely though. This jacket should cover the tops of your pants, but stuff in your pockets is not guaranteed to stay dry. I would go with the 3X in this jacket. It will give you a bit of room to layer during the rainier/cooler seasons in the city. The HyVent material will breathe pretty well, so I would not worry about overheating too much. Typically when it is really hot out there, it is not raining.

hope this helps.

Ben,

These pants are going to be rather baggy if you buy a large. The cut is way more of a freestyle cut then a technical cut.

you definitely could if you bought a size up. unfortunately that may relegate these pants to a second shell layer only if you like pants to fit relatively snug

Kathy,

Unfortunately these pants only come in one inseam length (32).

Sorry

They are a discontinued color.

This jacket does have a DWR coating, which will provide a degree of water protection, but I would not take this out in a downpour and expect it to keep you dry,

This jacket will be more true to size than many other jackets by O'Neil. This is built for performance not the steez factor.

This product is no longer available. It is a discontinued product from 2008...sorry.

the hole for the drinking tube to come out is going to be right above where the shoulder straps meet the pack. they are usually a small slit and pretty hard to find. you may want to look from the inside of the pack to find it, or them

I think a large would be fine in this jacket for you.

Aaron,

You could probably get away with a L if you only plan on lightly layering under this piece. You can always exchange it for a XL if you need to.

This would be more a matter of how much stuff you plan on putting in the pack. If you are just doing small tours and trips this would probably work for you. If you carry a lot of gear you may want to size up

This jacket will be warmer then the Denali under a shell. it will also probably be a bit lighter weight then the Denali

yes, you will not be comfortable even with the vents fully opened in 40-45 degree temps. I would suggest a straight shell jacket for those types of temperatures.

This jacket is a pretty straight shell, so you would probably want to include a layer undernearth this jacket when it gets into the teens.

Performance fit is going to be a bit slimmer then regular fit. I would go with a large in this jacket if the Denali was just slightly too big. If you felt like you were swimming in the Denali, maybe step down to a Medium.

Yes, the ripstop fabric that this is constructed with will handle abrasion quite well

large all the way

The Skate Banana all the way! This board can rip it in the park, and when it dumps, it is also a great board in pow. Superb all around snowboard

it sure is!

I would go with the large if you think you will be wearing that baselayer with this jacket often. A Medium may be a bit too snug.

There are a few size 13's coming in around the middle of march, but not many.

Jacob,

The main difference between these two jackets is the Sentinel Jacket is a GoreTex wind stopper piece. This means it will repel elements more effectively then the Apex jacket, however it is also roughly $30 more expensive.

hope this helps

Sarah,

I can offer no insight as to whether on hood is bigger then the other. The only relative difference is going to be the weight. This jacket is 13 oz, where the Patagonia jacket is 16 oz.

hope this helps

Kathy,

Do you have any specific inquiries regarding care and maintenance for this pack? e.g. did a skunk spray it and it needs to be washed? The staff here may be able to help you out with some standard procedures for this type of equipment.

I think a Medium would be just perfect for you. It would provide a form fit, but not be too constrictive.

I would go a size larger. putting a medium vest over a medium jacket could get a bit constrictive.

The seams are not sealed on this jacket, and that is going to be one of the main differences between this and the Venta AR. This warmth factor on these will be comparable to the Venta. I cant say regarding the pit zips as I have not worn either of these peices.

Elliot,

Either of these pants would be just fine for general/light trail use. When you start talking about backpacking, you may want to look at a more technical fabric then cotton. Here is a link to our hiking and climbing shorts pages.

http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/100000070/Mens-Hiking-and-Climbing-Shorts.html

I would say the XL is the perfect size for you. It will give a little room to move around while being active, but not make you look like a puff ball

This is the actual color of the garment.

Columbia's catalog does not call this hood out as being helmet compatible.

sorry

This jacket will work well for spring skiing, or if used with a proper layering during cold days. It is just a shell, so there is no insulation

These will provide compression mainly in the upper leg and rear. for abdominal compression I would look for a combination of these and the shirt. You can find that through this link.

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/CW-X-LiteFit-Zip-T-Shirt-Long-Sleeve-Mens/CWX0060M.html

These shorts are back ordered until at least March 5th. I would check back around the middle of March for these.

Ron,

these shorts will provide a certain level of support, but they will never replace stretching as the top way to guard against muscle pulls.

Not that I can tell, and the catalog does not call one out either. My suggestion would be to get something to put around your neck to hold your pass. It makes for much easier scanning and provides good pass protection when you go for a world class tomahawk

I can't tell you for sure if Oakley pre-washes these garments. Are you concerned about shrinkage? If so, I would suggest washing these types of shirts in cold/cold cycle.

Cheers

I am also pretty sure that Oakley is sold out of these. I tried to reorder these several times around October, and they were sold out by then.

sorry.

The coffee bean color is well presented on the backcountry pictures. We have a photo studio in house that takes all pictures in house for the precise reason mentioned above. It is definitely an straight brown and not greenish

cheers

All prices are in US Dollars. These pants would be approximately 70.49 in Aussie dollars

this site is great for currency conversion on the fly:

http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Cheers

I would recommend looking at this link for something a little more tour appropriate.

http://www.backcountry.com/store/search.html?mv_session_id=w2iaREJY&aff=1&q=touring+pants#search=%26path%3Dcbcs%2523%2523%252d1%2523%2523%252d1%257e%257eq746f7572696e672070616e7473%7E%7Encbcsc11%2523%25231%2523%2523f

just copy and paste this link into your browser.

Cheers

This hood is not stowable, however you can minimize flapping by cinching the hood adjustments down a bit.

the inseam length is only about 2 inches, and I would get a medium for a 33 waist.

all colors that are on sale are the discontinued colors for this jacket. Anything that is full price is current for this season.

they are about 2 feet long when fully stowed

You are going to have a bit of spiderman steez going on with this shirt, but it may just give you that extra push to make things happen. seriously though, the pictures do the colors justice.

The real difference is that this jacket is the newer version of the Shift Element jacket, other then that they are basically the same

This jacket is a more traditional ski cut rather then a baggy fit like some ski brands like Armada and Oakley. Size Medium will fit much more like a medium in this jacket.

These jackets will perform right on par with each other. People really seam to like the Montbell jackets because of the super lightweight bomber construction.

Darich,

I would probably go with a large on this jacket. That way you will have a little room to move

I think this would be a great piece to layer under a hardshell for skiing. It is pretty light, and has just enough Primaloft to keep you warm on cold days.

This fleece will pack up pretty well for a back up base layer. It is pretty light and does not have too many zippers and pockets to create extra mass.

yes it does.

We will not be carrying the Classic khaki color. sorry

These pants are Paclite Gore-Tex, so they will breathe pretty well. As far as getting stuck in your drive train, you can always roll up your right leg a little bit. These pants do have the interior scuff guards designed to protect the pants against ski edges and crampon shredding. Bottom line is that these would do darn well for bicycle touring.

hope this helps

Arlene,

This jacket has front slash pockets.

Betsey,

You could definitely ski in this jacket. I would probably not wear it during a big storm though, as it is not a waterproof jacket.

hope this helps

This is a 3 layer Gore-Tex jacket, you will definitely not be able to see a bright color under layer through this jacket.

hope this helps

It all depends on how close fitting a Medium is, and what kind of layering you will be wearing underneath this jacket. I am 5'10" and 140 lbs and usually wear a large jacket for winter applications.

hope this helps

You can go to your local ski shop, and they can adjust the fit of your boots to your feet.

Jennie,

This jacket does not have any insulation. It is a shell only.

hope this helps

Kate,

There is some two-toned color blocking on this jacket, however both colors are brown.

hope this helps

Dustin,

This jacket would do pretty well on cool weather runs. Once the temp drops below freezing, you may want to layer up a bit more.

hope this helps

This Kayak is recommended for pretty mellow water conditions. I would probably not send it down anything higher then class 1 rapids. I would check out some of these kayaks for more burly conditions.

http://www.backcountry.com/store/search.html?mv_session_id=hwygbKyt&q=whitewater+kayaks

Yes it is.

Roberto,

You can definitely fit a board with bindings, probably cram your boots in between the bindings and then use the extra clothing to pad the board. I would not plan on having this bag as a carry-all for a long snowboard trip. You may want to take a peak at this bag

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/DAKINE-Low-Roller-Snowboard-Bag/DAK0647M.html

hope this helps

Fredrik,

I would go with a large. This jacket is a shell, and if you wanted to layer underneath a Medium may not provide adequate room to do so. If it way too large you can always exchange for a Medium.

hope this helps

Like Ryan said, you will be fine. Bindings do not stain like white clothing can tend to do.

I would go with the XS, however, that may even be too small for your boy. If they do not fit, you can always return them. We have a 100% guarantee here.

hope this helps

I am 5'10" and 135. I routinely ride the 156 in both park and pow. If you are going to size down from this I would go no smaller then the 152.

It all depends on what kind of conditions you will be riding in. I am 5' 10" 135lbs and ride the 156 in anything from 3' of Utah pow to bluebird groomer days. The great thing about banana tech is that a smaller board rides bigger in deep conditions, and a bit smaller on groomers and chunder. I would go with a 152 if I were you. a 148 is way too small.

hope this helps

This hat will be perfect for Costa Rica. It will keep the sun off your neck and face when its out, and help keep the driving rain out of your eyes when it starts pouring.

hope this helps

Greg,

The anti-shock system in this pole would probably not make for a great skiing experience, where you want a little more substance when you plant for a turn.

hope this helps

The Denali Thermal uses a high-loft Polartec fleece, which in essence makes it a softer feel on the inside. Other then that they are pretty much the same jacket.

Other then the high-loft fleece there is not much of a difference between these two jackets.

The Pertex shell of this jackets makes it very light and durable. You could definitely wear this under a rain shell for a more complete weather protection experience.

This shirt will not wrinkle as easily as a straight cotton shirt. I would just wash this shirt in the cold/cold cycle like you would most other shirts.

Matt,
you should get a Medium.

Sandra,

my girlfriend is a size 2 and routinely buys girls size large instead, so you will probably be all good

I would go with a L, you can always return it and size up

It all depends on what sort of temperature and weather conditions you will be wearing this in. It would work just fine in a drier cold down to about the low 30's. If there is any precipitation you will eventually get wet though.

hope this helps

This will be available again in Olympian Blue either at the end of August, or the beginning of September.

it is a blueish gray

These will not be in stock again, however the Stoic Merino Crew is available. It is pretty much the exact same thing.

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Stoic-Merino-Crew-Shirt-Long-Sleeve-Mens/SIC0009M.html

This jacket will keep you dry in rain showers, but not in a full on downpour.

hope this helps

Jonas,

We actually are not carrying 66 North Iceland anymore due to major logistical issues with their distribution.

Sorry

yes it does

Ben,

Mountain Hardwear does not make this jacket in XS, sorry

David,

This jacket is going to be more of a normal to loose fit. It is more geared towards skiing/snowboarding then climbing.

hope this helps

Anita,

I just checked the Spyder sales workbook and it made no mention of removable fur on the hood.

hope this helps

Ann,

This should keep the little one warm on all but the very coldest days in the upper Midwest. 140g of insulation is pretty burly, and combined with the water and wind resistance you should be all good.

hope this helps

Typically, European sizing is one size smaller then US sizing. For example a Men's US Large would be a Men's EU M. Translating that into kids would mean the a Boy's US 14 would translate to a Boys EU 12.

Hope this helps!

Absolutely. This jacket is fully taped Gore-Tex pac-lite material. You would need to go swimming in this jacket to get wet.

This jacket would work very well for both activities

it is also at the highest end of water proofing availiable

We should have some in stock right now in Orange size S

Ryan,

I would not recommend this jacket alone for -5 weather. It is a shell jacket and does not have any insulation. You could size up and put layers on and that would work.

hope this helps

Doug,

The hood on this jacket is not stowable. Regarding it being a pain to have it attached, that really depends on what you fell comfortable in. I personally can't stand jackets that have removable hoods.

hope this helps

Andy,

Both jackets are an 800 fill down jacket, so there is not much difference there. The one main difference is the gore-tex windstopper coating on the Montbell Permafrost. Hope this helps.

Peter,

This jacket would be good for keeping dry in a rainy climate for sure, however I would recommend the Marmot PreCip jacket for a rainy and hot climate. The PreCip has core venting where this jacket does not.

I am 5' 10" and about 140. I ride the 154 in everything from overhead pow days to groomer days at Snowbird. The BTX makes a smaller board ride bigger in pow and still allows you to be able to move in chop or on groomers. Hope this helps

These boards are in very high demand, and sell out very quickly. I would not count on them going on sale until well after the season if ever.

The new Stoic Event shell called the "eVent Stash Shell - Men's (SIC0016)" will be available in a similar color (Pool/Silver/Gray) within the next few weeks. Keep an eye out!

Josh,

I am on the buying team at backcountry.com. I just wanted to clear up the confusion over this pant. We only carry the Black and the Helio Purple. We did not stock the Red. I'm not really sure why Oakley does not have the Black, but I can tell you for a fact that we have this pant in Black not red.

Sorry for the confusion

I always put my wallet and cell phone in a little zip lock bag in the pocket if I think there is a chance of them getting wet. Has not failed me yet!

1.97 lbs

Not having the piece in front of me I cannot say to a 100% degree of certainty, but if it is stowable my best guess would be that it is not insulated.

It depends on how many layers you are planning to typically wear under these pants. With the large you always have the option of using the Velcro cinch straps to get the pants to fit just right.

It depends where you are riding/skiing, and what your sensitivity to light is for your eyes. The pink lenses work very well for just about every light condition except for big storm days or very low light conditions. hope this helps.

Replacing Crowbar lenses is not all that difficult. I routinely swap lenses depending on weather conditions in the parking lot of snowbird before I get on the lift. I would suggest not getting fingerprints on the inside of the lens by working them in from the outside and using the frame. When you are done buff the outside of the lens with your goggle bag to remove fingerprints. If you do get some on the inside, just be very gentle when you clean them off with the google bag. Hope this helps.

Replacing Crowbar lenses is not all that difficult. I routinely swap lenses depending on weather conditions in the parking lot of snowbird before I get on the lift. I would suggest not getting fingerprints on the inside of the lens by working them in from the outside and using the frame. When you are done buff the outside of the lens with your goggle bag to remove fingerprints. If you do get some on the inside, just be very gentle when you clean them off with the google bag. Hope this helps.

We currently have four colors of the Men's Sub-Zero SL down parka in inventory. These colors are all current for F09.