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no chemicals, no watery eyes, no brainer

Beyond Coastal Active Daily  SPF 30 Sunscreen Cream

Beyond Coastal Active Daily SPF 30 Sunscreen Cream

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2007

good organic sunscreen for cheap. it goes on easy and it's not sticky. this is a no brainer.

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casual style, carhart build

The North Face A5 Cargo Pant - Men's

The North Face A5 Cargo Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 June 13, 2005

Just a nice fitting casual slack, built like a truck for that unexpected job or scramble.

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the pair you always wear

prAna Springwale Cord Pant - Men's

prAna Springwale Cord Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 June 13, 2005

We all have too many pants and shirts we never wear, cheers to the Springwale, these are the go to pants. I think I wear them everyday.

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The Go- To Short

Gramicci Mountain Jean Short - Men's

Gramicci Mountain Jean Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 June 13, 2005

I'v had a pair of these shorts for at least 3 years of summertime abuse. As the others shorts wither away, these remain alive for the beating.

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Carry More and Carry Less

Snow Peak Titanium Cookware - 4pcs

Snow Peak Titanium Cookware - 4pcs

Rating for this product: 4 June 13, 2005

I'd like to consider my self a minimalist, but I like a good meal when I go camping. Carry everything you need and keep pack weight and size minimal. Giddyup.

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Perfect size for sport

Sterling Raptor 9.8mm x 60m Rope

Sterling Raptor 9.8mm x 60m Rope

Rating for this product: 4 June 13, 2005

Not too thick, not too thin, seems to be just right. Also the best price for ropes in it's class.

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Finally cleaned my camelback

CamelBak Cleaning Brush Kit

CamelBak Cleaning Brush Kit

Rating for this product: 5 June 13, 2005

We all rinse our camelbacks, but do they ever get cleaned. After some nagging, I bought the brush kit and got that green out of my hose. Works great.

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Great Pad, but not big enough

Pacific Outdoor Equipment InsulMat Max-Mtn 1.5 Sleeping Pad

Pacific Outdoor Equipment InsulMat Max-Mtn 1.5 Sleeping Pad

Rating for this product: 3 June 13, 2005

The pad is comfy, light and packs small; however the cut makes it hard to sleep. I can't seem to stay centered on the pad. Thats what you get, when you become a tech weenie.

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Want Lightweight

Black Diamond Mega Bug Shelter

Black Diamond Mega Bug Shelter

Rating for this product: 5 June 13, 2005

Most of us never go camping in the rain, so if you live in a predictable climate, there's no reason for a tent. Now you can see the stars and keep your pack light.

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TLT

Dynafit TLT Comfort Binding

Dynafit TLT Comfort Binding

Rating for this product: 5 June 13, 2005

Lightweight, tour mode is very efficient, but they take some used to getting in and out, which is not a big deal unless you are always in transition between booting and skinning. Their so light it seems as if there is no binding at all. Scary.

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Looking Forward To Freeze Dried

AlpineAire Chicken Rotelle

AlpineAire Chicken Rotelle

Rating for this product: 5 June 13, 2005

Before a long backcountry ski trip I was skepticle about taking only freeze dried meals, when the trip was over I actually craved for a few of these alpibe aire meals. Who knew?

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Look Forward to Freeze Dried

AlpineAire Wild Rice Pilaf with Almonds

AlpineAire Wild Rice Pilaf with Almonds

Rating for this product: 5 June 13, 2005

This is awesome, no prep, quick food that actually is better than half the food I cook at home and eat out.

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Made for the Beach

Rating for this product: 5 June 13, 2005

Rob Machado knows whats up, this pack is perfect for the beach, durable outer material, wet and dry pockets, and stylin.

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Stop Looking Like a Drunk

Package Lexan Wide Mouth Nalgene with Splashguard

Package Lexan Wide Mouth Nalgene with Splashguard

Rating for this product: 5 June 13, 2005

Nalgenes are cool, but can be hard to drink out of without spilling on yourself. It's not just me. Stop walking around with stains, your'e not even drunk yet.

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Why carry a Filter?

Rating for this product: 4 June 13, 2005

The taste is not bad, and if you add a little gatorade, it's all good.

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where's kramer?

Horny Toad Sting Ray Shirt - Men's

Horny Toad Sting Ray Shirt - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 June 13, 2005

Use it for hiking cause its light and wicking. Surprise people in the woods with Kramer style. Giddyup

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Protect Ya Neck

The North Face Convertible Mullet Hat

The North Face Convertible Mullet Hat

Rating for this product: 5 June 13, 2005

After a week of ski touring on Mt. Shasta, youv'e got to protect the neck. I wish I had the mullet hat on that trip. In the meantime, it's a great gag.

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No Brains Belay

Package Petzl Grigri and William Ball Locking Biner Package

Package Petzl Grigri and William Ball Locking Biner Package

Rating for this product: 5 June 13, 2005

I've worked at a climbing gym for years, and this is the only device we used. Keep it simple, combined with a bomber carabiner, this is a great setup for teaching kids and newbies.

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Another TGR Classic

Teton Gravity Research Soul Purpose DVD

Teton Gravity Research Soul Purpose DVD

Rating for this product: 4 June 13, 2005

A little bit shorter than most of their movies, which actually makes it a better film because it is more exciting and less repetitive. Some great pow skiing as well.

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Goodbye Sweaty Back

Osprey Packs Atmos 35 Backpack - 2100 cu in

Osprey Packs Atmos 35 Backpack - 2100 cu in

Rating for this product: 5 May 10, 2005

For a lightweight pack, the atmos 35 and 50 both carry heavier loads exceptionally well. The suspension system does not lack, and the hip belt proves to disperse the weight. The best part about the pack is the mesh back panel which allows your back to breath, especially since the pack structure keeps the pack off your back. Another Great design by Osprey.

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mojo workin

Head Skis USA Mojo 90 Alpine Ski

Head Skis USA Mojo 90 Alpine Ski

Rating for this product: 5 February 14, 2005

From hardpack to variable crud and pow, the mojo is probably the best ski in its class. Not quite a fat ski, but far from a mid-fat, this crossroads ski outperformed the scratch bc, dynastar legend, and the atomic stomp. With a sweet spot like no other this ski is already one of my favorites.

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comfy cushion

Pacific Outdoor Equipment InsulMat Max-Mtn 1.5 Sleeping Pad

Pacific Outdoor Equipment InsulMat Max-Mtn 1.5 Sleeping Pad

Rating for this product: 4 January 14, 2005

Probably one of the more comfortable sleeping pads in terms of cushioning and warmth. There is one drawback, the tapered cut does not allow for much movement. My feet always slip off the pad. Combine this with a big agnes sleeping bag to secure the pad with th sleeping bag and your'e set.

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Light, Stiff, Fast

Atomic Sugar Daddy Alpine Ski

Atomic Sugar Daddy Alpine Ski

Rating for this product: 5 October 5, 2004

Here's a ski that pretty much does it all... groomers, crud, corn and especially pow. This is probably my favorite ski right now. Not to mention it is extremely lightweight, which makes it an ideal touring ski.

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Bomber Saw

Life-Link Snow Saw

Life-Link Snow Saw

Rating for this product: 5 October 5, 2004

Don't trust shovel saws, as they are too flexible and short for cutting columns in the snow pack. Basically they are about as useful as a ski pole. Plus, it needs to be attached to the shovel handle in order to use it. This leaves you without a shovel for testing and shaping your snowpit. Bottom Line-Go with the independent snow saw. It's not heavy, and allows you to work much faster in the backcountry.

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Breathable, but not that roomy

Black Diamond Tripod Bivy Bag

Black Diamond Tripod Bivy Bag

Rating for this product: 4 October 5, 2004

The fabric is excellent... breaths well and completely waterproof. They say it is roomier than most bivy's, but it is still very cramped for my taste. I'm 5'10" and 155lbs...the length is fine, there is just little room for movement in the shoulders. Overall great quality, I guess bivys are not for me.

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Don't be Intimidated

Atomic Big Daddy Alpine Ski

Atomic Big Daddy Alpine Ski

Rating for this product: 5 October 4, 2004

Yeah, this ski is huge, stiff and fast, but if you can hold your own, don't be scared to step it up. I'm only 155lbs and have no problems skiing this guy. Once you go fat there is no turning back...plus this ski kills it in the crud.

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5x is good enough

Life-Link 5X Magnifier

Life-Link 5X Magnifier

Rating for this product: 4 August 19, 2004

Using the 20x pen is not always great in the backcountry...hard to handle, easily fogs, and the hole is too small for viewing. With the 5X Magnifier, none of these pitfalls exist, however it is not as detailed. This does not make a big difference because it allows for enough identification between snow formations and facet types. Unless your studying snow science, this tool is great for easy identifications of snow types.

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All Mountain Beast

K2 Seth Vicious Alpine Ski

K2 Seth Vicious Alpine Ski

Rating for this product: 4 August 13, 2004

Although not a huge fan of skis with so much cut, these skis were good in crud, pow, heavy slop and variable soft snow. Not so good on ice, but who cares about that. Not as stiff as my usual skis, but it performed just as well and was light and energetic.

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Light and Good for Narrow Feet

Salomon Pro Model Ski Boot

Salomon Pro Model Ski Boot

Rating for this product: 4 August 13, 2004

For a supportive and stiff boot, it is probably one of the lightest around, making it sweet for hiking and touring. Sweet boot.

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No more fog

Oakley A Frame Goggle Helmet Strap Kit

Oakley A Frame Goggle Helmet Strap Kit

Rating for this product: 5 August 13, 2004

Fit Kit works, my A frames used to fog with both my giro and boeri helmets. No more fog with the kit, plus it fits with less strain on the face.

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