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Matt Miller
Hiker // Climber // Whitewater Kayaker // Backpacker // Camper
Matt Miller:
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6 Questions:
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102 Answers:
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Bio:
I am from Atlanta, GA but I have lived all over the state. I got into camping as a boyscout, and it has become my obsession ever since. The one thing I love the most is sharing an outdoor experience with a friend or someone I care about. I am planning a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2010 and would also love to climb Mt. Everest
Rankings 
- #3 of 293 - Food
- #4 of 564 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
- #5 of 1,010 - Water Bottles
- #6 of 2,235 - Sleeping Bags
- #7 of 1,153 - Water Treatment
- #10 of 596 - Laptop Packs and Bags
- #12 of 1,218 - Daypacks
- #12 of 1,354 - Summer Accessories
- #17 of 1,103 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
- #21 of 1,465 - 3-Season Tents
- #22 of 814 - Women's Trail Run Shoes
- #22 of 1,294 - Cookware
- #32 of 1,760 - Trail Running Hydration
- #33 of 534 - Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices
- #33 of 398 - Family Gear
- #39 of 835 - Stoves
- #39 of 3,525 - Backpacks
- #39 of 621 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
- #41 of 836 - Climbing Accessories and Training
- #43 of 642 - Women's Casual Shoes
- #46 of 1,927 - Men's Trail Running Clothing
- #51 of 2,759 - Sunglasses
- #52 of 584 - Canister Stoves
- #56 of 507 - Men's Snowboard Jackets
- #61 of 1,876 - Tents
- #73 of 862 - Snowshoes
- #78 of 604 - Men's Vests
- #79 of 825 - Trail Running Accessories
- #86 of 1,812 - Hats
- #98 of 965 - Climbing Shoes
- #107 of 2,805 - Men's Fleece Jackets
- #109 of 691 - Men's Hiking Boots
- #121 of 519 - Women's Aprés Boots
- #124 of 507 - Mountaineering
- #141 of 501 - Men's Flip Flops
- #142 of 753 - Big Wall Climbing
- #148 of 1,152 - Men's Hiking Shoes
- #159 of 789 - Men's Technical Sandals
- #163 of 1,250 - Running Watches
- #186 of 2,588 - Men's Pants
- #189 of 627 - Camping Furniture
- #230 of 630 - Watches
- #283 of 653 - Navigation
- #293 of 961 - Headlamps
- #328 of 1,080 - Avalanche Safety
- #371 of 1,570 - Car Racks
- #384 of 987 - Alpine Touring
- #472 of 1,587 - Men's Ski Jackets
- #529 of 1,964 - Luggage
- #569 of 629 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
- #586 of 651 - Lifestyle Sunglasses
- #625 of 3,633 - Women's Footwear
- #650 of 682 - Ice Climbing
- #745 of 832 - Harnesses and Climbing Helmets
- #848 of 854 - Beanies
- #895 of 1,251 - Rock Climbing Shoes
- #954 of 1,089 - Winter Packs
- #1,067 of 1,209 - Men's Shorts
- #1,162 of 1,334 - Men's Rain Jackets
- #1,503 of 3,884 - Men's Footwear
- #1,952 of 2,241 - Men's Down Jackets
- #2,286 of 3,135 - Men's Shirts
- #2,654 of 3,092 - Men's Softshell Jackets
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Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sleeping Pad
August 14, 2009
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first aid kit
Adventure Medical Ultralight & Watertight .5 First Aid Kit
August 14, 2009
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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resevoir
CamelBak Omega HydroTanium Hydration Reservoir
August 14, 2009
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
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poles
Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Trekking Pole
August 14, 2009
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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pack towel stretched out
MSR Packtowl Personal Towels
August 14, 2009
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
1 Comment
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Nalgene Wide Mouth Tritan Bottle - 32oz
August 14, 2009
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
0 Comments
filter on nalgene bottle
MSR MiniWorks Ex Water Filter
August 14, 2009
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
0 Comments
Kelty Yellowstone 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
August 22, 2009
I wouldnt use this tent for it but you could. You would have to seam seal all the seams and make sure to use a footprint so you dont get a hole in your tent floor but thats the same for any tent
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
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The North Face Amira Backpack - Women's - 1600cu in
August 22, 2009
It only fits up to a 15 inch screen
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The North Face Amira Backpack - Women's - 1600cu in
August 22, 2009
No only a 15 inch
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Mountain Hardwear Koa 55 Backpack - 3350-3650cu in
August 22, 2009
No it has a separate compartment
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Deuter Futura Pro 42 Backpack - 2550cu in
August 22, 2009
There is one access through the front in the front pocket
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Osprey Packs Variant 52 Backpack - 3000-3400cu in
August 22, 2009
The only thing water resistant is the zippers. I would get a packcover it says they have one you can buy but it doesnt come included with the pack
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Pacsafe Stuffsafe Stuff Sack - 80L
August 22, 2009
I think it would work pretty well for that. The only thing is that you cant lock anything anymore if you are taking it on a flight
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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Millet Everest GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's
August 18, 2009
they look a lil too inflexible and bulky like u said
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 1 No
Oakley Nanowire 2.0 Sunglasses - Polarized
August 18, 2009
if they dont you can just take it to any glasses store they can usually fix a hardware problem just in case you didnt want to wait and have it shipped
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes | 0 No
Oakley Nanowire 1.0 Sunglasses
August 18, 2009
Its black chrome or brown chrome and its shiny
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
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Hydro Photon SteriPEN Classic Handheld Water Purifier
August 18, 2009
all you have to do is stir it you dont need a special top
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes | 0 No
Lafuma Warm 'n Light 1000 Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down
August 18, 2009
2lbs 3 oz
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
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Marmot Angel Fire Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down - Women's
August 18, 2009
that actually is right. You cant forget about the weight of they shell and zippers all that stuff adds ounces
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Mountain Hardwear Phantom Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
August 18, 2009
MOuntain hardware is actually pretty good at the outer shell material. I havenet heard of too many people having rips in their material unless sleeping on jagged rocks or something. Its the same as other sleeping bags
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Chrysalis Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
August 18, 2009
It means that the bag can retain your regular body temperature until it gets below 15F in which the sleeping bag cannot circulate your body heat through the bag without losing too much heat
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
GoLite Adrenaline Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down
August 18, 2009
I dont think they can do that
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Origo Traverse Peak Series Altimeter Watch
August 18, 2009
Does anyone know if the battery will last a year from when you buy it or is that 1 year battery life mean from when they made it because I cant afford to have it go dead while Im on the trail
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
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Origo Traverse Peak Series Altimeter Watch
August 18, 2009
These watches are really nice and for the price you cant beat it
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
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Origo Traverse Peak Series Altimeter Watch
August 18, 2009
You will have to put it on your wrist
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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KEEN Calistoga Shoe - Women's
August 18, 2009
A size 9 would be good these shoes are pretty accurate in their sizes I think
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes | 0 No
Seirus Combo Clava
August 18, 2009
It depends on the size and the size of your head. Ive had one that was too big and it made it miserable to wear but if you get the right size it should do well either way
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Denali Hooded Fleece Jacket - Men's
August 18, 2009
Id say a medium or large depending on how you want it to fit.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Powderhorn Billy The Kid Jacket - Men's
August 18, 2009
yes they are
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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CamelBak Fourteener Hydration Pack - 1851cu in
August 18, 2009
no its just a regular backpack basically
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Kelty Teton 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
August 18, 2009
No it doesnt come with a footprint but you can buy it from backcountry.com
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Kelty Teton 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
August 18, 2009
It will be a tight fit for two people
but it does have the room and mine is the one in the picture but I bought it from a store not here so I imagine that it is blue if you order from backcountry
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Sea To Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack
August 18, 2009
Yes I dunked it underwater and nothing was wet
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Sea To Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack
August 18, 2009
Nope it just comes in white
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Therm-a-Rest Prolite Stuff Sack - Women's
August 18, 2009
I couldnt find the dimensions but this website tells you which one exactly to get for the Prolite 3
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___47743
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes | 0 No
Sea To Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack
August 18, 2009
I think the medium would do you fine. Most people use the small and they say its a good fit for a bag your size so a large would give you plenty of room to get the rest of your stuff in
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes | 0 No
Marmot Urban Hauler Med Backpack - 1611cu in
August 18, 2009
Thats the look and style they are going after but all these companies these days are trying to be more green which is good because if nobody protects the environment then where are you gonna use all this stuff
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes | 0 No
Mad Rock Mugen Tech Climbing Shoe - Men's
August 18, 2009
The only thing about this shoe is that the toes might be a lil cramped. The straps allow the shoe to go wide but the toe part is hard rubber and doesnt flex much
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes | 0 No
Montrail Continental Divide Trail Running Shoe - Women's
August 18, 2009
I think you can buy them from the manufacturer though
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
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Montrail Continental Divide Trail Running Shoe - Women's
August 18, 2009
Yes but I find their shoes to be a little smaller than what it says so I would say to order a half size bigger
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
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DAKINE Silicone Rail Baseball Hat
August 18, 2009
It really depends how big your head is. If you have to get like XL hats then it wont fit but my brother wears like a M/L hat and it fits him fine
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Patagonia Ice Field Jacket - Men's
August 18, 2009
Yes it is
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
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Columbia Granite Tors II Pant - Men's
August 18, 2009
I dont think there are zippers on these pants the are just elastic stretch
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
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CW-X Pro Short - Men's
August 18, 2009
The only difference I can find is that the insulation is better in these shorts so it really depends on the climate of the place you are going to use them. If you are in a place where either would work then its not worth the extra money
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Mountain Hardwear Transition Softshell Vest - Men's
August 18, 2009
They do that a lot I always try to wait for it to go to 30% and then I will get it because they wont offer it for any cheaper unless they are discontinuing the item or something
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Arc'teryx Khamsin 50 Backpack - 2746-3356cu in
August 18, 2009
I wouldnt recommend this to carry skis. It would proabably be better to get one that has the ski straps just because you dont want to tear your pack up and be stranded
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Elkhorn Bx Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Heatshield
August 18, 2009
Its only free shipping when its over $50
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Mountain Hardwear Enterprise Backpack - 1900cu in
August 18, 2009
I believe the Jam 2 is and older version. They used to have a Jam and a Jam 2 but the new Jam is newer than the old Jam 2. If that all makes sense
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Stanley Stainless Steel Water Bottle - 32oz
August 17, 2009
they have one plant in Vermont that makes stanley tools I think the company is based over in China though
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Arc'teryx Khamsin 50 Backpack - 2746-3356cu in
August 17, 2009
no the pocket isnt very big just enough for an extra pair of clothes thats about it
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Osprey Packs Goat Logo UL Raincover
August 17, 2009
Will this cover work on the Osprey argon 5500 CU Inches
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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Sea To Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack
August 17, 2009
I would say medium because down compresses very well but the specs that you need is the carry specs which tells you the average size when the bag is rolled up. then you judge what size you need by that spec
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Marmot Zonda 2 Footprint
August 17, 2009
I dont know what the titan looks like but try to find out what the specs are for the tenst and if they are similar enough then it will work. The only purpose the footprint serves is to add an extra layer between your tent and the ground so your tent floor doesnt get cut up or torn
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Modem Backpack - 1850cu in
August 17, 2009
yes it does
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes | 0 No
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MSR MiniWorks/WaterWorks Ceremic Filter Element
August 17, 2009
You can get the MSR filter mainetenance and cleaning kit and they have almost everything you need
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Eagle Creek Switchback Max 25 Convertible Pack
August 17, 2009
This is the large 2009 version Backcounrty doesnt offer it in another size but E C does
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
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Therm-a-Rest Neoair Sleeping Pad
August 16, 2009
its like 3 inches thick and I dont think its as warm at the foam pads but it is about the same as the foam core pads just nort the open cell foam pads
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Gravis Metro Backpack - 1890cu in IP
August 16, 2009
no its not water proof but the straps are comfortable and im sure riding a bike would be a problem
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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Columbia Bugaboo 27 Cyberpack - 1617cu in
August 16, 2009
No only up to 15 inches
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
JanSport Air Penny Backpack - 1950cu in
August 16, 2009
1950 cu in
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes | 0 No
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MontBell Super Stretch Burrow #2 Sleeping Bag: 25 Degree Synthetic
August 16, 2009
NO because the zipper goes all the way around the left side by the feet
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Fission Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Climashield Neo
August 16, 2009
It only comes with the zipper on the left side but my friend has contacted North Face and they gave him a place to contact to get one custom made. It was a little more expensive but my friend says he likes it a lot more and its convenient
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Platypus Big Zip SL Hydration Bladder
August 16, 2009
I believe it is the 2L. I t will have some extra room but most packs wont fit the 3 L unless it is a large or extralarge size bag.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
CamelBak Unbottle Hydration Pack - 3L
August 16, 2009
You can rig it to use without a pack but I dont think it will be very comfortable
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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MSR Dromedary Bags
August 16, 2009
The best way that I can see is to use two carabiners and hook them through the ropes that run down the sides and attacth them to loops or straps on your pack
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Osprey Packs Atmos 65 Backpack - 3800-4200cu in
August 16, 2009
There isnt much padding at all the way I would rig up my bag if you didnt want to get rid of it would be to put the heavier stuff up top and then you put more of the weight on the shoulder starps and the sternum strap
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 1 No
Osprey Packs Luna 60 Women's Backpack - 3400cu in
August 16, 2009
its just the 4 straps that you have to put on make sure you are putting it back the right way
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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Osprey Packs Aether 60 Backpack - 3500-3900cu in
August 16, 2009
I have a pack with similar dimensions and they made me check it on air tran. It might be the airline but I dont think they wanted to let me carry it on
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Arc'teryx Briza 62 Backpack - 3540-4030cu in - Women's
August 16, 2009
It can go as low as the tops of the shoulder straps and about as high as the bottom of them
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
AlpineAire Strawberry Honey Granola with Milk
August 15, 2009
The shelf life is different for each product you can check out the shelf life table here
http://www.alpineaire.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=3&
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Mary Janes Farm Organic Curried Lentil Bisque
August 15, 2009
this is a medium. Most of the foods here are just average foods so dont plan on the different styles unless it says Hot or Spicy
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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Katadyn Guide Water Filter
August 15, 2009
I believe you are right and it is an older model. You can always send it back if it is wrong
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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Platypus Hyperflow Bite Valve
August 15, 2009
Like alan said below it does fit many different models it just depends if the hose is the same diameter as the regular platypus hose. I beleive it does.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
MSR Board Room Family Tent
August 15, 2009
This big tent is probably the fastest and easiest for its size just because you dont have elbows and unions to connect. Its just like setting up a dome tent except the poles go straight over like a tunnel and you have the two bent poles at the end to make the vestibule thing
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
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