This shoe is super comfortable, and excels on technical climbs. I was worried that it wouldn't edge as well after the sharp lip wore off the sole, but They are still edging like brand new after several months of regular climbing. The heel is a bit baggy, but it still hooks really well. I have never slipped off a heel hook in these shoes. Love 'em.

I can personally attest to the effectiveness of this belay. My friends and I have climbed on it quite a bit and it catches any fall easily. I personally think that lowering is easier with the Smart than with a Grigri or Cinch. Also, I prefer lead belaying with the Smart. I have some friends who prefer GriGri, but...just a matter of preference. I feel this device feeds rope easier for clipping. This is most noticeable when the climber is pulling for a clip. Overall, I like using the Smart. It is light, small and has no moving parts to worry about.

I love clothes from Sickle. They fit really well and the fabric is so soft and light. And so far they seem to be lasting well. I have one shirt that has been through way too many washes in the last year and it still looks good.

For the price, I am very satisfied with this pad. Let me first say that I can pretty much sleep anywhere and I almost never get cold. Having said that, I think this pad is great for its purpose. Its light weight and basically indestructable due to being made from closed cell foam. I feel like it gives plenty of padding for sleeping all night. I have used it in both on desert dirt and bumpy grassland. I was comfortable both places. I haven't used it in cold weather so I don't know how it insulates yet. But you can't beat the price.

I love this bag. I am a person who detests being cold so I never camp in winter. Because of that, I don't need a bag that goes lower than about freezing. This bag does it. I am sort of a warm sleeper anyway, but I have never even had to zip this bag all the way up, even without a sleeping pad. And it packs into the tiniest little package and weighs almost nothing. I am 5'6" and the bag doesn't feel confining. It allows me a comfortable amount of room to move in. A perfect warm weather camping bag.