Carter Chaffey

Like everyone else, the size and weight of this carabiner, combined with its relative strength, make it one of the best out there. Good for putting on just about anything where you want to save some weight.

I use this biner for belaying, I love it. It truly is beefy, but I like that. Is got a lot of room and feels incredibly solid, plus the red paint that shows when it is not locked is a small yet genius touch that I for one really appreciate. Really too large for most other applications that I can imagine, but for belaying, why not?

I really enjoy using these draws. I'm not a huge weight saving freak and I love the solid feel of these. I have used a few different kinds of draws and I haven't really found anything that blows these out of the water in my opinion. They are relatively inexpensive and work great.

I really love these, they work well in pretty much every situation. Too small for a belay carabiner but I use mine for the "moving parts" of my anchors, and I also have one on my personal anchor system. It sure doesn't hurt that they happen to be the least expensive locking carabiner out there...

I picked these gloves up on sale and I have been very happy so far. They are light and offer great dexterity but they keep my hands comfortably warm, although I have yet to bring them into anything too nasty. They are certainly a step up from a liner, but nowhere near a bomber gauntlet in terms of storm protection. That being said these are pretty sweet gloves.

This is just a solid blue-collar draw. Obviously not too fancy, and not the best ever made by any means, but they also aren't thirty bucks. Not that my life isn't possibly worth another fifteen dollars, but I feel just as safe with these. I haven't had any real problems with them, and you can get them in a six pack.

This bag is serious. It is as durable as anything out there, like knife-stopping durable. Im not willing to stab my $100 dollar bag in order to prove myself right, but you get the idea. It is a great size for on day climbs and sport-climbing, and holds the essentials with ease. I got it on sale, but had I known what I know now, I would have easily paid full price for it. Its a great bag and I plan on using it for years to come.

This is a solid helmet that is worthy of guarding your dome. At 12oz, one could probably find something a bit lighter, but for the price, this helmet is everything I need and more. It fits comfy and is about as durable as they come.

This is a great harness, all things considered. It is light, but comfortable. The 4 gear loops and a plush waist-belt make me happy. It is hard to go wrong with the Momentum AL for the price.

This is a really good softshell, which one could probably infer from the fact that is is produced by Arc'teryx. Its got an athletic cut and high pockets which makes it ideal for climbing, and it looks great. Not too warm, but I never get cold wearing it either. The price tag is a little steep it seems but If you can get it on sale, the price is definitely right.

I give this thing five stars purely because it does what it says it will do. What you see is what you get. No bells and whistles here, just a very simple backpack to carry everything you need and nothing you dont. I take mine almost everywhere, and i think its great. The nylon outer is pretty waterproof, enough for a bike ride in the rain to most places. I may be a little biased toward Arc'teryx, but I feel like once again they deliver. If you are looking for a backpack in this category, you wont be disappointed. Totally worth it.

I like this knife. A lot. Like they say, its quite versatile. Its light and has an interesting sheath design that seems to work well. If anything I wish it were a bit heavier but Its fairly small and balanced well so I don't really worry about it. I purchased the yellow, because while the black looks pretty sweet, the yellow will be easier to find in the event that I drop it in the river.

Ive been using these for a couple seasons now, and I love them. I never have to deal with fog, they're comfy, and they look pretty sick.

Like just about everyone else it seems, I'm offering up five stars for these boots. Excellent quality construction with durable materials and an awesome fit make these the best boots I have ever had. Not surprisingly, they are also the most expensive. Bottom line: you get what you pay for. With these you can't go wrong.

This is another solid piece from Arc'teryx, to be sure. It's got an awesome fit with a good drop-back hem and the material is bomb-proof. Fully taped seams are what sealed the deal for me when deciding between this and a Mammut Laser. I think i made the right choice. I was skeptical about the drop-hood at first but i must admit it is growing on me daily. The bottom line is you get what you pay for. I dig it.

I do own a nicer shell that i got more recently, that being said, this is a fine jacket. It is light and waterproof an does quite well for the price.

Solid starter shoe, however I wouldn't place these solely in a beginner category. They have excellent grip, quality construction, and a great heel. A great all-around climbing shoe from Mad Rock. The price is pretty hard to beat too.

I had these for awhile after my XT Wings blew out (after almost two years). I found that the lacing was a little strange, and also the heel cup fit oddly for me. Maybe i just have a strange foot but i went back to Salomons anyways. Other than that, the shoe seemed like it was durable enough and less money than most of the GTX trail running shoes on the market.

I wear these everyday. Running, hiking, going to class. I even wore these for my indoor soccer game and got a hat trick. Who knew that trail running shoes could work wonders for you indoor game? Five stars.

not unhealthy, doesn't taste like dirt, whats not to like?

This bag sets the bar for 25 to 5 degree down bags. Extremely lightweight, ripstop, and 850-fill down make it hard to go wrong.

I can really appreciate this cooking system. Its light, efficient, and simple. The speed with which it boils water is amazing. It really is everything that you need, and nothing that you don't.

A nice piece of work from ride. My favorite all-mountain board i have ridden so far. Keeps chatter to a minimum, floats like no other on powder.

If i leave the house, this pack is usually with me. Good features and durable construction are the name of the game. i have no complaints

I wear these shoes pretty often. Excellent for trail running, but just as excellent for backpacking or just wearing around town. I love the support, the traction, and the practical simplicity. And it doesn't hurt that they look cool.

I am wearing it right now. I'll be wearing it tomorrow, and the safe money says i'll be wearing it the day after that... and the day after that. Bottom line is that ironically, the R1 is top of the line. As a mid layer that is.

This is my go to hard shell jacket. I live in washington state, where it rains like 9 months out of the year. I have used the Alpha SL here at home as well as in Costa Rica during their rainy season, where torrential downpours are a daily occurrence. There are times when i wish for hand pockets, but this jacket keeps it simple. Think Occam's razor.

This coat is surprisingly lightweight and correspondingly warm for its weight. Good as an outer layer or under a gore-tex shell.