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Dan Papuga

Camper/Hiker // Climber // Camper // Sport Climber // Boulderer

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    Champaign, IL
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    I work full time as Tier 2 Technical Support. I travel once or twice a week an hour away to go rock climbing at a gym. I'm going to Red River Gorge for a 9 day trip at the beginning of April.

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Amazing Coat, 5 Thumbs Up!!!

Columbia Alaskan Down Jacket - Men's

Columbia Alaskan Down Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 27, 2010

This coat does everything and then some. Keeps me very warm in cold and windy weather. I could not feel any wind make it through, the hood was really warm and comfy. I am so happy with this coat, I recommend this particular coat to everyone.

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Hot Wire = Awesome

Black Diamond HotWire Quickdraw

Black Diamond HotWire Quickdraw

Rating for this product: 5 May 28, 2010

I absolutely love these quickdraws, not only are they my favorite color, but they function perfectly. The gate action is really smooth and I love the keylock on the top biner. I have a set of 12 of these draws and they have been used a ton.

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Pack it up

Black Diamond Demon Backpack - 1831-1953cu in - 2009

Black Diamond Demon Backpack - 1831-1953cu in - 2009

Rating for this product: 5 May 28, 2010

I have taken this bag on many trips so far and have been quite pleased. I ran some small rope through the 4 small eyelets and used that to tie my rope to the pack. I have used both the 2L and the 3L w/ insulating pack, The 2L fits perfect, but the 3L with the insulation pack it is a bit tight. All in all, I think I would recommend this pack.

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MmMmMmmmM........ food

Brunton Talon Canister Stove

Brunton Talon Canister Stove

Rating for this product: 4 March 28, 2010

It work really well, it has a very precise valve so you can either simmer something very nicely or boil something very quickly. The only thing I didn't like about it was the way it folds up. If the prongs were shorter, or if the middle section was a little taller, it would fold up great. Other than that I have used it at least a dozen times and I couldn't be happier.

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Nice....

Five Ten Spire Lace-up Climbing Shoe

Five Ten Spire Lace-up Climbing Shoe

Rating for this product: 5 March 4, 2010

My feet are a little wider than normal and I wear a street shoe size of 13. I got the 12.5 and the fit like a glove. Then only negative I can think of is that the laces are quite long and now then shoe lace ends are worn out. Not a biggie. They have great friction and I am really happy with how they have performed.

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Great helmet

Petzl Elios Climbing Helmet - 2011

Petzl Elios Climbing Helmet - 2011

Rating for this product: 5 March 4, 2010

This helmet fits great, it is very comfortable and looks good. I have used it a couple of times outdoors and it hasn't slowed me down. I got the orange one, which is awesome since it's my favorite color.

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Versitile and a classic

Black Diamond ATC Belay Device

Black Diamond ATC Belay Device

Rating for this product: 5 February 28, 2010

Not only does it work great as my backup belay device, but I have used it for rappelling down a outdoor sport route to clean up my draws. I first learned how to belay using the ATC, I have tried others but was not impressed. I recommend this belay device, it's simple and works great.

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Petzl Attache HERA Locking Carabiner***DO NOT USE***

Petzl Attache HERA Locking Carabiner***DO NOT USE***

Rating for this product: 5 February 28, 2010

This caribiner is very nice, I use it for all my locking caribiner needs. Very smooth gate action, and I also love the shape and size.

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Amazing harness, very comfortable

Black Diamond Chaos Harness

Black Diamond Chaos Harness

Rating for this product: 5 February 28, 2010

I couldn't believe how comfortable this harness is, not only that but it's incredibly light. I could hang in this harness all day! I do like the fact that I don't have to adjust the leg loops and there is only one buckle. I defiantly recommend this harness, you'll love it.

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All I can say is AWESOME!

Petzl Grigri Belay Device

Petzl Grigri Belay Device

Rating for this product: 5 February 28, 2010

First things first, I love this device. It takes a little bit of getting use to with the lowering, but after some time you'll be able to lower very smoothly. It also takes a little bit of practice to belay for a leader, Petzl has a very informative video on their site that shows the best ways to do it. Petzl, keep up the good work.

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Good draw overall, but......

Black Diamond Quicksilver Quickdraw

Rating for this product: 4 February 28, 2010

Over all, I think that this is a very nice draw. The gate action is very smooth and I found that it was pretty easy clipping the rope. The only thing I did not like is when I had to clean the route. Either the draw would catch on the bolt or the rope would catch. Also depending on the harness it would sometimes catch on that as well. After a while I got used to this, however, I am picking up the Black Diamond HotWire Draws for they are keylock on the top and wiregate on the bottom. All in all, I think that it's a great draw, especially for starting out sport climbing.

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