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Marc Pensyl

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Primus Vacuum Bottle

December 23, 2011

the pour is slow but works fine. if im in a rush i can always take the stopper out.

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.75L

.75L

Primus Vacuum Bottle

December 23, 2011

you cant see the steam but it was steaming 8 hour after i filled it.

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patagonia beach

patagonia beach

Patagonia Beach Bucket Hat

June 19, 2010

heres a shot of the adjustable strap on the back.
its heavy elastic and does not go around the whole brim. i dont use it much but is definately a nice feature,

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great!

great!

MSR Spigot Cap

June 14, 2010

much better than the 3 in 1 that the drom bag comes with!
allows for quick water usage.

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very light street walkers

very light street walkers

The North Face Hayden Shoe - Men's

June 13, 2010

these are great for walking on the street, church, relaxing by the fire. anything that doesnt involve tons of support. these are very lightweight and extremely comfortable to wear!

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love it

Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's

Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 4, 2011

great fit. 6' 180 wear a medium.
i work outside so a lot of times i wear it under sweatshirts to i dont get caught on thorns and such.
incredibly warm. VERY WARM! in 30 degree weather i wear a tee shirt under it and im toasty

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leaks after a week :(

Stanley Classic Vacuum Bottle - 16oz

Stanley Classic Vacuum Bottle - 16oz

Rating for this product: 1 December 4, 2011

first week i had it just bringing coffee to work the cap leaked all over the inside. i have to keep it vertical if i want to avoid this. I thought this was weird so i emailed the company hoping they would send me a new seal or cap. All i got was "i hope you saved your receipt!"
still use the product but will never buy stanley again!!!

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SealLine See Pouch

June 30, 2010

+ the large will fit the blackberry+wallet sorry i forgot to specify.

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Patagonia 73 Logo T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

June 30, 2010

do these shirts fit big? and/or do they shrink a bit?
i was at my local outfitter and saw one and the large looked huge!
the large sweatshirt (patagonia) i tried on and was swimming in it.
typically i wear a large tee. 6' 190lbs 34waist bodybuilder frame.

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Mountain Hardwear WindStopper Tech Vest - Men's

June 26, 2010

yeh! funny thing is everything in my closet is large, exept for the occasional medium tee or medium vest (nice vest for church)
i was up in arms trying to figure out an outdoors vest haha.
thanks for the comment! i know i am not alone!

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quick and tasty

Clifbar Clif Bars - 12 Pack

Clifbar Clif Bars - 12 Pack

Rating for this product: 5 June 22, 2010

i recommend the white chocolate macadamia.
these things are great but look a little funny after sitting in your pack all day. doesnt change the taste or the energy it give you though.

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great lamp

Petzl Tactikka Plus Headlamp

Petzl Tactikka Plus Headlamp

Rating for this product: 5 June 20, 2010

This headlamp is great!
Ive had it for a year now and no problems so far!
it is surprisingly bright! i guess i wasn't expecting it to be that bright when i bought it but holy cow! this thing lights up a good 25 yrds in front of you.
haven't ad to change batteries yet which it great! i think it takes 3 triple A's which are included with the lamp. its a pretty standard lamp with High, medium, low and emergency flash. one of the little things that got me was the flip up red lens. always ready, always there, and it protects your night vision while reading in the dark.

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my 10 yr old terra fi's

Teva Terra Fi 3 Sandal - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 June 20, 2010

here is a pick of my 1999 teva original terra fi's
keep in mind i wore these everyday one year. and every summer since.
in my opinion they are very much in the "good condition" department.
i have gotten a new pair since. if i don't wash the old ones outside and let them sit in the sun they start to stink.

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Patagonia Half Mass Bag - 1709cu in

June 20, 2010

there is a little piece of webbing between the two buckles on the front of the body of the bag. does anyone know what this is for?

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good big bag

Patagonia Half Mass Bag - 1709cu in

Patagonia Half Mass Bag - 1709cu in

Rating for this product: 5 June 20, 2010

Great bag! holds a ton of stuff. pretty comfortable, and stable
I would really like more pockets to separate stuff but i'm not too picky.
tough material. i have the molten lava, its last years model so i don't think its available anymore. come with an interior removable laptop storage sleeve as well. very nice!

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The North Face Hayden Shoe - Men's

June 19, 2010

i do not wear these in the snow at all. they are very low cut and the snow can get in the sides and freeze my ankles off.
however if youre talkin about walking on the sidewalk in the winter these should be fine. i typically throw on a pair of merino wool sock and go.

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best. hat. ever.

Patagonia Trucker Hat

Patagonia Trucker Hat

Rating for this product: 5 June 17, 2010

Let first say that i dislike trucker hats.
i picked this up bc i like patagonias vision and their quality of products.
this hat is awesome! i ahd to order from patagonia bc backcountry was out but man this is a great hat! not super high like a stupid trucker hat. fits just right.

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good

prAna Sherpa Crew Neck Sweater - Men's DO NOT USE

prAna Sherpa Crew Neck Sweater - Men's DO NOT USE

Rating for this product: 3 June 13, 2010

great sweatershirt i just gave mine to my sister to lounge in bc it was a little too big for me than other sweaters.
kind of awkward sizing but a very soft and long lasting fabric.

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strong light awesome!

MSR Dromedary Bags

MSR Dromedary Bags

Rating for this product: 5 June 9, 2010

very strong, light, and packable.
i own the 6L and it gives me enough water after a day of paddling drinking cooking etc and a little for breakfast the next morning if i was going with one more person i would rec the 10L.
when not in use it is rolled up to the size of a burrito (about the size of one from chipotle :)

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fast effective

Eagles Nest Outfitters ProFly Rain Tarp

Eagles Nest Outfitters ProFly Rain Tarp

Rating for this product: 5 June 9, 2010

packs up about the size of a nalgene
very durable keeps you dry and is set up very quickly
all tie in points have a "quick tensioner thingy" that makes getting the fly at perfect height and tension very fast!

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jawesome!

Patagonia Beach Bucket Hat

Patagonia Beach Bucket Hat

Rating for this product: 5 June 9, 2010

love love love this hat
used to wear my old desert boonie hat but get old and dirty and wouldnt get very clean again.
wanted something similar but a little more quick drying.
this definitely did the trick very light, easy packs into pocket, and very quick drying!
love it where is whenever im in full sun!

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cheap and works

Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sleeping Pad

Rating for this product: 4 June 9, 2010

after not sleeping on a pad your years anything is better than the ground.
very nice to sleep on not noisy when you move, comfy, and cheaper then the others.
not very packable but the cost is right.
i dont carry mine anyway

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snuggy bear

Mountain Hardwear WindStopper Tech Vest - Men's

Mountain Hardwear WindStopper Tech Vest - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 June 8, 2010

large fits a little snug im 6'200#weightlifter
fits well over tee but would like to wear over flannels and such
reordered the xl
typically i wear large/medium

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weird

Patagonia Micro Puff Vest - Men's

Patagonia Micro Puff Vest - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 June 8, 2010

cool vest but weird sizing for me.
200lb weightlifter build
medium too small large too big returned both
blast!

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new every 10

Teva Terra Fi 3 Sandal - Men's

Teva Terra Fi 3 Sandal - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 June 5, 2010

So its 2010 and i got a new pair of tevas.
my old pair was from 1999 and they are still in excellent condition!
my wife kept telling me my feet stunk when i wore them though.
i guess the antimicrobial stuff wore off after 11 years.
needless to say i still have my old ones but wear my new ones!
love them to death!

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Mountain Hardwear WindStopper Tech Vest - Men's

May 25, 2010

how much bigger is the XL compared to the L.
Im having a heck of a time finding a vest that fits right.
Patagonia L too big M too small.
Mountain Hardwear L a little too small!?!?!
Im ready to give up on this vest thing!
im 200 weightlifter build

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prAna Stretch Zion Pant - Men's

May 18, 2010

cypress is comparable to "moss green"
great with black, white, grey, whatever goes with everything.

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2005 vs 2010

prAna Stretch Zion Pant - Men's

prAna Stretch Zion Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 18, 2010

Love these pants.
im a 34 and wear a large they fit great!
i have a pair from 2005ish and they seem like they are built better than the 2010. Still great pants. old ones have velcro zipper which i like better and the new has common zipper.
2010 seem a bit longer and lighter weight than my older ones.
Still love the pants. i wear them canoeing, and camping (spring summer early fall) they are light and dry quickly

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