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Waterproof for 4 weeks

Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket - Men's

Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 2 April 3, 2012

This jacket lost all waterproofing in like two 4 weeks. Know the water goes right through.

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MSR Heat Exchanger

March 25, 2012

What is the dementions of this?

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Not true Coller

Backcountry.com Verticle Logo T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Backcountry.com Verticle Logo T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 March 1, 2012

The "black" is a lot darker than in the photo. And the green is very dark. But still a nice t-shirt.

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K2 Rival Helmet

January 11, 2012

My K2 tune ups when't bad in 2 months. That's what happened when they started to go bad.

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Boost the life of the Glue on you skins

G3 Skin Savers

G3 Skin Savers

Rating for this product: 5 January 1, 2012

These a definitely a must if you do not all read have them.

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Love at First Sleep

Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Sleeping Pad - Mummy

Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Sleeping Pad - Mummy

Rating for this product: 5 December 27, 2011

I spent a night on this in about 10degree weather and I think it is safe to say it is it saved my but. It really keeps the heat in well.

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In love

Stoic Bombshell Bib - Men's

Stoic Bombshell Bib - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 27, 2011

I used these pant in 30mph winds and 10degree weather and was plenty worm. These are also very water proof. The bibles also keep in a lot of heat. In all I love these ski pants.

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Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket - Women's

December 8, 2011

It is just the fabric agents your skin there is no liner.

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Black Diamond Aspect Ski

December 2, 2011

Depending on your budget the Rossignol FKS 140 Ski Binding are great and the heal twists out and will protect your ACL's. Another great choice Marker Baron Ski Binding. They give you the ability to of the AT binding so you can skin an they can take a lot of punishment.

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DAKINE Baker Backpack - 1000cu in

December 2, 2011

Some times when the company provides these photos they forget to change it from the prototype or test dummy.

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Canada Goose Lodge Down Jacket - Men's

December 2, 2011

You should be fine in 10 or 15+. I would say wereing a shell over it if it is windy.

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The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Men's

November 29, 2011

It is a standard fit so it wont be to tight but it is not very loose.

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The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 2560-4395cu in

November 29, 2011

The 110mm I would say. It is better to have to big of breaks than to small.

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Rome Reverb Rocker Snowboard - Wide

November 28, 2011

No reverse camber is ment for powder and back country snow boarding. You want camber of the park.

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Spyder Brawler Jacket - Men's

November 26, 2011

It is 10,000 mm or 10K each 1,000=1K so not very water proof you want 20k or higher.

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Black Diamond Zealot Ski

November 26, 2011

My skis are 189 and i am 200lbs and 6ft3 i think you should get the 182cm.

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Black Diamond Zealot Ski

November 26, 2011

My skis are 189 and i am 200lbs and 6ft3 i think you should get the 182cm.

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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pant - Men's

November 26, 2011

No they are men't for alpine climbing, ice climbing, backpacking.

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Marker Baron Ski Binding

November 26, 2011

I have a pair of Marker Barons and love them. I do regular skinning trips and back country day trips. These bindings are rock soled coming off a cliff landing. The F12 are a bit lighter and have an extra heal lifter for when skinning. I would go with the Barons.

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4FRNT Skis CRJ Ski

November 26, 2011

172 sounds good but that is as small as you should go.

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K2 MissDirected Ski - Women's

November 26, 2011

It depends what you like to ski but those skis are about 5 and a half feet so a bit big but it depends on your preference.

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Smith Phase Goggle - Women's

November 26, 2011

Ya the have a pritty high tint level.

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Big

Oakley Crowbar Goggle

Oakley Crowbar Goggle

Rating for this product: 5 November 26, 2011

I have a bigger face so these work great for me. I have a pire of high and low light lenses that I pout in them depending on the day. I love these goggles.

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Great For the Sun

Oakley Crowbar Goggle Replacement Lens

Oakley Crowbar Goggle Replacement Lens

Rating for this product: 4 November 26, 2011

When it is sunny out theses are life savers but they do have some draw backs. One of which is the high tint make finger prints stick out so make sure to have a pair of low light lenses in you bag. other whise these are great.

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Work Good

G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin

G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin

Rating for this product: 5 November 23, 2011

I haft to admit these are the first skins but these work great. Grip well and are easy to set up.

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Nice Beanie

Arc'teryx Waldo Beanie

Arc'teryx Waldo Beanie

Rating for this product: 4 November 23, 2011

Fits my head which is pretty big and looks nice.

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Just a Great Water Bottle

Nalgene Wide Mouth Tritan Bottle - 32oz

Nalgene Wide Mouth Tritan Bottle - 32oz

Rating for this product: 5 November 23, 2011

Huge strong and dose not make you water tast bad what more do you want.

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Nice Jacket but

Stoic Vaporshell Jacket - Men's

Stoic Vaporshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 November 23, 2011

This is just a great jacket all around. It is a great walk around jacket but it is not 28k it is like 18k buts its still pretty good. The amazing thing is it dose not get clammy in side like other jackets. I have longer arms and this jacket fits me great.

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Apex Headlamp

Princeton Tec Apex Headlamp - 200 Lumens

Princeton Tec Apex Headlamp - 200 Lumens

Rating for this product: 5 November 23, 2011

Simply saying this headlamp is supper bright and i love it. The 200 is great for night skiing. The battery pack is not ideal but necessary for the burn time.

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Good bag

Patagonia Fuego Backpack - 1953cu in

Patagonia Fuego Backpack - 1953cu in

Rating for this product: 5 August 16, 2011

This is a great bag that I am using for school/Day hikes. I like that this is a larg bag and slightly water proof. This ia a all around good bag.

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water proof

Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket - Men's

Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 August 10, 2011

Great Jacket packs up very small and very water proof.

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water proof

Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket - Men's

Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 August 10, 2011

Great Jacket packs up very small and very water proof.

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Very nice

Outdoor Research Cascadia Gaiter

Outdoor Research Cascadia Gaiter

Rating for this product: 5 August 10, 2011

Great for keeping your legs dry and warm.

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Comfy

SmartWool NTS Midweight Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's

SmartWool NTS Midweight Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 10, 2011

Nice and warn even when wet. Dry very fast.

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Comfy

SmartWool NTS Midweight Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's

SmartWool NTS Midweight Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 10, 2011

Nice and warn even when wet. Dry very fast.

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Nice and warn

SmartWool Hiking Light Crew Sock - Women's

SmartWool Hiking Light Crew Sock - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 August 10, 2011

Nice and warn even when wet. Dry very fast.

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MSR MiniWorks Ex Water Filter

August 10, 2011

I have found after pumping in pout your finger over the plastic piece were the hose and filter meet and that makes shear that all the water is pumped through the filter and not tout the hose age.

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MSR MiniWorks Ex Water Filter

August 10, 2011

I have found after pumping in pout your finger over the plastic piece were the hose and filter meet and that makes shear that all the water is pumped through the filter and not tout the hose agen.

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The Best

GoPro  HD HERO 960

GoPro HD HERO 960

Rating for this product: 5 March 13, 2011

I have used a few helmet cams so far and this is the best.Great video reasonable sound quality. This thing is so versatile you can use it for any thing. This is a great cam.

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Deluxe Tune Tuning Kit

DAKINE Deluxe Tune Tuning Kit

DAKINE Deluxe Tune Tuning Kit

Rating for this product: 5 February 23, 2011

Everything I wanted and more. I though the brush it comes with would be to small but dose just fine. This is a GREAT kit!!

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