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Neil Roberts

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Five Ten Coyote Lace-Up Climbing Shoe

March 22, 2012

used after a few years. held up as a great warm up

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in the desert

in the desert

Petzl Ecrin Roc Climbing Helmet

March 7, 2012

used for three years now. we'll be together for ever.

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alkatraz canyon

alkatraz canyon

Black Diamond ATC Guide

March 7, 2012

worked on a 8 mm rope very nicely

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good in cold dry desert

good in cold dry desert

Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's

March 7, 2012

this is in the cold dry desert. worked well, but i do wish it had more tighter hand cuffs and neck area. good fit for layering.

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a seat

a seat

Grivel G1 Ice Axe

March 7, 2012

used even on some icy canyonons just to not slide down the icy and snowing down and up climbs.

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in action

in action

Five Ten Coyote Lace-Up Climbing Shoe

February 21, 2012

black magic woman

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magical

Petzl Sama Harness - Men's

Petzl Sama Harness - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 22, 2012

Have taken some good falls in this harness, and felt safe and secure. It was comfortable, it was very evenly distributed. no adjustable leg loops, but if its all you do is climb in the summer on nice days and don't have to adjust for anything its great. Its light, packs small, and actually is surprisingly durable! I have no doubt its got a ton of life left. loops hang down nice and don't get in the way.

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Magical

Petzl Adjama Harness - Men's

Petzl Adjama Harness - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 22, 2012

my favorite piece of gear. I feel safe, comfortable, and i like the blue. The legs were very comfortable, weather i was on ice or rock. The waist is very dispersed on weight. I have no tight spots, and have taken quite the falls on it--each time a safe and comfortable fall. I have hung in it for long periods at a time on multi pitch sport climbs, still most comfortable harness i have used!

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Got to have them

Black Diamond Stopper Set Classic #5-11

Black Diamond Stopper Set Classic #5-11

Rating for this product: 5 March 22, 2012

I think everyone aught to get these, just nice to have round. stack nice, place well. like anything i get them stuck and need to be creative to get them out. I have used them extensively and they are not too heavy to haul around if your doing a sport route that will have a lot of run out, and you feel you need to place a piece or two.

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Have a few

Omega Pacific Lite D Screw-Lock Carabiner

Omega Pacific Lite D Screw-Lock Carabiner

Rating for this product: 4 March 22, 2012

great product. Have a few, and they take a great beating.

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Great

Black Diamond Rocklock Carabiner

Black Diamond Rocklock Carabiner

Rating for this product: 5 March 22, 2012

Been through a good beating. Tough, no jamming in the screwgate.

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First love

CAMP USA Orbit Wire Express Nylon Quickdraw - 5 Pack

CAMP USA Orbit Wire Express Nylon Quickdraw - 5 Pack

Rating for this product: 5 March 22, 2012

These were my first draws, and still had a few around. They are magical really! Easy clip, light, and tough. the colors are nice, and despite a lack in rubber stopper, the webbing holds the binder nice and tight.

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favorite

Wild Country Helium Clean Wire Quickdraw

Wild Country Helium Clean Wire Quickdraw

Rating for this product: 5 March 22, 2012

this is my favorite draw i have used, because of the dyneema sling, the rubber stopper that holds the biner in place, and its crazy light. You can carry quite a few of these and not feel like you are packing a bunch of stones. Spring is great, and they are easy to clip with. Price is high, so wait for a BC deal

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Dynamite

Black Diamond FreeWire Quickdraw

Black Diamond FreeWire Quickdraw

Rating for this product: 4 March 22, 2012

These are great for picking up a few every once in a while. They don't have the rubber stoppers that are non slip like some draws, which is a pro and con (they don't slip out, bur also they tend to slip more). They have great spring, and are very surprisingly light for the price! I'd tell you you will probably go buy some, but chances are you already have some.

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dynamite

Merrell Moab GTX XCR Shoe - Men's

Merrell Moab GTX XCR Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 7, 2012

on my fourth pair.

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tough and sweet.

Petzl Ecrin Roc Climbing Helmet

Petzl Ecrin Roc Climbing Helmet

Rating for this product: 5 March 7, 2012

finally broke a piece on it after putting it through a sever life of abuse. It works and fits like a dream come true. Favorite helmet so far. tough as nails.

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A must for canyoneering

Petzl Pirana Descender

Petzl Pirana Descender

Rating for this product: 5 March 7, 2012

this is a must for technical canyoneering in my opinion. i have used an BD act, totem, etc. This is just solid, and easily adjustable. got me through heaps canyon, which would have been a pain to have dealt always taking off the device and possibly loosing it in the holes. you don't have to undo it to take off the rope, and it won't fall off either. loved it.

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Second love

Petzl Grigri 2 Belay Device

Petzl Grigri 2 Belay Device

Rating for this product: 5 March 7, 2012

annoyed a bit because i had to return it to get a new one, but love it like my old grigri. smaller, lighter, and tough. works with small ropes, and big ropes.

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nice nice

Petzl Reverso 3 Belay and Rappel Device

Petzl Reverso 3 Belay and Rappel Device

Rating for this product: 4 March 7, 2012

loved the color. bought it for a good friend, and have used it a lot myself. Its light, versatile, and tough. it belieghs nice from the top and bottom. i am a BD fan more, just because its what i use, but this is a second favorite.

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love

Black Diamond ATC Guide

Black Diamond ATC Guide

Rating for this product: 5 March 7, 2012

i have a lot of rap and belay devices. this is favorite, and does the job in the way i like it. smooth, easy to belay from top or bottom. fits any rope i have put in it.

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tough and sweet.

Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's

Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 7, 2012

light and easy to bring along weather you are sure you want it or not. great on climbs, fits in a small stuff sack in a pack, and is very wind resistant. It has served some hard thrashing .

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Fancy that

Grivel G1 Ice Axe

Grivel G1 Ice Axe

Rating for this product: 5 March 7, 2012

Great! its light and durable beyond belief. have used on several adventures, for multiple uses.

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Great shoe

Five Ten Coyote Lace-Up Climbing Shoe

Rating for this product: 5 February 21, 2012

loved them. they will last you, and take a good beating while preforming incredible. I got a new pair because felt these could not preform so well on higher grades, but thats my climbing ability. COMFY AND SWEET!

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Lov'em

La Sportiva Katana Lace Vibram XS Edge Climbing Shoe

La Sportiva Katana Lace Vibram XS Edge Climbing Shoe

Rating for this product: 5 February 21, 2012

I finally suckered down and bought these, i am glad i did. I wear a 44 normally for a street shoe, but got a 42.5 in these. work like a charm, great control, and do more than you could possibly expect!

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Tough Shoe with personality

Merrell Moab GTX XCR Shoe - Men's

Merrell Moab GTX XCR Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 September 17, 2011

Going on fourth pair in four years. I beat these shoes up pretty good running on the road, trail, hiking, the slot canyons in utah(which really beat the tar out of a shoe, and these shoes do super). They work well in snow with some nice gators too, and are light, comfy, and perfect for one who wants a lot of personality from a shoe. They have the waterproofing, and its bomb, for but eventually decreases year to year after good use. another reason to buy a new pair.

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Tough Shoe with personality

Merrell Moab GTX XCR Shoe - Men's

Merrell Moab GTX XCR Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 September 17, 2011

Going on fourth pair in four years. I beat these shoes up pretty good running on the road, trail, hiking, the slot canyons in utah(which really beat the tar out of a shoe, and these shoes do super). They work well in snow with some nice gators too, and are light, comfy, and perfect for one who wants a lot of personality from a shoe. They have the waterproofing, and its bomb, for but eventually decreases year to year after good use. another reason to buy a new pair.

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I could live in it.

Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's

Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 September 17, 2011

Fits great, got a M, i'm six one and 175. I bought a large for my dad and he is a few inches shorter and wider, and he likes the bigger fit. sleeves perfect lenghth on me, and also the lenth from neck to waist.

It obviously is not water proof, but it is lightly water resistant, worked great driving the jeep on a cold rainy day with the top of the car off.

the jacket works and breaths well at cold temperatures. I slept in it for a week when i first got it to test our some cold nights.... works great

packs small, has inside pocket.

love it.

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I could live in it.

Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's

Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 September 17, 2011

Fits great, got a M, i'm six one and 175. I bought a large for my dad and he is a few inches shorter and wider, and he likes the bigger fit. sleeves perfect lenghth on me, and also the lenth from neck to waist.

It obviously is not water proof, but it is lightly water resistant, worked great driving the jeep on a cold rainy day with the top of the car off.

the jacket works and breaths well at cold temperatures. I slept in it for a week when i first got it to test our some cold nights.... works great

packs small, has inside pocket.

love it.

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SUPER ROPE!

Blue Water Lightning Pro 9.7mm Climbing Rope

Blue Water Lightning Pro 9.7mm Climbing Rope

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

Super soft catch, light, and i have the 70 meter, so it's nice and long. has proved more durable than i thought it would, it felt as if it had a pretty wimpy sheath at first, but i have used it pretty consistently for six months now, and it still looks new despite some dirt from the outside (i do treat it as my baby). I have several different ropes, and found this one of my favorites.

LIGHT, DURABLE, LONG, EASY TO MANEUVER

I still think a stronger sheath would be optimum, so if you climb where the rock is really sharp and lots of chances for snags, be careful (i know this is obvious, but it does not feel as strong as my last few ropes).

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Mammut Neon Pro 30 Backpack - 1830cu in

June 10, 2011

Hows it feel on a climb? does it provide full mobility of arms, breathe easy on the back, is it water bladder compatible?

thanks guys. I have another bag from these guys that i have climbed in for the last two years, and i love it.

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Biner Dreamin'!

CAMP USA Orbit Wire Express Nylon Quickdraw - 5 Pack

CAMP USA Orbit Wire Express Nylon Quickdraw - 5 Pack

Rating for this product: 5 June 8, 2011

They clip very well, way good spring action. Have used them for over two years now, and still lasting some pretty good use. I love the bright orange when i climb, and need to clip, it makes a difference!

also, if your a beginner, they are a sweet deal!

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Biner Dreamin'!

CAMP USA Orbit Wire Express Nylon Quickdraw - 5 Pack

CAMP USA Orbit Wire Express Nylon Quickdraw - 5 Pack

Rating for this product: 5 June 8, 2011

They clip very well, way good spring action. Have used them for over two years now, and still lasting some pretty good use. I love the bright orange when i climb, and need to clip, it makes a difference!

also, if your a beginner, they are a sweet deal!

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Biner Dreamin'!

CAMP USA Orbit Wire Express Nylon Quickdraw - 5 Pack

CAMP USA Orbit Wire Express Nylon Quickdraw - 5 Pack

Rating for this product: 5 June 8, 2011

They clip very well, way good spring action. Have used them for over two years now, and still lasting some pretty good use. I love the bright orange when i climb, and need to clip, it makes a difference!

also, if your a beginner, they are a sweet deal!

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Super

Lafuma Warm'n Light 600 Sleeping Bag: 40 Degree Down

Lafuma Warm'n Light 600 Sleeping Bag: 40 Degree Down

Rating for this product: 5 May 29, 2011

Sweet bag, i have two of them, a left and right, both longs. i am 6,1, and it's roomy and perfect temp. i have used it beyond it's ratings, several times, and i i got a bit chilly, but if you mummy up you can last. I beat up my stuff pretty hard, and the fabric on this holds up nice, and not many feathers lost. Its a bag made for summer, and i recomend it for that. Its way small when you pack it, and i just toss it it my bag . heck, you could probably pack it in a mountain house bag........ ha

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Tough

Mountain Hardwear Pinnacle Stretch XT Gaiter

Mountain Hardwear Pinnacle Stretch XT Gaiter

Rating for this product: 5 May 29, 2011

These are are a tough mans wear. Get it and realize all others were made for the regular poptart.

so far, after several uses, they have been beat up pretty well, and still water proof, no holes, and the fabric just feels tough. i got them on an rei online sell, and i have never been so impressed by a product!

i will say, if you get a pair of gaiters, these ones are what you want. they work and last a beating. the velcros tough and lasting, and the bottom strap is some kind of tough indestructable tie. Get it.

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blow torch

MSR Pocket Rocket Stove

MSR Pocket Rocket Stove

Rating for this product: 5 May 29, 2011

Its hot, fast, and simple. Its tough and can last. I am sure it doubles as a blow torch to weld if your axe breaks.

i have this and a jet boil, and this cooks any pot with out attachments, and the flame is more "jet" then the jet boil. I love both stoves though. the rocket is for the man trips and the boil is for the trips with the ladies.

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BEST EVER

Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp

Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp

Rating for this product: 5 May 29, 2011

got it at the retail show in slc.

tough, durrable, great for those that beat things up.

i love the whistle. it fits nicely to my helmet.

beats any light i have used so far at this grade

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SOUNDS LIKE A JET

Jetboil Flash Personal Cooking System

Jetboil Flash Personal Cooking System

Rating for this product: 5 May 29, 2011

Great stove if you want things simple, everything packs in and even the fuel canister. i love the pop toper you can buy with it also to remove the top of used fuel canisters. Again, great for boiling water fast.

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