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Big Agnes Roxy Ann Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down - Women's
1 day ago
Yes roll on !
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Scarpa TX Comp Telemark Boot
5 days ago
Like Mike said thses work with NTN , if your interested in using a Dynafit Binding you could go to the TX pro , It has a walk/ Tour mode works with NTN and also has Dynafit Tech fittings so can be sued as an Alpine Touring boot as well.
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Hestra Czone Gauntlet Mitt Jr - Kids'
5 days ago
Rebecca here you go :
Size 1 ( Toddler 1) Size 2 (Toddler2) size 3 ( youth small) size 5 (Youth Medium) Size 6 Youth Large and size 7 youth Xl. Hope this helps.
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Hestra Heli Mitt
5 days ago
I think you were asking if the mittens have finger separations in them. They do not. I have the Raynaud thing as well really sucks these mitts will keep you warm.
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Hestra Vertical Cut Freeride Glove
5 days ago
They are leather you would have to treat them with Nikwax paste or glove proof to get them weather resistant. Wind proof they are. They are rather warm but it depends on how cold your hand get. I live in Cretsed Butte..gets pretty darn cold here and I pretty much use these year round. Another option would be the Seth Morrison Pro. It is warmer, has a waterproof /windproff membrane.
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Scarpa Quest Approach Shoe - Men's
November 19, 2009
Being mostly leather you should get decent Arch support , really arch support is best done with a custom footbed or a superfeet style footbed.
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Jetboil Group Cooking System with 1.5 Liter Cooking Pot
November 19, 2009
This would e a great choice. You may also want the companion cup to go along with this then you will be ready for anything !
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Big Agnes Seedhouse Superlight Series Tent Footprint
November 19, 2009
The one -size is a typo I believe.
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Scarpa Kailash GTX Hiking Boot - Women's
November 17, 2009
Olga,
These tend to be a medium fit in the womens, if you can find your size in a mens I think you will be good
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Scarpa Phantom Lite Mountaineering Boot - Men's
November 17, 2009
Has a removable custom heat moldable intuiton liner
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Scarpa SL M3 Backpacking Boots - Men's
November 17, 2009
Best way to manage moisture is a good sock which I am sure your using ? Try a synthectic sock if your using wool it will wick a whole lot faster
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Scarpa SL M3 Backpacking Boots - Men's
November 17, 2009
Best way to manage moisture is a good sock which I am sure your using ? Try a synthectic sock if your using wool it will wick a whole lot faster
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Hestra Cloud Nine Glove
November 17, 2009
The leather balm is just a conditioner not a waterproofing. i wouldn"t heat the gloves too much room temp is just fine maybe warm the balm up a little to make it easier to apply. This glove does have a waterproof membrane , but to keep the leather palms from soaking out try some Nikwax glove proof.
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Hestra Hestra Heater Glove
November 17, 2009
Gene,
Have used so far so good. They are the Thermic system which is the same folks that have made boot heater for years. the others that failed used diffeent systems. Hestra does have a great warranty policy so if you have problems you can be sure they will take care of it.
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G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin
November 17, 2009
Tricky the mediums range from 171-181 and the Large 180-190. I think you would be able to get away with the Medium you will have some tail showing on your larger skis but that should matter since they are twin tipped and the tail doesn't even hit the snow.
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G3 el Hombre Fat Ski
November 17, 2009
Ron ,
the skis have not changed from last year you will have lots of Fun with the Hombre. If your Looking to loose some weight choose the Zen Oxide same ski with a different core to make it lighter.
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Big Agnes Clearview Air Pad - Mummy
August 17, 2009
The 60 will taper , I would go for the Regular 72"
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Big Agnes Big House 6 Tent: 6-Person 3-Season
August 17, 2009
Larry best to have the middel pole to the inside. When you stake the tent out it should go to the ground you also stake out points by where the middle poles go in.
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Big Agnes Big House 4 Tent: 4-Person 3-Season
July 6, 2009
Yes on the front doors. The fly will cover the mesh on the sides for privacy.
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Big Agnes Big House 4 Tent: 4-Person 3-Season
July 6, 2009
Yes on the front doors. The fly will cover the mesh on the sides for privacy.
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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Ultra Light Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
July 3, 2009
Your going to get a lighter tent, more mesh for venting and seeing the stars. And the sidewalls are morevertical giving you more usable space and space to sit up in.
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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Ultra Light Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
July 3, 2009
Your going to get a lighter tent, more mesh for venting and seeing the stars. And the sidewalls are morevertical giving you more usable space and space to sit up in.
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Scarpa Phantom Lite Mountaineering Boot - Men's
July 1, 2009
My personal experience with ‘single leather’ mtn boots above 6km is not advisable. If you are ‘fast and light’ you can get away with it in the warmer months/regions, and with the use of liner socks and a vapor barrier. But even then if you get stopped or slowed due to issues you are going to suffer. And in -30 forget keeping your toes if you are forced to spend a night in your boots.
I would bump it up to the Phantom 6k, and the advantage of the removable (hence dryable) liner… and extra warmth. These boots still WAY out perform regular plastic double boots for walking and tech climbing.
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Scarpa Phantom Lite Mountaineering Boot - Men's
July 1, 2009
My personal experience with ‘single leather’ mtn boots above 6km is not advisable. If you are ‘fast and light’ you can get away with it in the warmer months/regions, and with the use of liner socks and a vapor barrier. But even then if you get stopped or slowed due to issues you are going to suffer. And in -30 forget keeping your toes if you are forced to spend a night in your boots.
I would bump it up to the Phantom 6k, and the advantage of the removable (hence dryable) liner… and extra warmth. These boots still WAY out perform regular plastic double boots for walking and tech climbing.
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Nikwax Basewash Travel Gel
June 23, 2009
These gel tube are concentrated can be used in a machine just use less. Make sure your using Base wash just for undergarmets and wicking layers not outer shells tech wash is the best for that.
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Jetboil Classic Personal Cooking System
June 23, 2009
David this stove will work with all EPI threaded canisters , MSR, Snowpeak, Jetboil, primus. I would suggest that you buy from Backountry as you will recieve the support from them. Like this information . Ebay is not going to give that to you. These guys at BC are great you should support them. I don't work for them , but a satisfied customer.
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Big Agnes Flying Diamond 8 Tent: 8-Person 4-Seaon
June 17, 2009
cool and air conditioner ! this is a four season tent that body does seal up so this should keep the Cool air in .
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Big Agnes Flying Diamond 8 Tent: 8-Person 4-Seaon
June 17, 2009
cool and air conditioner ! this is a four season tent that body does seal up so this should keep the Cool air in .
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Nikwax Tech Wash / Polar Proof Twin Pack
June 16, 2009
Nan,
Kirk The Nikwax rep here. I would agree with washing the tnt in Tech Wash. Then you may treat with te UV proof and you will be good to go.
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Scarpa Feroce Climbing Shoe
June 11, 2009
Yes they will have a similar fit they are both unlined shoes so you should be good the Scarpa's do come Euro Size though. A size 9 us would be 42.
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Scarpa Feroce Climbing Shoe
June 11, 2009
Yes they will have a similar fit they are both unlined shoes so you should be good the Scarpa's do come Euro Size though. A size 9 us would be 42.
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Big Agnes Flying Diamond 8 Tent: 8-Person 4-Seaon
June 10, 2009
I would suggest the Big House 6 from Big Agnes. Los of space realitively lightweight for your horses.
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G3 Targa Backcountry Binding Kit
June 3, 2009
Matt it does not , the bindings do come with instructions though.
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G3 Targa Backcountry Binding Kit
June 3, 2009
Matt it does not , the bindings do come with instructions though.
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G3 320 Carbon Professional Tech Probe
June 3, 2009
Glenn,
G3 does make a solid probe that you can get to that length however it is heavy (made for industrial use )not some thing that you want to be carrying everyday.
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Scarpa Charmoz GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's
June 2, 2009
Charmoz does have a more rigid sole but smears just fine. The upper is not as rigid , and has flex zones in the ankle area. You alos realy like the weight , its really light for the type of boot.
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Scarpa Apex GTX Hiking Shoe - Women's
June 2, 2009
Cassie,
This would be a close fit to the Nitro that you had. I would also suggest the Scarpa Zen if Goretex is not a concern.
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Scarpa Apex GTX Hiking Shoe - Men's
May 28, 2009
Jacob,
These are more of a Medium fit. if your really wide they are probaly going to be a little tight for you.
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Jetboil Classic Personal Cooking System
May 28, 2009
Igor. I would agree and disagree with Vern. All compressed cartride canisters loose efficency in colder temps because the rely on outside ambient heat to create the Chemical reaction inside the fuel canister. If you traveling abroad you have no choice but to use a canister stove as Airlines will not let you take Liquid fuel stoves on the plane. Liuid fuel stoves leave residual fuel in the line where compressed fuel stoves do not. the trick to the cartridge stove is to keep the canister warm in a jacket or sleeping bag before use and when in use make sure they are nsulated from the ground with a foam pad or such. The PCS have been on the top of everest K2 and many more. Another option is the jetboil Helios which inverts the canister which helps with this issue. Hope this helps.
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Jetboil Classic Personal Cooking System
May 28, 2009
too tight , Canister will fit if you lookin to keep it warm.
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Jetboil Classic Personal Cooking System
May 28, 2009
You would be pushing it with a Squirrel. However small rodents like Mice , Voles and if you wanted to mix it up Bats.
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Jetboil Classic Personal Cooking System
May 28, 2009
The Jetboil stove is the perfect stove for Beans and Rice it was practically made for it !
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Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 Super Light Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
May 1, 2009
The natural organic even with benzoic Acid should work fine without damagig the Nylon. Its the deet that you need to be concerned with as it melts nylon. The only thing with oil base repellents as they may collect dirt over time and gunk up the zipper , if you clean your tent everyonce in awhile you should be good to go.
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Jetboil 1 Liter Companion Cup
April 30, 2009
Not likely it will fit, although the 1.5 litere pot that Jetboil makes i have heard works ok.
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Scarpa Mustang GTX Backpacking Boot - Men's
April 28, 2009
I have about a b width foot which is medium to narrow. I think the Scarpas would be a good fit for you foot type. Depending on what your looking for my Picks SLM3 for heavy duty backpacking, Mustang GTX or Kalash Gtx for a more mid duty lightwieght backpacking boot.
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Jetboil 1.5 Liter Cooking Pot
April 28, 2009
Yes it can , but you will definately need to take the neoprene cozy off of the pot ( it will melt if flames get to it) the flux ring is durable enough for sure.
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Jetboil Cargo Cozy Kit
April 28, 2009
The sleeve is only mean for two utensils, howver if yoy have the Frypan it will fit underneath the plate on the bottom. You just need to center it in the middle of the fluxring and snap on the plate.
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Big Agnes Gear Loft - Triangle: Fits String Ridge 2, Seedhouse SL Series, & Fly Creek Tents
April 28, 2009
Ok I will do the best to explain this. Sounds like you figured out the two clips on the front, so the cord lock slides through the attachment point ( loop) on the tent this will allow you to adjust the hieght of the gear loft by sliding the cord lock back and forth. Hope this helped.
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Scarpa T2 Telemark Ski Boot
December 1, 2008
Tim,The T2 is an older model if its dark blue, The T2X has been around now for about 4 years and is red. The conversion for a Men's 8.5 is 25.5 mondo.
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Scarpa T2 Lady Telemark Ski Boot - Women's
December 1, 2008
Liza the new T2x is definately going to be stiffer than the previous model. If your a hair smaller than a 22.5 keep in mind that you will jump a whole shell size down (21.5-22 are the same shell). this may be too small for you, you want to have 1/2 to 3/4 inch space between your heel and the back of the shell when the liners are out, toes touching the front of the shell.
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Scarpa Rockette Climbing Shoe - Women's
December 1, 2008
I find that Katanas have a fiar bit of stretch 1 1/2 to 2 sizes they are also a flatter lasted shoe. The rockette is definately more agreesive and wont strecth as much 1/2 to 1 size at the most.
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G3 The Baron All Mountain Ski
December 1, 2008
We also make a ski called the aviatrix for women which is the same shape as the baron but comes in smaller lenghts, you may also like the Viva Ski. Its a bit wider so you wil have better float in the powder. My wife is around the same height and weight and skis on a 166.
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G3 Saint Ski
December 1, 2008
The G3 saint is an awesome pick for what your looking for. This is based on the Reverend shape but a pound lighter.Holds up well in the area and is nice and light for the hoof uphill. I currently ski a size 177 in this model i am the same weight and Height, we also make a 182 if you want to go a bit longer.
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Big Agnes Encampment Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Climashield HL
December 1, 2008
actually this is one of the rectangle bags. thermarest will fit.make sure that the Therma rest is 20" in width and 78" in lenght for long 72" for a regular
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Big Agnes Pitchpine SL Sleeping Bag: 40 Degree Down
December 1, 2008
This bag has a similar closure to the Yampa as it does not have a hood. However the span at the neck is a bit tighter so its going to cinch up easier and tighter.Hope this helps
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G3 Spitfire Ski
November 19, 2008
Kevin, for your size and weight I would go for the 177. I am 5'9 155 and this is what i ski. I would not go any shorter than that. These are awesome skis you will pleased.
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Scarpa Diva Alpine Touring Boot - Women's
November 19, 2008
They work in alpine bindings, but you should probably get alpine boots if you're just skiing alpine. AT stands for Alpine Touring, which means that the heel detaches so you can hike up, and the boots in turn sacrifice some of their stiffness to be lighter and easier to hike in. If you're not going to be hiking, get alpine boots.You may also want to look at the Domina from Scarpa this has all the attributes of an alpine boots IE : Din compatible sole. But is comfortable and has a walk mode for touring , and just makes the boot comfortable all around
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Scarpa Mustang GTX Backpacking Boot - Men's
November 19, 2008
The Mustang is slightly taller and stiffer than the Kailash.
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Scarpa Terminator X Pro Telemark Ski Boot
November 19, 2008
I do not believe this is fritschi, naxo, duke compatible (David just cross checked with the Scarpa website - only compatible with Dynafit TLT bindings.)This is correct all of the Scarpa Bellow style AT boots will not work with anything but dynafit as they can back flex and pop out of the heel.
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Scarpa ZG65 XCR Hiking Boot - Men's
November 15, 2008
Either one would be a good choice but I'd go with the Kailash because of the Gore-Tex lining. It's a better boot for it's waterproof qualities.
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Big Agnes Horse Thief Sleeping Bag: 35 Degree Down
October 14, 2008
It is actually a place to either stuff your clothing in to make a pillow or Big Agnes sells a pillow to slide into that spot.
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Big Agnes Big House 6 Tent: 6-Person 3-Season
October 14, 2008
Hello I have some experience with this tent. I would say you may be tight with 7 kids and you may not be sleeping to well with everyone in the same tent. You may want to try 2 pine Island 4 tents this will get you around the weight you need and you can split the load up and make your older childern sherpa the load.
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Scarpa Freney XT GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's
October 14, 2008
Hello Scarpa guy here. I woud say the Phantom lite warmest, second summit GTX, third Freney Gtx. Hope this helpsK
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