Jared McDaniel

The bindings don't attach to your boot (it's the same with all snowshoes). You want to pull the straps tight, although not so tight to where they impede circulation. You may have to tighten them occasionally but this design should not loosen too much.

Hope that helps.

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Yep, Yellowstone.

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It's a cotton-poly blend so it should be fine. Personally, i would wash it on cold though.

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Approx. 8.5" from the arch.

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Nope, it's just there to keep your layers underneath dry. You should wear a fleece or other warm jacket underneath when it's cold.

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It will depend on the water bladder you purchase to go with the pack. This particular pack does not include a water bladder, but you could buy a bladder with an insulated straw.

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probably, most items on backcountry that are on sale are discontinued models.

It should have the same cuffs as the non-hooded version.

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Most Pac boots are designed to be worn with thick socks so they will probably fit a little looser than tennis shoes.

24.5 inches wide x 6 inches tall.

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Aluminum, all that type of information is on the right side of the page under the box that has the price. :)

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The Medium will accomodate a 15" laptop and the Large will hold a 17" laptop. (the size is measured diagonally across the screen).

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It depends what you need. The Cat's Meow is only rated to 20 degrees but it is significantly lighter. You should usually buy a sleeping bag that is rated to colder than you will need. If you plan to use the bag on 20 degree nights I would get the Leopard. But if the coldest you think you'll be camping in is 30-40 than I would get the Cat's Meow. It also depends on how cold you usually are, are you a warm or cold sleeper? Hope that helps.

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I would not recommend that. Get a climbing rope.

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Nope, this pad is self inflating. That means it relies on atmospheric pressure. All you have to do is open the valve and give it a few minutes (probably about 10). You can inflate it by mouth if it's taking too long.

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According to their website, all their socks carry the same lifetime warranty.

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The "In Form Fit System" allows you to customize the fit of the helmet. Check out this link for more info...

http://www.xsportsprotective.com/giro-in-form-fit-system.html

-Jared

I'm guessing you'll want to wear some layers underneath so I would go with the M (33" waist). But it's up to you and how tight you like your pants to fit.

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Yes, they are waterproof enough with the Gore-Tex membrane. However, depending on how cold your feet usually get I'm not sure they would be warm enough. These are designed for hiking/backpacking.

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Just size 6.

It's 800-fill down.

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This carabiner is designed to hold up to approx. 5,000 pounds of force and it has a lifetime warranty. It should hold up your hammok for as long as you want.

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It's hard to say. It depends a lot on what you'll be doing. For example, you need a lot more insulation for sitting still than you'll need for hiking. Either way, unless your feet are usually very warm in your boots I would not suggest these for weather that cold. -40F is really cold. :)

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This should work fine for an external frame. Have fun at Philmont.

Typically regular bags (at least for men) are designed to go up to six feet and long bags go to six feet six inches.

I believe Backcountry.com does ship to the Netherlands but I would sugest calling customer service at 800-409-4502.

I don't know about snugness but the MAP hood stands for "Mammut Advanced Periphery Hood" it's designed to not restrict your field of vision.

Only the bittersweet brown XS is $90. The prices are next to the sizes in the drop down menu.

Since they are last season's colors I think they will be on sale until they're sold out. My guess is that this will happen within a few days.

It would be possible to use these in the winter but they don't have much insulation so you're feel will be cold. They can accept step in crampons though.

I would not recommend using this in the winter but it is an excellent summer mountaineering and backpacking boot.

No, the one on Backcountry has the older Conduit technology.

It might depend on the size, but my wife has this in a Mens M and the hood would not fit over a helmet.

Nope, no bill.

According to REI's website these boots are 13" tall.

I'm not sure exactly what type of insulation is used but it's a high-loft synthetic. They way about 5-6oz.

The only difference is the colors. These jackets are last years colors, I think the current black ones have a white instead of pink logo.

I don't know anyone who has this jacket but from pictures I've looked up I don't think it does.

Nope, and typically down jackets don't have removable liners since they are the insulation layer.

Here is Backcounty's international shipping info...

http://sales.liveperson.net/hc/s-9551721/cmd/kbresource/kb-6940863175261290847/view_question!PAGETYPE?sc=119&sp=94&sf=101133&documentid=239530&action=view&VisitorProfile=BCS&MESSAGEVAR!home=no&MESSAGEVAR!cookie=no

The sizes are under the the "Select options" drop down menu. They have boys sizes 4-7. They're listed along with the color "Tank 4", "Fossil 7", etc.

The only Arc'teryx jacket I own is a M and I usually wear a L. It fits great, if that's any help.

I don't own this jacket but it looks like it does not have pit zips.

It's possible. However, since these boots don't have a 3/4 or full shank their flexibility will cause the crampons to fall off periodically. I would sugest a sumer mountaineering boot for hiking with crampons.

The wind rating refers to "cfms" which means cubic feet of wind that can pass through a fabric in a minute. 93 isn't a great rating but it is better than a fleece with no wind resistance (typically about 200 cfms). To not feel a breeze you need a rating of about 40-60cfm. Check out this website for more information... http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/02/breathability-ratings-windproofing-measuring/

In insulation value this should be similar to the Sub-Zero. This jacket has at water-repellant finish so, personally I would be comfortable wearing it as an external layer as long as the danger of getting really wet is minimal. It won't previde the same protection as a shell (hard or soft) but should repel snow and light precipitation.

Made in the U.S.A

It kind of depends on the knife and type of blade. Knifes with stainless steel blades are generally a little easier to sharpen. I would recommend getting a diamond stone (a sharpening stone made with bits of diamond) to start. Hold the knife at the angle so the sharp part of the blade is flat against the stone. Move it in a circular motion as if you're trying to slice very thin slices off the stone. Make sure to do each side evenly.