Clothing

Gear

Accessories

Get Your Profile Dialed

jjh

Trail Runner // Camper/Hiker

jjh: #157,682 of 166,954 More Information

10 Reviews:

Helpful?
0 Yes

0 Questions:

Helpful?
0 Yes

0 Answers:

Helpful?
0 Yes

0 Photos:

Helpful?
0 Yes

0 Videos:

Helpful?
0 Yes

0 Comments:

Helpful?
0 Yes

0 Wishlists:

Helpful?
0 Yes

0 Field Tests:

Helpful?
0 Yes

Flag

Un-Flag

Close

Something wrong with this profile?

Thanks for pointing it out. We'll take it down immediately and send it to our clean-up crew.

This profile was: (Optional)

Use your real name to add some legitimacy to your content. Real names mean real community, and real community means real knowledge. Gear Gurus who use their real names get bumped up 1.5x for each contribution - you deserve the credit. For more info check out the Help Center.

This is how you compare to all the other Gear Gurus on Backcountry.com. You earn one point for each list / review / question / answer / gear photo / comments / votes you contribute. You gain an extra point every time someone gives one of your contributions a thumbs up, but you lose a point for every thumbs down. Bonus: if you use your real name, your point total increases by 1.5x—you deserve credit for putting your neck on the line to make this community better. For more info, check out the Help Center.

Change me.

This is how you compare to the other Gear Gurus within a group of products. You earn one point for each of your list / reviews / questions / answers / photos / comments / votes. You gain an extra point every time someone gives one of your contributions a thumbs up (killer), but you lose a point for every thumbs down (filler). Bonus: if you use your real name, your point total increases by 1.5x-you deserve credit for putting your neck on the line to make this community better. For more info, check out the Help Center.

Tested in the Gobi Desert

Petzl Zipka Plus Headlamp

Petzl Zipka Plus Headlamp

Rating for this product: 5 June 20, 2005

The Zipka Plus Headlamp is strong, light, and versatile. We were especially surprised by the brightness and efficiency as the batteries lasted for a full week of trekking through the Gobi Desert. We initially felt that we would be giving up some durability with the retractable head band but it continues to work after 6 months of use. If “going light” is a goal, this is your choice.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

0 Comments

Permanently Out of Stock -- View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

These Sunglasses survived the Gobi Desert

Oakley Zero Sunglasses

Oakley Zero Sunglasses

Rating for this product: 5 June 20, 2005

These Oakley glasses are the best ventilated pair I’ve ever had. Ideal for warm temperatures and they simply don’t fog. The lenses continue to be clear, bright and durable despite months of heavy use.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

0 Comments

Temporarily Out of Stock -- View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

158 miles in the Gobi Desert

Mountain Hardwear Trail Gaiter

Mountain Hardwear Trail Gaiter

Rating for this product: 5 June 20, 2005

We received many favorable comments from the seasoned ultra marathon runners who have tried all brands. These gaiters are slightly more heavy duty than most and the closure enables a sure fit. Apparently the straps on most gaiters wear out and this pair was no exceptions. In their defense, we were running through rocky stream beds for the better part of a day. After 40 miles the hook wore through my laces. Both challenges were remedied with a little duct tape.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

0 Comments

Permanently Out of Stock -- View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

Camping in the Gobi Desert

Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sleeping Pad

Rating for this product: 5 June 20, 2005

This pad was a luxury on my last adventure and worth its weight in gold. If you aspire to go ultra light then trim the pad to cover your pressure points (hips and shoulders) as this Therm-a-rest is plenty big.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

0 Comments

Permanently Out of Stock -- View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

Protecting us from wind storms in the Gobi Desert

GoLite Ether Windshirt - Unisex

GoLite Ether Windshirt - Unisex

Rating for this product: 5 June 20, 2005

When having layers and going light is your goal, then this is what you want. This is an ultralight shell that doesn’t breathe very well but is great at resisting the elements. This shell is so light, compact and versatile that is makes sense to pack on almost any adventure.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

0 Comments

Permanently Out of Stock -- View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

Running through the Gobi

Marmot Silkweight Crew - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Marmot Silkweight Crew - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 June 20, 2005

This was our choice of shirt for enduring an ultra marathon through the desert. We’ll use this shirt again on our ultra adventures.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

0 Comments

Permanently Out of Stock -- View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

These shoes endure the Gobi Ultra Marathon

Salomon XA Raid 3D Shoe - Men's

Salomon XA Raid 3D Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 June 20, 2005

This shoe was chosen because of the tight mesh. Generally a Gore-Tex shoe will keep out the sand and dirt but is too hot. A mesh shoe is nice and cool but fills up with sand and dirt. This shoe is a perfect happy medium. I couldn’t tell a difference from an 8 or an 8.5 so you might want to round up a half size. The toe box was an excellent fit for my average width foot but I suspect that the fit would not work well for a wide foot.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

0 Comments

Permanently Out of Stock -- View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

Great for long runs

CW-X Expert Short - Men's

CW-X Expert Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 June 20, 2005

The support feels great and I’ll continue to use these shorts in long adventure races.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

0 Comments

View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

These shorts rock

Salomon Fast & Lite  Short - Men's

Salomon Fast & Lite Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 June 20, 2005

These shorts are super light, supportive and look great.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

0 Comments

Permanently Out of Stock -- View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product

Eating mac and cheese in the Gobi Desert

Snow Peak Titanium Spork

Snow Peak Titanium Spork

Rating for this product: 5 June 20, 2005

When your criteria calls for packing light and having versatile utensils, then this is what you want. "Buy it and be a better person" might be a stretch.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

0 Comments

Temporarily Out of Stock -- View Product Details >
Read all Reviews about this product