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Women's ASOLO Stynger GT in action
Asolo Stynger Gore-Tex Boot - Women's
December 28, 2011
Putting the ASOLO Women's Stynger GT boot through its paces at combat shooting school
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Smith Anthem Goggle - Women's
February 22, 2012
Also, additional lenses--Green Sol X, yellow, amber, etc (for all different light conditions) can be ordered directly from Smith. Recommend you get a Gold Sensor, Gold Light, or RC36 lens for low/flat-light conditions as the Red Sol X lens really works best in bright light (Blue Bird Day) conditions.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 2560-4395cu in
January 9, 2012
Definitely wouldn't go smaller than the Medium for what you describe above. I use one of my Mediums for ski/snowbrd gear all the time and it works well as long as you keep it to just the basics: helmet/boots/shell/capilene/gloves, etc and leave all the unnecessary stuff at home.
Even fully-packed I use a Medium as a carry-on all the time, and have never had a problem or been challenged by the airlines.
That said, as an average-size female, my gear does not 'cube out' as fast as others'--and since I can't tell your gender from your handle--if you are a guy (with larger gear ) the Large may prove a better fit for your purposes.
For comparison purposes, have a also used my Large as a carry-on a number of times--but only when its not fully-packed.
I short: don't get the Small. Medium can definitely be used as a carry-on. Large can often be used as a carry-on if its not over-stuffed.
Hope this was helpful.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 2560-4395cu in
January 9, 2012
Doug-
I have a Medium that I've used for ski gear for years--and it holds a pair of boots, helmet, and a couple of days' worth of clothes (pants/jacket/capilene/fleece). That said, as a woman, most of my gear is probably a bit smaller than yours.
For a longer trip, i'd suggest the Large.
If $$$ is no object, I'd highly recommend getting a few in various sizes--as it seems there is always a use for them!
In our family, each person has his/her own designated color b/c we fly in small planes alot--and its super-easy to ensure each persons' respective gear is accounted for.
In short, I simply cannot say enough good things about these bags. You won't be disappointed.
MWarner
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Asolo Stynger Gore-Tex Boot - Women's
December 28, 2011
I know this a bit late--but maybe it will help someone else...
I normally wear a women's 7, but took them back and xchngd for a 6.5.
One caveat though..if you need/want room for a super think sock--order your usual size.
Hope this helps. Better late than never??!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes