The designers at Thule are fantastic. I have these attached with the Crossroad Railing Foot Pack. This keeps my load bars close to my roof keeping my MPG at a maximum. They are impossible to steal which is also comforting. If you want a great rack for your road bike, try the V2.

Minimal wind resistance can not be underestimated. I drive long distances with and without the bike and my gas mileage stays down. The only problem I have had is that the little piece of plastic fell off the back and I lost the ratchet to hold the back tire down. I called a gearhead and the hook me up with Thule directly to get the replacement pieces I needed.

This Gore softshell is nice, but doesnt really stretch as much as I thought it would. Really breathable and worth every penny.

Dont mind if I do. I have a tempermental head (allways too hot or too cold) and this was like a tempature regulation system for my skull. I wish I could buy more.

There is something rewarding about being comfortable while I work. It is especially rare when the weather is piss poor and I would much rather be at home. I feel comfortable enough in this warm and durable hoody to help keep me going until at least lunch time. The only other jacket I need is the Active Jacket.

I am so impressed by this Carhartt jacket. With winter taking hold I have just a little yard work left to take care of and I wouldnt want to work in my ski jacket. The active jacket is a great piece for getting dirty and gettin er done. My garage is cold but houses all my tools, and without my carhartts I would be stuck inside with my wife like a scared turtle.

Way easy to get on and your SKS locks will fit in too. I put it all together at about 2:00 A.M. after drinking a six pack of PBR.
Gas mileage is excellent because they keep your load bars so close to your roof.

Personally I am a fan. This is a great tool for snow science. One of my favorite features is that it has a measuring grid on the side. As we all know, snow is constantly morphing due to temperature changes. I used to use the plastic case that my magnifying glass sits in or a plastic card to look at snow crystals, but the variable speed that they degrade was sometimes frustrating. The beauty of the aluminum is that if you keep it out of the sun it will be nearly the same temperature as the snow which is good for a quick analysis of crystal types.

Other than that I think it is perfect for cutting a profile, building a table, or cutting a small cornice. The handle is great and doesn’t slip out of my glove.

Thank you for another innovative design!

I am concerned about you, flow. These bindings broke on the first day out. Gotta be honest, I expected more from you.

I ride a splitboard and find that my tails need constant attention because of how often I touch the actual glue. This seems to work great and one can should last forever. I don't think I would ever want to go through the hastle of regluing the entire skins though. Ouch... What pain in the ass.

I have used several beacons and this is the easiest to use. Although i personally use a different piece this is the one I bought for my brother. I feel safe in his novice hands with this beacon, even though I let him lead the way on most descents. We have been practicing a lot lately and his skills are improving much more rapidly than mine did, and I am positive that this tool is an integral part of his rapid discovery. I hope to have many more days with him.

The T-grip handle is fantastic and easy to use, the color variations per section are great for easy reading. I feel that the durability for weight ratio is a great balance, even in heavy, wet debris.

What can I say, I like moving snow. There is no other reason to have a shovel. I get nervous when someone busts out their gardening tools and thinks that they could dig me out if there is a problem. I call bs. I need something durable with leverage and good grip. I wear mittens on cold days and have no trouble with the assembly and usage of this shovel. I used to have the wood saw inside the handle but got rid of it when i bought the g3 bonesaw.

This is a great pack for small trips outside of the resort. I ride at Brighton near Salt Lake City, and most of my days are spent out on Pioneer Ridge from the top of the Crest Express lift. This pack fits my skins, shovel, probe, saw, water, and a snack. I can strap my collapsible poles to the side when I no longer need them. Or my splitboard quickly to the back panel for a quick boot pack.

I've got to wear shades. All around great goggle. Nuff said. These fit great with my Giro Nine.9. (No gaper gap)

The visor is great for sun but makes me feel tougher than I should. I usually put on war paint and listen to bad music then go huck cliffs in Camera Land. Skull candy rocks my money maker.

Here we have Nalgeene AND Backcountry. I think I'll make myself a cocktail...

This splash guard helps me drink faster and more often, helping to keep this monkey hydrated on the road and in the mountains. Though it is still possible, the occurrence of water spilling out the hole in the side of my mouth is far less likely.

Barometer? yes. Compass? yes. Thermometer? yes. I love it, plus you get software upgrades. From what I understand there was a problem with the 1st generation of these where in the case of multiple victim burials there were "ghost" signals. If you have an old one you can send it in and get that fixed. I would have sent mine in but I had to trash it because the screen was smashed and Pieps said there was nothing they could do to fix it. They did offer a generous deal on a new one. I wouldn’t use this for snowmobiling because of the likelihood of smashing your core area on the handlebars, but other than that, this is as very useful piece of equipment.

Hands down this is the most advance, user friendly and amazing piece of gear of its kind ever made. If you are looking for a new beacon try to get your hands on this and see for yourself.

It is cost effective and valuable whe you need it. Not warm, just waterproof.

I have a 28” waist and 28” inseam when I am standing at attention. I bought the small, short, and they were still too long for me. Once I had them hemmed; however, they fit great. The only funny thing is that the articulated knees were a little low, but who cares. Great travel pants, no iron needed and they are great in variable weather.

I bought this for my girlfriend who was complaining about her courier bag digging into her shoulder. She says it helps a ton, but she still needs to find a less labor intensive solution to studying law.

Hardly. This peice is quality, but very inexpensive. Stiff competition for Marmots Precip jacket.

Riding a bike requires balance, right. So why would you want your bag all tossed off to one side? You wouldn’t. This aint no 'man purse', this is a quality piece of gear. The cross strap balances the bag well for riding.

She'll love you forever.

They gave me a laptop, so I bought a laptop bag. This Timbuk2 bag is great. I was commuting with this about 20 miles to and from work during the summer and never had any trouble. Too bad this city wasn't built with bikes in mind.

Nothing special here, just replacing old/ ghetto peices. The price isn't too bad on these.

It never hurts to get a deal by buying these in a package.Not a bad idea to have a few extra lying around as well. There are better devices than the ATC, but don’t you feel attached to your first belay device?

I am impressed, but unfortunately my mother was even more impressed. After a trip together she stole it from me and now I am left missing this great piece. Like Kirk said it fits anywhere and will carry on to any airline. I would buy one for every traveler I know and hope someone thinks of me this x-mas.

I bought some of these Cayman clogs for my nieces, then their mother, and now for Christmas, I need to buy some for the rest of her sisters AND her father. Jeez!

Ive known plenty of dirt bag climbers that dont even brush their teeth, but they never step on their rope and clean it regularly. This is your life line. Take care of your rope.

Leave it to the Canadians. This is comfortable, light and durable. What else do you want?

Not my favorite though. They were too long for my short legs and I had trouble hemming them. I ended up turning them into manpri's (capris for me) and use them for biking and hiking. Not super durable so I dont expect them to last a long long time.

Get two bags with these pads and zip em together. 'nuff said.

This Coffee Press is God's gift to humankind, but please remember not to add your coffee grounds until you have turned the heat off. To make proper French press coffee you pour boiling water over your grounds and steep for four minutes. My tried-and tested-method is to get a second Companion Cup (Item # JET0003). I put the grounds in the extra, boil water in the other one, and pour the boiling water in the spare that is not attached to the stove. It works great!!!

After I lost em, I went back to buy the same pair because I love them that much.

I really like the new pucks. They make it really easy to adjust your stance.

Apparently ski patrol requires them. I couldn't bend my old brakes so I took 'em off. Had to buy these when I got kicked out of the lift line.

Cant beat it. Running tests with this I have never had a hiccup and feel confidendt stabbing through compact snow.

This helmet rocks! It's very lightweight, the visor is low profile enough that it doesn't get in the way or catch wind. And the Skullcandy headphones sound great.

I own a few Nalgene bottles and use them all the time. They are very durable and come in handy when you're thirsty. Oh, and ya gotta love the goat.

Splash guards make drinking much easier. I like this style better than the triangle opening on other splash guards. This mouth piece bends up so you can get your mouth around it. The triangular mouth pieces tend to spill easier because they are set in a little bit.

Nice beanie. It doesn't make my head itch like some other beanies I have.

Good gogles, very comfortable. I like that you can change out the top and bottom vent covers to switch up the look.

These the perfect length and the M fits my tiny feet. (size 6) woo-hoo!

It was so cool, I could only see about 20 feet ahead riding to school, so my gutter cats would appear and disappear back into the fog. And everyone has Halloween stuff up, so I would ride by a dummy hanging from a tree, giant pumpkins... . Frost formed on my sweatshirt, and I was cold enough that I rode faster and actually got to school early. But guess what wasn't cold. At all. That's right my skinny fingers that are always cold! Thanks!

All features blended this is a very versatile piece of gear. Yes it is a three person tent, but only if all three of you are packing in a true ultra light manner. Climbers and most campers will use this as a two person tent. I forgot to seam seal the tent before I went out and we spent the first 10 hours inside the tent being pummeled by the big black clouds we saw rolling in when we were setting up our camp. Fortunately the materials were up to their claim and we had relatively little condensation (most likely it was our own fault for not venting properly) and the only leaks came from the seams on the guy line flaps(which were hanging loose). It took me a few rounds to figure out how to set up the tent, but once I read the instructions I cut my time in half. the process is somewhat time consuming but you are inside the tent the whole time, so if the elements are an issue you have coverage. Vestibule was a spacious and creative design with good vent options. The drafting in the tent works excellent (even in the rain). Thank you Black Diamond for a terrific lightweight tent that is tough.

The new security wire is also airport friendly. With all measures of observing the contents of your bags, security guards still find it necessary to search your bags when you may not be there and many airports have regulations against locks, and will simply snip them away, leaving unprotected against thieves in the streets where ever you end up. Eagle Creek has bridged this gap in travel security and has given this a lock and key device which can be operated by a universal key held by airport officials. Could be sketchy if thieves had that key. Eh, at least its a start.

This is the perfect lightweight, close-range head lamp. I’m never afraid to toss it in my pack on an afternoon hike that might go late and it has come in handy on more than few occasions like that. This little piece lives in my car when it not in my pack and helps me get around the dark areas of my engine or trunk. For close range, the light is incredible i.e. finding lost bolts, hooking up wires, following tent stakes into the bushes at 3 in the morning when you know you should have found a place to camp hours ago, or just reading a book. I prefer it to the tika/zipka because of wider range, similar weight with a more useable build. Also, the Ion has proven to be quite durable. Thanks BD.