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Climber // Snowboarder // Camper/Hiker

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Great value

Black Diamond Quicksilver Quickdraw

Rating for this product: 5 July 28, 2006

Sweet draws to start building my rack. Good price for a burly light bentgate draw.

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Sick Glasses

Spy MC Sunglasses

Rating for this product: 5 July 28, 2006

I've almost always owned Spy sunglasses, and these are as stylie as they get.

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Rad Shades

Spy Glace Sunglasses

Rating for this product: 5 July 28, 2006

These are the bomb. So steezy and burly, they can take abuse. Love 'em.

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This is a necessity

Kinesys Fragrance-Free SPF 30+ Sunscreen Spray 1oz

Rating for this product: 5 July 28, 2006

Gotta have sunscreen, and spray on is the way to go.

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Great add on setup

Mammut 8mm x 24in Yosemite Quickdraws - 5 Pack

Rating for this product: 4 July 28, 2006

Update your rack with super good ’biners, and super light and tough as nails slings. I'm going to replace all the ’biners on my cams with these ’biners, and I can always use extra slings.

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Super light for any occation

Patagonia Jetstream Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 28, 2006

Great Jacket. Perfict for any mission, long or short. Totally something I don't notice at the bottom of my pack.

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Great Quality of Vision

Oakley Romeo 2.0 Sunglasses

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

I purchased these sunglasses for my father's birthday. He has never owned a pair of Oakley's and absolutely loves them. The frame design is killer, and the quality of the lens is superb.

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Good Looking Watch and Durable

Nixon Small Scout Watch - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

I picked this up as a present for my girlfriend and she loves it. It is actually a really good looking watch and durable as well. She wore it for 5 days of backpacking through Yellowstone with no problems.

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Trigger Finger Baby

Hestra Heli 3-Finger Glove

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

These things are warms as hell as well as durable. Plus they have the sick trigger finger setup. I use and abuse them with no problem at all.

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Can't Beat A Nalgene

Nalgene Lexan Wide Mouth Water Bottle - 32oz

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

Nothing to be said. Nalgenes have to be the greatest invention in the world.

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Alfred Summed It Up...

Garmin eTrex Vista

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

Easy to calibrate as long as you read the instructions I have no problems using this in Yellowstone as well as Yosemite. I did need to calibrate the altimeter after a while, but that is expected.

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Easiest Purifier Ever

MSR MIOX Purifier

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

This thing is the easiest purifier ever. No pumping until your hand feels like it is going to fall off.

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Trust Worthy

Ortovox M2 Avalanche Beacon

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

If I am going to be responsible for saving my friends life this beacon will allow me to do it. The #1 Beacon used by ski patrollers and guides world wide I will not trust anything else.

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Lightweight...

MSR Titan Mini Cookware Set

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

Better than imagined. I was worried I would have problems with food sticking because of the titanium, but as long as you don't burn the hell out of your meal you are fine.

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Great Product

Burton Team Skyback

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

For some reason I prefer these over the carbons as they are just more comfortable for me. Provide the support and control you need without the hassle.

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Best Binding On the Market

Burton P1Snowboard Binding

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

Undoubtedly...the top caps are sick they let you control your board like no other and these things are as sturdy as hell.

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Arc'teryx Kills It!!

Arc'teryx Minuteman Bib - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

What can you say about Arc'teryx except they kill it? Super light, super comfortable, and they keep you bone dry. These may seem pricey, but they will last a lifetime.

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Great Boots

Garmont Adrenalin Alpine Touring Ski Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

There are so many ways to dial these things in making sure that your dialed in. Stiff enough to ride the ski and light enough to tour comfortably in the backcountry.

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This thing is Great

Petzl TacTikka Plus Headlamp

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

Bright and lightweight it doesn't kill the battery super fast. I always have this in my pack when I am out and about.

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Perfect Length and Weight

Ortovox 240cm Lite probe

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

For my area, this avalanche probe is the perfect length. Easy to snap together with one quick tug and sturdy so no worries there.

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No Problems

CAMP USA XLA 210 Ice Axe

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2006

No problems yet with this XLA 210 and it has gotten me up the grand and back down safely. Lightweight and sturdy.

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Bottom Line: Sick Lightweight Sock

SmartWool Ultra Light Skiing Sock

Rating for this product: 5 May 10, 2006

If you like a performance fit (tight as hell) with your boots, this is the best sock out there. Perfect thickness along with wicking ability.

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Solid Shovel Gives Ease of Mind

Black Diamond Tele Lynx Shovel

Rating for this product: 5 May 10, 2006

Solid sturdy shovel and great size. I would not want to carry anything else and have ease of mind when my partner is carrying this piece of equipment. It can rip through anything.

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The Best Lense I have Ever Used

Smith Fuse Regulator Series Goggles

Rating for this product: 5 May 10, 2006

This sensor mirror lens is honestly the best lens I have ever used. The frames on these goggles look great as well. Great low light to medium light lens as well as ventilation.

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Not Much Info Needed

Smith Southbound Sunglasses - Polarized

Rating for this product: 5 May 10, 2006

Great polarized lenses and great style as well. This is my first polarized pair and they blow regular lenses away. I will never wear non-polarized again, especially because of the view on the water.

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