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JOHN GILCHRIST

Climber // Camper/Hiker // Biker // Skier // Snowboarder // Camper // Hiker // Mountain Biker // Ice Climber // Sport Climber // Trad Climber // AT Skier // Backcountry Snowboarder

JOHN GILCHRIST

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    Employed at Backcountry.com moved to Utah OCT 2005 I try and take advantage and put to use the gear I have acquired. I live in a gear closet, literally.

    I climb and bike in the Wasatch and Southern Utah and take the random trips about every other week. It is hard to leave the Wasatch with so much to do just in my back yard.

    I have been biking for as long as I can remember and have spent the last three years solely on a single speed. Last season I spent 100+ days riding. This year I am stepping it up and building a 6in bike from the ground up part by part.

    I have been climbing off and on since I was 10. I like long easy trad routes. When I look up at a climb it sends chills of awe and anticipation through me. Then I think well if this is how it makes me feel looking up it's got to feel a lot better looking down

    I ski in the back country around the Wasatch and ride at Snowbird in the winter. Occasionally I hit the ice when the snow isn't good.

    I wish ther more.e was more water around SLC, I would love to get into white water boating

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fat ski pow landing

fat ski pow landing

K2 Hellbent Alpine Ski

March 19, 2009

fat skis make skiing pow like skiing gromers but more fun

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Icelantic ski markings

Icelantic ski markings

Icelantic Shaman Alpine Ski

March 19, 2009

BC is for boot center, CC is for core center and the other marks are for tele mounting depending on your boot size

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joes valley Ice

joes valley Ice

Backcountry.com Stoic Inbounds Glove - Men's

February 7, 2009

The backcountry Inbounds gloves are are bit more bulky than I like when ice climbing but they kept my hands warm in 30deg temps and stayed respectively dry without the Nikwax leather treatment. They were bone dry after being in my sleeping bag when I used them to climb the next day.

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bird day

bird day

The North Face Foundation Bib - Men's

January 7, 2009

a good day at the bird includes a growler.

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Rid stiff Cartridges will not work with shrt bindings

Black Diamond O2 Telemark Binding

Black Diamond O2 Telemark Binding

Rating for this product: 4 December 7, 2009

needed to mount up a pair shorts with rid stiff cartridges and it turns out that it isn't possible, Heard right from the horses mouth from the guys at BD. The cartridge is too big and you won't be able to get them tight enough to snap the heel piece on. This is for a scarpa t2 25.5 size boot :(

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has sack

Mountain Hardwear Phantom Down Jacket - Women's

Mountain Hardwear Phantom Down Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 August 23, 2009

comes with stuff sack

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BOOO Rossignol Bandit B-Squad

Rossignol Bandit B-Squad Composite Ski Boot - Men's

Rossignol Bandit B-Squad Composite Ski Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 2 March 30, 2009

Love the fit and the flex but when I put them into Marker Jesters there was a lot of movement between the interface of toe piece of the binding and the toe of the boot. The toe height can't be adjusted on the Jesters so I will be passing on these boots. I put some Nordicas in the same bindings and everything was snug and there was no movement.

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Icelantic Shaman Alpine Ski

Icelantic Shaman Alpine Ski

Icelantic Shaman Alpine Ski

Rating for this product: 5 March 20, 2009

Only had one day on the Icelantic Shaman Alpine Skis and found them to rail nicely on groomers as that being all there was to ski on the day I had them. Don't have much to say about the skis yet, but so far I like them and they ski really well. For mounting the markings on the skis ..BC-|.. ..CC-|.. ..|-C..|-B..|-A..

BC is for boot center, CC is for core center and the other marks (A B C)are for tele mounting depending on your boot size. I will post a pic of the markings

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Duke Brings the BEEF

Marker Duke Ski Binding

Marker Duke Ski Binding

Rating for this product: 5 March 20, 2009

The Marker Duke Ski Binding is Bomber. I love and hate the fact that the lever to switch over from AT/SKI mode is under the boot and won't accidently flip to an undesired position. But this allso makes it so you have to get out of your skis all the way to switch modes. The flip can be kind of difficult if you have lost all feeling in your fingers or have bulky gloves on. They have toughed it out alot better than I have thought and have only seen a problem with the front screw plate, the one that connects the bindings to the skis, craking, likely to the skrews being to tight, it was still able to be ridding out though just not in AT mode and backcountry.com hooked it up with a brand new pair no questions asked. They are the heaviest things out there but if you want a reliable predictable binding with a hudge din then you want the Marker Dukes if you don't need all the Din and want the same sweet features go with the Marker Barons. You can deffinitly feel the weight diffrence between the dukes and the Black Diamond Freerides when Skining.

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Trampoliny

K2 Hellbent Alpine Ski

K2 Hellbent Alpine Ski

Rating for this product: 5 March 20, 2009

In Powder The K2 Hellbent skis is like riding a trampoline down the mountain. These skis are super fun when all you have is a few inches to get the most out of. They are very playfull, jumpy and a sinch to ski. These skis make skiing powder easier than skiing groomers. Jumping off stuff takes some getting used to as you don't have to lean so far back to make the skis rise to the surface, you need to be more centered on the ski and they will do all the work. Once the mountain gets tracked out though they become a little much for me to handle being as they are really soft and don't like to ski the crud or bumps at all. I am 5''6' 140 and the 179s were great for my moderate skiing ability. The K2 Hellbents are a great ski to have in your quiver but not as your daily driver.

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no more snow down the pants

The North Face Foundation Bib - Men's

The North Face Foundation Bib - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 7, 2009

These bibs are great I am 5'6'' and 135lbs and have a 31'' waist. The mediums fit a little baggy and long but don't feel huge. I am able to fit my padded shorts on under them and not feel to restricted. The leg cuffs will take some abuse as long as you are not walking directly on them. They have stayed water resistant for some time now at least 50+ days but are needing a wash and reapplication of nikwax tx spray on and they should be good as new. The vents on the upper part of each leg have mesh in them let enough air in to cool you off. I have noticed that I need to adjust the suspenders one every two times out but other than that they don't slip much at all. I really like these bibs for the price. I would go with he mountain hardware exposure II bibs if I was looking for a back country ski bib as they have full leg zips.

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Light & Motion ARC Bike Light

Light & Motion ARC NiMH Bike Light

Light & Motion ARC NiMH Bike Light

Rating for this product: 3 September 8, 2008

The Light & Motion ARC bike light is pretty decent casting a nice spray of light. I like the soft yellow light it has. The battery pack Velcro secures the battery tightly in place. The head mount works great but can be a little tricky to tilt the light as it is only held by compression in little groves but it does stay where you want it to. I would say that the time is decent for most of my night rides I can get about and hour and forty five min. O and there is only one light setting it;s either on or off no dimming.

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Single speeder

Shimano America LX 9-Speed Bicycle Chain

Shimano America LX 9-Speed Bicycle Chain

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

I have one of the Shimano America LX 9-Speed Bicycle Chain on my single speed and haven't had any problems with it. no lube for a while because I am lazy it gets a bit noisy but thats hardly the chains fault. so far I have had this on my bike for at least 50 rides without problems and for the price its great.

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Won't stop a gusher

Hutchinson Protect'Air Tubeless Sealant

Hutchinson Protect'Air Tubeless Sealant

Rating for this product: 4 September 8, 2008

I have had great luck with Protect'Air Tubeless Sealan. It has fixed many a flat from goat heads. I found if you put your finger over the hole it helps seal it faster. Holes about the size of a pencil you won't be able to seal though. I prefer this over stans, seems to last longer and seal faster.

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Backcountry.com Goat Klean Kanteen - 27 oz

Backcountry.com Goat Klean Kanteen - 27 oz

Rating for this product: 4 September 8, 2008

Does what it is supposed to. The Backcountry.com Goat Klean Kanteen works great with none of that BPA scare stuff. Keeps whats in the bottle tasting exactly how it tasted before you put it in. No weird tastes leech in. Not as durable as a nalgene and I found that it's easy to put dents in it especially on the bottom which makes it sit funny but I was able to bang them out a little.

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like newish

Nikwax TX Direct Wash In

Nikwax TX Direct Wash In

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

the Nikwax TX Direct Wash In works great at getting more life out of that jacket you spent $$$ on. I have used this on all of my jackets and has helped keep me dry. I use it with the spray on tech wash to get the most waterproof I can. Have used by itself and would definitely buy it again.

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short hair?

Kinesys SPF 15 Sunscreen Spray 4oz

Kinesys SPF 15 Sunscreen Spray 4oz

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

I shave my head in the summer and need sun screen the scalp kinesys spray sunscreen works great. The spray gets a nice application and I haven't had a problem with a burnt brain yet. Little pricey but it has lasted a while as I don't over apply since it goes on evenly.

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Ben's beats bugs

Adventure Medical Ben's 30% Deet Home & Field Pack Tick & Insect Repellant

Adventure Medical Ben's 30% Deet Home & Field Pack Tick & Insect Repellant

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

I have had great luck with Ben's 30. I usualy use the stronger version but this did a great job keeping the bugs off. Lasts a while if your not sweating much. the spray is great for applying.

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good stuff

Nikwax Softshell Proof Wash In

Nikwax Softshell Proof Wash In

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

Needed to wash all my soft shells. This stuff did a great job used the whole bottle in my machine for 4 jackets. They work like new and look like new as well. No left over funk on my jackets either.

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dry

Sea To Summit DryLite Towel

Sea To Summit DryLite Towel

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

packs as small as can be and still have a nice feel. I have the large DryLite Towel and it just fits around my 33in waist to quickly change. When ringed out it dries fast. The more it gets used the softer is seems to be getting even though it was soft to begin with.

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no probles does what it does

MSR IsoPro 4oz Premium Fuel Canister

MSR IsoPro 4oz Premium Fuel Canister

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

Overall I haven't noticed a difference between brands. They all last about the same amount of time. This one does have a 13g more of fuel in it so I always end up getting this one.

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works great

Jetboil JetPower Fuel

Jetboil JetPower Fuel

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

The msr fule works just as well but you get 13grams more. CAS0375

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john can cook

Snow Peak GigaPower Fuel 110 IsoPro

Snow Peak GigaPower Fuel 110 IsoPro

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

This is the best value for your money only a couple grams less fuel than the msr . Never had a problem with he snow peak giga powerfuel.

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Had this design for eva

Thule Universal Flat Top 4 w/Locks

Thule Universal Flat Top 4 w/Locks

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

The Thule Universal Flat top has exceeded my expectations. I love the matching lock cores and the quality is great.

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WAKE UP

Jetboil Coffee Press

Jetboil Coffee Press

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

The Jetboil Coffee Press is great I used it to replace my French press to consolidate space. Haven't had a problem with my morning joe. Worth the money and takes up little room.

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fits it

Jetboil 1 Liter Companion Cup

Jetboil 1 Liter Companion Cup

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

The jetboil 1 liter companion cup does the job It;s just like having two jet boils.

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serprate

GSI Outdoor Divided Plate - 9.5 in

GSI Outdoor Divided Plate - 9.5 in

Rating for this product: 4 September 8, 2008

The GSI Outdoor Divided Plate does what it's supposed to do Can throw it in the dishwasher or clean it in a river. The separators do their job and keep my rice beans and entree from invading each other so I can have say of how much been I want with my rice.

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pretty sweet

Thule Transport T2

Thule Transport T2

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

Even though my bike costs less than a grand it's still scary having it outside the car attached buy a few jumbles of design. With the Thule Transport T2 after one trip to the trail I was satisfied knowing that my bike wasn't going anywhere and was safe behind the car instead of atop ready to be slammed into a garage. 29er tires barley fit but they do the arm just skims the tire until it is in place by the fork.

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vup

GSI Outdoor Lexan Cup - 12 oz

GSI Outdoor Lexan Cup - 12 oz

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

I use the GSI outdoor lexan cup for measuring while I am cooking at home and out in the woods. Cleans in a stream or in a dishwasher. What more can I say it's pretty straight up cuptastic.

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sweet

GSI Outdoor Lexan Fairshare Mug

GSI Outdoor Lexan Fairshare Mug

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

The Fairshare Mug does a great job with the screw top. The handle is nice but it is pretty bulky, I am tempted to cut mine off but I know when I do I will realize that I like it. Fills with a fair amount of food, enough to fill me up and not over eating. Would buy another one if I needed it.

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This Fry pan is EXTREME!!!

GSI Outdoor Extreme Frypan

GSI Outdoor Extreme Frypan

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

well as extreme as a fry pan can be. The nonstick has been great and makes clean up super easy most the time only needing some water to swish around. 10" is Great for bacon. Seems to heat evenly on my Msr wisperlite international and jet boil Helios.

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car camping the Extreme

GSI Outdoor Extreme Wok

GSI Outdoor Extreme Wok

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

Handle never gets too hot to touch. the non stick works great while cooking and aiding in cleaning. Hard to evenly cook bacon on. Great for big mixed dishes like jambalaya.

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toro bravo

GSI Outdoor Flask - 18 fl. oz.

GSI Outdoor Flask - 18 fl. oz.

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

One of my bird ski bros had one of these filled with Toro bravo(tequila and Kahlua) didn't seem to leak and the top was easy to take off with gloves on with the big ridges on it. the black plastic coating made it easy to hold on to as well while taking swigs on the the chair.

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I like the 90 deg

CamelBak Ergo Angles

CamelBak Ergo Angles

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

I find that the angle helps while drinking off the shoulder. I run my tube to to the top of my left shoulder so I can turn my head and swig with out having to fumble finding the tube while I am on my bike. They make a CAM0019 that holds the tube that works well.

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no problems

MSR WhisperLite International Multi-Fuel Stove

MSR WhisperLite International Multi-Fuel Stove

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

I like the option of using different fuels and having the reusable canisters and you can choose how much fuel you want to bring if you have different size bottles. Pretty easy to get started once you read the directions. Don't get too discouraged priming it after your first few flame throwers you will get the hang of it. Just don't try to light it in your tent or sleeping bag.

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fill it up

MSR Fuel Bottles DO NOT USE

MSR Fuel Bottles DO NOT USE

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2008

The three different sizes are great. The hole on the top is good for putting a strap through to make sure it doesn't fall off my bag as I like to carry fuel on the out side of my bag. The top seals great and have never had a leak. Super durable being banged around and dropped.

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great gift

The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's

The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 August 5, 2008

My mom loves this jackets she says that it fits true to size and that it has been holding up to the abuse that it has been through

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mm smaller is better

The North Face Base Camp Flip-Flop - Women's

The North Face Base Camp Flip-Flop - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 August 5, 2008

These are better than the old base camps. The tiny egg foam is a lot easier to get used to.

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no leak

Platypus Big Zip SL Hydration Bladder

Platypus Big Zip SL Hydration Bladder

Rating for this product: 5 August 4, 2008

Putting ice in the platypus bladder is easy and I like the bite valve a little better over the Camelbak's.

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mm good

Petzl Grigri Belay Device

Petzl Grigri Belay Device

Rating for this product: 5 August 4, 2008

I don't think I have ever used more than the minimum rope diameter in the grigri and have not had a problem. It's all ways done the job it's supposed to do. seems to last longer than a regular atc. Nothing gets sharp or worn down.

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above the rest

ProBar Koka Moka - Box of 12

ProBar Koka Moka - Box of 12

Rating for this product: 4 August 4, 2008

Still a bar but better than the rest. I like eating these on long bike rides and ski tours. Gets a little hard in the pack on cold days but not as hard as other bars and still stays chewy. Nice that they are organic as well.

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meh

ProBar Cran-Lemon Twister - Box of 12

ProBar Cran-Lemon Twister - Box of 12

Rating for this product: 2 August 4, 2008

would still eat this but didn't like the taste at all. Has a weird taste that is all most chemical like but I think its the the flavor of the cranberry and lemon not mixing well for my tastes.

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almost as good

ProBar Whole Berry Blend - Box of 12

ProBar Whole Berry Blend - Box of 12

Rating for this product: 4 August 4, 2008

I like the cliff bar blueberry bars better. But these are pretty good. but for the price I will take the Cliff's over this flavor. IT seems to be easier to eat than the cliff bar though with more ingredients.

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favorite

ProBar Nutty Banana Boom - Box of 12

ProBar Nutty Banana Boom - Box of 12

Rating for this product: 5 August 4, 2008

These are my favorite out the pro bars that I have tried. Def worth the price. easy to eat and stays semi chewy when frozen during ski tours. Love these and the flavor.

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2nd fav

ProBar Apple Cinnamon Crunch - Box of 12

ProBar Apple Cinnamon Crunch - Box of 12

Rating for this product: 5 August 4, 2008

These are the next flavor of choice besides the banana pro bars. Easier to eat than other bars and stays chewy when cold out. It's nice that they are organic as well. totally worth the price.

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awesome

ProBar Super Food Slam - Box of 12

ProBar Super Food Slam - Box of 12

Rating for this product: 5 August 4, 2008

This bar is great tasting easy to eat and provides loads of needed fuel. stays chewy when cold and is great as just a snack at work. Worth the price for what you are getting.

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cherry

Honey Stinger Protein Bars - 12 Pack

Honey Stinger Protein Bars - 12 Pack

Rating for this product: 4 August 4, 2008

I love the cherry almond flavor. They get hard to eat after about half the bar. The taste is good but it is pretty dense. The chocolate coating is the best part though. If the bar was half as think they would be a lot better. They freeze pretty solid in the winter so keep them close to your body if your planning on biting into them so you don't brake your teeth. in the summer they turn in to a gooey melty mess.

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mehhhhh

Honey Stinger Energy Bar - 6 Pack

Honey Stinger Energy Bar - 6 Pack

Rating for this product: 4 August 4, 2008

They get hard to eat after about half the bar. The taste is good but it is pretty dense. The chocolate coating is the best part though. If the bar was half as thick they would be a lot better. They freeze pretty solid in the winter so keep them close to your body if your planning on bitting into them so you don't break your teeth. In the summer they turn in to a gooey melty mess.

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CamelBak Podium Water Bottle - 24oz

CamelBak Podium Water Bottle - 24oz

Rating for this product: 4 August 4, 2008

Fits great on my bike cage and haven't had it eject yet. Kind of like the old pull top a little better.

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great 2nd pair

Fox Mid Ranger Bike Short - Men's

Fox Mid Ranger Bike Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 4, 2008

These shorts take a beating. I have had my first pair forever and just finally put my foot through the chami while putting them on. Hopefully this next pair lasts just as long. Tit is great and they seem to have more pockets than my old pair.

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dry

Mountain Hardwear Epic Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Epic Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 August 4, 2008

This jacket is great and packs well. It is longer in the back so it comes to under my waist. It also it a great price.

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super

Marmot PreCip Jacket - Women's

Marmot PreCip Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 August 4, 2008

Whats not to like. Have heard nothing be good things from my mom about this jacket I had bought her for her b-day. She says it works great in the rain and keeps her dry. And the vents are nice when it is a little stuffy inside the jacket.

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fit small

Patagonia Active Boxer Brief - Men's

Patagonia Active Boxer Brief - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 4, 2008

These are amazing but I usually fit into a medium but had to get a large.

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great

Patagonia Active Sport Boxer Brief - Men's

Patagonia Active Sport Boxer Brief - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 4, 2008

Like the boxer briefs. I had to size up to a large on these when I usually wear a medium, I liked these best out of the few that I had tried. Great for warm ski days and in the summer.

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so so

Mountain Hardwear Hyperdry Boxer - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Hyperdry Boxer - Men's

Rating for this product: 2 August 4, 2008

I prefer the Patagonia briefs. They seem to fit better.

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prAna Sport Hat

prAna Sport Hat

Rating for this product: 3 August 4, 2008

Not a bad cap but on the pricey side. Has stood up well to abuse.

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awesome

ZOIC Emphatic Bike Jersey - Short Sleeve - Men's

ZOIC Emphatic Bike Jersey - Short Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 August 4, 2008

This shirt is great I have one and It gets used a lot. The fit is nice and the fabric does a great job keeping me cool.

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not bad

Sugoi Ready Hat

Sugoi Ready Hat

Rating for this product: 4 August 4, 2008

Hat will start to look sweaty in hot weather and will get stained but that is to be expected. The fit is nice with the adjustable strap. For the price I would buy it again.

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Patagonia Organic Cotton Boxer - Men's

Patagonia Organic Cotton Boxer - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 August 4, 2008

Your normal boxers. They fit pretty true to size. They have held up great after many a wash with no fading or shrinking.

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works great

Thule Echelon Roof Bike Mount

Thule Echelon Roof Bike Mount

Rating for this product: 4 August 4, 2008

Works great and looks good as well. I like the new looking style of this rack. The fork holders works awesome and gives me piece of mind that my bike won't fly off while screaming to the trail.

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Big Agnes Crystal Sleeping Bag: 30 Degree PrimaLoft/Down

Big Agnes Crystal Sleeping Bag: 30 Degree PrimaLoft/Down

Rating for this product: 5 August 4, 2008

I like the room that this bag has in it. When I use my un-insulated air core mat though a lot of heat is lost and I find my self getting cold easily even in the low 40s. When I use a regular foam mat I have no problems at all staying warm. It also will zip together with a Marmot bag. I would definitely buy this bag again. Packs down to a decent size. It's a little heavier than my 15 deg down bag but The synthetic is nice to have since I will mostly be using it in wetter areas.

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The North Face Saleen Raglan - Long-Sleeve - Men's

The North Face Saleen Raglan - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 August 4, 2008

Got this for my cousins b-day and he loves it the fabric is nice and fits him great. He has had it for about a year and still looks in great shape after many washes and wears.

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not worth the price

Brunton Gannett Grill

Brunton Gannett Grill

Rating for this product: 2 August 4, 2008

Wish I would have done some more searching you can definitely find the same grill for a lot cheaper at Wally World. I wouldn't have minded paying more if I thought It was worth it but one of the handles has broken and the hinges don't feel sturdy at all. It cooks great and have used it around 15 times...

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The North Face Horizon Utility Skirt - Women's

The North Face Horizon Utility Skirt - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 August 4, 2008

Got this for my friends b-day and has loved it. IT has been threw many washes and has held together great.

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mmm dry

Marmot PreCip Pant - Men's

Marmot PreCip Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 4, 2008

dOES a great job keeping you dry. Would buy these pants again.

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no problems at all

Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus Binding

Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus Binding

Rating for this product: 4 August 4, 2008

I have ridden these with out any problems last season. easy to switch ski and skin mode. They fell like regular bindings but just higher off off the ski. Glad I spent the extra loot and went with these.

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great

Coleman Queen Quickbed w/Wrap N Roll

Coleman Queen Quickbed w/Wrap N Roll

Rating for this product: 5 July 29, 2008

Filled up fast with the coleman quick pump. has lasted a month with no holes or leaks I would buy it again.

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mehhh

Kelty Pagosa 4 Tent 4-Person 3-Season

Kelty Pagosa 4 Tent 4-Person 3-Season

Rating for this product: 3 July 28, 2008

I wasn't exceptionally thrilled with this tent. It did keep us dry through 3 days of non stop rain but the space and lay out of the tent seemed weird. The two doors were nice but it seemed that the fly was low and the angles of the tent walls were a bit tight. It was easy to put up. It would be nice if it breathed a little better too.

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Marmot Eiger 35 Backpack - 2100 cu in

Marmot Eiger 35 Backpack - 2100 cu in

Rating for this product: 5 June 30, 2008

I love this pack it fits great, Haven't tried many other packs because this one just seems to work. As long as you like the tube style of pack that is. definitely have had upwards of 60 lbs on this thing and it did a decent job.

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Hutchinson Barracuda Mountain Bike Tire

Hutchinson Barracuda Mountain Bike Tire

Rating for this product: 4 June 30, 2008

I like the way these tires roll and they grip decently well. Not as well as I would like for my single speed. They seem to wear pretty fast if you are riding on the road a-lot but that is to be expected.

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holdin up

The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 250 - 9070cu in

The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 250 - 9070cu in

Rating for this product: 4 June 30, 2008

This thing has been taking a beating and has stayed in pretty decent condition. the backpack straps are a godsend when this thing is loaded to capacity.

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watch that allen

DC Judge Snowboard Boot - Men's

DC Judge Snowboard Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 June 16, 2008

I liked these boots they fit nice but I found it real easy to over tighten them. One should keep an eye on the spin tightener it tends to come loose and need to be tightened with the little allen key that comes with the boots. I lost one but DC was able to send me a new one pretty quick.

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Fox Dirtpaw Bike Glove - Youth

Fox Dirtpaw Bike Glove - Youth

Rating for this product: 5 June 16, 2008

They have been threw at least 50 rides so far and some trail work and have held up great! perfect fit for my smaller hand. wish they had some sort of soft wipe for those running nose cold days. Still a great glove.

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Pearl Izumi Slice Bike Glove - Men's

Pearl Izumi Slice Bike Glove - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 June 16, 2008

The pad on these gloves was in a weird placement on my hand seem to hold up well to rides but just weren't that comfy.

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Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad

Rating for this product: 5 June 16, 2008

fix holes with seam grip it works great. Even with the treat of holes this has been a comfy pad and takes up little space when deflated.

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great

Darn Tough Merino Wool 1/4 Cushion Sock

Darn Tough Merino Wool 1/4 Cushion Sock

Rating for this product: 5 June 16, 2008

These have lasted many washes and wears and keep my feat feeling great. I like them better than the Smartwool equivalent.

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mmm light

Darn Tough Back-Road Merino Wool 1/4 Mesh Sock DO NOT USE

Darn Tough Back-Road Merino Wool 1/4 Mesh Sock DO NOT USE

Rating for this product: 5 June 16, 2008

These are nice and light and are great to wear, have gone threw many washes and have kept in great shape.

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Black Diamond Ahwahnee Tent 2-Person 4-Season

Black Diamond Ahwahnee Tent 2-Person 4-Season

Rating for this product: 5 June 16, 2008

Holds up great in Strong winds. The two doors are vent very well. The toddtex fabric is amazing has kept the water out in heavy down poor. Fits two people all right but it's a little tight with gear. this tent seems like it will last forever and is well worth the investment.

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Lafuma CBCX Batyline Camping Chair

Lafuma CBCX Batyline Camping Chair

Rating for this product: 5 June 16, 2008

comfy and folds down nice and small I like it better than the crazy creek even though it's not as sturdy, it has held up great. I only weight 144lbs. not sure how it would do with a larger person

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works

Crazy Creek Crazy Legs Beach Chair

Crazy Creek Crazy Legs Beach Chair

Rating for this product: 4 June 16, 2008

doesn't fold up that well but is built really nicely. I like the CRZ0012 because it folds smaller and takes up less space.

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recomended

Big Agnes Air Core Sleeping Pad

Big Agnes Air Core Sleeping Pad

Rating for this product: 5 June 16, 2008

I like this better than my pro light 4 seems to be a little more cush. wears about the same but doesn't seem to be as warm as the pro light 4.

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loves it

The North Face Redpoint Jacket - Women's

The North Face Redpoint Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 May 8, 2008

I bought my mom one of these and she loves it, She was wearing my dad's red point and needed her own. has held up great and fits under her ski jacket well.

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tight fit

Mountain Hardwear Ghost Vest - Women's

Mountain Hardwear Ghost Vest - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 May 8, 2008

This fits a little small and i had to size up a size, the green doesn't look like that in real life. it is a bit brighter but not overly bright.

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Metolius Chalk Sock

Metolius Chalk Sock

Rating for this product: 5 May 5, 2008

I don't use chalk that often, it's bad form, but when I do I don't like it getting all over the place. This sack does a good job of covering your hands without giving you a cloud of chalk. This style of chalk is now the only options in some gyms. Be respectful and use this instead of loose chalk.

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not for your mouth

Sea To Summit Pocket Soap

Sea To Summit Pocket Soap

Rating for this product: 5 May 5, 2008

This is great no mess of a bottle to deal with and it is in perfect portions. If your don't need allot just tear one in half. Just make sure you don't get the whole thing wet. I would buy this again in a second.

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price is right

GSI Outdoor Lexan Fork

GSI Outdoor Lexan Fork

Rating for this product: 5 May 5, 2008

not as cheap as free flatware from burger king but not as weak either. durable enough to eat and stir the thickest of mashers with. And won't scratch your cookware. I haven't had any problems with it melting yet. If it does o well .60 cents gets your another one.

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hill people milk

Nalgene Lexan Flask - 12oz

Nalgene Lexan Flask - 12oz

Rating for this product: 4 May 5, 2008

This thing is great. Don't have to worry about it breaking as you stumble to the ground. Fits nicely in a jacket pocket or in your ski bag. The cup is a nice addition for mixing when you just don't want to take another slug from the jug.

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water sack huh?

Platypus Platy Bottle

Platypus Platy Bottle

Rating for this product: 4 May 5, 2008

I used this many a time until it got a leak in it from being folded so many times. They say life time warranty but for 8 bucks I just got another one it had served me well. It can all so be fitted with a squirt top from a throwaway water bottle.

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easy button

Petzl Tibloc Ultralight Emergency Ascender

Petzl Tibloc Ultralight Emergency Ascender

Rating for this product: 4 May 5, 2008

easier than a prusik but not as cheap, prusik is nicer on the rope as well I will stick with the extra cord on the harness.

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Continental Gravity Classic Tire

Continental Gravity Classic Tire

Rating for this product: 4 May 5, 2008

I got a decent amount of miles our of these tires. they did a great job digging in on my single speed. Just ordered another pair. Grips corners nicely. Rolls nicely as well and has a nice rounded shape.

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mmm shirt

Backcountry.com The Goat Organic Cotton T-Shirt Short-Sleeve - Men's

Backcountry.com The Goat Organic Cotton T-Shirt Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 5, 2008

SOFT and great cut I'm 6'7'' and 138lbs and wear a medium it shrank a little to be the perfect size.

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locks good!

Benchmade 557 Mini-Griptilian Tanto Knife

Benchmade 557 Mini-Griptilian Tanto Knife

Rating for this product: 5 May 5, 2008

This thing is sweet stays sharp and bench made will resharpen it and over hall it for free if you send it in to them. The lock is great I am never afraid that the blade with close on me. If you dangle it from a rope the blade has a tendency to pop open. Just don't hang it from a rope.

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I'd wear them again

Black Diamond Punisher Ice Glove

Black Diamond Punisher Ice Glove

Rating for this product: 5 May 2, 2008

I have been using these gloves to ski in this winter. I like the padding on the back of the hand as well as the small cuff that fits under my jacket sleeve. The durability is quality as well.

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rippin it

Never Summer SL Snowboard

Never Summer SL Snowboard

Rating for this product: 4 May 2, 2008

This board has been the work horse of my season. Putting many days on it I like how it handles in everything. I like the stiffness and the feel of the flex. The base has held up to a good beating.

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mmmmmmit

Black Diamond Traverse Mitt

Black Diamond Traverse Mitt

Rating for this product: 4 May 2, 2008

Durability could be better on this mitt. BD needs to wrap the palm over the pinki . This is the only area where wear is seen. The palm has stood up to a long season, The cuff fits under a sleeve but is a little bulky but not uncomfy. I never used the inner liners in these gloves -they seemed to be warm enough on most days with out them.

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Sea To Summit Pocket Soap

April 22, 2008

Is this soap eco friendly?

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Fi'zi:k Saddle Pa:k - Small DUP DO NOT USE

Fi'zi:k Saddle Pa:k - Small DUP DO NOT USE

Rating for this product: 3 March 17, 2008

THIS SADDLE BAG ONLY WORKS WITH CERTAIN FI'ZI:K SEATS

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