Dave Marcus

Five Ten says Onyx is the new standard. I think rubber choice is subjective.

A large should fit you well, with plenty of room to move about.

Google harder: http://www.goaao.com/PDF/Marmot-F06SoftshellChart.pdf

It's designed to provide a small measure of safety for bouldering. Whether it's safe to flip onto it is up to you and your balls. However, if you plan to use the pad to learn how to flip, don't.

CW-X suggests sizing up if you're between sizes. If your legs are on the skinnier size, go with the small. If you're more muscular, get the medium.

Oh, wait...you live in south-central Pennsylvania. That changes everything! (not really)

It's made out of recycled polyester.

It's a good start for a layering system that will take you down to -20°. The rest will depend on what other layers you wear.

Backcountry only has "herb" in stock in XS.

That depends on where you work.

I ski in Schoeller Dryskin softshell pants in the spring. They're pretty similar in weight and performance to the Scree. You may have a problem with the cuffs not being large enough to fit over boots.

There are a lot of "good" boots out there. The best boot is the one that fits your foot.

Tape and chalk serve different purposes. Tape supports ligaments and protects hands from abrasive rock. Chalk keeps the hands dry so they don't slip off of holds. So, there really isn't an answer to your question.

The only reason would be fit. Women's boots and bindings are designed narrower. If you ride men's boots, they probably won't work in the Banditas. With so many options out there, there's no reason to force the wrong binding to work for you.

Greys is based in England, but has factories all over the world. I can't find anything about the origins of this specific reel.

Other than the body length, they fit the same. I just had a conversation about those very two jackets with Arc'teryx customer service about 3 weeks ago.

It works will all of the Jetboil systems if you install the pot stabilizer. Cook for the whole group!

It does not.

These pants won't keep you warm at all. They are shell only. You'll need an insulating layer underneath for warmth.

The belt only comes in one size - 47".

I'm heavier than you and I can pull off a medium without any trouble. Go for it.

Your locks should have come with a blank key. With the lock unlocked, you insert the blank key and the cylinder should pull right out. You may have to give it a quick blast of WD40, but it's a pretty simple operation.

I'm going to assume that the grass is taller than the boots. Any boot, even if it's waterproof, will not prevent water from coming in the top. If the grass is rubbing on your socks, your feet will get wet. Rather than continuing to try new boots, you may want to look into getting a pair of gaiters that will seal the tops of your boots. With a pair of OR Crocodile Gaiters and some full grain leather (non Gore Tex) boots, my feet stay dry walking in rivers - until the water gets higher than the gaiter.

You may want to check out Geartrade.com or head to a dedicated backpacking forum. Backcountry.com isn't a swap meet.

It's made out of nylon, so no. It will not protect our cards with RFIDs from being scanned.

You pull it inside out through the pocket and stuff it inside. The new colors are nice!

The UL Down is not too shiny. You should be happy with it.

With a Bluetooth connection, any audio you play will come out over the connection, assuming your hardware supports it.

A medium will fit you just fine. Well - qualifier - I assume that 5'8" includes legs.

The main difference between the two jackets you're looking at is the weight of the fleece. The Atlas has a 200g fleece and the Bantum is only 100g. So, it really boils down to how much warmth you need. I'd suggest that Boston weather may require the heavier fleece - the Atlas.

It looks like Olukai does indeed use some pig skin in some of its models. The suede Kono is definitely pig leather. I can't find anything one way or the other for the leather version. It's probably best to stay away.

It won't shrink unless your dryer has the optional shrink-ray feature.

You have to purchase a ski/snowboard mount and a bike mount. No one, that I know of, makes a roof mount that holds both skis and bikes.

These are designed for people who have replaced the factory rack with Thule feet. You need a different product.

I've used a similar style of rack on my city bike with fenders without any issues. This rack should serve you well.

The temperature range of a shell like the Tull Creek depends on what you wear under it.

It will suffice as rain gear for biking, but you may discover that the back isn't long enough to keep your beltline dry.

Whether it will work on your GC trip depends on when you're floating. Membranes like Omni-Dry require a temperature differential to let moisture pass through. The water vapor always passes from warm to cool. So, if you're floating in the middle of August and it's 95°, you're going to feel mighty clammy.

For winter use, it will shed snow. But, during cold-weather, aerobic activities, you may not want to wear a shell at all.

The Peztl Tikka series can tilt down that far. Princeton Tech's Fuel should be able to as well.

Proper lens color depends on lighting conditions, not the salinity of the water.

Unless there's a town called China in Idaho, it's a mistake. The Kettle Chili is part of MJF's F.A.R.M. program. http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/ProjectFarm/

All of the products are produced in the US.

It has no mechanism for transmitting tree locations to blind hikers.

It does not. if you get the Guide 10 Plus, it includes a charger and 4 AA batteries: http://www.backcountry.com/goal-zero-guide-10-adventure-kit-with-4x-aas

Otherwise, all batteries are sold separately.

Backcountry doesn't sell them, but Komperdell makes rubber tip protectors that you can find online for $4-5.

2oz/58g on my scale.

If by "rubber" you mean "tungsten carbide," then yes.

It's compatible with both 1.25" and 2" hitches.

Medium without question. (And thank you for including your chest measurement...makes answering these questions much easier.)

It's available in black and what size Mac? 15", probably. 13", definitely. 17", probably not.

You may find them a bit heavy for speeding along the trails. I'd also suggest looking at a non-Gore Tex shoe for adventure racing. In a race, your feet are going to get wet and the Gore Tex will prevent the water that gets into the shoe from draining back out again.

Despite the fact that your question makes absolutely no sense (wide AND narrow?), I'm going to take a stab:

Because this mount hooks onto the wheel of your bike and not whatever bar it is you're talking about, you won't need an adaptor for any bike. Unless you ride a penny-farthing?

You really want the anti-balling plates, huh?

The boots are compatible with crampons - just not full auto models. Crampons either come with plates or are compatible with plates. Heck, you could even make your own out of milk jugs and zip ties! So, the answer is yes.

I'm the same size in MH and MontBell. You probably are too.

Not at all. I doubt you're going to find an open hammock made of waterproof material. It tends to turn into a bathtub.

Not at all. The ski-bum chicks in Summit County rock these all over the place. Whether you want to look like them is up to you.

I'm 5'10", 200, with a 41" chest and a medium is too small for me in the chest and shoulders. The large fit fine. It sounds like you are completely safe in a medium, unless 100 lbs of that 155 is in between your neck and your navel.

I actually sized down on my Chacos. So, size 10.

No.

Currently available in large only.

0° is in F. This is the most anti-metric country in the world, after all. USA! USA!

It weighs 2 lbs. 15 oz. Oddly enough, that's 2 oz more than last year, but it's all extra fill. I have no idea why they needed to add 2 oz of down while keeping the same temp rating.

Hand-wash it with Comet and a brass scouring pad.

Is that a question? The foot of the tent stakes out to 43", which is plenty for two people. It's also 92" long - almost 2' longer than a standard sleeping pad - so the foot of your bag won't be anywhere near the tent.

If you're the type of camper that needs 25"-wide Exped MegaMat (which would not fit side by side in this tent), you're not the target buyer for the Kilo anyway. Take a look at the Kelty Grand Mesa - plenty of room everywhere and great reviews.

It is not.

There is a zippered hand pocket on each side, right around where a pocket would be on a pair of khakis. There's also a single zip pocket on the rear, right side. They're a bit easier to see in Marmot's picture: http://cdn.marmot.com/sites/marmot.com/files/imagecache/product_full/product_images/50260_001.jpg

Are you asking because the tube brush won't make the bend? Easiest way is to disconnect it and brush from both sides - the tube side and the open side. You'll have to pull the mouthpiece off, but that's not too hard.

Go 176.

If you're looking for a reason to get the AR over the SV, it's lighter and will still keep you dry in all of the same conditions.

The two main differences are the fabric weight and the body length. The SV is all 480N ProShell. The AR has 480N in high-wear areas and 380NR in other areas to save weight. The SV will fully cover your ass where the AR is more half-ass coverage.

Both will last you the rest of your outdoor life.

Don't assume anything. Measure your torso before you make any sizing decisions. You may also be able to get a smaller waist belt from Gregory if you end up needing a large pack but a medium belt.

If I was Obi Wan Kenobi, I'd wave my hand and say, "this is the hat you are looking for." It's made of nylon. Spray it with Nikwax TX Direct spray-on DWR and it'll be perfect for you.

You're correct: the daisy chains are not centered. Ice axe on one side and crampons on the other is doable, but definitely use a crampon case or you may whack your elbow on the spikes. There's really no way to center them on the pack without using some long straps from the chains to the center. However, that would interfere with access to the outer pocket.

The Bora 80 keeps the water bladder in the top lid, not in the pack body, so you're slightly restricted as to how much you can carry in there. I always used a 1 liter bladder and can't imagine that anything bigger would fit.

Remember that the Bora is an older pack design that has been replaced by the Naos and Altra, so it won't necessarily have the newest and greatest innovations from the last 5 years or so.

I think of it as the updated Delta LT fleece. It fits a bit looser than the Delta did and maybe a bit looser than Arc'teryx's general fit. My medium fits like a medium and a half. It's an awesome jacket, though.

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Line up the numbers on the face of the lock to the default code of 0-0-0.

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Turn the shackle 90 degrees to the left. You will have moved the shackle from the six o'clock position on a clock to the nine o'clock position.

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Press the shackle down and move it from the nine o'clock position to the seven o'clock position. Hold the shackle down in this position.

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Turn the three numbers on the lock to your chosen combination.

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Turn the shackle back to the nine o'clock position and pull the shackle all the way up. Turn the shackle back to its starting position and lock the lock.

They meet both ASTM and SATRA standards for slip-resistance.

I believe so. I have the same product from Kelty and it came in a two-pack.

They aren't huge, by any means, but they aren't slim either. Regular fit really does describe them!

It will fit most cars. Yakima has specific Q-clips for different vehicles. I'd help more, but you didn't mention the year of your Mercury and that's important. If you go to http://www.yakima.com/, there's a "fit my car" option that will allow you to enter your car information and see what products will work for you.

From the MSR FAQ

For an MSR tent, waterproof means that all external fabric has been coated with our exceptional polyurethane coatings and the seams have been factory-taped, making that area of the tent impermeable to water. "mm” refers to millimeters and is paired with a number to represent a standardized measurement of how waterproof a coating is. For instance, a 1500mm coating will withstand a 1500mm (5') column of water for more than one minute before a single drop might appear through the fabric. That's strong enough to prevent rain from leaking into a tent in a hurricane-force storm.

There is absolutely a size that will fit some 6'3" guys. His other dimensions make a difference, though. A 6'3" beanpole is different than a 6'3" linebacker. What is his chest measurement?

The only netting is on the doors. Both have outer nylon panels that completely cover the netting.

From the GoPro website:

What’s Included:
1 11MP HD HERO2 Camera
1 Waterproof Housing (197′ / 60m)
1 HD Skeleton Backdoor
1 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
1 USB Cable
1 Vented Helmet Strap
1 Head Strap
2 Curved Surface Adhesive Mounts
2 Flat Surface Adhesive Mounts
1 Three-Way Pivot Arm
Assorted Mounting Hardware

With an XXL, I'd be more worried about sleeve length than anything else. If you're constantly rambling through scrub and brushing up against thorns, it may snag. For general hiking, snowsport and casual use, it'll last for years.

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Two of the Aleutians? If you get a left-zip and right-zip of the same size, yes.

The size chart says you fit perfectly in a medium. The reviews seem to agree.

If you have the factory crossbars, yes. Yes it will. Huzzah!

The bags are so popular that all of the normal sizes are out of stock right now. Check with a Backcountry rep in chat or by email or phone to see if they have an ETA on new orders.

There's a roof vent, but no windows.