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Dave Marcus's BC Skiing
Created January 1, 2012
Winter stuff for the backcountry, from Backcountry.
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Brooks-Range Backcountry Compact Mini-Pro Shovel
January 1, 2012
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Brooks-Range Backcountry Longneck Pro Shovel
January 1, 2012
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Brooks-Range Sharktooth Longneck Pro Shovel
January 1, 2012
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Brooks-Range Sharktooth Compact Mini-Pro Shovel
January 1, 2012
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Brooks-Range Backcountry Compact Mini-Pro Shovel
January 1, 2012
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Brooks-Range Backcountry Longneck Pro Shovel
January 1, 2012
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Brooks-Range Sharktooth Longneck Pro Shovel
January 1, 2012
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Brooks-Range Sharktooth Compact Mini-Pro Shovel
January 1, 2012
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Brooks-Range Backcountry Compact Mini-Pro Shovel
January 1, 2012
The handle locks at 90º.
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Shovel locked at 90º
Brooks-Range Backcountry Longneck Pro Shovel
January 1, 2012
The handle locks at 90º.
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Shovel locked at 90º
Brooks-Range Sharktooth Compact Mini-Pro Shovel
January 1, 2012
The handle locks at 90º.
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Brooks-Range Sharktooth Longneck Pro Shovel
January 1, 2012
The shaft has extra holes to lock the handle at 90º.
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Stoic Hadron Anorak medium
Stoic Hadron Down Anorak - Men's
November 7, 2011
Me in the medium
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Stoic Hadron Anorak large
Stoic Hadron Down Anorak - Men's
November 7, 2011
Me in the large
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2 Comments
Five Ten Anasazi Lace-Up V2 Climbing Shoe
3 days ago
Five Ten says Onyx is the new standard. I think rubber choice is subjective.
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MontBell Alpine Light Down Parka - Men's
3 days ago
A large should fit you well, with plenty of room to move about.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Marmot Gravity Softshell Jacket - Men's
3 days ago
Google harder: http://www.goaao.com/PDF/Marmot-F06SoftshellChart.pdf
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Mad Rock HERA Mad Pad Crash Pad
3 days ago
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
CW-X Stabilyx 3/4 Length Tight - Men's
5 days ago
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)
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Icebreaker BodyFit 260 Tech Top - Long-Sleeve - Women's
5 days ago
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.
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Burton Uptown Jacket - Women's
6 days ago
Backcountry only has "herb" in stock in XS.
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Horny Toad Rosalinda Dress - Women's
6 days ago
That depends on where you work.
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Marmot Scree Softshell Pant - Women's
May 23, 2012
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.
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Zamberlan Vioz Top GT RR Boot - Men's
May 23, 2012
There are a lot of "good" boots out there. The best boot is the one that fits your foot.
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Metolius Climbing Tape
May 23, 2012
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.
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Ride Bandita Contraband Snowboard Binding - Women's
May 23, 2012
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.
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Greys GX300 Fly Reel
May 22, 2012
Greys is based in England, but has factories all over the world. I can't find anything about the origins of this specific reel.
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Arc'teryx Theta SL Hybrid Jacket - Men's
May 22, 2012
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.
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Jetboil 3.0 Liter Helios Fluxring Cooking Pot
May 22, 2012
It works will all of the Jetboil systems if you install the pot stabilizer. Cook for the whole group!
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Marmot Mantra Pant - Men's
May 17, 2012
These pants won't keep you warm at all. They are shell only. You'll need an insulating layer underneath for warmth.
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Arc'teryx Atom LT Insulated Jacket - Men's
May 17, 2012
I'm heavier than you and I can pull off a medium without any trouble. Go for it.
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Thule Lock Cylinders
May 15, 2012
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.
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Merrell Chameleon Arc 2 Rival Waterproof Backpacking Boot - Women's
May 15, 2012
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.
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Arc'teryx Gamma MX Jacket - Men's
May 15, 2012
You may want to check out Geartrade.com or head to a dedicated backpacking forum. Backcountry.com isn't a swap meet.
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Fishpond Rimrock Travel Wallet
May 15, 2012
It's made out of nylon, so no. It will not protect our cards with RFIDs from being scanned.
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Stoic Hadron Down Anorak - Men's
May 10, 2012
You pull it inside out through the pocket and stuff it inside. The new colors are nice!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
MontBell Ultralight Down Jacket - Men's
May 10, 2012
The UL Down is not too shiny. You should be happy with it.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Outdoor Technology DJ Slims - Wireless Bluetooth DJ Headphones
May 10, 2012
With a Bluetooth connection, any audio you play will come out over the connection, assuming your hardware supports it.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
The North Face Bantum Fleece Triclimate Jacket - Men's
May 10, 2012
A medium will fit you just fine. Well - qualifier - I assume that 5'8" includes legs.
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The North Face Atlas Triclimate Jacket - Men's
May 10, 2012
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.
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Olukai Kono Clog - Men's
May 10, 2012
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.
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The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Women's
May 10, 2012
It won't shrink unless your dryer has the optional shrink-ray feature.
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Thule Universal FlatTop 6 Rack
May 10, 2012
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.
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Thule Podium Fit Kit for Fixed Point Vehicles
May 8, 2012
These are designed for people who have replaced the factory rack with Thule feet. You need a different product.
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Yakima Hold Up Bike Rack w/ Lock Cable
May 8, 2012
I've used a similar style of rack on my city bike with fenders without any issues. This rack should serve you well.
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Columbia Tull Creek Jacket - Men's
May 8, 2012
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.
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Black Diamond Icon Headlamp
May 8, 2012
The Peztl Tikka series can tilt down that far. Princeton Tech's Fuel should be able to as well.
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Costa Del Mar Corbina Polarized Sunglasses - Costa 580 Glass Lens
May 8, 2012
Proper lens color depends on lighting conditions, not the salinity of the water.
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Mary Janes Farm Organic Kettle Chili
May 8, 2012
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.
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Black Diamond Mercury 65 Backpack - 3967-4087cu in
May 8, 2012
It has no mechanism for transmitting tree locations to blind hikers.
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Goal Zero Nomad 7m Solar Panel
May 7, 2012
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-
Otherwise, all batteries are sold separately.
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Komperdell Titanal 3 Antishock Poles
May 6, 2012
Backcountry doesn't sell them, but Komperdell makes rubber tip protectors that you can find online for $4-5.
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Komperdell Titanal Powerlock 3 Contour Poles
May 6, 2012
If by "rubber" you mean "tungsten carbide," then yes.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Thule Doubletrack 2 Bike Hitch Carrier with STL2 Lock
May 6, 2012
It's compatible with both 1.25" and 2" hitches.
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Patagonia Primo Down Jacket - Men's
May 6, 2012
Medium without question. (And thank you for including your chest measurement...makes answering these questions much easier.)
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DAKINE Transit 18L Backpack - 1100cu in
May 6, 2012
It's available in black and what size Mac? 15", probably. 13", definitely. 17", probably not.
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The North Face Havoc GTX XCR Shoe - Men's
May 6, 2012
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Thule Sidearm Universal Bike Mount
May 6, 2012
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?
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La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's
May 5, 2012
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.
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MontBell Alpine Light Down Parka - Men's
May 5, 2012
I'm the same size in MH and MontBell. You probably are too.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Byer of Maine Easy Traveller Hammock
May 4, 2012
Not at all. I doubt you're going to find an open hammock made of waterproof material. It tends to turn into a bathtub.
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Oakley Frogskins Sunglasses
May 4, 2012
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.
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Rab Infinity Down Jacket - Men's
May 4, 2012
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.
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Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandal - Men's
May 4, 2012
I actually sized down on my Chacos. So, size 10.
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The North Face Crimptastic Hybrid Jacket - Men's
May 4, 2012
Currently available in large only.
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MontBell U.L. Super Spiral Hugger #0 Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down
May 4, 2012
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Sea To Summit Alpha Light Utensils
May 2, 2012
Hand-wash it with Comet and a brass scouring pad.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Easton Mountain Products Kilo Tent 2-Person 3-Season
May 2, 2012
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Marmot PreCip Full Zip Pant - Women's
May 2, 2012
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/prod
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Platypus Cleaning Kit
May 2, 2012
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Arc'teryx Theta AR Jacket - Men's
May 1, 2012
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Gregory Z65 Backpack - 3539-4272cu in
April 30, 2012
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.
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Kavu Synthetic Strapcap
April 30, 2012
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in
April 30, 2012
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Arc'teryx Caliber Cardigan Jacket - Men's
April 30, 2012
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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Eagle Creek TSA Search Alert Lock
April 29, 2012
1
Line up the numbers on the face of the lock to the default code of 0-0-0.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Turn the three numbers on the lock to your chosen combination.
5
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.
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Dansko Professional Soft Full Grain Clog - Women's
April 29, 2012
They meet both ASTM and SATRA standards for slip-resistance.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
MSR Adjustable Tent Poles
April 29, 2012
I believe so. I have the same product from Kelty and it came in a two-pack.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Patagonia Minimalist Wavefarer Board Short - Men's
April 29, 2012
They aren't huge, by any means, but they aren't slim either. Regular fit really does describe them!
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Yakima Q Towers - 1 Pair
April 29, 2012
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.
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MSR Nook Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
April 29, 2012
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.
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Marmot Super Mica Jacket - Men's
April 29, 2012
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?
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MSR Storm King Tent 5-Person 4-Season
April 29, 2012
The only netting is on the doors. Both have outer nylon panels that completely cover the netting.
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GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition
April 27, 2012
From the GoPro website:
Whats 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
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Icebreaker City Eclipse Zip Thru Hooded Sweatshirt - Men's
April 27, 2012
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Sea To Summit Titanium Spork
April 27, 2012
This is a question for Backcountry, not the community. Click the CHAT NOW button on the upper right corner of the site.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
The North Face Aleutian 4S Bx Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree
April 27, 2012
Two of the Aleutians? If you get a left-zip and right-zip of the same size, yes.
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Norrøna Falketind Flex 1 Softshell Pant - Men's
April 27, 2012
The size chart says you fit perfectly in a medium. The reviews seem to agree.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Yakima LoadWarrior
April 26, 2012
If you have the factory crossbars, yes. Yes it will. Huzzah!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Western Mountaineering MegaLite Sleeping Bag: 30 Degree Down
April 25, 2012
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Mountain Hardwear Hoopla Tent 4-Person 3-Season
April 25, 2012
There's a roof vent, but no windows.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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