If you need your PDA or smart phone charged, this is the best option for your Solio. You will not get all of these tips when you buy the device.

This is nice because you do not need the female USB to plug into your Ipod cord. This comes straight out of the Solio into your Ipod. Less cables makes me happy!

It took a bit to tell if this was even working, but once it was it charged my phone and GPS just fine. I had a chance to demo this last year backpacking, was light, easy to use once you could see it was charging, and stored in the pack with really no extra weight.

Works great on cold days as a helmet liner. Worked really good on a bluebird day in the pow. Seemed to wick the moisture away from my head. Feels nice on the dome!

This shirt is very soft, comfortable and does not feel restrictive at all. This shirt will make you look sharp.

This is another winner from Kuhl. One of the best fits for a shirt I have ever had.

Nothing better than this shirt and shorts and flips in the summer time!

I still like brown rice syrup better for long burn energy on the trail. But I was really hungry on a hike, downed one of these and I was full. 8/10 if you ask me.

This fits great and it vents the air and wicks the moisture from your back. It is a quick dry shirt, so if you are all drenched from hoofing it, lay it in the sun for a bit and it will be dry.

I love these, slip them on, and you are trail ready, and for Zion NP, great for the Subway and the Narrows. The only drawback is that they develop a funk smell after a while- solution? Odor eaters.

I have not been too impressed with Rome lately. But I got to ride this for a day, felt great under foot, was solid off anything I hit and It was stable at high speed. If you are looking for a good all mountain board, this is a great choice.

Despite the time it takes to fill a 100 oz res, this is a nice filter. Did not seem to get clogged. Kind of wears you out a bit using this for large fills, but did a Nalgene pretty fast.

I traveled to Mt Hood this season with this bag. I was able to put my board, 2 sets of outerwear, boots, helmet, gloves, and 2 soft shells and tools in the front pocket of the bag. It held everything, and was under weight for the airlines. I cannot tell you how I wish I would have had this last season when I flew to ride. If you are looking for a solid but economic board bag, this is the one you want.

This is great protection for your Solio. It is made from recycled car tires, so pretty bombproof.

This is great to have camping, day hiking, traveling, and in your car. It will hold a charge almost a year, and will charge just about any personal device except a laptop. I love mine and it has come in handy so many times I never leave home without it. Plus, Solar Power is green

I got to try this as a tester last year. It is great with the built in biner, and it comes in handy when you need some power for the ipod or cell phone. It will clip from your pack and you can charge as you are hiking. For those weight counters out there, this is one of the lightest and best options out there. Not only charges from the sun, but stores it until you need it.

These make your backcountry adventures so much safer. Bear safety is not something you take for granted. This will take up some of your room in your pack, so pack accordingly for this container. Holds a lot of dry goods, so you can pack it pretty deep. Make sure you use this according to the backcountry travel instructions from the local rangers in the wilderness area you are visiting.

Don't know what to get the person you are shopping for? Cold hard cash is never bad idea. This way you can make someone's Birthday or Holiday and not have to worry about rushing last minute to get those gifts. Beat the crowds and send a gift certificate.

This helps you make sure that those nasty floaters in your water do not make you sick after your trip. Filter your water, add the drops, let treat and presto! You will not notice any taste like iodine. Packs light for you to add if you are not packing a filter.

These are as easy as drop one into your res, and let it fizz, use the cleaning brush and rinse. You will notice right away the water tastes better and you will know it is clean.

This was great with a merino shirt and a Gore shell riding this season. My only complaint is that the neck area is a bit tight, so zipping this up into a mock turtle neck is a bit uncomfortable. But other than that, this is a great shirt.

Get a size bigger, I.E. if you are a large, go extra large. This is very comfortable and once you have the sizing down, fits perfect.

I think they must have read my review of the last version of this jacket they put out. It now has two waterproof hand pockets on it. This is very packable, and light and has pit zips for venting. Will keep you dry in a downpour. You will need to layer if you are looking for warmth, this is only Gore-Tex Paclite.

This was fun to rock the groomers with, but it tanked in the pow, tip dove straight to the bottom. You have very little stance options on this board, and it is a bit to stiff to do anything but go fast with it. For the money, I would rather go with a T6 or Custom X.

These bindings really make you ride hard. No just cruising in them. The amount of forward lean these bindings have really wears your legs down on long runs. They are adjustable, and you can move the flad on the highback, but you are still quite forward when strapped in. Still a great binding. Just a bit too much forward lean for me.

I got to ride these this season and I was less than impressed. The transmission from body, boot and board was so slow, I felt in the deep stuff that I was so off balance. The strap came undone on the way to the lift, and after two runs, I swapped them out for another set of bindings. Really seemed kind of cheap. Not the best binding I have ever ridden.

This is awesome! My wife came to visit me a few days this season while snowboarding, and our baby was warm and comfortable. It is easy on and if you have to do the dastardly diaper change, you can get it done in a jiffy. Also have roll closures on the feet and hands to keep those cute little feet and nubs warm!

These are so light, and they have a four way crampon for maximum traction. The step in on them will fit a snowboard boot easy. The straps are so easy to use. Most snowshoes make you feel awkward when you hike in deep snow in them, but not these, I could get a good pace going and not have to stop or worry about my feet. The climbing bars works great on the steeps. Great over all snowshoe.

If you are like me, and you are constantly cleaning you hydration reservoir, then this is a must! You just slide it in the opening, hang it to dry and come back to it later.

This will hold a board, boots, helmet and some outerwear. I wrapped my tip and tail in bubble wrap, because the material is a bit thin on this bag. But it held up flying to Mt Hood. Make sure your edge is protected in the bag and you are all good.

This jacket is good for warm days, stormy days, and all around use in winter sports. With the critical areas waterproof, and the Consoltex S3 softshell material, this is the best combo of waterproof/breathable you can get for a jacket. Two inside pockets and two hand pockets and this does come with RECCO. I have wanted one for a long time, I am glad I now own one.

This is really warm for how lightweight it is. It has a very good fit. This is better than all the other base layers I have and I would get another one if I had the money!

I got one of these pre-release last year, and I did overnighters fishing with it, hiked a ton of alpine with it, and pretty much ditched the rest of my hiking packs for it. The air mesh contact backing on this pack reduces sweating on your back so much, I never felt like my back was soaked after hiking for over 4 hours up 4000 ft of vertical gain. This holds so much stuff and has a ton of room. Best multi-pack I have ever had.

Don't let the size of this stove fool you. This little one will boil water very fast, and is great for meals on the fly. It is safe, packs away very small, and is easy to maintain. I was glad to add this to my backpacking gear list.

Funny how people say they leak, but mine never has. I got one with some prototype lids that you turn the lid, and it shuts off the flow to the bite valve. Maybe everyone elses does not have this feature. I love mine non the less, and will continue to use it happily!

This is a great compliment to your coffee in the morning. They taste great and are easy to make!

This was only water and 10 minutes and fed two of us on a very cold night. Kept me warm and full. Great Flavor too!

Surprisingly, this was really good. Not Baskin Robbins or anything, but the flavor was very good! If you are looking to pack something sweet with you this is what you need!

I down one of these with a 16 OZ glass of water before I head up to summit anything. this gives you an incredible amount of energy with out the muscle cramping and overtired feeling you get at high altitude. These do not taste bad at all, my favorite being the berry. If you need that extra gas to get up the hill, GU is for you!

Used one of these in the Uinta Range and it burned very nicely. It boiled our water pretty fast and was pretty quiet for a white gas stove. It packed away nicely for the pack and we had a bottle last us three days out there. In high altitude situations and long expeditions including overseas, this is the stove I would get!

This pad was a pretty big surprise. I used one on trip to Zion National Park. We crashed at a friends place in La Verkin on their back porch, and with the balmy night and the still air I slept like a rock. This inflated easy, and was really easy to deflate the next morning as well. It was a big surprise for sure, almost wanted to trade my friend for my Therma-Rest.

This pack has a hydration sleeve that is stretch with a hanging cord, plenty of room for gear food and anything else you need to carry with you. the strap system on this is extremely comfortable and is form fitting to you to reduce swing in the pack. The chest strap has a built in whistle in case you get lost, or just want to get some hottie hikers attention on the trail!

This is a very durable, comfortable pocket t-shirt that is great to wear on even the hottest day. And you wont have to worry about this t-shirt shrinking in the dryer and end up with a t-shirt that looks like you borrowed your little brothers.

These goggles breathe better than any other pair that I have owned. They have a nice fit for my medium face, the amber lens I have is great for low-light and Oakley puts a sticky rubber so you spend less time fixing your goggles on your helmet and more time getting your turns in that deep snow. Did I mention they look sweet!

Montrail brings the holy grail to your shoes! I have added these to my backpacking boots and they are a perfect fit. Few minutes in the oven, slap them in your boots and presto! You have a perfect fit!

Used this in Denali for a summer, and this was a pretty sweet jacket. Kept me dry in those Alaskan rain storms and fit pretty well. For the price, you cannot get a better rain jacket.

This is an easy sweet add to your dinner in the backcountry. It does not after cooked look all that great, but after a hard day on the trail and you are resting your dogs, just about anything will do. Surprisingly, this does taste great and is really good to eat after a long day hiking to your favorite spot. All of the Mountain House meals I have tried so far have been tasty and will try more out on the next adventure.

Columbia is from my home town. In fact, I went to high school right next door to their world headquarters. You can always count on their fleece jackets keeping you warm and dry, they are tested in the northwest. I keep this handy on those high elevation treks where at night, a fleece is a must.

What more can I say, "There are no friends on powder days!" Sick T-shirt!

This hat has a nice dome shape for that skate fit - Flexfit - and it's made to fit right!

This is a great shirt, and lets your little one tell the world they love Dad.

Started riding vert in 84 with these shoes! Have had dozens of pairs of these, and happy to sport another pair, wish there was a vert ramp around still, would love to drop in and bust some 50/50's and Backside Airs in these, hey an old schooler can wish can't he?

These are nice to have without having to wear a full head band for your lighting, But the one I had the zip pull line on the headlamp broke, and I had to use it like a flash light for the rest of my trip. I sent it in and they replaced it, but still be careful, if you are rough on lighting in the woods, this may not be for you.

Between lighting settings, this lamp always had trouble staying on. It seemed the power cord to the lamp had a short, and would just turn on by itself. Was this one possessed? Not gonna head in the woods to find out.

I found these great after exiting the tow lift at Powder Mountain and traversing to the Ridge that you could step into these bad boys and head to the area you wanted to drop into. They fit fine with my boots and I got to the spot pretty quick. Nice option, make sure your Crampon is facing outward on your pack so it does not rip your pack to shreds on the way back to the lift.

These have a balanced response on them and are incredibly sharp. They are well designed and they work great with your pod.

This is a great shirt for casual wear if you are looking for comfort in a polo style shirt. They do run a bit long, but they are cotton, so shrinking is not a problem. They are a very nice fit and compliment anything you are wearing.

This was really nice and you can get it done with 2 cups of boiled water. You leave it for 10 minutes at least, I recommend 15 for a full cook and the sauce mixes nicely. for a dehydrated food this was great and it did feed two!

These shoes are amazing for hiking, causal wear on really hot days and for travel in water. Unlike Chaco, if you toe a rock in the river, your toes are covered! I used these on a recent trip to the Paria River in Grand Staircase Escalante, and it was so hot you had to walk in the river to keep that core temp from giving you heat stroke. They were great, and when we headed up the slot, they dried quickly and were grippy even on the dusty sandstone. If you are looking for a great all around hiking sandal/shoe, these are the ones you are going to want to get!

After getting the Sirius, I used it a couple of times, and decided that I liked it so much for it's fast pitching and ease of set up, that I wanted it to last. Getting this foot print assures me of that. It is heavy duty nylon that will not let your floor get destroyed. Don't spend your money on a great tent unless you get the foot print too.

After using a travel pillow for a long time and not getting good sleep on it, I decided to get this for I always have extra clothes that I like to pack with me. This with a nice fleece and your day clothes in it keeps your head and neck from being sore in the morning so you can keep trekking on down the trail. A backpackers must have!

Get your goat on with this nice and soft hat. If you are hiking or just chilling with your friends, you will be the envy of the hat world with this Goat! So get your Goat on!

This is extremely strong and light, durable and heat resistant. It works for spooning up those big bites of food, and if you need a fork, it handles that job like a champ as well. I have used this for 3 seasons now, and I would use nothing else. And the clip on the handle is great for drying when you are moving camp sites or to clip that to your cook set so you don't loose it. If you are tired of packing in those metal utensils that get too hot and seem to bend every time you wash them, get rid of them and get this one!

This is great after you scrub your reservior, you can hang dry it so no bacteria builds up and your water will always taste fresh! I use mine on several reservoirs not just my Camelbak. Really a great thing to have to prolong the life of your reservior.

Had a bottle of this all season at the resort and kept the Goggle Tan in check. I never burned and it never irritated my skin. Nice product for those looking for a non-irritating sunscreen!

This really does lock the contents of your reservior and prevents unnecessary leaking so you don't loose your water on the trail. I have been using mine for 4+ seasons and I have never had a problem with it. If your Camelbak does not have this, you are really missing out!

These are great socks that take a beating, and the dirt does not stain them when using them in the outdoors. They wick moisture like a champ, and my feet never feel chaffed or chapped using these for long foot travel. I love this brand, they have a loyal customer for life here!

This hat is great! If you are trudging up the trail, the sweat band in this keeps the drip out of your eyes and your sunglasses! And if it decides to downpour on you, the breathable Precip will keep you dry and your head warm. Great design for us mountain marmots!

This shirt is so comfortable, it is ridiculous! It is a great fit and this does not pull up your back with a pack on like most other performance outerwear shirts do! It quick drys so you don't freeze on the pass when you take off your pack to take a break! If you are looking for that light weight hiking/trail running shirt, this is the one to get!

Having a great cup for camping is always a good idea. Having a super light one is even a better idea! This cup is great to have when you need the extra kick in the butt in the morning from your coffee, and makes a nice cup for mixing powdered drinks in for your evening meal! This also works great for cup o' soup if you decide to bring that as dried goods with you on your trip!

This is great for recharging your muscles after a hard work out as well as getting you ready to hard charge your outdoor activity. Take 15 minutes before you get started and every 45 min as you go and one after you are done and say "So Long" to being tired.

This is so easy to use, even stores a charge, and will charge your cell phone, Ipod and all hand held devices. This is an incredible device that you can have something charging on top of your pack as you trek along. Great to keep in your car in case of an emergency if you are road tripping and the car dies and you need your phone charged to get assistance. A must have item for everything in this wireless world we live in!

This is the perfect size to carry for 1-2 days in the woods where you don't have to worry about your fuel running out but you also do not have to pack the weight in with you either. Boils water fast, and you will have enough fuel to do a few meals and that ever so important coffee that we all love when getting started out there for the day.
Great size fuel from MSR!

Easy to fill, easy to use! This new version of their classic reservoir is puncture resistant, has an anti-microbial agent in the resin, and the cap is even easier to open and close. Don't settle for a substitute, go with an original- Camelbak!

These are really nice on the feet, especially on the beach, and they have a very grippy sole. They have an anti-microbial foot bed in them and they are true fit as well. Put your feet in style in these sandals!

This stuff is really great on backpacking boots! I have a Gore-Tex boot and I cross a lot of water in them in the backcountry, and after treating my boots with this, my leather beaded up the water and the Gore liner was still able to breathe! Give your boots some extra protection while you are out trekking with this product!

Me and my wife trekked to La Verin Creek in the Kolob section of Zion National Park with this pack. I got a demo of this pack to let her try out and she loved the fit, the torso length, and the chest strap. It held everything she needed and she said that it was nice how the storage was set up on it, how the hydration ran out of it and that you could convert the top part of the pack to a lumbar pack that the waist belt comes out of the main pack to wear heading up to Kolob Arch. She said that this was an A+ pack and wants one now to head out with me with. Gonna have to get her one for sure!

I have this kit, and it really does clean out your reservoir and it makes your water consistently taste better. It is really easy to use and they are easily stored. Get the Cleaning Tablets that Camelbak makes and you will have really clean great tasting water trip after trip!

Picked this up when heading up the trail one day to see if this was any better than Powerade or Gatorade. This really does hydrate you, as I did not even touch my water till I got to the top of the mountain. Highly recommended if you are looking for long term hydration!

We had some -12 degree days where you could not keep your hands warm to save your life. Insert these in the hand warmer pockets and you were suddenly toasty warm. Great item to have when you just cannot get your digits warm!

These are really comfortable and nice to have on a chilly night. I like the logo placement and would gladly sport this just about anywhere.

I don't care what you Rastafarian's are using this for, this has been a great impact free case for my Ipod Nano and my headphones. And works great to keep your beer money dry too. And after riding all day, wet and sweaty $20's are not fun for your bartender to deal with!

This beanie is really stretchy and comfortable and on Cold winter days keeps your lobes warm too!

I really love my Sweetwater Filter. it moves more water per hour than any other filter I have used. When my ceramic wore out on it, I am very thankful that you can get these. I now am ready to venture back into the wilderness bacteria or protozoa free!

I liked everything on this pack, the comfort level, and the fit of the pack. I was not too impressed with how you load a snowboard for horizontal carry. Overall a pretty good pack though.

This is superlight, has room for beacon, shovel, and probe as well as other gear, it will A-Frame and Angle Carry ski's and it will vertical and horizontal carry a snowboard as well. This has a fold down chair for when you reach the top so you can sit and put your gear on dry and warm. This pack is more comfortable than my CamelBak daypack. Do not sleep on this pack!

These have a perfect fit when you pull them on and they are really nice on the trail. Also when you want to let them air out, these dry very fast and your feet never get that "Overdone" feeling in any foot wear. Great socks for sure!

I have done a 3 day trip in Escalante and a 2 day trip in the Mt Nebo wilderness and I still have fuel. It burns much more efficiently thank just ISO Butane being a mix of Propane/Iso Butane. If you want to get by 7 oz of this is like having 2 cans of MSR fuel. Highly recommended!

This is a backpacker's dream, I have this and the spork that GSI makes and these are a really great item to have. Light, takes all the heat you can dish out and they are easy to clean and add almost no weight to your pack with your mess kit.

This is a great set if you are heading into the backcountry for 2-4 days with dry goods or pasta or rice. Lightweight, stays clean and will last you along time.

Borrowed this from a friend of mine while waiting for my gear to return from Alaska. This was very warm, easy to zip and did the job very nicely in the Uinta's for a 3 day stint. Get the Left and Right zip and you can zip them together. Sick sleeping bag from The North Face!

Got this stove to replace my Pocket Rocket that I got a severe burn from, and cant stop raving about this little monster! Pay attention to this little guy, and don't let the size fool you, this stove can burn hot, and boils water very fast, by the time you have your coffee press set, it will be time to pour! This cooks quick, and is easy to use with the nice handy twist valve and the Peizo igniter. An 8 oz can lasted 5 days in Escalante and there was still fuel left over. Cools very fast too! Worked at 10,000 feet in the Uinta's. Get one for those backpack condo adventures!

This is pretty good for a dehydrated food for backpacking. One of these serves two, and it is really filling. Cook then let sit for 9 minutes to set up and serve. Light weight and really packable.

You can easily organize your items with this pack it cube. I use this for airline travel and for backpacking. makes things easy to find and is very convenient to find things while on the road. If you are having organization problems traveling, Eagle Creek and brought the answer!