Dave

Finally got a chance to use this. Seemed to boil water even faster than my original JB. Havent had a problem with it getting too hot as some have complained however I turn it off just as it comes to a boil, I think if its left on boiling for a while it may get too hot.
The ignitor however wouldnt work for me, my old JB the ignitor was always finicky but could usually get it going, was hoping the new redesigned one would function better but couldnt even get a spark. Plan to exchange it and see if I have better luck.

I have a big melon and many beanies/hats are too tight, and don't cover my ears. The BC beanie has a generous cut, which will completely cover the ears if need be. Pretty heavy and warm. Its a great deal at $10!!

I bought one of these and 3 otehr plastic Stanley bottles from another retailer. All 4 bottles leak at the lid regardless of how tight you try to tighten them. Will not be purchasing any Stanley bottles again.

At 10oz you have no excuse to not carry these, drop the full zip version and they get even lighter. I choose these since they are easier to get on/off with mountaineering boots and crampons, or snowshoes without shredding the pants.
They don't seem to breath very well so I only wear when its raining pretty good or im trudging thru deep wet snow. Also being this lightweigh means they aren't very durable, the seat will only last a few glissades before wearing thru, if they don't tear 1st, a price you pay for lightweight.
I also had to size up one size to layer these over my regular pants.

I have been in the market for a summit pack for a long time, most are just too small. The Verto is nice and roomy, tho it is ment to be a summit pack there are times when you need more space, winter clothing, climbing gear etc...
So far have used it once and was pretty happy. The top pocket in the lid is pretty handy as is the pouch it stuffs into, when the pack is unstuffed this pouch turns into a handy internal pocket. Placing a sit pad inside against your back helps make it more comfortable and gives a bit of structure or support when you have a heavy load.

I'm on my 2nd Elios (the buckle broke on the 1st after about 5 yrs)Its one of the few that would fit my big melon comfortably. Its not the lightest you can buy but its not to bad for a hardshell helmet.
This is the helmet I reach for when going to the local crag or short approaches in the backcountry, when weight isnt that important.
Pros:
Comfortable
pretty light
Easily adjustable
hardly know its on
doesn't look too dorky when its on.

Cons:
Wish it was a tad larger so I could wear a beanie under it in colder weather.

I bought these poles about 8 months ago after my friend borrowed and broke my BD carbon poles with the foam handles.
Figured this was a perfect time to upgrade to the cork handle version since the foam handles were turning my hands black.
Everything was fine with the new poles till last weekend when one of the poles fell out of my hands and the handle hit a rock on the ground (just tipped over not a fall off of a cliff or anything) when I picked it up I found a piece of the cork about the size of a dime broke away exposing the pole below. Using the pole the rest of the day both grips started disintegrate bit by bit as individual grains of the cork started coming off in my hands. Which is too bad because until this I loved the poles.
Pros: fairly light and strong
they collapse well and are very compact
clamping mechanism has never slipped and is easy to use with gloves on

Cons: handle durability isnt that great
They aren't as light as other carbon poles (but yes they have been very sturdy)

In the past whenever I bought new boots I would always buy a pr of Superfeet to go in them. While they gave me support they weren't always the most comfortable. The Montrails give you both support and comfort with a small amount of padding which is very much appreciated(but do seem to take up more volumne than the green SF) They do wear out with use and the padding compresses, as a result I usually replace them every season.

I have had a pair of these for a few years now. The price is right and they fit well and the lenses are quite dark. However the durability on them is pretty poor.
The problem I have have had (3 times now) is the earpieces, where they bend behind your ears, come loose from the ridged portion of the earpiece. Leaving them just barely hanging on by the rubber on the flexable part of the piece.
The only reason I have given these two stars is that when Julbo is e mailed about the concern they have mailed out replacement parts no questions asked in less than a week.

While these arent the lightest things out there, they arent too terribly heavy considering how durable they are. I have the 6L and its perfect for an overniter. I fill it up once in camp and its all the water I need (usually more) for the entire weekend. And I don't have to worry about it leaking or puncturing like some of the other options.

Only con I have for this is I wish the caps somehow attached to the bladder to prevent them from being dropped or getting lost.

Great axe for all around general mountaineering. Not the lightest out there but certainly not too heavy. As others have stated it isn't too much heavier than the Pro. One reason I chose this one is for the bigger head and the little bit of extra weight, which works better when chopping steps or pounding in a picket.

I picked a few to give them a try. Kind of had my doubts, but they feel suprizingly solid.
A little small and can be hard to clip, so I wont be using them on my draws or climbing at the local crag. However the reduced weight will be welcome in an alpine setting. Plan on getting more for when Im going into the backcountry and trying to drop the pounds I have to hump in.

I had the orginal purple version which I wore forever and had resoled at least 3 times. When I started climbing after a 10+ year break I decided on new shoes. Saw these and didnt hesitate, still fit great and way comfy, new rubber seems to be better too. As others have said they do stretch, so get um tight!

Love these boots, fit me and were comfy right out of the box. Almost zero break in time. Was looking for a full leather booth instead of a composite but in So Cali very hard to find much at all to try on. So far these have been great, totally waterproof (after a few coats of Nikwax) and very comfy.