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Stranger in a Strange Land

Mountaineer // Skier // Backpacker // Hiker // Ice Climber // Mountain Biker

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    Kanto area, Japan
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    I tend to review the gear which has disappointed me; but truly, I have bought much more good gear from Backcountry/SAC, than bad.

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add 2 'biners for a mountaineering quickdraw etc.

Black Diamond Nylon Sewn Runners

Black Diamond Nylon Sewn Runners

Rating for this product: 5 October 7, 2008

In the mountains you won't necessarily know how far off your line the next anchor will be. Use runners with 2 carabiners as your quickdraws. Double or triple the 60cms on your rack, open em to get about 10, 15, or 30cm of reach, and be able to sling a chickenhead etc.. These are versatile, and cheap enough to leave one at the anchor. In a pinch you can cut a 60 and loop a tree with a water knot. A 60 makes a good shoulder sling, two 60s can make a shoulder harness, etc.. Buy a bunch.
Pair them with simple wire-gate oval carabiners for the most versatility year 'round.

Helpful Votes: 3 Yes | 1 No

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Laken Classic Bottle - 1L

September 25, 2008

Can anyone explain why this is better than a non-BPA nalgene? Nalgene can be frozen, holds boiling fluids, has a wide mouth, is lighter, transparent to see fluid level, do not dent, etc..All of the above for Nalgene wide mouth bladders, which have the added benefit of reducing the required volume as the beverage is drunk.

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Bern G Helmet - Men's

Bern G Helmet - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 February 23, 2007

You read the fine print.. All the Bern helmets at BC at the time I write this are EN1078, CPSC, and ASTM 2040 certified. Helmets aren't certified for sports per se, they are certified to test standards deemed appropriate for certain sports. These are good helmets at a good price. I bought two to replace old single-certified models.

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Light, but not breathable

The North Face DIAD Jacket - Men's

The North Face DIAD Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 December 4, 2006

I like this jacket for its lightness, but it is not breathable at all. Attempting to blow air through the fabric indicates no transmission of humid air. For a less clammy jacket, get eVENT or Gore-Tex and pay a little more.

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Portable Sauna

Sierra Designs Lightning Tent 2-Person 3-Season

Sierra Designs Lightning Tent 2-Person 3-Season

Rating for this product: 2 August 25, 2006

I got this tent to replace my QuarterDomeUL because it had no fly-footprint option. However, first time I used the Lightning I realized it had no top ventilation slot. With the fly on and zipped, there is no where for rising hot humid air to ventilate, it becomes an absolute sweat box. A simple overhanging slot with hook-and-loop tab (as on the Quarterdome), or a side chimney tube (as on Montbell products) would let the hot air rise out and solve this problem, and only add maybe 40 grams. This tent is now reserved for shoulder season use only and I am back to my Quarterdome for summer camping. Also, Entry and exit are difficult because the fly zip creates a triangular shaped slit which narrows at the top. Instead of one long zip; dual 1/2 length zips would be the same weight, and create a garage door type entry of sufficient width, and would create dual vestibules on both sides of the entry. On a positive note, this tent is a little lighter than other comparably sized 2 person 3 season tents. But again, I'd rather carry the extra weight of a top vent.

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