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Camper/Hiker // Backpacker // Biker // Skier
spencer bowen:
#551
of 167,234
49 Reviews:
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47 Yes
5 Questions:
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0 Yes
25 Answers:
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22 Yes
17 Photos:
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32 Yes
0 Videos:
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3 Comments:
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0 Wishlists:
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Stomping Grounds:
Colorado and Utah mostly but take a big trip elsewhere once a year. -
Bio:
My passion is backpacking and mountain biking but I love most outdoor activities. I enjoy to go anywhere but 75% of what I do is in colorado and Utah because I live in Colorado. I Take a bigger trip once a year elswhere. My style is to enjoy wherever I go. I like to make my destination but enjoy the jorney most. Just about anything in the outdoors is great to me, Backpacking, camping, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, Rafting and much more.
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- #29 of 1,564 - Winter Accessories
- #73 of 1,057 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
- #77 of 410 - Food
- #79 of 507 - Family Camping Tents
- #88 of 797 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
- #95 of 159 - Family Gear
- #111 of 926 - Men's Shorts
- #119 of 528 - Men's Water Shoes
- #124 of 2,230 - Tents
- #145 of 901 - Men's Windshirts and Jackets
- #159 of 2,733 - 3-Season Tents
- #164 of 916 - Kids' Footwear
- #178 of 652 - Men's Performance Tights
- #186 of 754 - 4-Season Tents
- #212 of 1,047 - Men's Technical Sandals
- #228 of 954 - Kayak Accessories
- #244 of 903 - Lifestyle Sunglasses
- #252 of 745 - Stuff and Compression Sacks
- #253 of 795 - Stoves
- #290 of 730 - Polarized Lifestyle Sunglasses
- #312 of 1,111 - Men's Vests
- #315 of 729 - Trekking Poles
- #361 of 1,961 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
- #363 of 573 - Men's Heavyweight Long Underwear - Tops
- #369 of 1,058 - Canister Stoves
- #371 of 778 - 25 to 5 Degree Synthetic Bags
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- #550 of 1,626 - Men's Hiking and Climbing Pants
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- #630 of 2,226 - Luggage
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Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
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I am 6' exactly, should I go with the long or would the Reg. be ok?
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Osprey Packs Aether 60 Backpack - 3500-3900cu in
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Olukai Moloa Shoe - Men's
January 2, 2010
I need a review or two about these shoes. I am thinking about buying them and need some advice. to they hold up? compfort? do they get a bit bigger with wear?
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Montrail Helium GTX Hiking Boot - Men's
December 29, 2009
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Arc'teryx Accelero Pullover Top - Men's
September 20, 2009
I am 6 foot and 170, would a medium or large be better for me. I don't like shirts to be big on me or tight. does the material snag?
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Quiksilver Edition Monsoon Board Short - Men's
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Osprey Packs Porter 90 Backpack - 5500cu in
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MontBell Alpine Light Down Jacket - Men's
June 6, 2009
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Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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MontBell Super Stretch Burrow #2 Sleeping Bag: 25 Degree Synthetic
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long is 3# 8oz
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Gregory Baltoro 70 Backpack - 4149-4638cu in
June 3, 2009
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Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
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Big Agnes Mystic SL Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
May 6, 2009
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Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Big Agnes Mystic SL Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
May 6, 2009
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Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
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Big Agnes Big House Tent: 6-Person 3-Season
May 2, 2009
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Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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July 23, 2008
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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