Contributions by Corey L. Skurka (8)

I have been hiking and rock climbing in these pants several times. They allow total freedom of movement and are very lightweight. Somehow they still manage to be warm in the cold and cool in the heat. The hidden drawcord feature at the ankle is really cool/ handy. If you are a 32h32w in waist you will want to get the M instead of the L. I got the large and they're too long/ big in the waist. The Canyon is still my favorite pant though!

A steal. I have a big head but the cap fits great. The pics don't show the back, but the strap is Velcro with the prickly side on the ouside (right) of the cap. This makes it very quick and easy to adjust. This was very useful on my last hike in the cold when I forgot my beanie. I just tied a bandanna around my head and put the MHW cap over it. It actually worked well, and adjusting it when I didn't need the bandanna was a snap. I wear it constantly.

WARNING: This is the softest fleece you will ever feel, DO NOT lend it to a girl or you WILL NOT get it back. This fleece weighs nothing, fits great (esp. if you have a large chest/ small waist/ wide shoulders/ long arms), drys super fast, and layers great. I've used it to rock climb and hike several times, as well as wear it around campus. It looked sharp and now some female has it.

I kind of wish it was still cold in my neck of the woods so I could still wear this shirt! I've used this shirt to rock climb on a cold and gusty face. Because the shirt is so good at blocking wind and not restricting movement, I was able to focus on the crux - not the cold. I wear a 34-35 sleeve (long arms) and this is usually a problem for me with long sleeve tech-shirts, but the Omni-Dri is plenty long. Oh yeah, the thing is just about dry when it comes out of the washer, and it layers great!

Most of my time outdoors is spent rock climbing, hiking, and camping. This shell has proven itself worthy on all of these activities. The reinforced shoulders are a must for hiking when you've got a heavy pack on. I've spent all day outside in a cold, windy, raining campsite and this jacket kept me dry and warm. I've done some chimney climbs in this jacket, and not only did I have complete freedom of movement, but the shell doesn't have a scratch on it. Here is a bomb-proof way to layer that works well for me down to about 15F: Patagonia midweight long sleeve, Mountain Hardwear Windstopper tech fleece, and top it off with the Recon Parka.

I did a lot of research before buying a new bag, and for the money, the Lamina 15 seemed to be the best choice. I have used it on 10+ camping trips so far and love it. If you are a 1/2 inch taller than 6 ft. you better get the long - I am 6'0" and I max out the bag. This bag is extremely warm, and I would not recommend it for any temps above 45 F, as even laying the unzipped bag on top of you will make you sweat very quickly. My only complaint is that the bag does not pack down very small. I replaced the stock stuff sack with a size large Sea to Summit compression sack, and it still barely fits into the sleeping bag compartment on my Gregory Palisade pack. I cannot attest to the bags water performance, as my tent has always remained watertight. I still highly recommend this bag, it is a great bag for the money!

I liked this tent a lot until I tried to sit up in it. It seems to be high quality stuff, and the Easton poles are cool, but there are a few things that don't make sense. First, this is not a free-standing tent - if it's not staked it falls over. Second, Mountain Hardwear only gives you 7 stakes, when 8 are needed. Lastly, I know that this is a 1-person tent, but that won't stop most guys from inviting a nice young lady into their tent. Isn't happening in this one Romeo. If your looking for an ultralight 1-person, look at the MSR Hubba - it's lighter, free-standing, and you can actually squat inside the tent (Worth the extra $).

I just got back from a 5-day rock climbing trip in north Alabama, and this tent was my home. Kept me warm and dry through high winds, sideways rain for 18 hrs, and temps in the 30s. At 3 lbs, it is very light for its size. You can get the tent and rain fly in a small compression sack and squeeze it down to the size of a 2-liter bottle. A monkey should be able to pitch this tent in less than two minutes, thanks to the super cool one-pole design. It is possible to pitch the rain fly first, so rain does not fill up the tent. The Superlight stakes are indestructible. I am 6'0" with a very long torso, and can sit up in the tent with headroom to spare. The vestibule is big enough for my huge Gregory pack and my boots and Chacos. Highly recommended!