Contributions by CRiedel2 (2)

I used these on a 13.5 mile hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Presidents Day weekend 2007. The trails were complete ice and it was 3,000 feet elevation gain to the summit. My Stabilicers held up great and didn't slip under my shoes one bit. I was able to hike with confidence and even tried to slide on purpose, but no luck! These aren't made for steep terrain and I took it slower on those sections of trail. But I still felt comfortable and confident wearing these. For flat and moderate slopes, these rule! Very easy to put on also. I highly recommend these for non-technical use out on the trail.

Got my Osprey Atmos 50 and I love it. This pack fits everything I need for a few days out in the mountains. Plenty of room inside and the outer pockets are easily accessible for smaller items and things you'll need more frequently. This is a very comfortable pack, adjusts very well for fit and the compression straps snug down all of your gear nicely. You can also have your water tube come out of either side of the pack. I highly recommend this pack for anyone going out in the wild for a few days.