Contributions by Powder_farmer (4)

I've had these for over a year now and I'm still happy. I do most of my hiking in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah--very steep&lots of loose scree. The Banff has a solid feel under foot and the ankle support I need on the way down. Still 100% waterproof after a year. My only complaint is that the metal Lowa insignia has broken off one boot after a year's use and the rubber could come a little higher up the toe-box to protect better from scuffing on sharp rocks. I have no real complaints on fit or performance though.

I always have these in my pack for chillin' in camp, but they don't work well for me on the trail. The legs are too tight causing my calves to rub on the material and limiting the stride I can take. Still love em for chilling, just prefer a baggier fit for a long day on trail.

No chaffing and the support I need for a long trek in the woods. I especially like that there is a fly with this model.

Used in the Wind River Range with a 25 degree Big Agnes Bag. I stayed warm and cozy down to the low 20's with no other shelter--even with frost on the outside of the bivy. The only drawback is that with my Big Agnes the ground pad fits in the floor of the sleeping bag. I love that normally because I don't slide off my pad, but with the pad inside the bivy, the fit was too tight so I had to separate them. Not a big deal though.