Mauricio (California hiker)

If you need crampons for basic winter hiking these are fine and cheap. They are easy to adjust, will fit any boot (including flexible boots like my 3-season Montrails) and are fast and easy to put on. The front and back rubber bracing wraps nicely around the boot without causing any pressure points, uncomfortable rubbing or blood flow interruption (hence no cold feet). I wore them for prolonged periods both uphill and downhill and had no trouble at all. Bottom line: great value for basic winter walking / glacier crossing / etc...

Warm sleeping bag for cold, high-altitude nights, as long as you wear one or two thin layers. Used it on Mt Whitney Trail Camp and whilst climbing Mt Langley's, camping on both peaks at 12000ft with temperatures going down to -5C. I'm a VERY cold sleeper, so I imagine most people will be toasty in this one. Very nice for the remaining, low-altitude nights I used it. Very soft, generous cut with plenty of wiggle space inside, very nice feel to it, compresses easily and fits well into rucksacks. Considering my needs (mostly late fall and winter, low-level valley camping with the occasional high-altitude, below-zero nights)it's a very good deal under $200. Highly recommended. For colder environments consider something beefier.