Reviews by User: luvoutdoor_s (127)

I love this ski for the bumps and going off trail. This thing will pound the crud and whatever your into. I love doing twisters and this ski didn't slow me down at all. The binding it comes with is super nice for control and powering the ski. Great waist, I am 5'9 150 and I love a 174!

I love this ski for the bumps and going off trail. This thing will pound the crud and whatever your into. I love doing twisters and this ski didn't slow me down at all. The binding it comes with is super nice for control and powering the ski. Great waist, I am 5'9 150 and I love a 174!

If you compare the weight to other carriers, this is two pounds lighter. The other sweet thing is you don't have to buy accessories! It comes with a sun hood that works totally awesome, and then out comes a rain hood with side protectors for the kid. We have used this for about 3 weeks now and it did great in Moab, around town, folds up super nice and fit on top of all our gear in the back of our subaru. It has plenty of space for 2 softshell jackets, diapers, drinks, camera, etc... The suspension is very solid and comfy. The waist belt is very easy to adjust. This is a definitely good way to go if you want to set the trends at the farmers market. The straps hold the baby really well too, our girl is 6 months and she loves being up and it puts her to sleep all the time.

This is great for doing more powder then not. The best part is that it still does good on hardpack. I demoed the ski last year and loved it in all conditions mostly powder. The binding works well with control and power. I wouldn't go back east with this one, rockie are where it is at with this ski.

If you compare the weight to other carriers, this is two pounds lighter. The other sweet thing is you don't have to buy accessories! It comes with a sun hood that works totally awesome, and then out comes a rain hood with side protectors for the kid. We have used this for about 3 weeks now and it did great in Moab, around town, folds up super nice and fit on top of all our gear in the back of our subaru. It has plenty of space for 2 softshell jackets, diapers, drinks, camera, etc... The suspension is very solid and comfy. The waist belt is very easy to adjust. This is a definitely good way to go if you want to set the trends at the farmers market. The straps hold the baby really well too, our girl is 6 months and she loves being up and it puts her to sleep all the time.

I tried these at Alta and they area really snappy ski and do well with stepping on the gas. It does well with groomed conditions. Stay out of the bumps with these.

The contruction is way nice for blocking out the snow, and the fit is great. I am 5 nothing and a small works great on me. They flare a little at the bottom which makes them easy to get over my boot. The gaitors are also great to block out the snow. Super stylie! I love the way they fit for women, they were definitely having that in mind, and the edging on the bottom is lined in brown so its cool that the dirt doesn't show up. definitely a plus when i got the white pant!

Really nice to have the hood zip open for a rectangular feel. The foot bed is super soft and great for warmth. Just a good all around durable bag that is great for cold car camping and backpacking. Super versatile.

Can take it apart to use as a carry-on and then carry the outer day pack. Both pieces are sweet and have tons of support with each pack as you carry it on your back. This is the high end travel gear, totally awesome features. Eagle Creek has done well with the water bottle holders and reinforced zippers.

I love this for all around skiing. I mostly do bumps and this works great with a Voile hardwire binding. I love the response and backcountry access this ski provides. I am 155 and a 182 works great for me.

Can take it apart to use as a carry-on and then carry the outer day pack. Both pieces are sweet and have tons of support with each pack as you carry it on your back. This is the high end travel gear, totally awesome features. Eagle Creek has done well with the water bottle holders and reinforced zippers.

Had this fleece jacket for about 5 years, and it is very sturdy and warm for those chilly days. The great thing is the fit for sure. It is true to whatever size you are and articulates for all the crazy stuff outdoors.

Size down, other than that it fits great.

Size down, other than that it fits great.

I had a DMM terminator for a while and switched to these to cover a wide range of outdoor use. WAY BETTER!!! I really like how you step in and then tighten the rear latch, that is a really sweet idea and is really easy to adjust. Super light, comes with the ABS (which is so nice and a huge plus) and just a great all around crampon. For glacier they are great, easy to move in, and aren't heavy. I haven't tried them on ice yet, I have heard they are great on ice also. Black Diamond has done great with this crampon, it fits super solid on my Makalu and VERY easy to adjust, no tools needed.

It is great for fishing because it resists water super well and keeps you warm. With moving around alot it also articulates tons of motion. Walks in the morning are great with this jacket because its warm enough for 20-30 degree mornings. For a softshell this is super nice and also good for spring skiing. worth the money, super lightweight.

These are going to be your traditional stiff momma boot that is very burly and solid. the sole is your classic Vibram which is totally burly. They support very well on the trail and the lugs are great for gripping. I actually took them running with a pack on the other night to train for Rainier and it may sound weird but they were really great for that. Waterproof fabric, solid lacing, great boot. Danner may not be noticed like all the other brands, but it seriously is a killer company with solid boots. I would wear these over a The North Face, Merrel, Vasque, Asolo boot any day.

Its great to have extra ear pads, they are super solid in quality with all the needed attachments. No problem with fitting, great for traveling when you just want to checkout.

My wife has a size 5, and she fits into this Kids size 2, so it saved us a ton. Usually kids shoes don't have the quality an adult shoe does, but this sandal has really great quality. My wife had the hiker sandal and it was just too heavy, she would never wear them. This is a lot lighter and still great for hiking and doing whatever.

Its so nice to have the slip in the back to put in the sleeping pad. HUGE difference! Great comfy bag. I won't say how cold it got, some people think they can take it down to like -20 or some crazy degree. I will say it kept me super warm while others were cold. Down is the way to go and big agnes knows bags. Not a confining fit either, very roomy but warm.

Its so nice to have the slip in the back to put in the sleeping pad. HUGE difference! Great comfy bag. I won't say how cold it got, some people think they can take it down to like -20 or some crazy degree. I will say it kept me super warm while others were cold. Down is the way to go and big agnes knows bags. Not a confining fit either, very roomy but warm.

This is a great layer that fits true to size for hanging out or skiing, if it is a cold night go for another layer when skiing. other than that the fit is great!

out of the 3 I demoed, this was way better then the atomic and K2. This did great in the bumps mounted with an 02. It is great in all conditions. Definitely take this one out this year.

This was so nice to use with the Ethic. I love the cartridges underneath the boot so you're not banging them around. Great response, it is so snappy. Definitely a good all-around binding. It is a lot faster getting in and out rather then this big fiasco at the top of your hike.

out of the 3 I demoed, this was way better then the atomic and K2. This did great in the bumps mounted with an 02. It is great in all conditions. Definitely take this one out this year.

This is great for doing more powder then not. The best part is that it still does good on hardpack. I demoed the ski last year and loved it in all conditions mostly powder. The binding works well with control and power. I wouldn't go back east with this one, rockie are where it is at with this ski.

I almost have my wife convinced we can sell our peg Perego stroller because this is all we use. The suspension is totally adjustible and way nice. It is so easy to get into the carrier and store stuff. Plenty of room for the little one and then store blankets and stuff near the feet. I love how you can prop the cargo storage near your feet to make more space. The handle bar is nice for flipping it upside down and pushing it up a steep hill. This thing locks in the heat too, our baby has stayed very warm! I noticed when you put on the jogger wheel it kind of wiggles and vears to the left, ask the company about that, I still havent figured out the trick.

I almost have my wife convinced we can sell our peg Perego stroller because this is all we use. The suspension is totally adjustible and way nice. It is so easy to get into the carrier and store stuff. Plenty of room for the little one and then store blankets and stuff near the feet. I love how you can prop the cargo storage near your feet to make more space. The handle bar is nice for flipping it upside down and pushing it up a steep hill. This thing locks in the heat too, our baby has stayed very warm! I noticed when you put on the jogger wheel it kind of wiggles and vears to the left, ask the company about that, I still havent figured out the trick.

I am usually a medium, but this thing was HUGE! I had to go with a small and it fits great. And people think I work for Mountain Hardwear, pretty cool.

Totally sweet shoe! I love them for whatever I am doing. The Cardovan is the way to go! They do take some time to get use to, but its just your feet muscles changing or something. Are great in moisture too and are sooo easy to slip on. Check sizing! I am a 10.5 and I do great with a 44!

I got this for my wilderness survival class and compared to other compasses people had, this one is really easy to read the degrees, I didnt think it would make much difference with other compasses, but this is really a great compass, and its easy to turn the dial to get MG-N. Anyway if you think this is just a compass, know you're getting a great item and this is better then a whatever compass you would find at Target or whatever.

this is a super responsive binding and stiff. I had them on a rossi powder bird with a t-race boot and they all worked great together. The heel riser is super easy and nice for hiking. the other great thing about this binding is the easy of adjustment if your buddy wants to try skiing with his massive size 12 boot or mini size 5 foot. I had a rainey superloop and the moving parts are just a pain,,,,no tools no nothing, just pull that loop around the front and your set! great for people starting great for people who want to step it up.

This boot rocks it. I can't stay out of the bumps in these and they drive the ski super strong. My shoe size is a 10.5 and a 10 fits great. I have also used this for light mountaineering and it does well for hiking when you don't have another 500 bucks lying around for another plastic boot. If you love to power the heck out of your ski, this boot is for you.

I am usually a medium, but this thing was HUGE! I had to go with a small and it fits great. And people think I work for Mountain Hardwear, pretty cool.

I love how it fits way snug for hiking. When I first took these trail running they did really well in the rain. The grips on the bottom are really nice to for scrambling.

I have loved using these for pretty extensive hikes and casual use. I like how they have you stand/walk higher then more shoes, like a Dansko. The event is really solid too, it will take a nikwax if you so desire, and does great with blocking out water and other stuff. As far as the size goes, they fit bigger if anything, so the previous review might be good for abnormal feet, which I don't think I have. I absolutely love the rubber toe, its such a nice feature and almost a compliment to the customer so we don't have to buy a new pair of shoes all the time. So basically if you want a shoe that feels light, totally burly, and waterproof, go for this one. I got the walnut and from the picture, it looks lighter in person.

good quality for the price. comes out easy and is super fast to put together. Black Diamond knows what they are doing, this is sufficient for me who is starting out in avi gear.

I really don't want to try another one. This sock is super tough and on Rainier they did great with my Makalu boot. They are good for skiing, but you probably want a thinner sock. If your going to buy them , but 2-3 pairs because your just going to have to buy them later when this is all you want to switch out with on a trip.

These really bring out great contrast in everything you look at. Cut glare and most important point out the fish in the river. Even late into the night, I could still see fish in the water. Go photochromic, I don't know what it means but I can tell a huge differene between my other 10 pairs of "fishermen" glasses

Doesn't have that nasty itchy feel like most wool, just straight up soft. Cut is nice, good comfortable fit and the inside of the sleeve by the wrist has this cuff which is really nice. When you put your hand through it's weird at first but definitely a good call. The logo is placed in a good spot too, I don't feel like I have a goat plastered all over me. This came at a good time cuz I was sick of rockin' my Arcteryx softshell every where I go, time for something low key but that doesn't skimp on quality. Pockets are great too, one thing to know is that the collar rides REALLY high, like up to my nose. If that's not high for you then I guess I'm weird, I dig it though. Pockets have super soft lining, NICE job you guys! you nailed it!

Waterproof, true to size, and the zippers are well placed. I wish I would have gotten the full zip, but do what works for you. Great ski pant also, super light, no bulk. Snag it for sure!

I bought this from a thrift store of all places, I was excited about the price, but was nervous about a used tent coming from a river guide service. Even though it was probably hammered, it has been so nice. In the snow it does really nice because the nylon goes up quite a bit to block out wind and the cold. The vestibule is way big, and I like how they designed the inside to sleep 2-3, but then have extra space for gear in the inside. I thought the windows were dorky, but they are actually pretty sweet. Your going to dig this tent, especially when your buying it new.

This fits looser then other softshells I have tried, Gamma SV, which is really nice for all around use. And if you want to layer there is more room to do so. It isn't as thick as the gamma sv but if your going to be layering then what does it matter? Its light enough to breath for road biking too. I got stuck in the rain one day with it and it did really well, it was pouring for about 30 min. on the jacket and no problems. The pockets are nice because they aren't massive. I am 5"9 and usually wear a medium and a medium in this jacket fits great. Just know its going to fit nice and loose, nothing form fitting. The fabric stretches really well for articulation and blocks the wind well. Break away from The North Face and go with a good solid brand.

this is my 3rd pair of bottoms, the others ones have worn out due to wearing everyday during two winters in Korea. Super soft, great for skiing, hiking. I usually don't over-heat when I am skiing with these in the spring, they do a good job of not getting too hot. A lot of people have switched to Merino which is also good and now call this crap-a-lene. I think that is crazy, Patagonia still makes a good product.

I took this to Moab in April when it was super hot and it brought down the temp really well. It was high enough to hang out under and wide enough to put over any picnic table. This is the car camping must have. It looks big but it's so easy to set up, I set it up alone a couple times on the trip. Plenty of space for any outing. It was also really windy throughout the night and it didn't flip around like it looks like it would.