Reviews by User: wtf? (24)

Now, I'm not one of those kinds of people that buys all kinds of crap for my dog cause he is like my kid, but London runs until his paws literally become hunks of raw and bleeding flesh. I figured that I would give my dog a little help in combating pain and torture for the next few days after a mountain bike ride and buy him some dog shoes. After trying many other brands, this shoes is BY FAR the best! The shoe stops at the first joint of his leg so it doesn't get all funky after a few strides. It stays on phenomenally well, I only had to readjust one of the shoes after a few minutes because I didn't put it on tight enough the first time. He ran for miles and his feet were pristine when we were done biking. The only complaint that London had was that his feet got hot, he kept standing in every river there was along the way. Watch for rocks getting in the shoes if he does do that, but overall he seemed pretty happy. Great investment as I won't have to buy any more bandages for him to chew off. Though he did a pretty funny dance when I first put them on, he did eventually get used to them.

I've been using this stove for almost 10 years and have never been disappointed. I've used white gas and gasoline with and its always worked from sea level to 10,000+ feet of elevation. It requires some occasional maintenance, but thats the price you pay if you use the same piece of equipment frequently. I hope to use it for another 10 years.

I used this pack for three weeks in Europe and it functions like most products that are designed to do multiple things: it doesn't do any one thing well. It does have a lot of space and several adjustments, but it carries its weight too low and too far from your center of gravity. Really comfy hip straps though.

I've been using this pack as my daily commuter for about two months. Its comfy and protects my laptop perfectly in the internal sleeve. Has lots of room in the main compartment, and the second compartment carries gadgets and stuff nicely. I've flown with it a few times, and was surprised at how much stuff I can get in it when I need to.

They did the job during my most recent backpacking trip. I didn't have problems with them, which is a compliment, I guess.

These are probably the most cush and comfy bindings from Burton that I've ridden. Straps and ratchets perform flawlessly, and the cushioned baseplates rock. My two complaints are: 1) they're not the lightest binding out there, but that's the price of comfort; and 2) in steep, icy conditions, the toestraps have hit the ice and washed me out. I have medium bindings and size 8.5 feet, so toe drag has never been and issue for me before. But even though they're not cheap, the comfort and responsiveness are worth the cost.

I've been using this filter for the past two years and it's easy to use, not too heavy and cleans up the muckiest water. It pumps a liter in less than a minute and as long as you keep the filters and hoses clean, your water is very high quality. I always worry that I'll be in the middle of nowhere with a broken water filter, but this one gives me confidence.

I picked up a pair for a month long trip to Europe. They did a nice job walking around big cities and doing tourist stuff. I wore them hiking/light backpacking in Cinque Terre Italy and they weren't good on rocky trails, but that's not really what they're designed for. I've noticed that the fancy stitching on the sides is already starting to deteriorate.

Been wearing Kaenon's for years, as they are the best polarized shades on the market for sailing/water sports (IMHO). Just replaced my last pair of UPD's after the dog ate them (no kidding). I like the UPD's because they are the narrowest pair of Kaenons that I've found, and they fit my skinny head better than the other models. They are not too heavy, but they are not feather-light either. But if you want to cut the glare out of your life, they are the best.

This bag can handle a huge load of ski gear, boots, clothing and lots of random stuff. It can hold so much that you need to be careful when you check it at the airport: It can easily exceed airline weight limits and will cost you extra $$$ to check. With two pairs of skis, two pairs of boots, poles, helmets and a few random other items the total weight was 70 lbs. As far as durability and features go, this bag rocks.

Love these socks as they feel great inside my super tight ski boots. My feet stayed warm even though the air temp was about 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

I was shocked how lightweight these boots really are, and they don't sacrifice much performance for the sake of weight. Still having a bit of trouble getting them tight enough around my skinny ankles, so sometimes they tend to feel a bit too loose when I really push them hard. After two touring days, I am impressed with the flexibility and would recommend these to anyone.

Picked up a new pair for 07/08 and have put about 15 days on them so far. Once I got my din figured out (set it higher than you think) they've performed flawlessly. I've only toured on them twice so far, but I'm impressed with the ease of operation and performance.

If you need to carry liquid fuel, these bottles are the only way to go. I have never broken one before I lost it. Sometimes if you let them sit for too long, they can be tough to open.

I tend to lose at least two headlamps per year - don't ask me where they go, I have no idea - so this headlamp is perfect for me. Its lightweight, never seems to burn through batteries, and comfy. It fits around beanies and caps well. Its not the brightest lamp, but it does the job for cheap.

I use these for everything that I do. Hiking, mountain biking, running, they can handle it all.

If you need to carry liquid fuel, these bottles are the only way to go. I have never broken one before I lost it. Sometimes if you let them sit for too long, they can be tough to open.

I've worn this jacket in lots of light to medium rain, and its done a good job. Its really light and packs into a small space, making it easy to bring along. I haven't used it in a downpour, but am happy nonetheless.

Spent a few 20 degree nights in this bag and it was warm and effective. Didn't need to zip it up all the way as I had a decent pad with me that helped out.

Finally used this tent for the first time. It did ok, but conditions were very fair, with no rain and not much wind. Not sure how it will hold up in more severe conditions.

They don't have Bose sound, but these headphones do a nice job. They're light and comfortable. The long cord gets a bit annoying at times, but other than that I can't complain.

It's been years since I've worn Burton pants, but they are still some of the best you can find. These cargos have great features, well placed pockets, easy zippers and lots of velcro. Burton seems to do all of the little things right on these pants. I'm 5'8" 160 lbs and the large are a bit too big for me, but I liked them too much to return them for mediums.

Just used this bag for a quick 3 day trip to Tahoe. I could fit a board and all of my gear in there along with my casual clothes too. I tend to pack light, but the bag weighed in at 48 lbs at baggage check. It was super convenient to get everything in there, but the lack of wheels made it a long walk from the rental car return to the ticket counter at Reno-Tahoe airport. The bag is bomber though, as the baggage handlers couldn't f*** up any of my gear. Bottom line: bomber bag, great price, but be prepared to carry it.

I picked these up to be my primary a/t setup for the season. Thus far, they've performed well in the resort and are extremely well suited for touring. Light and responsive, but they still bust up the resort crud when required. They handle the deep utah pow very well, but sometimes can be a little bit slow to react in depths above 18". Overall, they are a nice addition to my gear closet.

These are my second pair of Lowa Backpacking boots. The first pair lasted 6 years and had to be retired, so I replaced them with a new pair of the Banffs. So far I've put about 30 days in the backcountry of Utah on my new pair and I've got two complaints: 1) The ankles on the Banffs are just a wee bit too high and cause some minor discomfort; 2) they take forever to dry out, and can stay a bit heavy. Other than that, they are sturdy, well made and comfortable.