Reviews by User: Joel Brazle (27)

This sweatshirt is stupid comfortable. It's a great fit as well. I agree with Dj Nebula. The logo placement is tight. They kept this simple and I love it.

I wish there would have been an image of the back of this shirt. I thought I was getting a simple T with the Cloudveil brand but this ended up not being my bag. The back of the shirt has a massive "beer" labelesque Cloudveil deal that didn't work for me.

This is a great trail shoe that fits true to size. It's sturdy and I'm really starting to enjoy the Park City trails in them. I'm usually not that concerned about appearance but this time I've got a problem. The Foil Grey and Gunnison Green is a mistake I recommend avoiding.

The datasnake is easy to use for the average computer user. If you can upload the pics from your digital camera of choice you can nail this. I did have to download a patch for windows XP from MSFT to get this to work (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935448). Suunto has a good FAQ and BBS at www.suunto.com if you have problems. My only issue lies with the software rather than the datasnake. I'd much rather have a web interface for my workout data rather than having to install software locally.

The carrier is easier to assemble than IKEA furniture. I'm using the Hitch Ski Carrier with the Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount on a 1998 Jeep Wrangler. The ski carrier fits snugly on the Mount but is slightly off center. It's not going anywhere but if it fit a bit more flush I'd like it even better.

The simple design is very cool. It fits nicely and the material is comfortable.

I'm using these with the Life-Link Guide Ultra Light Trekking Poles. It's hard to get fired up about baskets but they do seem to avoid snags which is appreciated.

This is the first Backcountry.com brand gear that hasn't worked for me. As an employee, I've purchased a good bit. I hike it trail running shoes and this was just too much sock. The height of the "tube" was creeping up towards my knee. Maybe I'm just too short?

This is the first Backcountry.com brand gear that hasn't worked for me. As an employee, I've purchased a good bit. I hike it trail running shoes and this was just too much sock. The height of the "tube" was creeping up towards my knee. Maybe I'm just too short?

I'm supposed to be a minimalist but transitioning my crap from one pack to another several times a week just blows. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on this and haven't regretted it one bit. It holds climbing gear for two people and is comfortable to carry. The removable tarp is nice and large.

I've only had this a few weeks but my initial impressions are extremely positive. I ran Jupiter Peak along the Wasatch the other evening and it worked well across a variety of conditions. We started out in 80 degree temps with sun and this thing was very breathable and I didn't overheat. By the end of the run/hike it was dusk with temps around the mid 60's. The shirt had dried out nicely on the decent and kept me warm especially on the bike ride from the trailhead to my car. I dig it.

I've been super pleased with all the BD climbing gear I've purchased so far. This is only my second summer of climbing but I feel confident having a quality extra Biner for my future lead climb that doesn't pan out.

Works well with belay device and I really like the twistlock feature. Evan my wife can't screw it up (BTW, she told me to write that).

I owned the hardrock prior to this shoe. These weren't quite as comfy off the bat but they've broken in nicely. I wear these extensively and haven't had any problems with them. I hike the Utah backcountry in them and they do well in all conditions. They are light and well constructed. One complaint is that I can't keep the shoes tied if I ever have to bushwack or go on extended hikes. Maybe that's my problem?

I think the Trail Trekking Poles are a great value. They actually weigh less than some of the more expensive models. I've never really hiked with poles before, and it's been a relief on the knees and makes going down almost bearable.

The comfort level is awesome with this T. It's extremely light and does not intrude. I do agree with another review regarding its durability. If you trail run you're going to snag early and often. If you stay out of the woods then you'll be fine. However, the snags only build character.

The inner liner really sets these shorts apart from others. They are very comfortable and chafing is not an issue. My only beef is that the antimicrobial is not so anti-stink. You'll likely be washing these often.

I wore this shirt during a night relay race and found the reflective properties to fit the bill. I like the material for endurance running as chafing isn't a problem. I also find the shirt to be cool and comfortable.

It doesn't get any better than this as far as cotton goes. The shirts are soft and fit very nicely. I love the simple design and look. Keep'em coming.

Straight forward installation and peace of mind.

I like the rack but...I find it a pain to have to go wheel off every time but that's the sacrifice for security, right? The problem is that my wife's trek fuel 70 has disk breaks that actually impede a solid connection at the fork. In addition, I had an end cap fall off and I lost the clasp. Not cool.

This cushy sneaker works on or off the trail. I've completed a few climbs in these on single track with some exposed rock without incident. This is my first time trying Pearl Izumi and I'm very pleased.

This Harness is fantastic. I dig the fit and the comfort bar has been set pretty high. Lastly, if you're looking for quality this won't fall short.

These are my first pair of climbing shoes and I love'em. They break in nicely so don't be afraid to go down a size to a half size. That was a recommendation from a good friend and I'm glad I took it.

I'm quite pleased with the T6. It's less bulky than the Suunto vector altimeter and you get more functionality. I've found the interface to be user friendly and easy to adjust. If you need a this type of functionality then you won't be disappointed. The software that comes with is decent although I'd love to see Suunto come up with an online application to house my workout data.