Reviews by User: Jacon Mayer (11)

Owned these for about five years now and they are easily the best boot I've ever owned. They do everything - I've taken them to the deserts of New Mexico, all over the White Mountains of NH, into Nepal for trekking/mountaineering in the Khumbu region.... they've handled everything. They're a heavy duty boot and they fit me wonderfully - but I have wide, flat fleet. With a many coats of mink oil, they are 100% waterproof. They aren't insulated, but can still handle snow and even vertical ice if you've got a nice warm sock. Buy these boots - you won't regret it.

Had one stolen (full of stuff!) and immediately bought a replacement. I don't own very many pieces of gear where that would happen. This pack does everything - cragging, mountains, ice, ski, weekend trips, etc. etc. Owned one for about 5 years - even bought a newer Marmot pack (one of their superlight ones of similar size, slightly more features, it has that ultralight material and frame. it's not commercially available because I got it at a vendor's tent sale) and I still like the Eiger better. Fit can take a heavy load, the brain is the right size, and the simplicity is wonderful, especially the single clip for the lid. This is a fantastic pack.

This rope is fantastic. I had the 60M Superdry Yellow, and like all Mammut ropes, it starts out very supple and workable. This rope took a lot of abuse - two trips to Yosemite, a trip to Red Rocks, plenty of time at Cathedral and ice climbing in the White Mountains. Took plenty of falls, though nothing over 20 feet. Finally retired it about six months ago - but it's still in pretty decent shape. No sheath slippage, no hour-glasses. I'd buy another one in a second if I had $210.

Light enough to use in the mountains, comfy enough for sport climbing. Safe buckles, good gear storage, durable. I love this harness.

I bought this jacket when it first came out six(?) years ago and I've worn it nearly every day of the fall and spring since, not to mention dozens of outing to climb ice and rock and everything in between. Excels in the mountains and around town. Easily the best jacket I've ever owned.

Light, doesn't have an annoying handle mechanism like the Grivels, and is much easier to operate with bulky gloves than the BD Express. Comes with the cool ice flute thing for storing and racking. I think the best feature is that it's easy to use with bulky gloves, but the reduced likelihood of dropping a screw is pretty sweet too. Worth the money.

I like its athletic cut, I like that it isn't itchy (though I don't wear it as a base layer- I put it over a capilene medium crew), I like that it's light, and I like that it's a natural material. All that said - this shirt is VERY warm. If you're going to be active, don't wear this unless it is very, very cold out. I live and play in Vermont and I wouldn't wear this for an aerobic activity if it were more than 10 degrees.

Absolutely the piece for serious activities in serious mountains. Bomber construction, very warm, helmet-awesome hood, gets all the details right. Not as light as down but that's the whole point - warm when wet. Wear it around Camp 4 on those surprisingly chilly May evenings, wear it while you're belaying cooking up some grub at 10,000 feet in the Canadian rockies, wear it while belaying your buddy up Dracula @ Frankenstein.

They haven't changed this shovel much, from what I can see. I've had mine for about six years and it does everything - kickers, the car, kitchens - never had to dig a friend out (thank god) but you get the idea. Never even managed to dent the thing. Just about perfect capacity, not too big, not too small. Pros: D-Grip! I like mittens, what can I say? Unbreakable. Blade becomes a snow anchor. Extendable. Cons: Heavy. Not ideal for long tours.

NO. DO NOT BUY THIS. Buy yourself sixty or seventy feet of 1-inch tubular, three ovals and a nice present for your wife. Then buy yourself a bottle of the Glenlivet. Now treat yourself to dinner, and maybe a movie. You'll still be saving about forty bucks and you won't look like an idiot.