Reviews by User: Grant Sun (58)

The construction of this bag is great. Well thought out and the small zipper in the front is great for small things not getting lost in the big compartment. The only other comment I would like to make is that the medium bag is not made for a road bike. It is very big and will drag you down! I personally measured the front of it and it is 5.5 inches wide by about 4 inches tall without the expanded compartment. I'm sure this bag is great for long mountain bike rides tho. Hopefully the small will work better for my road bike.

I originally had the dihedral but found it to be a tad bit small. This one is able to carry all your trad gear including rope and helmet plus extra clothing and food. The back is nice and rigid to keep your posture while hiking and the shoulder straps seem to fit well. The material seems like its made to withstand the elements for quite a while. There is also a camelbak pocket inside and two pockets in the top lid compartment.

I've been skiing on these for 2 seasons now and have to say that they are perfect for all your average all mountain day. If you love speed then these will take you there as they are very fast. Today I skied with them in about 3-4 inches of pow and felt like they were made for this. I have also skied with them in 20+ inches of pow and know that they were never designed for this. You have to work super hard at always leaning back or else your screwed. So that being said, they will give you 100% at everything except 12 inch plus powder.

you can tell that arcteryx has been making snow pants for quite awhile. my friend has had a pair of old ones for over 7 years and they are still holding up. anyways these are great for a couple of reasons. One the feel is great compared to the proshell stuff which is kind of noisy. also the fuzz inside feels good to the touch and probably provides a little insulation. I was skiing yesterday on a very warm day and there was water everywhere. The pants repelled it no prob. Also they are very good at keeping the cold out on very windy days.

Well made and seems sturdier than the same version of the pedros. This puppy will give you the torque you need that your little multi tool can't offer.

This is a great carabiner for people starting out. This way you don't have to remember to lock it up. Or is it a bad thing so that when you graduate up you'll always forget because you didn't have to do it before? Anyways high quality as always from petzl.

I have only used this helmet a couple times but everything on it is great. The helmet breaths well in hot weather and if you want a sturdy helmet that you can throw around in your car and bag then this is the one for you. I do have a little problem with it sliding down too far on my forehead but will have to mess around with the adjustments to see if it will fix the problem.

If your looking for a super packable and light jacket to wear around this is the one. Be aware that it doesn't have any pockets or pull chords anywhere. This jacket is so light it takes 5 seconds to fall to the ground if you drop it. Also make sure you are ok with something a little bit shiny as this does reflect light to a degree

I'm a faithful Salomon shoe user but found these shoes to be a little too high sitting for my liking. One of the reasons I like Salomons is because the have a nice low platform. These are a tad higher than norm.

Except for how expensive it is this rack is probably the best. Looks good and holds mountain bikes with and without disk breaks.

I don't know how many of these other schmucks have had this sock. I think I've had it for about 3-4 months and I already have by first dime sized hole in the toe. I don't think I abuse these at all either. THey also tend to pill quite fiercely. Otherwise they are great at odor control.

These shorts are bomber. Bought them this summer and wear them almost every week. They are of the longer type and cover my knees when walking and come to just above when sitting. They dry in about 30 minutes. There is one little weird thing about these shorts. There is a draw string on the inside at the waist I have no idea what it is for.

I have no idea why these skis aren't very public yet. Anyways I think this is the first year they have come out with this line and they are the same shape as the insanes but just overall fatter. Before I got these skis I was also looking at getting the BD Megawatts however chose to get these instead for a couple of reasons. The first major reason was because of weight. If the Megawatts have a weak point its their weight. They are made to be able to take backcountry skiing however they weigh 10 lbs. I paired these Asylums with the dynafit tlt classics and my entire setup is probably 9. In fact, the first thing I noticed when I got on the lift with these puppies was that it felt like there was nothing hanging off my legs! The only other difference is these have more of a sidecut which allows you to make sharper turns. However, I must say that these babies love to make huge GS turns in the pow. They also aren't rockered but don't need to be as their surface area is so large. I find that they are more maneuverable compared to other fat skis also because of their weight. These skis are not meant for the groomers but when on powder I prefer nothing else.

I first bought this light after researching a lot for the best bang for the buck light. It came down between this one and the petzl myo xp. I decided on this one mainly because it is brighter although the myo probably is made of more durable material. I think I made the right choice in getting this one as it doesn't seem too delicate. I even lost my first one and decided to buy the exact same one!

I picked this up off bonktown and have worn it a couple of times since. The yellow jersery is great for visibility yet doesn't look like you work for a construction company. It breaths well and fits great too!

There are certain qualities about this shirt that are better than the patagonia wool 2. 1 it is nice to have the thumb holes for dawning other articles of clothing 2 it seems more durable and a little thicker 3 it pills less. I also like the 3 tone colors.

Whenever its hot in the summer this is one of my top choices to wear. It is form fitting and has a little extra length to it which is nice for sports like biking. I also like it because the sleeves are short so they don't get in the way of your activities.

These pants are the bomb for cold weather that is in between wearing one layer of pants and doing the all out double layer with the warm thermals underneath. If you don't know, go with these. They are super light weight and offer you that little bit of extra warmth you need without getting your legs too hot. Also I don't think my legs are skinny but these weren't skin tight on me, just a tiny bit loose.

For the first little while when I bought this shirt it looked great as a stand alone shirt for the fall and winter. But then it started to slightly pill and I found that the black tended to show every piece of lint and hair that it attracted so now I hide it underneath other clothes. It still functions great as a thin wool underlayer

I bought these pants one size too big but fixed that problem with a belt. I have had these pants for about a year now and can say that they are made to withstand anything. I like to wear them in the winter as they offer great protection from the snow and dry very quickly. They also work well for climbing and pack nicely.

This shirt is great for many reasons. It looks like it can be warn as a more casual nice shirt yet feels like a pajama shirt since its so soft. Also it moves and stretches well for various activities. The only drawback is you can't pull the sleeves all the way up to your bis since the wrist and forearm part of the shirt is pretty tight

This is the first MTB pedal I bought after searching numerous forums about which type is best. Basically what I came to find is that eggbeaters are the best in terms of weight, ability to handle mud and dirt and still work and ease of being able to get out of them in a hairy situation. After having ridden with them for a season I can say that all of these points are true and even after some hard hits on them from rocks and roots, they are still going strong!

I like the grip on the and the material they are made with. They allow a big range of movement when using them. One issue is they didn't trim the material back all the way on the inside where the clip is attached to the glove so it irritates your wrist in that area. This should be fixed by just cutting off the extra material. Also I used the fit chart since from my wrist to tip of middle finger is 7 inches. the fingers were too long by about an inch. I ended up giving them to a friend that had bigger hands. I would have gotten the smalls instead but they don't have em so opted for the black diamond jetstreams which fit my hands better.

I got these goggles new for this season and can't think of anything wrong with these goggles. When you have em on the lens is crystal clear and won't fog up. Whatever that anti-fog dot does on the lens, it works. They fit the large giro helmets perfectly. The only problem I could see is if you have a helmet with a tight strap clasp on the back then this goggle might not fit as the clasp of the helmet is directly in the back which might get in the way of the helmet clasp.

I accidentally got these shoes a bit too big but they still work. I however am not able to run in them as I am not used to shoes that have a sole bigger than .5 inches so I tend to sprain my ankles combined with the fact they are too big to begin with. I have had them for 3 years and use them 3-4 times a week at work. My job requires us to be standing for very long periods of time and these puppies help us from not getting back problems or sore feet at the end of standing for 8 hours.

5 stars if I were able to take back these pants and purchase a medium instead. beware, the chart is not correct unless you like your sweatpants to hug the butt. other wise go for it! The rest of the pants are nice and loose and they feel great. They also tend to keep away the static as this material seems like it would attract static.

The small is much more acceptable. It looks like without being expanded it could also fit a mountain tire, multitool and other small things like keys and a couple goos.

For the price this is a great shirt. It is not a thick cotton so great for summer time! Also seems like mission playground is trying to keep their practices of not polluting the earth which is always a plus!

I love to use this when I want to take my SLR somewhere where it is likely to get wet. Has not failed and seems like it is very unlikely to tear or perforate. They are a great price for you get!

These mittens are super warm. If you have trouble with cold hands get these. I have never while skiing really had the need to have the fleece inserts, just the shell they are so warm. The flip back flap on the fleece is nice especially with the magnets that hold the flaps back. Although I don't like the velcro on the mittens as they tend to want to eat up the fleece if they come into contact with eachother. Otherwise they have plenty of room in the sinch area to go on top of your jacket. If I have to choose I would also say they run a little on the big side but that might be because I only use the shell part.

I've had these shoes for a while now and have to say that these are the best all round shoe I've had. They are super comfortable yet give great support. Very agile and light on the trail. Great laceup system and they look great. Venting to the shoe is phenomenal but if you want them for the winter go with the goretex version. Know that if you go with your size they will seem big since they are a trail running shoe and are made to have space in the front so your toes don't ever jam on the downhill.

When you look at the price they seem super expensive but compared to other competitive boots out there they are cheaper. I got this boot because it was recommended to me by my friend. Now I have a bunch of friends with this boot some who have more than one pair. I've climbed the middle teat in these and my feet stayed relatively dry. The only problem is the shoe laces seem to come undone more than usual.

If these show up on SAC again I might be tempted to get another pair. These are my first pair of bike gloves but there are a lot of good designs in these gloves. First off they are nice and thin for the warm weather of summer but I've also noticed that during the fall while they do keep the fingers cool they don't let them freeze on the handlebars. I even used them once to work on my car and when I washed em they were fine. I also used em for road biking and the silicon grips on the tips of the fingers worked great when shifting. I haven't noticed the bunching up problem that another person posted. The only bad thing is they might not last as long as your higher quality and more expensive gloves but what do you expect from a cheaper glove? These are worth it.

I just used these tights for the first time today on a short ride. First off, they definately do their job! Make sure you hurry and get out the door or else your legs will be sweating in the house. Once I got on the bike, my legs were very comfortable. The fleece lining looks to made of high quality and feels great on the skin. I'm not a big fan of the zippers in the bottom. If this was more of a knicker type tight then it would be ok but as I have shorter legs than most there is a tad bit more material at the bottom so its hard to zip it down all the way. It would have been easier to just have a little fold at the bottom. Although the zippers are not uncomfortable or noticeable when riding. These are a great price for what you get.

These socks are great at holding back the foot stench. Also I have had a pair for over a year and they still function great. They are very low cut and thus I'm not sure if the thick pad in the back is necessary but I'm not gonna cut if off to see. If you are looking for a great sock that won't give you blisters on long runs, is thin and holds back stink then this is the sock for you.

These socks are awesome especially for the price. They are the perfect thickness if you already have a snug fit for your boots. I've haven't had them very long but as with all Smartwool, I'm sure they'll last a long time. Also, they aren't really as ugly as they look in the pic. Plus their socks, who cares what they look like!

No flex in these puppies. They have a nice plastic covering to prevent rust. Although they should come with the plastic caps

I give it 4 stars since after a long time, if you aren't wearing anything heavier than a baselayer, the hip straps will tend to cut into you. Also the airframe is great for keeping your back cool except it greatly decreases the amount of space that you can pack in the pack. I would say it actually reduces the pack to about 45-46 liters. I would buy this again for the price and light weightedness.

This helmet has tons of vents so your head never overheats. I haven't had a serious crash to actually test it but I'm comfortable putting my head in Giros hands!

This is a bag not a cube since it doesn't have any supports. Great vents on the top to make sure your stuff doesn't get stinky or mold. The only qualm I have about it is that the biggest pocket that is supposed to hold a helmet doesn't hold mine. I have the Giro E2. Get it on sac!

4 stars because they don't come with the Yakima setup and you have to get them seperately. Otherwise they work great and even have a automatic closing door on the front to prevent dirt and water from getting in and rusting the unit.

Does the job well and I'm sure it will last me forever as it seems like it is made well. (as is all Petzl gear)

Before I bought a HR monitor watch I researched a ton. Suunto's came in a close second but the footpod seemed to be more reliable and accurate with the polar technology and the chest strap is much smaller and less noticeable when wearing compared to the Suunto. I also bought this over the higher end models as it is much more low profile and friendly towards being able to wear it in public and not looking like a freak. 4 stars because it could look a little better.

I like to wear these around town however they aren't made to be able to take a pounding in the backcountry. Treat these nice and they will treat you nice. Also, if you have a big head don't buy these as they will look funny on you. Very easy to slide lenses in and out.

Since the mule has been out for so long and each generation getting better and better, I think this one is getting almost perfect. The shoulder strap had rings so when your loading the water they don't get in the way, the pack is very compressible or non to make way for more clothing. Much better than previous models where you had to yank the thing up and down to get the bladder in. Now you just zip it up and its good to go.

This thing is great. Can't say much about it except that its tougher than the aluminum bottles and I guess I can't complain when it stinks since I hardly ever wash it.

This is a great sac if you have the money laying around to actually afford it. Keeps the chalk in excellently when closed and has a great band around the top to keep it open when climbing. Also comes with a strap so you don't have to hook a biner to it and then be fidgeting around for it while your forearms are killing you.

Yeah so these are the first bike shorts I've gotten. They actually made me feel naked the first time I wore them. I don't know if thats cuz I never wear tights or because they fit so well. From what I can tell I won't have any problems with these for miles and miles.

You thought you were whistling? No that was the roof rack. If you don't get this soon you'll start getting a headache. Plus its a great place to put stickers on without having to put them on the car.

No complaints about these puppies. Although they should ship them out with clear decal stickers to protect your paint. Otherwise the dirt will eventually work its way in and scratch it up.

I bought this jacket after I returned the Alpha LT. While I'm sure the LT has its uses, it also seems a size bigger so my usual small was a medium. It also had to much noise during movement. This jacket is everything the Alpha isn't. Plus it comes with a little fuzz for some insulation. Great constructed jacket. There ain't nothin comin through this one.

Great construction. Just don't get it thinking you'll use it with the prolite 4. That is unless you want to spend 30 minutes trying to get the damn pad in a sac thats too small and another 30 minutes getting it out. I bought the 4 and will use this one for other things.

This is a great pad. Will help keep you warm in the colder seasons. Although if your really looking to save space go with the prolite 3.

I had to return this jacket because for some reason the small was to big. Not that I'm super small either. My friend thinks that after they started manufacturing in Canada they made the jackets slightly bigger. I thought that the slightly bigger size would compromise the warmness that the jacket had to offer. Otherwise this would have been a great jacket.

I wasn't planning on writing a review for this but a couple of days ago I was driving away from the Backcountry warehouse with some sick new gear on my way up to do some mountain biking when I forgot I had my bike on the rack. I drifted onto the interstate and then realized oh sh#$t. The rack held it on like a champ. Also great for disk brake bikes. Easy on easy off. This is the best rack functionally and looks wise.

Just recently bought these and they are very soft. Also like the dark color for not showing the dirt. fit great and are very breathable.

I have an 05 legacy gt and for those that have the subie with the no frame above the window might wonder how the q clips grab onto the car. Usually the clips hold on to the metal of the actual frame of the car. I was a little skeptical about how these grab onto the plastic ledge just above the window. I can now say after a season of use that these things won't damage the plastic and can hold quite a bit of force from the rack. P.S. you don't need to grip stickers it comes with if you have my setup

You pretty much need to just try on a bunch of ski boots in order to find the one you like. These ended up being the ones for me. There were no spots that dug into my foot and the hold everywhere was great. They are a pretty stiff boot and also have a vibram sole which is a plus!