Reviews by User: William Brewer (11)

I have had this pack for about 8 months now and it is great. The first 3 months of owning it I was doing conservation work in Flagstaff, AZ. I put the pack through hell. Because I was a sawer the pack was always holding 3L of water, all of my saw accessories, work tools, lunch, and a first aid kit. It was probably about 35lbs in it at all times if not a little more. Anyways it made it with only one rip from one of the teeth on my saw, hardly a defect. All in all, I Highly recommend this fast and light day pack.

Just need to do your homework...the reason this knife is getting a bad overall rating is because some people didn't do their homework. There are 3 models of the Flash II. 2 have the aluminum handle and the third and cheapest has the zytel scratch and impact resistance plastic handle. All 3 knives have the AUS 8 steel, which in the grand scheme of things is good steel and holds an edge well. You just need to pay attention to which model you are getting so you know what to expect out of the box. I have the zytel model from SAC and I have been pretty happy with it so far. Its a little stiff out of the box but plenty sharp, just need a little breaking in. I don't mind the plastic handle because it really cuts down the weight of the knife. In my opinion, 4 stars, great knife for the price, good quality (made in USA) just not the best on the market. I would recommend this knife to anyone looking for a quality knife for daily or camping use.

So far so good. I picked up these shoes about 2 weeks ago and they haven't left my feet since I got them. Haven't hit the trail running to much with them but have done some light hiking and they are super comfortable and I wear them all day without getting sore feet. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an all-around shoe for on or off the trail. They seem to be pretty true to size too, I wear a 9.5 and I got a 10 just for a little extra toe room. Try them out!!

I have 2 of these awesome caps. Rain, snow or shine....I wear this cap all the time. It is a little tight but great if you are wearing a helmet or need a light lid from a cold weather jog. Highly recommend it!

I have an SD tent that was a best buy for me. I figured their sleeping bags were just as good. They proved me right, this bag is solid. I recently spent 4 strait nights in 29 degree weather and slept like a baby. The material on the inside is comfy, and the outside is pretty tough especially with the Drizone water proofing. The bag only got 4 stars because I seem to have trouble with the zipper. The zipper is reinforced but catches and has some trouble smoothly zipping all the way up. Besides the zipper trouble the draft tube is excellent, the bag is roomy and I would highly recommend it to anyone who need a good 3 season bag. Did i mention the Drizone water proofing? Good for protecting the down.

Love the bottle! -fits in cup holders -holds a good amount of water -lid is water tight -very sturdy bottle -does not stain water or liquids with bad taste *****

I bought this jacket for my girlfriend because the price was right. We live in Flagstaff, Az where the wind can really ruin your day especially in the winter. She is 5'1" and 105lbs and the small fit her really well. I now hardly see her without it. I definitely recommend this jacket to anyone, especially if they are easily chilled by the wind.

Just picked up this jacket because I am becoming an OR fanatic and I am really happy with it. I bought it as an insulating layer with my OR Motto jacket and it works beautifully. I am 5'8" and 185 lbs and the medium fits like a charm. It is warm and is very easy to move around in. Also looks pretty snazzy around town. Highly recommend this jacket.

I just got this jacket and I love everything about it. The waterproofness is lagit. Water doesn't even have a chance on getting into this jacket. Everything about this jacket is functional: removable powder skirt, removable hood, butt pocket for storage, fleece lining (big plus) and internal stash pocket. I am 5'8" and 185lbs, I got a large because I like to layer and the large for me give me that little extra room for other layers. Though, the price is up there, it is worth every penny. This jacket is not rated "windproof" but it cuts the wind pretty well. I am from Flagstaff, AZ and we have a lot of wind, 3 seasons out of 4, so that is a big plus. The warranty is solid for this jacket too. Get this jacket. you wont regret it.

If your like me and you car camp and backpack the GCS is perfect. It is compact enough for your backpack on a 5 day trip, but functional enough to cook more then just water in it. The only problem I have had, is the automatic igniter. First of all, I don't know why you need one, I always have matches or something on me anyways. The best thing about this stove is that the heat adjustment is very fine which allows you to simmer foods. perfect for some camping stir fry. I highly recommend this system, it beats out a lot of competitors and is tough too.

I gave this pack 4 stars because I wish the main pocket was just a little bigger. But, I have used this pack a lot and it is a great day trip bag. Over last summer I worked for a conservation corps and I used this pack for my chain saw bag. The MULE held my saw accessories,3L of water, a small first aid, a small lunch and some snacks. This bag is tough and I highly reccomend it!