Reviews by User: JOHN GILCHRIST (420)

Even though my bike costs less than a grand it's still scary having it outside the car attached buy a few jumbles of design. With the Thule Transport T2 after one trip to the trail I was satisfied knowing that my bike wasn't going anywhere and was safe behind the car instead of atop ready to be slammed into a garage. 29er tires barley fit but they do the arm just skims the tire until it is in place by the fork.

I have had great luck with Protect'Air Tubeless Sealan. It has fixed many a flat from goat heads. I found if you put your finger over the hole it helps seal it faster. Holes about the size of a pencil you won't be able to seal though. I prefer this over stans, seems to last longer and seal faster.

I have this shovel and it gets the job done as much as shovels are concerned, Wish I had a deploy though. This is nice because it safely hides away my saw which was all ways marring up my bag.

I order the black large and wasn't too impressed about the "large" size of this bag. It has enough room for a tool tube and a bar and a little extra, but I wanted something bigger for epics. (I don't like wearing a bag) Seemed like a good design and made well.

Handle never gets too hot to touch. the non stick works great while cooking and aiding in cleaning. Hard to evenly cook bacon on. Great for big mixed dishes like jambalaya.

packs as small as can be and still have a nice feel. I have the large DryLite Towel and it just fits around my 33in waist to quickly change. When ringed out it dries fast. The more it gets used the softer is seems to be getting even though it was soft to begin with.

I have a pair of these on my backup bike, they work great but I prefer something with a little more platform. Not the lightest pedals but like the adjust ability they have over egg beaters. setting the tension is great for when you want to be able to get out of them in a hurry with little effort. I haven't had a problem with pulling out of them either.

SGS is for the longer cage where as the SG is for the shorter cage

THIS SADDLE BAG ONLY WORKS WITH CERTAIN FI'ZI:K SEATS

The Pedros Tire Lever are the best levers I have ever used. I will not use anything else. After breaking 3 different types of levers, park, oakley, and some random lever. These are burly and are great for getting the tire on and off. Comes in a set of two levers. I only wish that the green would glow in the dark. They don't bend and so far haven't broken. I also don't believe they are made out of hardened steel. More like crazy tough plastic reinforced in the right spots.

Zipp Speed Weaponry Rim Tape Set - 700c Only works on road rims. The strip comes in a loop that fits over that rim.

These shirts have a very soft feel and are of great quality but they don't really fit a fattie but would fit a skinny short kid hugely long. If your tall the tall t will be kinda medium tall

The Fairshare Mug does a great job with the screw top. The handle is nice but it is pretty bulky, I am tempted to cut mine off but I know when I do I will realize that I like it. Fills with a fair amount of food, enough to fill me up and not over eating. Would buy another one if I needed it.

I use the GSI outdoor lexan cup for measuring while I am cooking at home and out in the woods. Cleans in a stream or in a dishwasher. What more can I say it's pretty straight up cuptastic.

Even with the PBA scare I still use mine I just don't boil water in it. Turns out the scare was just a scare. Glad I didn't throw mine away.

This is the best value for your money only a couple grams less fuel than the msr . Never had a problem with he snow peak giga powerfuel.

I have had great luck with Ben's 30. I usualy use the stronger version but this did a great job keeping the bugs off. Lasts a while if your not sweating much. the spray is great for applying.

the Nikwax TX Direct Wash In works great at getting more life out of that jacket you spent $$$ on. I have used this on all of my jackets and has helped keep me dry. I use it with the spray on tech wash to get the most waterproof I can. Have used by itself and would definitely buy it again.

Works great and looks good as well. I like the new looking style of this rack. The fork holders works awesome and gives me piece of mind that my bike won't fly off while screaming to the trail.

Putting ice in the platypus bladder is easy and I like the bite valve a little better over the Camelbak's.

I love this pack it fits great, Haven't tried many other packs because this one just seems to work. As long as you like the tube style of pack that is. definitely have had upwards of 60 lbs on this thing and it did a decent job.

I like the way these tires roll and they grip decently well. Not as well as I would like for my single speed. They seem to wear pretty fast if you are riding on the road a-lot but that is to be expected.

Holds up great in Strong winds. The two doors are vent very well. The toddtex fabric is amazing has kept the water out in heavy down poor. Fits two people all right but it's a little tight with gear. this tent seems like it will last forever and is well worth the investment.

The pad on these gloves was in a weird placement on my hand seem to hold up well to rides but just weren't that comfy.

They have been threw at least 50 rides so far and some trail work and have held up great! perfect fit for my smaller hand. wish they had some sort of soft wipe for those running nose cold days. Still a great glove.

I liked these boots they fit nice but I found it real easy to over tighten them. One should keep an eye on the spin tightener it tends to come loose and need to be tightened with the little allen key that comes with the boots. I lost one but DC was able to send me a new one pretty quick.

This fits a little small and i had to size up a size, the green doesn't look like that in real life. it is a bit brighter but not overly bright.

I don't use chalk that often, it's bad form, but when I do I don't like it getting all over the place. This sack does a good job of covering your hands without giving you a cloud of chalk. This style of chalk is now the only options in some gyms. Be respectful and use this instead of loose chalk.

This thing is sweet stays sharp and bench made will resharpen it and over hall it for free if you send it in to them. The lock is great I am never afraid that the blade with close on me. If you dangle it from a rope the blade has a tendency to pop open. Just don't hang it from a rope.

replace the tongue with a stiffer one from one of Scarpas other boots and add a power strap and your good to go. I felt they were a little soft powering threw crud and such. Fit my feet great and like the wrap liner. So far the ratchet system has stayed in good shape. I had fears about the teeth stripping like snowboard bindings.

Agreed with Jamoney, Tool has it all, the chain tool takes some strength to use.

Nice pumping action and easy to use. I'm happy, and I haven't gotten sick yet.

I wear these on cool days touring or cold days as long underwear under my pants. They are warm and comfortable.

Nice little kit. Snow science is fascinating with a crazy amount of variables this kit helps get a little better idea of what’s going on and might save my but one day. Who knows maybe it all ready has.

I like the plastic covering on these caribiners; they make holding them in your mouth like a pirate knife quite nice. They have a nice width and feel nice when pulled. So far they have held my falls. I trust them with my life.

dOES a great job keeping you dry. Would buy these pants again.

Whats not to like. Have heard nothing be good things from my mom about this jacket I had bought her for her b-day. She says it works great in the rain and keeps her dry. And the vents are nice when it is a little stuffy inside the jacket.

I used this many a time until it got a leak in it from being folded so many times. They say life time warranty but for 8 bucks I just got another one it had served me well. It can all so be fitted with a squirt top from a throwaway water bottle.

I needed to get some clips that would fit this rack to my car and Inno helped me out greatly.

the FP-30 Floor Bike Pump is ALLL plastic only metal on this thing is the basketball needle it comes with. It is really easy to take care of oil the chamber and replace the O ring and it should last long enough for the price.

Love the fit and the flex but when I put them into Marker Jesters there was a lot of movement between the interface of toe piece of the binding and the toe of the boot. The toe height can't be adjusted on the Jesters so I will be passing on these boots. I put some Nordicas in the same bindings and everything was snug and there was no movement.

In Powder The K2 Hellbent skis is like riding a trampoline down the mountain. These skis are super fun when all you have is a few inches to get the most out of. They are very playfull, jumpy and a sinch to ski. These skis make skiing powder easier than skiing groomers. Jumping off stuff takes some getting used to as you don't have to lean so far back to make the skis rise to the surface, you need to be more centered on the ski and they will do all the work. Once the mountain gets tracked out though they become a little much for me to handle being as they are really soft and don't like to ski the crud or bumps at all. I am 5''6' 140 and the 179s were great for my moderate skiing ability. The K2 Hellbents are a great ski to have in your quiver but not as your daily driver.

The Marker Duke Ski Binding is Bomber. I love and hate the fact that the lever to switch over from AT/SKI mode is under the boot and won't accidently flip to an undesired position. But this allso makes it so you have to get out of your skis all the way to switch modes. The flip can be kind of difficult if you have lost all feeling in your fingers or have bulky gloves on. They have toughed it out alot better than I have thought and have only seen a problem with the front screw plate, the one that connects the bindings to the skis, craking, likely to the skrews being to tight, it was still able to be ridding out though just not in AT mode and backcountry.com hooked it up with a brand new pair no questions asked. They are the heaviest things out there but if you want a reliable predictable binding with a hudge din then you want the Marker Dukes if you don't need all the Din and want the same sweet features go with the Marker Barons. You can deffinitly feel the weight diffrence between the dukes and the Black Diamond Freerides when Skining.

Only had one day on the Icelantic Shaman Alpine Skis and found them to rail nicely on groomers as that being all there was to ski on the day I had them. Don't have much to say about the skis yet, but so far I like them and they ski really well. For mounting the markings on the skis ..BC-|.. ..CC-|.. ..|-C..|-B..|-A.. BC is for boot center, CC is for core center and the other marks (A B C)are for tele mounting depending on your boot size. I will post a pic of the markings

These bibs are great I am 5'6'' and 135lbs and have a 31'' waist. The mediums fit a little baggy and long but don't feel huge. I am able to fit my padded shorts on under them and not feel to restricted. The leg cuffs will take some abuse as long as you are not walking directly on them. They have stayed water resistant for some time now at least 50+ days but are needing a wash and reapplication of nikwax tx spray on and they should be good as new. The vents on the upper part of each leg have mesh in them let enough air in to cool you off. I have noticed that I need to adjust the suspenders one every two times out but other than that they don't slip much at all. I really like these bibs for the price. I would go with he mountain hardware exposure II bibs if I was looking for a back country ski bib as they have full leg zips.

The three different sizes are great. The hole on the top is good for putting a strap through to make sure it doesn't fall off my bag as I like to carry fuel on the out side of my bag. The top seals great and have never had a leak. Super durable being banged around and dropped.

I like the option of using different fuels and having the reusable canisters and you can choose how much fuel you want to bring if you have different size bottles. Pretty easy to get started once you read the directions. Don't get too discouraged priming it after your first few flame throwers you will get the hang of it. Just don't try to light it in your tent or sleeping bag.

I find that the angle helps while drinking off the shoulder. I run my tube to to the top of my left shoulder so I can turn my head and swig with out having to fumble finding the tube while I am on my bike. They make a CAM0019 that holds the tube that works well.

One of my bird ski bros had one of these filled with Toro bravo(tequila and Kahlua) didn't seem to leak and the top was easy to take off with gloves on with the big ridges on it. the black plastic coating made it easy to hold on to as well while taking swigs on the the chair.

well as extreme as a fry pan can be. The nonstick has been great and makes clean up super easy most the time only needing some water to swish around. 10" is Great for bacon. Seems to heat evenly on my Msr wisperlite international and jet boil Helios.

The GSI Outdoor Divided Plate does what it's supposed to do Can throw it in the dishwasher or clean it in a river. The separators do their job and keep my rice beans and entree from invading each other so I can have say of how much been I want with my rice.

The jetboil 1 liter companion cup does the job It;s just like having two jet boils.

The Jetboil Coffee Press is great I used it to replace my French press to consolidate space. Haven't had a problem with my morning joe. Worth the money and takes up little room.

The Thule Universal Flat top has exceeded my expectations. I love the matching lock cores and the quality is great.

leaves a film on your bottle. Taste is kind of zingy. but it seems to do a good job. I wasn't able to drink only this stuff on a ride. Needs a water chaser.

The msr fule works just as well but you get 13grams more. CAS0375

Overall I haven't noticed a difference between brands. They all last about the same amount of time. This one does have a 13g more of fuel in it so I always end up getting this one.

Needed to wash all my soft shells. This stuff did a great job used the whole bottle in my machine for 4 jackets. They work like new and look like new as well. No left over funk on my jackets either.

I shave my head in the summer and need sun screen the scalp kinesys spray sunscreen works great. The spray gets a nice application and I haven't had a problem with a burnt brain yet. Little pricey but it has lasted a while as I don't over apply since it goes on evenly.

I have one of the Shimano America LX 9-Speed Bicycle Chain on my single speed and haven't had any problems with it. no lube for a while because I am lazy it gets a bit noisy but thats hardly the chains fault. so far I have had this on my bike for at least 50 rides without problems and for the price its great.

The Light & Motion ARC bike light is pretty decent casting a nice spray of light. I like the soft yellow light it has. The battery pack Velcro secures the battery tightly in place. The head mount works great but can be a little tricky to tilt the light as it is only held by compression in little groves but it does stay where you want it to. I would say that the time is decent for most of my night rides I can get about and hour and forty five min. O and there is only one light setting it;s either on or off no dimming.

These are better than the old base camps. The tiny egg foam is a lot easier to get used to.

I have ridden these with out any problems last season. easy to switch ski and skin mode. They fell like regular bindings but just higher off off the ski. Glad I spent the extra loot and went with these.

Got this for my friends b-day and has loved it. IT has been threw many washes and has held together great.

This thing is awesome there are pockets everywhere that holds everything that I have plus some. The laptop sleeve in side is nice and I feel satisfied that my computer is safe and protected from being thrown around while in the bag.

Wish I would have done some more searching you can definitely find the same grill for a lot cheaper at Wally World. I wouldn't have minded paying more if I thought It was worth it but one of the handles has broken and the hinges don't feel sturdy at all. It cooks great and have used it around 15 times...

Got this for my cousins b-day and he loves it the fabric is nice and fits him great. He has had it for about a year and still looks in great shape after many washes and wears.

Works but takes FOREeeevvveeerrrr. just pray you don't get a flat.

I like the room that this bag has in it. When I use my un-insulated air core mat though a lot of heat is lost and I find my self getting cold easily even in the low 40s. When I use a regular foam mat I have no problems at all staying warm. It also will zip together with a Marmot bag. I would definitely buy this bag again. Packs down to a decent size. It's a little heavier than my 15 deg down bag but The synthetic is nice to have since I will mostly be using it in wetter areas.

They are holding up wonderfully after at least 15 rides. The rings have plenty of room to clamp down tight on the bars. I didn't have any problems with the bolts stripping like I have had before. I will never go back to regular slide on grips. Must have for single speed.

Your normal boxers. They fit pretty true to size. They have held up great after many a wash with no fading or shrinking.

Hat will start to look sweaty in hot weather and will get stained but that is to be expected. The fit is nice with the adjustable strap. For the price I would buy it again.

This shirt is great I have one and It gets used a lot. The fit is nice and the fabric does a great job keeping me cool.

Not a bad cap but on the pricey side. Has stood up well to abuse.

Like the boxer briefs. I had to size up to a large on these when I usually wear a medium, I liked these best out of the few that I had tried. Great for warm ski days and in the summer.

These are amazing but I usually fit into a medium but had to get a large.

This jacket is great and packs well. It is longer in the back so it comes to under my waist. It also it a great price.

They work great but aren't that comfy. They will take a pedal to the shin nicely. The extra length is nice as well.

These shorts take a beating. I have had my first pair forever and just finally put my foot through the chami while putting them on. Hopefully this next pair lasts just as long. Tit is great and they seem to have more pockets than my old pair.

These are great the handle is nice and gives you a great grip and you can get a lot of leverage using the short end. A must have in every bike tool set. All the sizes you need and the case is nice to keep them organized and easy to find the size your looking for.

I like this helmet fits my head fine. had a problem with one of the roc-loc straps coming out but giro's warranty covered it. Keeps my head cool and with roc-loc I can put a head band on and adjust it to fit my head.

They get hard to eat after about half the bar. The taste is good but it is pretty dense. The chocolate coating is the best part though. If the bar was half as thick they would be a lot better. They freeze pretty solid in the winter so keep them close to your body if your planning on bitting into them so you don't break your teeth. In the summer they turn in to a gooey melty mess.

Keeps everything slippery and shifting great. Like the screw on top it keeps everything int he bottle unlike Pedro's lube. Just make sure you shake it up.

These are the next flavor of choice besides the banana pro bars. Easier to eat than other bars and stays chewy when cold out. It's nice that they are organic as well. totally worth the price.

These are my favorite out the pro bars that I have tried. Def worth the price. easy to eat and stays semi chewy when frozen during ski tours. Love these and the flavor.

The top on this product is prone to come off. But the applicator is great for precision application.

So I like the lube and it does it's job and has kept the rust off my chain. but there needs to be a better top I have lost half of the stuff due to the top not staying on. I won't buy it again until they change the top. Th applicator is nice and gives you better control during application.

would still eat this but didn't like the taste at all. Has a weird taste that is all most chemical like but I think its the the flavor of the cranberry and lemon not mixing well for my tastes.

I don't think I have ever used more than the minimum rope diameter in the grigri and have not had a problem. It's all ways done the job it's supposed to do. seems to last longer than a regular atc. Nothing gets sharp or worn down.

Pump works like a pump should. The gauge is nice. and the valve seals nicely. I Don't like how the handle wobbles when it is all the way extended. It doesn't feel very secure or solid.

Filled up fast with the coleman quick pump. has lasted a month with no holes or leaks I would buy it again.

I wasn't exceptionally thrilled with this tent. It did keep us dry through 3 days of non stop rain but the space and lay out of the tent seemed weird. The two doors were nice but it seemed that the fly was low and the angles of the tent walls were a bit tight. It was easy to put up. It would be nice if it breathed a little better too.

This thing has been taking a beating and has stayed in pretty decent condition. the backpack straps are a godsend when this thing is loaded to capacity.

I have gotten at least 50 long hard days out of these gloves. The palm has started to deteriorate but I am completely satisfied with the amount of use I have gotten out of them. I believe I can get another 15 rides out of them. I have used them to do minor trail work as well which has helped take some life out of them. They fit great. Wish there was a nose wipe or something but my sleeve works just as good. They all so made a great spring ski glove but would get wet pretty quick.

I like this better than my pro light 4 seems to be a little more cush. wears about the same but doesn't seem to be as warm as the pro light 4.

doesn't fold up that well but is built really nicely. I like the CRZ0012 because it folds smaller and takes up less space.

comfy and folds down nice and small I like it better than the crazy creek even though it's not as sturdy, it has held up great. I only weight 144lbs. not sure how it would do with a larger person

These are great pants except the the stitches are coming undone in some places. I have gotten my money worth out of these pants so it doesn't bother me that much. The water proofing has held up great!

These are nice and light and are great to wear, have gone threw many washes and have kept in great shape.

These have lasted many washes and wears and keep my feat feeling great. I like them better than the Smartwool equivalent.

fix holes with seam grip it works great. Even with the treat of holes this has been a comfy pad and takes up little space when deflated.

Works as it should takes stick on patches well. no problems with this tube at all.

I bought my mom one of these and she loves it, She was wearing my dad's red point and needed her own. has held up great and fits under her ski jacket well.

This thing hasn't pilled too bad and it fits great. It is a great top from base layer to only layer and it moves water great.

Install on the side of your car and you are all set for those after ride beers. I put mine on the doorway of my kitchen as to snag and remind your that you should be drinking. It's a bottle opener it works. Kind of takes the fun out of finding creative ways to open your beers.

Have gone threw a few of these things, I usually use them but I do have one that has been around awhile and it is still going strong but is all sorts of thrashed. Careful trying to get those super tight tires off I have broken at least two of these doing so. Kinder on the rims than a screwdriver.

Why loose one hex when you can loose three at the same time. This tool is easy to keep track of I always seem to be able to find it. you can get a decent amount of torque on it. I am able to get my peddles off about half the time with just this hex set. For everything else it works great.

I got a decent amount of miles our of these tires. they did a great job digging in on my single speed. Just ordered another pair. Grips corners nicely. Rolls nicely as well and has a nice rounded shape.

These were comfy most of the time but after long days they seemed to wear out my feet. but I believe that can be said for any sandal. Don't put them to close to the fire they will shrink.

easier than a prusik but not as cheap, prusik is nicer on the rope as well I will stick with the extra cord on the harness.

This thing is great. Don't have to worry about it breaking as you stumble to the ground. Fits nicely in a jacket pocket or in your ski bag. The cup is a nice addition for mixing when you just don't want to take another slug from the jug.

not as cheap as free flatware from burger king but not as weak either. durable enough to eat and stir the thickest of mashers with. And won't scratch your cookware. I haven't had any problems with it melting yet. If it does o well .60 cents gets your another one.

This is great no mess of a bottle to deal with and it is in perfect portions. If your don't need allot just tear one in half. Just make sure you don't get the whole thing wet. I would buy this again in a second.

Durability could be better on this mitt. BD needs to wrap the palm over the pinki . This is the only area where wear is seen. The palm has stood up to a long season, The cuff fits under a sleeve but is a little bulky but not uncomfy. I never used the inner liners in these gloves -they seemed to be warm enough on most days with out them.

This board has been the work horse of my season. Putting many days on it I like how it handles in everything. I like the stiffness and the feel of the flex. The base has held up to a good beating.

I have been using these gloves to ski in this winter. I like the padding on the back of the hand as well as the small cuff that fits under my jacket sleeve. The durability is quality as well.

This top is super soft and comfy. The hand pantie holes in the sleeves are nice as well. Worn it a fare share of times and it has held up nicely Doesn't have any oder after multi-day use.

I have had this jacket for a few months now and it gets worn more than my others. It is great for ski touring and rock climbing. The arm cuffs have little tags to aid in holding the cuff while you put your gloves which takes some getting used to them being there. The fit is great I am 5'6 135 and a small is great. Worn with a thick under layer it has provided enough warmth for most of my tours and does a very good job blocking the wind. The hood fits close to your head like a scuba hood which made it comfortable to wear under my rock climbing and ski helmet.

Pretty sweet. The intro and breaks between segments were pretty interesting. This is a great movie to watch the day before you're about to shred the sick white. Killer sound track as well.

I used a pair of these and could find much of a difference between the Black Diamond ascensions. Got my up to my lines. Simple as skins come.

Great headlamp for kickin' around camp or on the trail. All the different power settings help you dial in exactly what you need.

This trekking pole is great. Not too heavy, solid, and easy to use flick lock system. Great for kickin' around the mountains.

This tool can do just about anything. There have been so many times I have used this thing, it's not even funny. I really like how the blades lock into place. I'm never worried about cutting something and having the blade slip out of place and slicing my fingers.

Filter works great! It's decently fast when the ceramic cartridge is clean and not too bulky (though kinda big.) Dirty snowmelt is its nemesis, so you have to be proactive about cleaning the cartridge every few liters.

The functionability of this watch rocks. It tells me everything I need to know--even the build in the 3-hour barometer based weather forecast seems pretty accurate. I've had a few problems with the waterproofing, (apparently not great in salt water) and the altitude doesn't stay all that accurate if you change altitudes a lot. Otherwise, it's great.

How can you not have one of these great little knives? I can't think of how many times this has bailed me out. The scissors are the best part in my opinion, not as good as a pair of house scissors, but they work great nonetheless.

The simulator is a great addition to winter and summer workouts. Varied positions and sizes help you work whatever your tryin' to buff up. It's also nice and wide, so your shoulders get worked.

I really like this little pump. The water doesn't taste too terribly bad after it's filtered, it takes a pretty good amount of time to pump it though. I really like the adapter on the hose end that fits snug into nalgene wide mouth bottle tops.

Yearbooks is sick gnar in the gnar gnar. This dvd is filled with awesome lines and amazing camera work. Grab the bro bras take it in.

The capline 4 bottoms are just the trick for skiing, hiking, or kickin' around a cold house. These pants dry quickly and move with you beneath any layers, from shell pants to Carharts.

This shoe has been great for a general kick-around shoe. The XCR setup allows it to be used in winter when your trudging through a slushy parking lot, but it still breaths well in the summer. The rubber does wear out in about a season, and the lacing system makes it tough to tuck your heal back for serious trail running.

It's a pretty standard compass, works very well. Don't leave home without it.

I feel like I've had these shoes forever, probably because I have. They're super durable and very comfortable too. I wear them for day hikes a lot, they have a ton of traction on rocks so I really like them for scrambling.

My sock collection is made up mostly of smart wool socks for the winter and cycling socks for the summer. Smartwools have worked great from kicking around town, to camping in the Wasatch. No down side, I love 'em.

This is one of the best little packs out there. It has plenty of room for almost all the little things I could need to carry. It's perfect for short day hikes or for any photographer who needs to carry some spare things. A plus is the nice padded shoulder strap.

The BD Slide pack is light, ultra comfortable, and very functional. I've used it from light backcountry touring, to bicycle commuting, to alpine climbing. It does great.

I really like this little pack, I use it almost daily for work. It has ample room for me to carry some of my extra gear and is nice and light. The biggest downside is that there is no shoulder strap. It was easy enough to put one there, but it would have been nice to have one included.

These boots work pretty well for light backpacking. I found them to not be the best on longer trips, over 5 days or so. They don't seem to have the support to hold up to multiple days with a high number of miles, my ankles felt like they needed more.

The Chugach is a terrific jacket for camp or town. The Fleece lined pockets are cozy, and it has plenty of arm length.

I use an atc xp and would recommend upgrading to a Guide xp It's the same belay device just with more options one day you might want the auto lock feature. The teeth are great for double ropes that are smaller in size.

I love the key lock unfortunately most of my biners don't have the feature. Save yourself some grief and spend the extra to get the keylock. I keep 2 extra of these with my climbing stuff at all times.

Once all set up and figured out it goes up relatively fast and easy. I wouldn't want to fit 3 people in it on a hot day maybe in the winter. Wish it would breath a little better with the tarp down. The skyligt is great when I don't want to take my 4 season.

We used these snow pickets in a winter mountaineering class I took. The look a lot heavier than they look. I was surprised how little they weighed and how much abuse they took. I haven't needed one since the class but was impressed by them and how much they can be used for.

I didn't think that the express screw was going to make much difference from Regular bd screws but these are Just as effective but 100% easier to place. Definitely worth the extra money.

great shirt for a great cause. Keep Hummers out of the Backcountry. Sweet graphic and comfy shirt.

I like supporting companies that treat me right so I got one of these shirts. Like your regular T but with cool goat status. Wish there were more colors!

I like this stove because you are able to place the canister in different places and turn it upside down to take full advantage of the canister fuel. Easy to operate! but not the greatest at saving weight.

Cheaper but of the same quality as the more expensive fuel bottles. These get the job done just as well.

Great if you want a belt and tool in one. I have the studded belt but wish i had this one because it is a lot lighter. The tools of this belt have come in handy many times.

If you want a shoe with even more water repellency check out the karma. These are great for the summer when I have exhausted all of my socks. Great adjustability.

I love black diamond gloves, These gloves are superwarm and would really be good for those super cold days. They were warm for me and I would sweat too much inside of them. I like the removable liner and the gauntlets to cover my jacket sleeves. These are great warm gloves.

I got the small and it doesn't cover my head. This hat fits great and Patagonia has treated me great so I don't mind advertising for them.

This thing is like one of those accessory carabiners but you can climb with it and it's still strong. My fat fingers have a hard time clipping these things. Dmm and Wildcountry make better full size lite weight alternatives.

Seems to take abuse better than the Dyneema Mammut runners. I trust these looping horns or threading holes not your old school beer knot tied webbing but just as strong and less bulky and cheaper than the crazy stuff.

Tired of smelling like the beach and don't want to burn. Spray is great but still needs some rubbing into get great coverage.

For some reason every girl I see wearing these or trying them on looks pretty darn good in them. Protect your peepers and look good while doing so.

This fits great not too tight and not too loose I love the zip for cooling off a bit. Soft and better than synthetic wool is where it's at. Im 5'6 and the small fits great

TGR is great at putting out movies with riders that push the crazy. 16mm and HD add an extra punch to this video. With a slew of great riders like Jeremy Nobis and Jones, you will enjoy this video to get you pumped to ride.

This wax has saved me from some really slow days. It does wear off and needs reapplication through the day. Easy to use and better to have some then regretting that you don't

It’s nice for a resort pack, and I love how it can carry a board sideways and vertical. Not to pricy either. Comfy pack that does what it’s supposed to without any issues.

This Precip jacket is great. Keeps ya dry and packs away light and small. Best thing about it is that it doesn't cost an arm and a leg, so it doesn't hurt too bad when you get a rip in it from a stray branch that you didn't see.

I love tricams. They exert less force on the rock than cams and offer the same safety. These bigger tricams see less action though they are a bit harder to place than the smaller ones.

these are great if you want the aviator look but not the huge aviator size!

This bag can't get any simpler. Half zipper and no internal neck baffle Compresses down really really small. Wouldn't recommend use for any wet conditions but that goes for all down bags. I am impressed with it's ease of use and it does everything marmot says it will. Im 5'6 and have plenty of room in the regular.

This watch is steezy fits nicely on my smaller wrists and doesn't look to bulky. The numbers are so easy to read. Haven't had a problem with the gauge I don't believe you will either.

this strap extender was easy to install and does exactly what it's supposed to. I'm happy with it and glad I have one.

easy to set up now all i wish i had was a nice boot to use with these. A lot of people seem to make their own check out splitboard.com and the forums for more info.

The snow saw doesn't fit Black Diamond fliclock poles but I still keep her around. The shovel handle is the saws case, BRILLIANT.

I must be doing something wrong because I can't seem to figure these things out. I think I have gotten them and they are pretty easy to release from your ski when you fall. Haven't lost a ski yet.

I like the printed on squares but I already have those with my study kit. I will keep using my saw that fits into my shovel handle. It just didn't feel as good as other saws I have used. Good idea but just not for me I guess.

heavy but bomb proof. I have these on my resort teles. They will take any kind of abuse you can throw at them!

Enjoy this SL board. Has a nice sidecut. Handles well at speeds. I feel solid on this solid board. Never Summer is a great company, and I haven't had any complaints about their boards.

I found if you have a tube feed stove that if you turn the stove upside down after it warms up you get better life out of the canister.

Having a single pick, this rope runs smoothly. I love using this for an emergency back-up rope or ice climbing on as doubles. Stays dry, and I don't have much problem with it icing up.

between the o1 and the assent I have to go with the 01 it has all the problems worked out and won't cause you any trouble. They seem to have a bombproof design unlike the assents.

i would really like this sweatshirt if it were made out of a thicker and beefier material. Keeps me warm.

The goat is great This flex fit hat is super cool. Fits like any other flex fit hat out there. A little pricey but the goat always takes care of me so I don't mind.

easy efficient and safe. I love the simple design of these screw. No crazy bells here. Seem to stay sharp after many uses.

Pretty good idea. I use a longer ice axe for a semi trekking pole. Pretty nice construction but I really am not a fan of twist lock systems.

super liteweight. So comfy Its like wearing a baseball cap and you forget that you are wearing it. Breaths nicely. A medium is a little big on my 22in around head. The adjustability is also nice.

I used this beacon for a few days and was satisfied with it. I prefer the peips dsp, seems to be easier to use and have better range.

I have never owned a pair longer or have taken such good care of socks as I have these. I treat them how they treat me. Great for warm day hikes. These have seen a lot of use and abuse. Im getting another pair because the pair I have is so great!!

This thing is the craziest, steeziest thing I have ever seen I want one to wear around town. What chick wouldn't want to talk to you while wearing one of these in a bar. Great idea!! I would of loved one of these when I was a kid.

Haven't needed anything major out of this pack. My parents gave it to me for my car and I like having it in there in case I need it. The band-aids and asprin have come in handy and have needed to be replaced. Would also be great if you had kids traveling with you.

Every time I go to the Canyons, I find something new. The mountain always seems to be getting bigger. Don't really like how you have to ride a short lift up to get to the bottom of the lifts from parking. Everyone is friendly, even to a sketchy snowboarder like me. Everyone I ran into asked how I was doing or if I was finding everything all right. I decided to see if they knew anything and asked a bunch of the employees questions, and they were all pretty knowledgeable and were able to answer my question or point me to someone who would be able to. I'm impressed!

It took me about 4 trips to get somewhat an idea what was available at this resort. Try to get a ride on every lift if you go. Some parts I wouldn't like to ride on a board if i had to make first tracks (honeycomb), but once tracks are set it isn't bad. I have never waited in a line longer than 5 min. The electronic gates are pretty cool as well, not having to show someone your pass or fumble around trying to find it.

If you like the Redpoint you will like this jacket. The hood is a nice addition. I just wish the sleeves were adjustable other than the stretchy elastic.

Inner and outer leg vents are great. They vent well while hiking rails and building jumps. Super durable and I love how the water beads up on them.

The strap that wraps these gloves around your wrist ripped off on me. Other than that they are decently warm and my hands never seem to get soaking wet but do get a little mwhoist on warmer days.

My last Shaun Whites' sole came off and were never quite water tight as they were. I was kind of disappointed. I ended up getting the newer pair and they break in pretty fast and have a different feel then when I first tried them on. So far they are great and have the old fashion laces but a cinch pullcord inner liner.

If your bag doesn't have an insulated sleeve then one of these thermal control kits work great. My older bag wasn't very camelbak compatible so I used this with pretty good results as long as I was taking frequent sips.

These gloves are great and have lived up to and passed my expectations. They haven't worn through and are great to use while shoveling and building a jump or putting up a rail so you don't get your gloves all sweaty.

I got a small that fits my 22inch noggin pretty great. Nice fitting and doesn't feel heavy when I swing my head left or right. The visor adds a spiffy look as well.

I tried this on and it was the softest thing I have ever worn. Couldn't really afford it and it seems like wind would cut through it pretty easily. Would make a great mid layer under a shell. Heavier, warmer, and softer than the r2, looks like it would be much warmer for the price.

Another super efficient item from JetBoil. Gets the most out of every last drop of heat produced. Make sure you watch your heat settings I burned stuff a lot while I was beginning to use this (due to the efficiency).

This is a perfect combination. The Stove is easy to use. Not the best on fuel but great for a night or two out in the wild and hiking light.

This Jetboil works too well. I'm not able to cook with it on full blast. I usually end up burning stuff. Even when burnt, cleanup is easy.

I'm not really wild about this one. It didn't seem to give too many options as far as sizing. I had a lot of trouble trying to adjust the chin strap. If I was wearing a winter hat underneath and then wanted to take it off, it took forever to adjust it.

These boots are great. It took some time to really get them dialed in to the way I like them but now that they are they're near perfect. A great buckle system combined with the power strap on top gives amazing support. I find in warmer, springtime conditions the liners get kind of soft and I need to tighten them up a bit more than average.

These are a very light and effective way to keep snow and muck out of your shoes. The waterproof design is essential and the leather strap keeps them very secure.

These are great snowshoes for all types of conditions. You can take them all over the place, and when it comes time to put them on or take them off, the bindings are a breeze to use.

It's a zip up hoody and its from Carhartt so you know its good. I love my zip up because its easy to take off and it's a nice weight for those kind-of chilly days.

These are probably my favorite pair of pants. I wear them almost everyday and they can stand up to just about anything. They are super comfy and have a nice style to them as well.

For some reason my old pump wasn't working and switched it out with a new one of these - I haven't had a problem ever since. Seems to have better features than my old one as well.

You could get some metal duct tape from the home D and make your own on a lazy day. Pretty easy to set up and can notice a difference when cooking on a windy day.

These bindings are great for charging around the mountain at high speeds. Jump off big cliffs or tabletops in the park. They secure my feet solidly and I never worry about them releasing when they aren't supposed to.

It's great to double up on the sizes of nuts you use most. These take up less room on my harness and offer a few more placement options. Superlight is the key word here.

These are great to place. Great for someone setting up top ropes or trad climbing. You get your money's worth with these!

These give you more placement options and are nice to use.

These Alpine pants are worth the money. They do seem to shrink a bit though, so size up. I love the gusseted crotch and the freedom of movement. I love pant!

I got a pair of these to kick around in. Don't trust them for much more heavy duty use. The fit and appearance are nice. I would get a pair of mountain khakis or Carhartts instead and get twice the life out of them.

You'll be surprised what comes off your rope. The first time I used this I was impressed how much crud came off my rope. I often use the brush while inspecting my rope before and after a climb -it's a nice little tool to have around

This is great at keeping your rope clean and dry. In Utah we have a lot of sandy climbs, so it is important for safety and rope life that you take care of your rope. It also makes carrying a lot easier. Not to mention not having to coil. It took a little while to figure out how to efficiently wrap the rope up though.

I like these for use in the summer when it is super hot out here in Utah. I love the added safety it provides my leader. Keeps the mitts free of that rope gunk build up.