Reviews by User: Matthew Haney-Utah (30)

We've use this pack on long hikes and the kids seem to love it. I also put my 2.5 year old (32 lbs) in it to mow the lawn. It's comfortable for me and seems to balance the weight well. It must be comfortable for our 2.5 year old as well, because he falls asleep in it all the time. It folds up, but not very compact. We're glad we bought it!

I'm glad other people are liking this shoe. I've had problems with it. The front portion of the sole has come off of both shoes (within 2-3 months of use). I tried to glue it back, but that didn't fix it for very long. I like how sturdy the shoe feels while running, especially around the heal, I just hope the sole doesn't come completely off the front.

I like the helmet. The design, breathability, fit, etc. Remember however, the amount you spend on a helmet doesn't determine how safe it is. You can get a much less expensive helmet and it will protect your head just as well. This one looks pretty sweet though.

I bought this watch a couple years ago. I was wearing it playing softball one day and a guy slid into my arm with his cleats while I was trying to tag him out. Broke the part where the band mounts to the body. I sent it back to Suunto and they sent me a new one within a couple weeks. Great customer service. The watch has been bomb proof. The calibration of the barometer is a bit complicated, but calibrating the altimeter is easy. The digital compass is a great feature. Great watch!

Had a great time testing these skis. It was right after I had bought a pair of something else, so I didn't have the cash to pull the trigger on these friendly friends, but I remember having amazing turning control, especially important since I'm no expert on the slopes. I'd recommend these after my 1-day trial period, 4 1/2 stars!

The poles are pretty sturdy, but the elastic that holds the poles together isn't very durable. Upon our 5th or 6th use the elastic broke while we were putting it up. My wife loves it because it keeps the little kids protected from the sun.

They seem to be pretty durable. The tighter they are, the more they tend to break at the seams (I know that's pretty obvious), but this is the second pair I've had and getting the right size seems to be pretty important. There's nothing wrong with them being a bit loose.

Definitely better than prior versions. Very light, comfortable. The batteries seem to last much longer in this version. Black Diamond makes the best headlamps. I've had petzl and others, but BD is superior!

Nice rack. Hopefully now I won't drive my bike into the garage again. Seems very sturdy and the straps seem to do a good job holding the bikes in place. Does the job! Just an update: I took a couple bikes on a long drive. The road bikes were fine, but the heaver mountain bikes would have the tendency to come out of the cradle. Just an FYI. Maybe I was driving too fast?

It can fit two pair of skis with dynafit bindings.

Finally I look good in glasses. Typically I look silly.

BD makes the best gear and this pack is extremely nice! The front pockets are well thought out and it fits well and the best thing is the little whistle that is built into the chest buckle strap. Thanks BD!!

Very functional. Water resistant/proof! NO BLISTERS! I typically get blisters with all boots, but these didn't cause blisters at all, even after some long hikes. Thanks TNF!

Very stylish. Warm fall or spring jacket. Like it!

Hi quality shirts and they fit extremely well. Very comfortable.

They fit well and look great. They are extremely comfortable.

My wife loves them. I bought them as a birthday present for her and she had a pair before and they are really comfortable.

Great price! Nice way to donate to the Avalanche center!

I liked it so much that I bought it again! I let my brother-in-law wear my jacket and he leaned against a fireplace and it melted the fleece. When I saw it again on Backcountry.com I remembered how much I liked it and purchased it again!

I thought they'd be a bit more water resistant. Also, the bottom isn't really wide enough to fit over my ski boots. But great for hiking boots. They are extremely comfortable however and get the job done.

The cushion heal section (with the exposed stacking balls) separated top from bottom and now squeaks when wet. Extremely annoying (have to crank the ipod up to not hear it). Other than that, they are pretty good running shoes.

Bought these on clearance because the price was too good to pass up. I really like them. LaSportiva does a great job! I particularly like the sticky rubber. I climbed a 5.8 in them a couple months ago and the rubber was great, no need for the climbing shoes (at least for 5.8). Pretty comfortable. I probably would have paid full price if I would have known how much I grew to like them.

I agree with most of the other reviewers, very nice shoe. Extremely light, yet solid when running on trails. I've had them a couple weeks and they seem to be very well designed and breathable. Not the most attractive shoe, but you aren't wearing them for fashion (actually the grey ones aren't bad).

I use the F1 for serious tours and rando races. Very light, comfortable, etc. I sometimes have a hard time getting the boot to lock into downhill mode. I'm hoping that once I break them in a bit more, it will become less difficult. I also had the tongue pop out of the holder, but found it pretty easy to get back in place. I prefer the Scarpa Spirit 4 for day to day skiing when I'm less weight conscious, but overall the F1 is a great boot!

I have these on one pair, the comfort version on another pair and love them. Best binding in the world, extremely light and still gives you a good locked-in solid feel for the downhill. I can't believe I use to tour in anything else.

What's nice is it fits your skis very well (lots of options). Typically the skis in my other packs tend to be loose or slide around. This pack is much more solid. I use it for touring, works well. Enjoy!

Seem to be bomb proof. The ripstop material is really comfortable and strong. I probably bought a size too big for me, so perhaps they run a bit big.

I got these poles to compete in the Wasatch Black Diamond PowderKeg race, but have now been using them in place of my regular poles. They are great!

I ordered a medium which is the typical size I wear in North Face Jackets, but this one seemed really big.

I've bought a couple pairs of these. I like them, but somehow either me or one of my buddies breaks the lower shaft. Good thing these are replaceable! I keep buying them because they are good bang for your buck.