13"x4" in the stuff sack, it can compress to about half that.
Length - 83", width at bottom - 14", middle - 29", top 20".

The windstopper pants will be warmer.

The windstopper pants will be warmer.

Yes the waist belt detaches, as do most of the other packs Hardwear makes. I have hauled this pack some..but the sides of the pack and the straps will wear out quickly if you hauled it often - if you need a haul bag might I suggest the Metolius Sentinel, its about the same size (2800)and will last a lifetime of hauling.

This jacket is designed for both, but certainly excels at insulating during cold and wet alpine assaults – one thing is for sure – it’s a great jacket that breathes well! You will probably need a L or a XL, it’s best to make a few simple measurements with a cloth tape measure, then check the sizing chart on this page. If you lack the availability of the cloth tape, use a bit of string to measure you chest, arms, etc…mark the string, then check the length with a standard tape measure.

The Pontas are great for trad climbing! Work very well for slab climbing all the way to slightly overhanging, cryptic dime edges. I have found the low-proflie toe box is great for thin cracks, also pretty dang comfy in bigger sized cracks. Get em!!!

Small - 3 lbs, 5 oz. Medium - 4 lbs, 15 oz. Large - 5 lbs, 12 oz.

The inside length for the long is 7 feet (84").

Packed size - 19"x4" (48x10cm), packed weight is 5 lbs 2oz. The specified weight noted in the description appears to me to be off, from the info I have the tent is 4 lbs 12oz with a pitchlight weight of 4 lbs. This is a great tent, get one!!

Stick with the small, unless the neck tightness is cutting into your skin and restricting movement and/or blood flow.....you kinda want a nice comfortably-tight seal around your neck to keep that cozy warmness inside the jacket!

You found your shell right here with the Epic Jacket, for the price it can not be beat!! The Epic is very well built, big pockets and pit zips (you want those for sure!)- I have had one for 3 years now and it still sheds water like it did when it was new! Seems to me you will need a medium or possibly a large, depending on your sleeve length and so on, check the sizing chart on this page to be sure. If you need to spend under $100 let me suggest to you the Sierra Designs Hurricane HP ($73.96)- it has pit zips, pockets and a good reputation. Be weary of anything under $70, from my experience they just can't build them to last at that cost...

Hmmm...if you need a layering piece consider, perhaps, the MHW LoDown, it has pit zips and sheds water better and is a tad lighter. I would think an XL shell would fit fine over the XL Sub Zero, keep in mind this jacket is super warm - a perfect companion for slower pace travel!!!

Both boots are comparable in stiffness, IMHO, the Alpine Lt Gtx is no contender for the overall durability of the Evo GTX.

Judging from the sizing chart you will need a Mens medium with a tall (long) inseam length. It looks to me the only color they have in stock is Espresso, M/Long - Hope this helps...

I'm 5'9", 165lbs and the medium fits me nicely with a couple layers midweight underneath. You should be satisfied with the medium. Check the sizing chart, add a medium weight layer and make some measurements, just to be sure.

Sounds like you would fit into a medium well. Although, if your chest/mid section is any larger than 41" (measure this with a layering piece on) you might want to consider a large, but at 5'6" the sleeves would probably start to get baggy - your best bet is the medium for sure. Depending on where your at, you might not need the 200 wt. fleece layer, this jacket is pretty warm.

Yes, the Mistral should fit well with the Mera!

This bag is so tough it will wear a hole in your books.

The XL should fit just fine.

Monkey arms..? Like all big and hairy..I hope your a rock climber! I would try a large, my buddy roughly fits your discription, he has a +3 ape index and wears a large size.

This pack is no joke! It does have lots of parts, but I have never had a problem with durability. If you need a pack that is comfy with a load you found it here..

Thigh-straps yes..not sure about the foot pegs though.

You are looking in the right direction for sure! The Compressor jacket is a tad lighter, plus it stays warm if it gets soked and the Compressor is a tad longer. The Phantom is going to be warmer but if the down gets wet the jacket losses some warmth. They have about the same features and the Phantom packs down a little smaller. If you plan on needing you jacket for wet/soggy and cold conditions, go with the Compressor - it kinda sounds to me though, that the Phantom is going to be the better choice for you.

There is a subtle difference in fabric from the 08 to the 07 models. The body of the 08 version has been upgraded to a superlight 15D nylon and superlight 30D nylon for the lining. Medium sz should fit just right!

Get two, send the one back that does not fit...or check the sizing chart for both jackets, compair them, then make a choice.

This is a great pack!! Super comfy and has good hard wearing 630d front, bottom and side panels.The side zip is nice for getting to gear without having to unpack. But if you want it just for alpine climbing you might want to get somthin a tad lighter..like the Supersrambler.

Not sure exactly but, I have had this pump for years and it fills my 10' NRS raft fast and tight!

you should try a pair of five tens on before you buy them if at all possible, although, they are probly pretty close in size.

The hood does not really stow that well, like the description says "roll away". Honestly, it just kinda flops around, but whatever - this jacket is awesome!

Squeeze the toggle (back of hood on the cord) and wiggle it a bit while you pull on the sides and brim of the hood. This is typically a very straightforward process...

The windwall is not going to be as warm, it has no chest pocket and seems to have a much tighter fit - the added value of the sale price should make your descision a no brainer...get the MH vest!

tight on me..like the description says "tights".

no

tends to run small..

Not insulated, but if you are moving it holds in some heat. You will stay dry in light rain for an hr os so...but probly best not used as a rain jacket.

go with the large.

probly a bit too big...get the medium.

The medium should fit, maybe even a tad long in the arms. The medium I wear fits roomy enough to layer a fleece jkt with no constricting, I'm (5.9 170)..

The Thermawrap Jkt is a tad lighter @ 9oz and has a DWR finish that probly sheds water better when it's new. The Compressor is going to be warmer, is a bit heavier @ 15oz and stuffs up into its own pocket, real nice jacket!

medium should fit.

You want the Lrg, it should fit pretty well under your shell. This jkt is anything but bulky.

About 4 inches..

Sub Zero SL Parka has the Conduit SL laminate, same as the Sub Zero SL Jacket - water resistant. I must say the fabric sheds light rain pretty well.

A small should fit great, although, I am 5.9 165 and wear a medium. The sizing on this jkt runs a tad big also.

yes

These pants do not shrink.

You'll need a medium, long..

no draw string, just belt loops.

The Arcteryx Maverick is barely wind-resistent but is a tad lighter than the Windstopper Tech jkt. If you want to be able to just have one jkt to shed light rain and is wind-proof get the Windstopper Tech.

The wind ain't gonna bite ya through these bottoms! Layered with the Transition top you will have plenty of precious heat comforting your core.

The Apogee is heavier and only 600 fill, but comparable in price. The Black Hawk is also kinda heavy and only 550 fill, but only costs around $350. The TNF jkts have more bells and whistles, but many would argue they are about half the jkt as the Absolute Zero!! Stick with Hardwear for sure.

Inseam length - xs 30, s 30.5-31, m 31.5-32, l 32.5-33, xl 33.5.

I can't speak for the exchange but the pants only come in a regular size inseam length, xs 30, s 30.5-31, m 31.5-32, l 32.5-33, xl 33.5.

Medium sz Monkey Jkt weight: 1lb 2ozMedium sz Monkey halfzip Jkt: 0lb 15oz, plus you get thumb holes on the cuffs. Those are the only major differences.

Zip off, Ergo hood with laminated brim, it will fit over most helmets.

yes

For best performance, it is a good idea to keep your waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex® or Conduit™ shell clean and its DWR (durable water repellent) finish freshly charged. This means keeping oil and grease away from the garment, washing it when it gets dirty and reapplying its DWR finish.Shells can be machine-washed in warm (not hot) water using regular powdered laundry detergent. Wash in a front-loading washing machine only. Do not use Woolite, other cleaners with lanolin (or any other oil), or fabric softener. Put the garment through at least two rinse cycles, as the detergent can interact with the DWR finish and needs to be totally rinsed out of the material.After the shell has been washed, reapply the DWR finish while the garment is still damp. The heat of the dryer will help set the DWR finish into the fabric. Tumble dry on medium heat.We recommend you re-treat your shell at the beginning of your wet weather season, and at least once during the season. However, if you are washing your shell often, we recommend re-treating the DWR finish more frequently. For best results, use spray-on, rather than wash-in, products. Two brands we suggest are NikWax and Revivex from W.L. Gore. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for application. Once you have successfully cleaned and refinished your shell, it should work as well as new again.Three-Layer TipIf the lining of your three-layer waterproof/breathable garment becomes coated with condensed moisture when you're working so hard the vapor can't be transported out fast enough, try this: Turn the garment inside out and give it a good shake. This will get rid of most of the moisture and return you to a relatively dry state.

My street shoe sz is mens 10. For hard multi-pitch I wear a sz 10 (snug, not too tight), for alpine rock I wear a sz 11 and they fit perfect with socks!

This jkt is kinda long, you probly do not want to get him a lrg, I'm 5.9 165 and wear a med. Medium fits folks around these szs, chest-39/41, sleeve-34. The lrg fit, chest-42/45, sleeve-35. Hope this helps.

yes..get one! Body - 100% nylon, 15 denier, 400 plus thread count. Cire back, soft silky hand and DWR finish. 0.8 oz/yd2