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Stoic Overhang Short - Men's
August 22, 2011
The shorts held up beautifully through everything I threw at them.
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Wet Pits
Stoic Vaporshell Jacket - Men's
May 3, 2011
If you hold your arms up and let the showerhead spray directly on the pit zips, water comes in between the two zipper tabs. Likelihood of anything like that ever happening in real life: practically nil.
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Slightly inconsistent DWR
Stoic Vaporshell Jacket - Men's
May 3, 2011
After ten minutes in the shower, it appears that the DWR right on the zipper isn't quite as good as the stuff next to it.
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Joe's Valley
Tramdock.com Gamut Hooded Sweatshirt - Men's
February 26, 2011
Perfect level of warmth for 40-degree desert climbing, plus you're not going to care about scraping it up on the rocks.
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The BD Quickwire in action
Black Diamond QuickWire Quickdraw
May 5, 2010
Some people like their 'biners facing opposite directions. These people are fools.
Nailed It? 1 Yes
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Floor Plan
The North Face Backpacking Bivy 3-Season-Do Not Use
March 25, 2009
Mark this out in masking tape on the floor somewhere, then lay your pad and gear inside to get a sense of how big the bivy is before you buy it.
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The North Face Big Fat Frog 24 Bx Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
March 16, 2009
In case anyone is wondering.
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The lap of luxury
Big Agnes Pine Island 4 Tent: 4-Person 3-Season
December 9, 2008
Two cots, complete with Thermarest center aisle, ample room to sit up, and still withstood a windy hailstorm at 9000 feet (Ouray, CO) without breaking a sweat about an hour after I took this .
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SmartWool Hiking Medium Crew Sock
January 22, 2012
They'll be pretty hot for that, I'd recommend the "Light" weight ones for hot-weather hiking or running. I use these for trail running and hiking:
http://www.backcountry.com/smartwool-phd-running-ultra-light
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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 Ultra Light Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
June 15, 2011
I've had a couple of Big Agnes tents, and they've always been very durable.
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Black Diamond Touchstone Haul Bag
June 15, 2011
The bigger one.
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Thule Atlantis 2100 XT Cargo Box
June 15, 2011
It will indeed.
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Mountain Khakis Alpine Utility Short - Men's
June 15, 2011
I'm a 32 in Grammicci, but they ride pretty low. My MKs, also a 32, sit a lot tighter. They sit at about the hip bones, whereas the Grammiccis are a bit lower. I'd say if you want them to sit where your normal pants do, get them an inch or two larger.
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Sierra Designs Nitro Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down
June 1, 2011
It is not.
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Sierra Designs Nitro Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down
June 1, 2011
Nope, not at all.
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Exped Crush Drybag
May 29, 2011
They should be, but I'd go a size up (S) just in case. You can cram a t-shirt in there for extra padding if there's dead space, but you can't make it bigger if you order too small.
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Black Diamond Seeker Telemark Ski Boot - Men's
May 29, 2011
These are the least aggressive of BD's tele boots. If you're charging groomed runs on stiff bindings like those, I'd recommend the BD Push boot instead. The Seeker is more like a backcountry boot.
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Yakima SuperJoe Pro 2 Bike Mount
May 29, 2011
According to Yakima, it won't. You need the KingJoe.
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Big Agnes Air Core Sleeping Pad - Mummy
May 29, 2011
If you use it in a Big Agnes sleeping bag, then it'll be in the sleeve and you won't be sliding on it, in which case it doesn't make noise. That's the setup I have. If you use it independently, which I wouldn't recommend because you'll fall off it, then it is a bit noisier.
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Smith Chemist Sunglasses - Polarized Sunglasses
May 27, 2011
It's a design element. There are dozens of sunglasses that don't have them if you don't want them.
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The North Face Aconcagua Down Vest - Men's
May 25, 2011
Not from here, Backcountry's an independent retailer. If they don't have any in stock, they can't send it to you.
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Petzl Tikka 2 Headlamp with CORE Battery Kit
May 25, 2011
Well yeah, it's the shape of a Petzl headlamp. It wouldn't fit in a Black Diamond headlamp. And the charger won't work because AAA batteries are not charged by USB. This is a Petzl device.
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K2 A.M.P. Rictor Ski
May 25, 2011
http://www.backcountry.com/alpine-ski-bindings
You're just not even trying at this point.
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K2 A.M.P. Rictor Ski
May 24, 2011
These don't come with bindings; the price will depend on what bindings you buy.
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X-Socks Speed One Running Sock
May 24, 2011
SOCKY goodness. They're award-winning I didn't even know there were awards for socks. Isn't that enough?
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The North Face Down Triclimate Jacket - Women's
May 24, 2011
On its own, this is unlikely to be warm enough at temps that low. It'd be great with a fleece under it, but if you want a stand-alone jacket you're going to have to go with a full-size puffy, something with a loft closer to 650 or higher.
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Stoic eVent Stash Shell - Men's
May 24, 2011
Looks like you're stuck with black for a while.
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Stoic Templum 2 Tent - 3-Season w/ Footprint and Gear Loft
May 24, 2011
It won't be exactly roomy, but 25" of width per person is about par for the course in most two-man tents.
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High Sierra US Snowboarding Team Drop-Bottom Wheeled Duffel Bag
May 24, 2011
Roughly 7300 cubic inches or 125L.
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Kelty Yellowstone 4 Tent 4-Person 3-Season
May 24, 2011
Yes, the floor's fully waterproofed.
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Lolë Elena Down Jacket - Women's
May 23, 2011
Those measurements should be listed in the sizing chart
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Black Diamond Satellite Crash Pad
May 23, 2011
Black Diamond pads tend to be quite well-constructed, so as long as your backpack isn't absurdly heavy you should be fine.
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The North Face Get Down Jacket - Women's
May 23, 2011
XS is the smallest option, check the sizing chart to see if it'll fit you.
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K2 A.M.P. Rictor Ski
May 23, 2011
Without. Skis only.
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The North Face Vaporwick Endurance Visor
May 23, 2011
I'd wash it cold to make sure, and don't pack it in with a bunch of other stuff, but it should be fine.
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Marmot Exum Jacket - Men's
May 23, 2011
Medium, small will be too tight.
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The North Face Resolve Jacket - Girls'
May 23, 2011
It's waterproof, but not insulated, so you'd have to layer some kind of fleece or other insulation underneath if you want to ski in it. Otherwise, I'd consider buying an insulated jacket.
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KEEN Newport H2 Sandal - Men's
May 23, 2011
Very little, if at all. Synthetic webbing like this tends to be very static.
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Mammut Fusion Short - Men's
May 18, 2011
Can't tell you about the inseam, but the return policy is unlimited. You can return it for any reason in any condition after any amount of time. If you take them camping and wet yourself and are too traumatized to do laundry, you can technically still return them (don't do that though). You pay your own return shipping. And there's no store in California, the only physical store is in Salt Lake City.
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Salomon TA 2 Mat Sandal - Men's
May 17, 2011
No, Backcountry doesn't ship to Russia.
Nailed It? 0 Yes
Arc'teryx Gamma LT Softshell Pant - Men's
May 17, 2011
These will make that noise, it sort of comes with the fabric.
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Stoic Somnus 15 Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
May 17, 2011
No. Not even a little bit.
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The North Face Rolling Thunder Duffel - 4455-7325cu in
May 17, 2011
It's bigger
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Patagonia Active Boxer Brief - Men's
May 15, 2011
Nope, doesn't shrink at all. Synthetic fibers (like polyester) hold their size, so no worries there.
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Montane Firefox Jacket - Women's
May 12, 2011
It's water resistant, not fully waterproof.
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The North Face Flyweight Tote Bag - 1710cu in
May 12, 2011
No. It's too small.
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The North Face Kadira Duffel - 1650cu in
May 12, 2011
Almost certainly. The short dimension of this bag is 12", and the short side of my 15" laptop is about 11", so it might be tight but I think it'll fit.
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Necky Looksha 14 Kayak with Rudder
May 12, 2011
It's 14' 1.5" long and 24.5" wide. The cockpit is 35.5" by 16.5". The front hatch is 12.75" by 7.5", and the stern hatch is 15.5" by 9". All that information is right in front of you on the page.
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Black Diamond Spire Elliptic Trekking Pole
May 12, 2011
Misused commas aside, yes. They collapse to a shorter length.
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Stoic Vaporshell Jacket - Men's
May 12, 2011
Medium. I'm 5'9" and 145, and the medium is the best fit for me.
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Chaco ToeCoop Shoe - Men's
May 12, 2011
It's part of the shoe. You could always cut it off yourself
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The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 2560-4395cu in
May 12, 2011
They're listed.
(small) 51 x 31 x 31 cm
(medium) 61 x 38 x 38 cm
(large) 71 x 41 x 41 cm
(extra large) 81 x 48 x 48 cm
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686 New Balance 790 Skate Shoe - Men's
May 12, 2011
They certainly do, just select international shipping at checkout.
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Outdoor Research Alti Mitten - Men's
May 12, 2011
They shouldn't be, those are all big handles that don't require a lot of dexterity.
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Stoic Tour Pant Se - Men's
May 11, 2011
That's how much softshell ski pants cost. They're super techy. I dunno.
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Garmin eTrex Vista HCx GPS
May 11, 2011
Presumably you should purchase maps from the area in which you'll be geocaching.
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Wilderness Systems Tsunami 125 Touring Kayak
May 11, 2011
It's not a river boat so it'll be hard to roll, but hard to roll back up too. If you're good, then you can probably do it, but if you learned in a river boat and aren't too confident, this one will be hard to flip up again.
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The North Face Arctic Down Parka - Women's
May 11, 2011
North Face women's coats tend to be pretty form-fitting, but if you're the right shape then go for it.
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Mountain Hardwear Downtown Down Coat - Women's
May 11, 2011
Keep in mind that this is a section designed for questions, not musings.
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Patagonia Down With It Parka - Women's
May 11, 2011
Go for it man, whatever suits you.
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Sierra Designs Solar Taquito
May 11, 2011
I can't find the answer to that anywhere, I'd suggest getting on Live Chat (gray button, upper right corner of the page) and asking them. They can even pull one out of the warehouse and check if you need to.
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Black Diamond Sabretooth Clip Crampons
May 11, 2011
I'm doubtful that they'll adjust big enough for ski boots.
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KEEN Coronado Shoe - Women's
May 11, 2011
It's the same last as the rest of their shoes, so if you've been happy with them so far you'll continue to be happy with these.
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Chariot Carriers Inc Jogging Brake Kit 1.0
May 11, 2011
Correct. That's exactly how it works. You can also lock it on (open) if you so choose.
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Icebreaker GT150 Velocity Crewe - Short-Sleeve - Men's
May 11, 2011
Just the logo, the seams are normal stitching.
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Stoic Microlith Softshell Pant - Men's
May 11, 2011
This is exactly what you're looking for. They're very breathable and very durable. They're not completely waterproof, and it's certainly possible to work hard enough to get a sweat going in there, but for most things they'll be great.
Nailed It? 0 Yes
Icebreaker BodyFit+ 200 Oasis Print V-Neck Top - Women's
May 11, 2011
Backcountry's inventory is updated live as the boxes are unpacked in the warehouse, so unfortunately what you see is what you get.
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Zeal Transcend SPX Goggle - Polarized
May 11, 2011
You do realize that's not a question
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Stoic Vamp 30 Sleeping Bag: 30 Degree Down
May 11, 2011
Correct. You should fit fine in the regular length.
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Arc'teryx Covert Zip-Neck Sweater - Men's
May 9, 2011
Suleyman
I attached a picture of the list of countries that Backcountry ships to, but Azerbaijan is not one of them. Sorry, but you're going to have to find another way.
Nailed It? 0 Yes
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Nixon 51-30 Watch - Men's
May 8, 2011
It glows in the dark, but there's no light.
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Smith Mogul Sunglasses - Polarchromic
May 8, 2011
The polarchromic copper mirror lens isn't very dark, people will probably be able to see your eyes.
Nailed It? 0 Yes
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Eagle Creek Round About Wheeled Tote
May 8, 2011
Nope, no dedicated laptop sleeve.
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Stoic WPF Compression Sack - 3pk
May 8, 2011
It does indeed have a window in the side. As far as a size comparison, the dimensions are listed and a Nalgene's eight inches tall by comparison.
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Therm-a-Rest Prolite Sleeping Pad - Women's
May 8, 2011
It doesn't come with a stuff sack, those are here:
http://www.backcountry.com/store/search.html?mv_session_id=b
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Marmot Gear Loft - One Size Fitts All
May 4, 2011
Yes it does.
Nailed It? 0 Yes
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Quiksilver Travis Rice Insulated Jacket - Men's
May 4, 2011
Check Sierra Trading Post or, failing that, eBay.
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Mountain Hardwear Typhon Glove
May 4, 2011
Liner gloves. Most will be too thick, but Icebreaker makes some REALLY thin gloves that'll fit in anything your bare hand fits in and give you that little extra layer of wool for insulation. Makes a big difference.
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Kelty Parthenon 8 Tent 8-Person 3-Season
May 4, 2011
It comes with a waterproof fly; see the second detail shot for a picture of it.
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Five Ten Quantum Climbing Shoe
May 4, 2011
They're definitely more downturned than the Verdes, and they'll have a more agressive fit as well. Much better for bouldering, not as good for long days on big walls.
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Stoic Welder Lo Softshell - Men's
May 4, 2011
It'll breathe well, but it's probably too warm for weather warmer than around 60. Especially if you're exercising. For chillier weather, overcast, wind, or maybe at night around camp, it should be perfect. The pockets are big enough for a dSLR body and lens individually perhaps, but probably not together. It's possible that if it was on the smaller side and you only had a 50mm lens or something, you could get it in there, but they're not huge by any means.
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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins
May 4, 2011
If you'll be mostly on hardpack, get whatever size is nearest, but narrower than, the waist. Otherwise get the ones that are wider than the tip and then trim them. As far as length, they're all really long, you're supposed to trim them to length.
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Wild Country Rockcentric Hexes
May 4, 2011
You can easily re-sling them with cordelette, as long as you tie a good knot, but if you want to use webbing you'd have to send them in. Bar-tacking is important and technical and very difficult to do at home. I'd suggest just taking the cord approach.
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Patagonia Footwear Tsali Trail Running Shoe - Men's
May 3, 2011
I have a pair of Patagonia trail running shoes, and they're true to size.
Nailed It? 0 Yes
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The North Face Venture Jacket - Women's
May 2, 2011
TNF stuff tends to be pretty form-fitting, but you've put yourself in an awkward situation. If you want to wear it on its own and you like form-fitting stuff, then by all means size according to the chart. But if you get it slim-fit and then wear a down jacket underneath, it'll compress the down and your insulative power goes out the window.
On the other hand, if you get it big enough to go over a down jacket and then wear it without, it won't be form-fitting any more.
The choice is yours, but you can't have it both ways.
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DMM Phantom Wire Gate Carabiner - 5 Pack
May 2, 2011
I feel obligated to point out to you that the BD Neutrino (item BLD0806), though slightly heavier, is specifically designed to color-code Black Diamond cams AND they're $5.83 per 'biner as opposed to $9.58 for the Phantom and Spectre, so you could get EIGHT Neutrinos for the price of five of either of those.
That said, if you're determined to go with DMM I'd get the Spectre. If you want more than one piece on each clip, you'll need more room than the Phantom provides.
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