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Your pulley should attach just as well to this as the hard gate. I haven't really seen a difference in efficiency in the carabiners, just in the pulleys.

Its from lying on your back in the bag...right zipper will be on your right side and visa versa for the left.

You'll just need the fuel bottle if you want to use liquid fuel.

Pretty much. Except that it has a zipper instead of a draw cord, which might make stuffing some things a little more difficult.

I have to go up a size in MontBell in comparison to my MHW gear. Might have to just order both and return one.

You can use it with any gas cartridge with a Lindel type valvue - basically one with threads so it can be screwed together.

Harder to pull rope through than similar offerings from petzl or BD...I would stick to one of those over this.

I stuff mine into a compression sack without the poles or stakes (and have been doing so for some time). No problems with holes for me!

None on mine.

Its a unisex pack. For a long time, most packs were designed around men. Then came women's specific packs, and with it, the original packs became "mens" or unisex...like this one. Either a man or woman could use it, although there are other packs that may be more comfortable for a woman, because they are designed for a woman, rather than a man. Features such as hip size/shape, shoulder size/shape, breasts, and torso length all come into play when designing a pack for women.

It does. Turn the dial a bit and liquid fuel will collect in the cup below cover on the burner. Light and wait for it to settle down, then turn the stove on. This must be done to vaporize the liquid gas into a gaseous state so it'll burn properly. I believe the only stove currently on the market that uses liquid fuel that you don't have to prime/preheat in this manner is made by Soto and called the Muka.

Its probably going to still be a little big on you...I'm a 34 inch waist and my large is pretty much as tight as it will go when I wear it.

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This could be a great bag in May. It could also kill you in May - all depends on where you're going and how the temps will be. I've found my Marmot bags are pretty comfortable down to their ratings. I usually sleep on the colder side, but find among my friends that I'm about average.

You shouldn't have a problem with these...I use mine on ski boots and mountaineering boots and, properly adjusted, they stay on great.

I prefer the dragonfly if I'm going to try and cook food in the pot - it simmers really well and has a range of temperature options that are easy to get without fiddling with how much air you put in the fuel bottle. If I'm going to try and boil water at high altitude and or cold temperatures - and just boil water/melt snow, the XGK works better. In larger groups and depending ont the length of time we're out, we usually bring a Dragonfly and a XGK.

I've used this with a climbing helmet and my Smith Maze and it fit. Hard to turn the head, but fine for the chairlift.

I'd go for the XL in a stoic product with your dimensions.

Yes

Dont' forget to anchor her down too!

I'd go for the medium if you want a more athletic fit and/or if you ever want to wear the jacket without the nano puff. It might be a bit tight in the arm pits. You and I share the same dimensions and a medium in Patagonia almost always fits me...with the exception of the DAS parka.

Depends on the boot. While some boots may be the same size for a foot, the sole length and amount of external material varies. You can also order and extended center bar for really big feet!

As long as you have a footprint that fits, you shouldn't have a problem. I don't believe the dimensions have changed recently.

Probably, I would hope on Live Chat and they should be able to help you out with ordering a new pair in the same size. If you're crunched for time, I would order a size smaller as well and then just return whatever doesn't work. Tell the live chat guys and they'll take care of you.

I would go back to the REI brand tent. If you call corporate REI, they can sometimes even make you a commercial discount on the tent. These tents are relatively inexpensive and tend to stand up well, as you have experienced. Most other tents are more likely to change more frequently, unless you get something classic like the MHW Trango of TNF Mountain tents...which are 500+ dollars per tent and are designed for mountaineering conditions. The half dome would be my recommendation. Its also one of the same tents REI stores rent, which equals out to lots of nights out and better durability.

Yes, they're waterproof enough. Should be fine skiing in 40 degree temps as well. As for the liner in the hestra mitt, probably a little too bulky. You can always try it and send it back if it doesn't work, but my guess would be that if your mitt fits you fairly well now, this will make it too tight.

This helmet would do great for climbing. However, its not really designed to protect from impacts that occur when your head hits something on the side - like a tree, rock, or ice when you're skiing down. I would look for a skiing helmet. The smith maze is pretty comfortable, only slightly heavier and probably one of the lightest skiing helmets out there.

Go for the Large

These have four lobes and a flexible stem while the TCU has three lobes and a u-shaped stem. They're both great units. I find I place more of the master cams than the TCUs, but for placements in smaller cracks (length, not width) I prefer the TCUs.

Sterling makes great ropes, and this one would work just fine for ice climbing. Really, any dry rope would do the job. Keep in mind that the thinner you go, the less durable the rope is. If you're going to be doing a lot of top roping, you might want to go for something a bit thicker. Additionally, the thinner rope can be a little more difficult to handle with gloves/mittens on - not a deal breaker, but something to keep in mind!

Make sure the bottom of the canister/inside of the pot is dry...otherwise you may have some problems with rust.

The MSR fuel bottles will not work - they are designed for liquid fuel stoves. This stove uses a canister.

The 181 will ski like a shorter ski, not a longer ski. This ski does great in the corn as well as the powder.

I pulled the dynafit toepiece out of both skis in separate instances (I was not skiing in tour mode in either case). I was told the holes were over drilled and just slightly too large when originally mounted. In my case, I was able to have both skis fixed and they work great, no problems.

50 or 60 meters depending on what you select at checkout.

Yes you can zip them together, but no, the zippers are not the same length...still works out though.

A bicolor rope doesn't really have a center mark - it changes patterns at the center and thus you can see it. The center mark on this is basically dyed/inked onto the rope.

Hope on Live Chat to get your issue sorted out.

Really depends on the size of the camera body and lens you attached to it. But it will fit most modern DSLRs with a lens less than 135 or so safely.

There is no leash sold with it. You can order it with a hammer instead of adze, this site is just currently out of stock.

The general rule of thumb is to measure the distance between the tip of his finger while its hanging at his side and the ground and then go with the size that is closest without going over the measurement. But it depends on what he's using it for. General mountaineering, I'd probably go with the 66. If he's using it with skis or a snowboard, I'd go shorter, with the 59.

It would never be my first choice. You could use it in conjunction with a climbing rope as a pull line, thus giving you the full 60/70 meters of climbing rope. However, for canyoneering and/or caving, you'd want a static (as long as you never plan on climbing on it) rope with a water treatment, 9-11 mm. If you're only using it for canyoneering/caving - a climbing rope is overkill as you don't need the elastic properties.

Only with scissors.

Yes, they'd be thin enough. Might not be super waterproof though.

They're not as water resistant as other pants, so if you find yourself sitting on your butt a fair amount when stopped, they might not be the best choice. Otherwise they're great!

He'd probably be really happy with this. For the record though, something that is made of down insulation (rather than synthetic such as this one) will be lighter and more compressible. However, if you're climbing Rainier, the benefits of synthetic insulation in the wet PNW may far out weight those of down. You could also check out the Patagonia DAS parka.

Totally depends on what the bag is made of and what its insulated with. If its synthetic, I'd probably go for the 25 L, most down bags would probably fit into the 15L...unless its got a low fill rating and/or is for really cold temperatures (below zero).

You could use them...but for the price/durability ratio...I would go for something a little more burly. Or just use cordelette, which is much easier to equalize than these slings.

No, but its very water resistant. If it rains, you'll be fine...if you try to go under water with it...different story

Yes, it will carry a snowboard. You can get it on a plane, depending on how full you pack it...if its overflowing...it'll be tight

You could maybe get it close, but you'd have to have a lower pressure (i.e. fewer pumps) in the fuel bottle. The Dragonfly and then the simmerlite will work much better.

It won't harm it if you're doing it temporarily. However, you shouldn't store the tent/fly in the compression sack.

You'd be just fine using it for that.

You'll probably need a longer center bar, but with that, yes, they will fit.

You could store it inside the bag. Or you could use shock cord and string it through the eye loops on the back creating a mesh of sorts. Only problem is that its not nearly as secure as just putting it in the bag.

This is non-refillable

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Go barefoot - you'll get a better feel for the rock

Slightly, but not much as they are a synthetic shoe.

The Silo 30 is more of an all around backpack, with the emphasis being on winter sports. The waist belt is less substantial on the Silo and there is only one large main compartment in which everything goes - shovel, probe, skins, etc. On the Deuter, there is a separated pocket for your wet/dry stuff. I found the frame in the Deuter to be more substantial than the Silo. As a result, the Deuter carried slightly better with a lot of weight but skied much stiffer. The Silo felt better on the way down. If you wanted something to use in the summertime as well, I'd definitely go for the Silo. One note though, it can be a bit tricky to get the skis/snowboard on the Silo the first time. Also, I believe the Deuter will hold a snowboard better than the Silo.

That is pretty much what this rope is designed for - its static and designed for rappelling.

Well Zander, it all depends on what you do to it. For some people a season is 10-15 ski days...for others its a 100. So depending on how you ski and how much you weigh, it may last you more or less. Overall though, I've seen Volkl skis last longer than most others, including Salomon.

According to Yakima's website and their "Rack Finder"...there are no Q-clips for your vehicle. They may or may not make them in the future. As for the Q towers - there is only one kind, the Q-clips make them fit individual vehicles. But depending on what you have on the top of your car (totally naked or something up there)...you might find something else that would work. I'd check out Yakima.com or give them a call.

Maybe, but usually not with great results. The ski edges might get a little torn up and the crampon will go in at a slight angle, making it less effective. I would measure the area of the ski its going to contact though...sometimes the specs aren't exact and you might be able to make it work.

No - its not. Check out some of the SealLine packs, such as the Urban Backpack.

Because somebody didn't type it in - you could use this as a static line for any purpose - Edelweiss probably just designed it with canyoneering in mind.

Well it really depends on the size and height of the cot. Its probably not likely at 87x44 that you would find something that would fit length wise.

Check out the SimmerLite if you want liquid fuel. Otherwise I'd look at the jetboil or MSR pocket rocket.

Check out the SimmerLite if you want liquid fuel. Otherwise I'd look at the jetboil or MSR pocket rocket.

They will zip together, but there will be a bit of a difference in the zipper's length.

Its 20 x 7 inches if you leave it in the bag it comes in. I generally separate the poles and the body though. The poles are a few inches around and 20 inches long. The tent itself can be compressed pretty well with a compression sack...about 1.5 or 2 nalgene bottles worth.

Nope - MSR only.

Go for the XL

Yes!

Is that a question?

It would be difficult, even if they were a small size...and if you did...its probably the only thing you'd be able to fit in there.

It is a double rope (also known as a half rope because of the 1/2 marking on the tag).

Yes!

Make a fist and hold it above the ground so your elbow is at 90 degrees and your forearm is parallel with the ground. Measure the distance between your fist and the ground and you'll have an idea of which size range you fall into...but I'd guess you'd be a small.

These should go small enough. The center bar may stick out a bit on the heel...but you can just cut it off with a hack saw and save a little weight.

Technically, that puts you into a medium (according to the sizing chart), but it will be a bit snug on you. You'll be able to fit it over a base layer and maybe a thin fleece. If thats what you're looking for, do it...if you wanted something roomier, go with the large.

This will work better for a more confined space. There is no solid frame.

Go with the Mountain Hardwear...its a better jacket and more suited to your needs. This jacket is more for skiing, not mountaineering.

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These are all statements...what is your question?

Not really...you could find something much better, IMO

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These don't come with bindings. You don't have to adjust the bindings to ride switch anyways. It is easier to do, however, when the bindings are mounted in the center...aka a Center Mount...you can ask your local ski shop to do this when you get them mounted with bindings.

I'd go with a small