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Moses on a BD dogbone, Ashtar Command, Zion UT
Mammut Moses Wire Gate Carabiner
October 8, 2011
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Taylor on the East Buttress of Mt. Whitney in the Trail Wind
Marmot Trail Wind Hooded Jacket - Women's
October 8, 2011
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Great for the desert
Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap
October 7, 2011
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Prolite bottom - its grey.
Therm-a-Rest Prolite Sleeping Pad
May 18, 2011
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Prolite texture and label- see the dots?
Therm-a-Rest Prolite Sleeping Pad
May 18, 2011
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Prolite top
Therm-a-Rest Prolite Sleeping Pad
May 18, 2011
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Cleaning Coyotes in the Henhouse
Black Diamond Storm Headlamp
May 15, 2011
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Ziggy in the Touchstone
Smith Touchstone Polarchromic Sunglasses
May 15, 2011
They let dogs see in color!
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Stockton - Yoke with decorative fabric bias
Marmot Stockton Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's
May 15, 2011
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My setup - a small piece of cord is retained with an "Xed" rubber band
Black Diamond Nut Tool
May 6, 2011
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Charcoal this is the only pocket
Stoic Microlith Softshell Pant - Men's
May 6, 2011
You can see that the pants have a "regular" semi-slim fit.
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Microlith (L) vs Overhang (R) fabric - interior
Stoic Microlith Softshell Pant - Men's
May 6, 2011
The Microlith is much fuzzier, and feels warmer and softer.
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Microlith (L) vs Overhang (R) fabric
Stoic Microlith Softshell Pant - Men's
May 6, 2011
You can see that the outer face fabric on the microlith is slightly smoother.
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Easy Tool-less adjustability
Black Diamond Sabretooth Pro Crampon
May 6, 2011
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Draft Collar detail
Marmot Plasma 30 Sleeping Bag:30 Degree Down
May 6, 2011
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Fabric and Logo Applique Detail
Marmot Plasma 30 Sleeping Bag:30 Degree Down
May 6, 2011
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Plasma
Marmot Plasma 30 Sleeping Bag:30 Degree Down
May 6, 2011
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#3 Stopper vs #3 Micro Stopper - transverse
Black Diamond Micro Stoppers
May 6, 2011
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#3 Stopper vs #3 Micro Stopper
Black Diamond Micro Stoppers
May 6, 2011
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Nitron and Dynotron
Black Diamond Nitron Carabiner
May 6, 2011
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Nitron and Dynotron.
Black Diamond Dynotron Carabiner
May 6, 2011
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Long Center Bars Vs. Standard Center Bars
Black Diamond Long Center Bars
May 6, 2011
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Dave in the Threshold
Smith Threshold Interchangeable Polarized Sunglasses
May 6, 2011
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Dave in his Kavu Visor, Pyrite
Kavu Synthetic Strapvisor
May 6, 2011
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Perfect Multipitch bag
Black Diamond Bbee Backpack - 690cu in
May 6, 2011
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This thing is BRIGHT
Edelweiss Energy ARC 9.5mm EverDry Climbing Rope
May 6, 2011
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From Left, MHW, BD Ahwahnee, MSR Hubba Hubba, Marmot Aura, REI QD T3+
Black Diamond Ahwahnee Tent: 2-Person 4-Season
May 5, 2011
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Smith Touchstone
Smith Touchstone Polarchromic Sunglasses
May 5, 2011
These are the Polarchromic Evolve - notice how the lenses appear much more mirrored than in the product photo.
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Dave smearing in the Anasazi Blanco
Five Ten Anasazi Lace-Up V2 Climbing Shoe
April 25, 2011
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Kyle in the Light Year XP 40º
Kelty Light Year XP Sleeping Bag: 40 Degree Synthetic
April 14, 2011
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Kyle and the Argon
Osprey Packs Argon 110 Backpack - 6700-7100cu in
April 14, 2011
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Let's just say Jeff knows his way around a Whisperlite...
MSR WhisperLite International Multi-Fuel Stove
April 14, 2011
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Ultralamina and Neo Air, Washington
Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina 0 Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Synthetic
April 14, 2011
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Doesn't that look good?
Snow Peak Titanium Double Wall Cup 450
April 14, 2011
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Ellie trusting the Miura
La Sportiva Miura Vibram XS Grip2 Climbing Shoe - Women's
April 14, 2011
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Catherine Sends!
CAMP USA Armour Lady Helmet - Women's
April 14, 2011
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Belaying off the harness with ATC Guide
Black Diamond ATC Guide
April 14, 2011
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Best climbing layer ever
Marmot Trail Wind Hooded Jacket - Men's
April 14, 2011
Crack #5, Joshua Tree NP
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Belaying off the anchor with the ATC Guide. Bird on a Wire, Joshua Tree NP
Black Diamond ATC Guide
April 14, 2011
Although somewhat difficult to see the actual device, this is a nice illustration of how to use this to conveniently belay a second off of the anchor. Garrett is clipped to the shelf with a clove hitch on a locker. His 2nd is tied in to the end of the rope that extends off the right of the photo. The rope runs through the ATC guide in a manner such that if the 2nd were to weight the rope, it would pinch the brake strand against the device, holding the fall. The ATC guide is attached to the master point by its large carabiner hole, with one locking carabiner, and utilizes another to create friction.
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Storm battery closure
Black Diamond Storm Headlamp
April 13, 2011
Here is the screw that keeps the battery compartment watertight.
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Storm battery compartment
Black Diamond Storm Headlamp
April 13, 2011
The batteries lie on two planes, (one behind the other three) and are sealed in with a silicone gasket.
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Storm and Spot
Black Diamond Storm Headlamp
April 13, 2011
Storm (left) and Spot (right), quite similar headlamps.
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Cat Rappelling in Ama Dablam
Marmot Ama Dablam Down Jacket - Women's
March 23, 2011
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Stephen Belaying in the Rockstar
CAMP USA Rock Star Helmet
March 23, 2011
A great helmet for group use, durable, simple, wide range of adjustability, and inexpensive.
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#4, lots of surface area, a parallel crack, and in the middle of the expansion range
Black Diamond Camalot C4s
March 23, 2011
Heavy Spider Karma, Brass Wall, Red Rock, NV.
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Anne on Barbara Bush
Mammut Skywalker 2 Climbing Helmet
March 23, 2011
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Catherine clips a Freewire
Black Diamond FreeWire Quickdraw
March 23, 2011
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Leading in the Stoic Overhang - Joshua Tree NP
Stoic Overhang Short - Men's
November 16, 2010
You can see the flexibility and the length of the short in this photo.
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Backpacking to Maggie Lakes in the Catalyst "Tree Frog" a bright green
Under Armour Catalyst Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's
November 16, 2010
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Bring your pad to Paradise! Kyle tests the foam in Virgin Gorda, BVI
Metolius Stomp Crash Pad
November 16, 2010
My favorite thing about this pad is that (with some finagling) it will fit nicely in a 18x18x24 box, allowing it to be checked on a plane for $25 - instead of the $150 oversize fee. This means you can take it with you all over the place!
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Connor tied in to the Supersafe on Sail Away Joshua Tree NP
Mammut Supersafe Climbing Rope - 10.2mm
November 16, 2010
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Berries in the bowl.
GSI Outdoors Infinity Bowl Set
November 15, 2010
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Nick puts in a bomber little guy - #5 I think
Black Diamond Stoppers
November 15, 2010
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Great for cracks and smears
Scarpa Techno Climbing Shoe - Vibram XS Edge
November 15, 2010
Wicker Cranium, Squamish BC
These shoes are comfortable and high performance.
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Dolgan Large
Julbo Dolgan Large Sunglasses - Spectron 4 Lens
November 15, 2010
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Munter Rappell with Mini Pearabiner
Black Diamond Mini Pearabiner Screwgate
November 15, 2010
For scale, that rope is a 9.8mm
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A perfect fit!
MSR Trillium Stove Base
November 15, 2010
This is how the Whisperlite Intl fits on the Trillium. Stabilizes the stove on snow, rocks and dirt.
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The baseline by which other Gaiters are judged
Outdoor Research Crocodiles Gaiter - Men's
November 15, 2010
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Flexible, fairly tough layer for cool weather activity
SmartWool NTS Lightweight Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's
November 15, 2010
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Leading on the Tusk 9.8mm - Tahquitz Rock, CA
Mammut Tusk Superdry Climbing Rope - 9.8mm
November 15, 2010
Light enough for long pitches, Thick enough to inspire confidence. A happy medium for an all purpose rope.
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Perfect for Cragging - Trad or Sport
Black Diamond Demon Duffel - 2565cu in
November 15, 2010
Dairy Queen Wall, Joshua Tree NP
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Connor on Sail Away in the Skywalker 2
Mammut Skywalker 2 Climbing Helmet
November 15, 2010
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Marmot Ama Dablam, MHW Nitrous, OR Transcendent
Marmot Ama Dablam Down Jacket - Men's
November 15, 2010
In this photo, you can compare the loft of the three jackets. The Ama Dablam is by far the warmest and thickest. Then the Transcendent (650fill), last the Nitrous.
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Dave with his Z 55
Gregory Z 55 Backpack - 3112-3722cu in
November 15, 2010
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Mid-dyno in the Marmot Scree Pant, Joshua Tree NP
Marmot Scree Softshell Pant - Men's
November 15, 2010
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Size Comparison
Marmot Whisperlite Jacket - Women's
November 11, 2010
Marmot Whisperlite size M in black, all rolled up next to a 1L Nalgene
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Damaged keeper loop - happened on first climb
Mammut Vader Alpine Belay Device
November 11, 2010
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Size Comparison
Mammut Vader Alpine Belay Device
November 11, 2010
From left Mammut Moses, Mammut Bionic HMS, Mammut Vader Alpine, Black Diamond ATC
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Alignment
Snow Peak GigaPower Stove Auto Ignition
November 9, 2010
Photo shows proper alignment of sparking rod for best ignition - see my review for context
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Distance
Snow Peak GigaPower Stove Auto Ignition
November 9, 2010
Photo shows the proper distance between prong and burner for best ignition. - see my review for context
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We all dream about perfection... Perfection dreams about Dan
MSR Groundhog Tent Stake Kit
October 7, 2010
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Marmot Thor 3 Tent: 3-Person 4-Season
September 1, 2011
This thing is heavy, expensive, and looks slow to set up. I'd go with a Hilleberg, check out the Nallo or Kaitum - a little bit more expensive, but IMO the best tents on the market. If, for some reason, you need freestanding, the BD (bibler) tents also have a great reputation.The Bombshelter is beast.
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Patagonia R1 Balaclava
August 7, 2011
This is going to be very breathable, but R1 is pretty warm. Check out the OR helmetclava, it's thinner.
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Black Diamond Neutrino Carabiner
August 3, 2011
The reason Hotwires are more expensive is that they are hot forged and therefore more labor intensive to make. The end result is a carabiner with an I-Beam shape, and a larger size and gate opening, yet the same weight. If you have the money, the following draws would all be upgrades: (Gear/Rope) Hoodwire/Hotwire, Nitron/Hotwire, Oz/Hotwire.
That said, Neutrinos are great carabiners in general, and for racking, I think you made the right call. The color coding is convenient, and I actually prefer a smaller carabiner for racking, if only for the way they sit compactly on my gear loops. They're still pretty light, and very functional.
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Under Armour Catalyst Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's
June 6, 2011
This shirt is made of 100% recycled polyester, the above comment (and the info sidebar) are wrong.
I'm not a doctor, or a research scientist, but I personally don't worry about the safety of synthetic fibers - and I've never heard a reason why I should. If you're really worried about it, but want something higher performance than cotton, check out baselayers made of Merino wool. Stoic, Smartwool, and Icebreaker are good brands.
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MSR WindPro Stove
June 5, 2011
Yeah, these will work with any canister that has a Lindal valve. Primus, Snow Peak, Jetboil, and a few others make them too.
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June 4, 2011
They do make a nice mesh "sleeve" though, its called the Guardian.
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June 4, 2011
They are the same materials and construction, but the Doublenest is a much larger version. Also, the pronest comes with Aluminum carabiners instead of Steel. That is all.
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Sierra Designs Nitro Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down
June 1, 2011
No, this is 800 fill down wrapped in 20D Nylon, it will lose some loft (and warmth) in humid environments, and if the bag gets wet, it will collapse and cease to insulate. The Fabric may bead the occasional water droplet, but not reliably.
Check out the Marmot EQ series for bags wrapped in the waterproof/breathable Membrain fabric, or the Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina series for Synthetic insulated bags that will retain warmth when wet.
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DMM V-Twin/Belay Master Set
June 1, 2011
Yeah, I've played with one in a store, it was kind of a pain, as you can't close the gate without locking the sleeve. The result of this is that you must lock and unlock the carabiner EVERY TIME you put it on your gear loops.
Also, who wants a Steel belay device?
Get a BD Gridlock and ATC/ATCXP instead.
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CAMP USA Orbit Wire Express Nylon Quickdraw - 5 Pack
June 1, 2011
These come with 11cm (~4in) dogbones.
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Marmot Angel Fire Sleeping Bag: 25 Degree Down - Women's
June 1, 2011
Anita, this bag has been rated to the European Norm, and is T-comfort rated to 26.1ºF.
This means that in this bag, the coldest temperature that the average woman could sleep through the night in is about 25º. The tests are conducted on a brass mannekin, on a pad, wearing socks, a baselayer, and hat.
The T-Limit rating for this bag 15º, which is essentially the same test, but for the average man, hence the discrepancy. I find that I sleep almost dead on to the T-limit ratings.
If you are looking for a bag that will keep you warm to 15ºF, check out the W's Teton, essentially the same bag as this, but with more down fill.
Only a few manufacturers list the full results of their EN tests, and Marmot is one of these - one of the primary reasons I prefer their bags.
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The North Face Casaval Bx Sleeping Bag - 20-Degree
May 30, 2011
The cat's meow has a higher quality synthetic fill than the casaval, and therefore is able to be slightly roomier while still weighing 4oz less.
That and the price.
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GoLite Shangri-La 2 Nest 2-Person
May 30, 2011
Different model-years, essentially the same product. The $99 one is newer.
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Marmot Exum Jacket - Men's
May 29, 2011
I'm 6'1, 180, and I have the medium. Definitely get the Large instead of the XL
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Patagonia Black Hole 120L Duffel Bag - 7323cu in
May 22, 2011
For reference, you can typically get up to a ~40L duffel through, and this one is 120. WAY too big.
Check out the Black Diamond Demon - its taper fits perfectly in overhead bins.
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Black Diamond Fitzroy Tent: 3-Person 4-Season
May 22, 2011
Avoid that North Face tent, an 11lb 3 man? Are you kidding?
This tent will work well, but I wouldn't try and fit 3 people in it on anything more than a 1-2 night trip, it will be cramped and wet - single walls will condense on the two outer sleepers regardless of material and venting.
Have you looked into the Hilleberg Nallo or Nammatj? They are incredibly convenient to pitch (with internal poles, Fitzroy will NOT be), light and burly as hell.
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Mammut Monolith GTX Boot - Men's
May 18, 2011
I assume you mean Forbidden Peak in the Cascades? Likely the West Ridge?
That route features a steep snow couloir, to a long 4th-low 5th knife edge ridge with a single 5.7 move. These should do quite well, as they are lightweight boots with grippy soles. You probably wouldn't regret getting something warmer though, these are not very highly insulated.
You'll also need crampons for the couloir section (at least). Make sure to get ones with a rear heel bail but a front toe strap, like the Black Diamond Sabretooth Clip, Item: BLD0491
enjoy!
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Sea To Summit Mosquito Head Net
May 18, 2011
Far Nicer, the darker color will give you better visibility, the drawcord will allow you to customize fit, and the whole thing packs conveniently into a stuff sack.
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Black Diamond Skylight Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
May 18, 2011
Agreed with Eli - this tent will condense much worse than the copper spur. Go for the Copper spur 3 (barely any weight penalty over the 2) before the Hubba Hubba with Gear shed (read: pain to pitch) though.
Also, None of the above mentioned tents are exceptionally durable - the Skylight features THIN nanoshield that isn't waterproof. The Hubba Hubba and Copper Spur both feature the same pole system that doesn't do too well in wind, and ultralight fabric for the rainflies.
And now for my suggestion - I noticed you didn't mention "price", "availability on backcountry.com" or "freestanding" in your criteria. Have you considered a Hilleberg Nallo 3?
Likeability - These remain totally dry while being pitched in the rain, Pitch super fast, come in 2 colors, have multiple pockets plus attachment points for a clothesline or gear loft, and will garner you total respect from all who frequent the mountains. What's not to like?
No Condensation - Double walls and tunnel venting prevent condensation.
Durability - Proprietary fabric and tunnel design yield a tent that can withstand legitimate 4 season storms. Gusts to 60mph+, no kidding.
Space - 64"x88" + Vestibule
Weight - 4lb 10oz min/5lb 5oz trail. Compare to 4lb 2oz min 5lb trail for this tent.
The downsides? It isn't free standing (but pitches quickly), and its $625.
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Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch
May 18, 2011
it should be noted that the thermometer will only tell you the temperature of the back of your wrist unless you take it off and set it in the environment you want the reading from for 10-15min.
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Therm-a-Rest Prolite Plus Sleeping Pad
May 18, 2011
Go with the plus, or even a Neo Air - check out my in-depth answer on the Prolite page.
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Therm-a-Rest Prolite Sleeping Pad
May 18, 2011
The Plus is monumentally warmer, and marginally more comfortable. If you're deciding ONLY between the two, I say get the Plus.
For three season use, however, if comfort and weight are your primary concern, have you looked into a Neo Air? They are just as warm as a Prolite (that is to say, warm enough when not on snow) and nearly three times as thick. In pads, thickness=comfort there is nothing else at the weight that even remotely compares comfort-wise.
My current system is a Neo Air with a Z-Rest underneath, and I'll never go back. This protects the Neo Air from puncture, allows me to sit on the indestructable Z-lite around camp, is plenty warm for sleeping on snow, provides a backup in case of puncture, and still weighs less than a trail light. If you wanted, you could even go with a thinner base pad than the Z Lite to save even more weight.
I'm a side sleeper, and if I don't get enough rest, I don't want to hike the next day, even with the lightest pack. Extra ounces and money in order to sleep well is always worth it in my opinion.
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Outdoor Research AirPurge Dry Compression Sack
May 17, 2011
Not quite as nice as the Sea to Summit in my opinion, although a little burlier. The strap wrapping of the OR does not pose a problem for compression at all, both this and the STS work well for the intended purpose, but I'd get the STS because of the lighter weight.
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Petzl Snowtube Snow Anchor
May 15, 2011
The price is for a single picket. MSR Coyotes are a cheaper, stronger, heavier, bulkier alternative.
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