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Re: wtb: big agnes sl2 footprint
I have one that has never been used. jimincda99@gmail.com

In Gear Swap » wtb: big agnes sl2 footprint
April 23, 6:02pm

Keen Targhee Mid
I am on my fourth pair of these shoes now. The last pair for some reason, ran large, and I had to give them away. The problems I've had with the previous pair are that the seams commonly come...

In GEAR » Keen targhee2 mids - experiences?
December 12, 10:07am

Yak Trax vs Kahtoola Microspikes
I agree with Chris's comments. I have had the same experience with Yak Trax though I do still use them on short hikes that involve intermittent snow & ice as well as bare rocks or gravel.

In GEAR » Yak Trax vs. Kahtoola Microspikes
March 28, 6:22pm

Black Rock Gear
The only issue I've had with BRG (if indeed it is an issue!) is that after getting a product from them, you'll be so impressed you'll want more! Thanks Evan.

In GEAR » Black Rock Gear
February 27, 2:49pm

Dog coats
Haven't heard of them, but having tried Ruff Wear and shopping around, I found that most coats provide no protection under the chest and stomach. My suggestion, look at Cabellas.com as their c...

In GEAR » Dog coats
February 21, 3:59pm

Terra Nova Laser Tent Review
Thanks for the thorough objective review, Ray. I agree with everything you say except I find mine to be a royal pain in the ... to set up. I'll take my Akto anyday, especially with the net in...

In Editor's Roundtable » Terra Nova Laser Tent Review
May 07, 10:03am

Evernew Ti Dx stove set
This is a pricey but very good looking system, however my experience is that it is a "gas-hog"! Yesterday, temps about 50 degrees, very little wind, tap water of about 50 degrees, the st...

In GEAR » Evernew Ti DX stove set
March 28, 1:12pm

Re; Cook/Eat System
I agree that the White Box stove is great for 2 persons but it does not work well with the MSR Titan Kettle. The other thing I have found about the White Box is that it requires more fuel to heat ...

In GEAR » Cook / Eat system
March 28, 12:58pm

PLB's
The Summer 2009 issue of the Gazette, an Alpine Club of Canada publication, features a recent review of the Spot Satellite Personal Tracker. Although the "Gazette" does not seem to be av...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » PLB's
July 06, 5:39pm

Durability of wool brands
Another vote for Icebreaker and Ibex. My experience with Smartwool was really disappointing - holes in my microweight t-shirts after one wearing. I haven't tried any other brands.

In GEAR » durability of wool brands
April 22, 1:27pm

All Reader Reviews by James Loy

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Mountain Gear
This company has recently moved into a new warehouse and is having problems locating items. I am still waiting for them to locate the item I ordered 5 days ago. First they told me they were waiting ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
November 24, 3:13pm

Smartwool Microweight Fitted T
Sorry, but I have had poor luck with the 2 L/S Microweight shirts I purchased. I am not at all hard on things, and I can seldom wear anything out, but my first shirt developed a hole the size of a di...

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - WOOL
October 15, 3:07pm