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Reviews by cheezhead (16)
Contour/Sirrocco (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 5.00/5
In: Gear: Archive
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Review by: cheezhead, 2004-06-14
I am very impressed with the quality and design of Lowe Alpine packs yet again. The contour 3 will be a great addition to my outdoor equipment. From its very ergonomic design and comfort through ajustment this pack is great for a long day of climbing or a number of days backpacking. It even has a water bladder pocket inside. I would recomend Lowe Alpine packs to anyone after having purchased a couple of them since i was a kid.
-Mike Goode
-Mike Goode
Thermarest
Average Rating : 4.00/5
In: Gear: Archive
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Review by: cheezhead, 2004-06-14
Awesome for camping or backpacking alike. I have had the same one for 11 years now and its still going strong like it was brand new. They are very durable and abrasion resistent. I have used mine in the winter as well as all other seasons. a Thermarest will keep you warmer in the cold than a regualar pad will as well. The figure that i have read is that it keeps you 10 degrees warmer than what your sleeping bag rating is with a nromal pad. After sleeping on the snow at 9,000 ft and -40 degrees F with mine I believe them.
-Mike Goode
-Mike Goode
Positron Straitjacket Quickdraw (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.90/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Quickdraws
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Review by: cheezhead, 2004-06-14
Great quickdraws. Very solid and lightweight. I also like the keynose gate closure. That way the open gates don't catch on things. I would recomend them to any climber.
-Mike Goode
-Mike Goode
Contact Sling Dyneema 8mm - 30cm (1ft)
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Average Rating : 4.76/5
In: Gear: Add-On Climbing Gear: Webbing: Slings
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Review by: cheezhead, 2004-06-14
Great runners. Very very light weight and strong as well. The small size may worry those used to larger sized runners...but so far i have been pleased with my purchase.
Mike Goode
Mike Goode
Platypus Big Zip 3 (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 3.67/5
In: Gear: Training & Accessories
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Review by: cheezhead, 2004-06-14
Great water resevoir. Very durable. I have a lowe alpine pack with water bladder pocket for a 2 liter resevoir. The big zip 3 however is the same shape as a 2 liter bladder except taller. So it just sticks out the top of the pocket by a couple inches and i have 3 liters of water instead of 2. At first i was weaty about the zip lock opening but after a couple of months of climbing and trhowing my pack around it has yet to open when i didn't want it to.
-Mike Goode
-Mike Goode
