Gear : Reviews
Reviews by eric (6)
Vasque Catylyst (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.67/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Approach Shoes
Review
Review by: eric, 2005-01-07
Excellent shoe. I agree they're very sticky and I find myself climbing in them on easier grades all the time.
ProWire
Average Rating : 4.40/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Non-Locking Carabiners: Wire Biners
Review
Review by: eric, 2004-12-27
Light, very nice handling (not awkward at all, IMO), not too expensive. My favorite wire gate.
Cairn (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 5.00/5
In: Gear: Archive
Review
Review by: eric, 2004-02-19
I love this pack and use it for everything from trad climbing to fast packing and even the occasional ultralight overnight. I bought this mainly because I needed extra volume to accommodate camera gear when I go climbing and hiking. Because it's so huge you really need the optional "strapettes" shoulder straps in order to balance the weight if you are going to make full use of the 1100 ci volume. With these the pack will handle a very heavy load while still being extremely comfortable.
A full water bottle can get ejected from the mesh side pockets (hanging upside down doesn't help), so I use the elastic cord that tightens the mesh and flip it over the bottle lid to hold it firmly in place.
A full water bottle can get ejected from the mesh side pockets (hanging upside down doesn't help), so I use the elastic cord that tightens the mesh and flip it over the bottle lid to hold it firmly in place.
Equinox
Average Rating : 3.44/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up
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Review by: eric, 2004-02-17
This was my first pair of climbing shoes and I found them pretty comfortable but not particularly well-fitting, even though I think I got the size right. There was too much room in the toe, although the heel fit very well. My main complaint now is that compared to the [url=http://www.rockclimbing.com/shopping/product.php?p=294]Mythos [/url] the rubber is not very sticky. They are quite stiff and some call them a good crack climbing shoe, although I find the Mythos adequate for the small amount of crack climbing I do.
I think this can only be considered a decent beginner's shoe, but the price isn't really appropriate for that.
I think this can only be considered a decent beginner's shoe, but the price isn't really appropriate for that.
Megalite Sleeping Bag: 30 Degree Down
Average Rating : 5.00/5
In: Gear: Hiking and Camping: Sleeping Bags: Down Bags: Down: Warm Weather 35 And Up
Review
Review by: eric, 2004-02-02
This is a fantastic bag. Sometimes it does feel a bit tight (I'm 6'1), but in general I've found it quite comfortable in terms of size. I use it as my primary bag for backpacking in California and find it usually warm enough even in winter -- the 30 degree rating is about right. I've used it well below that and by supplementing the insulation with clothes under and inside the bag I've never felt cold. I've also taken it all over the world and really appreciate it's small size. The construction is superb.
