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Phantom Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00/5

In: Gear: Hiking and Camping: Sleeping Bags: Cold Temp. Bags

Excellent Bag 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: gigz5, 2008-06-14


I have been very impressed with this bag. It is very light (2lbs 10oz) for a 0 degree bag, packs down very small, and has excellent thick loft. For me, the 0 degree rating is conservative, I've spent nights out in the open in this bag in temps as low as -12 degrees with perfect comfort (on top of two thermarests, one closed cell and one pro-light 4). The hood is well designed and wraps my head very well and the bag seals up very tight when needed. I have had this bag almost 2 years and the loft is basically the same as when I first got it. I highly recommend this bag.


Scarpa Vision (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 4.70/5 Average Rating : 4.70/5

In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up

The perfect shoe? 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: gigz5, 2008-05-16


The single greatest purchas I have made. Just the right amount of down turn to stay strong and be able to wear all day, but not so much as to permanently warp your foot like the Booster. Amazing fit in the heal and around the foot. I bought them a little bit uncomfortably tight, it didn't take long for them to stretch out a little. I'd agree with some of the other reviews that they stretch about a half size so I wouldn't size down very much. I wear a 43 La Sportiva and a 42 in these. Now that they're stretched, they are without a doubt the most comfortable, high performing shoe I have ever had.