This is an "ok" general mountaineering ice axe. I originally got the model including the slider leash; be forewarned the leash it is totally ill-designed and useless. I ended up removing mine. if you prefer a leash, it is better to buy the model without and make your own out of webbing and tie it to the hole in the head. This axe is heavy. With that said, it is durable and mine has taken much use and abuse. personally I wish I would have purchased a different model mountaineering axe to save a few ounces

This is an all around excellent tent. I have used many other similar single wall tents including the Bibler I-tent and BD Firstlight and regard the MK1 Lite as far superior in both design and quality. A mesh door screen and two small mesh pockets on the inside are the only bells and whistles present on the tent - this minimalist design is appreciated when you are carrying it on your hips b/c the weight is significantly less than all competing single wall tent models. Its lightweight comes at no sacrifice to durability as the seams are tight and bulletproof. I have used in all seasons including at least 8x during winter and never had a worry. I must add on one occasion in winter 80+ mph winds snapped a tent pole but the rest of the tent, guideline ties and all, did not tear during the time it took to temporarily fix the pole. Additionally, the customor service with Integral Designs (B.C., Canada) was next to none when it came to getting the pole fixed/replaced. Sleeps one comfortably and two if you want to get close (and stay warm if in winter). If you are 6ft1in or longer, you probably want to go with the slightly longer MK1 XL.

This probably the best general use crampon I have seen. They are light, well-made, and work worrielessly on glaciers and hard snow. I have used them with boots (Trangos) and light tennis shoes both without any problems. These are NOT for ice climbing nor for anything that requires moderate front pointing. The G-10s work great for general glacier travel and snow field crossing/climbing. They come with antibots and at the price are a great deal.