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Arc'Teryx Switchback shirt (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 4.50/5 Average Rating : 4.50/5

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Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: thetroutscout, 2006-05-27


This shirt is great for cool mornings and evenings. It isn't a full wind shirt but almost there. It's great in light rain. The material is a little rough at first but it breaks in and is really stretchy. It won't keep you warm but is really stylish and comfortable.


Gamma MX (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 4.50/5 Average Rating : 4.50/5

In: Gear: Clothing: Men's Clothing: Men's Outerwear: Men's Soft Shell Jackets-Liners

Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: thetroutscout, 2006-05-05


This is one awesome jacket and well worth every penny. Its thin but keeps me much warmer than my MH softshell and breathes better. It fits like it was made for me and looks great. Great quality!


MicroZoid (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00/5

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Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: thetroutscout, 2006-02-19


I've been using mine consistantly the last two years. I'm 6'1" and if I were any bigger I may not fit well. This tent is very small but quickly makes up for it in weight and pack size. It isn't free standing but I have yet to be in a place where that has been a problem, ranging from above the timber line to the sand dunes. Its a little tricky getting into at first and even harder to dress in. The vestible isn't huge but I usually leave my pack under it's own cover. I've had it rain for three days straight and no sign of anything getting past the rainfly. You have to stake it and guy it out taut but it works. It vents well and I've never had any condensation problems. If a lightweight, small, solo tent is what you want then look no further. There's no luxury of extra space but this tent will keep you dry. When I'm going fast and light I always take my microzoid. My friends make fun of "the coffin" but when they see my tent packed down to 4" x 18" and 2.5lbs they stop laughing.


GPSMap 60C Average Rating = 4.50/5 Average Rating : 4.50/5

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Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: thetroutscout, 2006-02-06


I've been very impressed with my Garmin 60C. I use it for hiking and geocaching. I can always get a good signal under some tree cover or in tight canyons. It's color screen is easy to read. I supports auto-routing if you by the right software. The price of these will drop as the new one come out.


Guide Microfilter Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00/5

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Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: thetroutscout, 2006-02-06


This pump rocks! My Boy Scouts spent a week long camp last summer using this filter. We pumped at least 50 gallons of water that week. Pumped worked great the whole time. It's fast! We put my old sweetwater against the Guide and the Guide took it to school. From that point on everyone used the Guide. I love the adapter for the naglene bottles. Slap it on, pump away and a min. later your bottle is full. This is a pump to have with groups. After that whole week the filter looks great. This is a wise investment.

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