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Reviews by xtrmecat (2)


Slickrock 22 (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 3.75/5 Average Rating : 3.75/5

In: Gear: Hiking and Camping: Tents: 3 Season Tents

Not bad, worked for me for 5 years 2 out of 5 stars

Review by: xtrmecat, 2009-01-16


It was the main backpacker for my wife and I for 5 or six years. Light, compact, easily set up in the dark or storm. I'm pretty big and the tent is not so it is as small a shelter as you would ever want. Too small for long trips. Also the roof ventilation is OK, but in full on conditions it does rain inside, more than once too. It was tough enough to use in my backyard without the footprint, but I'd recomend taking one when in the talus and you can afford the weight. The zippers started to show wear and get finicky on the last season out, at about 120 nights out.
The limited space inside also made it very difficult to store gear away from animals (salt craving marmots and goats) as the vestibules are open. I also switched out the stakes for heavier ones.


SNAKE CHARMER Big Wall Rope Bag (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00/5

In: Gear: Add-On Climbing Gear: Bags and Haul Bags

Of the three I own, it is the only one not for sale 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: xtrmecat, 2009-01-16


Two sides divided, anchors easily, can be weighted on bottom, stays open, burly, won't fill with rain, hauls well, stays open and stacks well, works like nothing else. I have searched for a system that works, and finally found it. No more rope hooks, butterfly coils feeding me. This bag does it all and has every thing you need in a rope bag for solo climbing. Fish Products hit a home run with this one.