Epinions Recent Reviews for adventureman73

Best SUV I've ever driven/owned!

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 19:29:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adventureman73 - My wife and I have been hunting for the "perfect" SUV for us for a couple years now, and we've been through several. None, until now, could hold up to our standards. The 2003 Toyota 4Runner is the only vehicle to pass muster...and boy, does it! The...

What a wonderful, quiet place!

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 19:06:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adventureman73 - Cascadia is probably my favorite place to camp in all of Oregon. I first camped here 2 years ago (October 2001), and my wife and I have been going back regularly ever since. As campgrounds go, it's not fancy, and it's not extravagant...which is why we...

Painted Hills Unit

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 18:45:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adventureman73 - My wife and I visited the Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds on August 8, 2003. We didn't know quite what to expect, but what we saw was remarkable! First, the drive from Prineville Resevoir State Park was quite breathtaking. Far from bei...

Come see the antelope!

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 18:22:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adventureman73 - We visited the HMNAR on September 27, 2003. We really had no idea what to expect, since the websites http://refuges.fws.gov/profile
s/index.cfm?id=14622
http://pacific.fws.gov/refuges
/field/OR_hartmtn.htm
weren't very helpful. But we were prepared...

Go for the falls!

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 16:32:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author adventureman73 - I've stayed in this park 3 times, and each time is very different. The day-use area is huge...there's plenty of parking for just about any type of vehicle. There's swimming and picnicking, with firepits for BBQs. The main lodge has a gift-shop and lo...

Fantastic pack for skiing or just about anything!

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 16:20:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adventureman73 - I purchased this pack for $60 in Breckenridge, CO, USA, in February of 2003 when my wife and I were there skiing. I had initially been packing a small daypack with a 1L Platypus bottle inside. However, it was difficult to get to and was not very secure...

Yakima Big Powder Hound: Durable and easy to use!

Wed, 15 Jan 2003 14:06:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adventureman73 - I bought this rack specifically for winter use with my wife's skis and my snowboard.

Overall impression:

This rack is durable, easy to install and user-friendly. I installed it in under 10 minutes (including the SKS locking cores). I...

A well-balanced, effective protein bar!

Thu, 11 Jul 2002 14:03:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adventureman73 - When I started weight-lifting, I was a little skeptical about protein bars and other supplements; however, after find a great price on these ($18.99 for a box of 10) at a local Costco, I decided to give them a try.

I'm not sure if I'm just a...

Perhaps the perfect backpacking stove?

Wed, 10 Jul 2002 10:50:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adventureman73 - My wife and I are avid outdoors people, and when our 30+ year old Coleman double-burner died, we were ready for something much smaller and lighter. The Primus Yellowstone LiteTrail was on sale at REI, so we decided to give it a shot.

I...

Avoid this and buy a real SUV

Tue, 9 Jul 2002 16:06:20 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author adventureman73 - My wife and I bought a 2001 Honda CR-V LX in November of 2001, trading in our 2000 Civic EX. We figured that this would be a fantastic vehicle for us since we're both avid skiers/snowboarders, and also do plenty of camping and hiking. Boy, were we...

A real SUV

Tue, 9 Jul 2002 15:37:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adventureman73 - My wife and I bought our 2002 Forester L in May of this year (2002) after realizing that our 2001 Honda CR-V wasn't going to cut it anymore for getting us to and from the mountains in the winter (see my review on the 2001 CR-V). We were drawn to the...