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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-cxshih Recent reviews written by member cxshih en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_469430079108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The Quinny Zapp is one of the smallest folding strollers available in the world.  We purchased the Zapp as our go to stroller for everyday situations where our child is going to be walking (or running crazily) around and would only need the stroller... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469430079108 Wed, 6 May 2009 01:31:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469430079108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_468079906436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The North Face Hammerhead hydration pack is a wonderful hydration pack for a long day hike.  The pack consists of a 100oz ~ 3L Nalgene hydration bladder that is stored in the pocket closest to the harness.  The drinking tube can be routed to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~468079906436 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:47:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_468079906436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_464880045700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The Metolius Ropemaster Rope Bag is a must have bag for any climber who wants to protect their ropes at the crags and in between.  The bag has a built in 4 foot by 5 foot tarp that keeps your ropes of the dirt.  The tarp has rope tie in points... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~464880045700 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:16:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_464880045700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462308150916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The Osprey Aether 85 is one of the lightest 5200 cu in. multiday expedition packs available.  I purchased the Aether 85 for backpacking and mountaineering.  The bag is made of nylon and built on a HDPE framesheet with two peripheral aluminum... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462308150916 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:42:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462308150916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457963441796?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The Mountain Hardwear Cloud Rest is 600 fill down sleeping bag is a wonderful cold weather backpacking bag at a great price point.  The Bag is rated to 5 degrees F or -15 degrees C.  The bag is mummy cut and has Mountain Hardwear's comfort foot... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457963441796 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:34:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457963441796?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_450833911428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - I purchased the Lowe Alpine Boulder Bag to use as my rock gym and crag bag.  The reason I chose the Boulder Bag over a pure rope bag is it's ability to hold all your essential equipment and allow you to hike in with it as a backpack.  I tend to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~450833911428 Sun, 9 Nov 2008 19:25:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_450833911428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442330287748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - I purchased the Five Ten Gambit when I wanted to replace my current pair of Five Ten Coyotes. I tend to favor Five Ten shoes because their lasts fit my wide feet very well. The Gambit, unlike my pair of leather Coyotes, are made of a perforated,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442330287748 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:34:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442330287748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436052070020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - We purchased the Playskool Magic Song Guitar for our 2 year son because he loves to dance to music and has tried many times to strum our guitars but is not quite ready yet for a stringed instrument. The Magic Song Guitar is made of hard plastic but has... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436052070020 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 19:43:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436052070020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_435260395140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The Asolo Evoluzione is a great all season double plastic mountaineering boot. Fit is true to size and the boots are quite comfortable in summer or in winter. The boot is made of a waterproof polyurethane shell and built on Asolo's asoframe boot... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~435260395140 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:13:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_435260395140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_435233853060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The Go Go Babyz Go Go Kidz Travelmate is a life saver for airport travel with toddlers. We purchased the Travelmate to reduce the number of things we have carry through security and to be able to lug our carseat easily through the airport. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~435233853060 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:37:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_435233853060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_435228348036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - We received the Radio Flyer 60 Retro Rocket for my child's birthday and love the retro look. The Rocket needed some basic assembly out of the box which was my only complaint. The problem is the hubcaps needed to be pounded onto axle to lock the wheels... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~435228348036 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:46:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_435228348036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_435227823748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - I purchased the Oakley Half Jacket Xl Asian Fit Sunglasses to see if there was a large difference between the regular frame and the Asian fit frame (Since I am Asian). The Asian fit has a significant better fit that the regular frame. The area that is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~435227823748 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:27:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_435227823748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_435227168388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The Swimways Swim vest is a well designed floatation vest for toddlers. The vest is made of a stretchy rash guard material that has short sleeves and an easy to use front zipper. The sides of the vest have a laced elastic cord for quick and easy size... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~435227168388 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:15:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_435227168388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_435095441028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The Light My Fire outdoor meal kit is a functional, lightweight, full featured camping meal kit. The kit is triangular in shape and consists of 2 plates, a spill free cup, a combination two ended spoon and fork, combination colander/cutting board, and a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~435095441028 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:30:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_435095441028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_435077811844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The Kaboost portable chair booster is a great way to transition your toddler from a highchair to a regular chair without the use of unstable booster seats or even pillows. The Kaboost is very stable and adjustable. It fits under the legs of the chair... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~435077811844 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:20:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_435077811844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431549484676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - We purchased the Skip Hop Saddlebag in blue camo because we wanted a convenient storage solution for keeping basic supplies in our Maclaren triumph umbrella stroller without compromising the stroller's ability to fold. We also wanted to find a way to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431549484676 Mon, 26 May 2008 23:45:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431549484676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431483948676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The midland Wr-100 is an affordable NOAA weather radio with alert feature that can be had for around 30 dollars. It can be programmed to tune into your local/regional weather alert station and will signal a loud alert signal if a threat is sent out... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431483948676 Mon, 26 May 2008 12:38:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431483948676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431422738052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - I purchased the Olympus Stylus 790 SW Digital Camera to take on my mountaineering trips because I was tired of lugging my big and heavy Nikon SLR worrying about whether or not it would be damaged by moisture, cold, dropping, or being crushed in the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431422738052 Sun, 25 May 2008 22:49:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431422738052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431279148676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - We purchased the Coleman Roadtrip Beach Shade for taking our infant to the beach. We wanted to be able to provide some protection from the sun as well as the occasional windy sandy days on the beach. We decided on the Roadtrip Beach Shade for several... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431279148676 Sat, 24 May 2008 15:51:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431279148676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_428664524420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - I recently stayed at the Days Inn Mariner in Kill Devil Hills just north of Nags Head, NC. The room rates were reasonable and the hotel was located on the beach with direct beach access and had an in ground swimming pool. The Days Inn also offered a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428664524420 Sat, 3 May 2008 13:50:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428664524420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_427507945092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The Skyland Resort on Skyline drive in Shenandoah National Park is by no means a grand National Park hotel like those in the west but does have the charm and most importantly the great location of being in the park itself. The resort is situated in the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~427507945092 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:44:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_427507945092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426537094788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The Ropeman MkII Ascender by Wild Country is an update on the original with updates of the cam to stainless steel for better durability and it's ability to take on a larger range of rope. The MKII can accommodate rope diameters down to 8.5 mm. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426537094788 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:46:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426537094788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426536439428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The serrated Petzl Spatha Knife is a great utility knife for climbers. The sharp, serrated, stainless steel blade is useful for cutting cord, rope, webbing, etc. The body of the knife is made of hard plastic and the blade folds into the handle for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426536439428 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:25:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426536439428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426531655300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - The Petzl Ascension device is a high quality handled ascender designed to be used in the harshest conditions on a wide variety of rope. It can effectively be used on rope sizes as small as 8 mm and either static or dynamic. The Ascension has an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426531655300 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:06:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426531655300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426529492612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cxshih - We purchased the Foogo straw bottles by Thermos because we were tired of lugging either a mini-cooler around to keep his milk fresh on a long day out or having to stop and buy milk every so often. The thermos keeps drinks cold for up to twelve hours,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426529492612 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:22:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426529492612?linkin_id=8003929