© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-gator5551 Recent reviews written by member gator5551 en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_146517429892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - In my opinion this is hands down the very best 3 seasons backpacking bag on the market. I have been backpacking for 30+ years I started at 7 years of age with Coleman products, joined the boy scouts at 12, went through to 18 and I still back pack today... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~146517429892 Tue, 6 Jul 2004 10:18:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_146517429892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_122519654020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - Man O man I cant believe this sleeping bag! I upgraded this spring from marmots arroyo to marmots new ultralight hydrogen 30 degree sleeping bag. I bought one for me and my wife in order to save another pound of weight in our backpacks. I had my doubts... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~122519654020 Sat, 20 Dec 2003 20:01:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_122519654020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_114241801860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - I have Had my Vector for about 3 years now and I like it fine. So far I have had to change the battery 2 times. They seem to last for about a year. It has a lot of great features like a compass that not only tells you which way you are going but has the t... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~114241801860 Wed, 1 Oct 2003 01:31:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_114241801860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_80681930372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - Well I hate to admit it when I make a mistake in my gear but I think this one is it. I bought an Auspex pack two years ago to join the light weight band wagon and made a big boo boo. I bought it because backpacker magazine recommended this pack and I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~80681930372 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 10:17:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_80681930372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_79673200260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - Great Jacket for back packing! I used to use the north face mountain light jacket in the winter, and its a great jacket too, but for the lower elevations of the piedmont of north carolina the north face is a bit of an over kill as the weight of it will... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~79673200260 Thu, 31 Oct 2002 18:54:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_79673200260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_79579549316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - This is a great head lamp for backpacking. I have had one for two years now and I love mine. I use to use a mini maglight with a head strap but I got tired of replacing baterys and bulbs and I thought it was a bit heavy so I decided to replace it with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~79579549316 Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:12:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_79579549316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_79526596228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - Great winter bag! I bought one back last January and used it from January to March (nine weekend trips) until the weather got warmer. This was to replace my Serria Designs Sandman that had lost its loft and was not doing the job anymore leaving me cold... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~79526596228 Wed, 30 Oct 2002 05:48:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_79526596228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_68012248708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - Great bladder! I have used every thing from metal canteens to plastic coke bottles to carry my water over the years but I have finally found the perfect way to carry my water. it is soooo nice to be able to drink water while hiking on the trail with out... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~68012248708 Tue, 25 Jun 2002 18:05:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_68012248708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_67724283524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - I have had an Optimus Nova ever since they came on the US market and have used it on multiple trips about ninety times. In my opinion the Nova is the best liquid fuel stove out there. That is saying a lot for me as I have went through a lot of stoves in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~67724283524 Sun, 23 Jun 2002 02:53:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_67724283524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_66546601604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - Great pack! I bought the X version of the reality because it was a little lighter than the regular version, same pack but made with lighter pack cloth. I wanted a light weight pack to carry my summer loads that was very comfortable and supportive. I also... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~66546601604 Tue, 11 Jun 2002 03:58:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_66546601604?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_65586171524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - A great summer bag! My wife and I bought one each to save weight in our packs this spring and we love our's. Marmot builds superior sleeping bags and the Arroyo is no exception. At one pound fourteen ounces, and a thirty degree rating with eight hundred... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~65586171524 Fri, 31 May 2002 03:59:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_65586171524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_64231411332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - Ok, Ok, I have joined the light weight band wagon. I am an old school backpacker who believes in comfort first, durability second, and light weight third. The Snow Peak Giga Power stove gives me all three. Its a great little stove and I love mine. I have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~64231411332 Fri, 17 May 2002 02:53:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_64231411332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_59523567236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - I have used a Therm-A-Rest Guide Lite sleeping pad for two years now and I love mine. A bit heavier than a foam pad but a heck of a lot better and a lot more comfortable. With the z-rest or the Ridge rest foam pads I felt every stick rock and nutshell... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~59523567236 Sat, 23 Mar 2002 12:43:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_59523567236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_59472187012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - I am an ounce counting backpacker but,I came from the old school of backpacking which believes in comfort first weight second. I have searched the industry for gear that is light but still gives me the comfort and reliability I am use to. Over the last... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~59472187012 Fri, 22 Mar 2002 18:15:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_59472187012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_59295633028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - Well I can give an honest review Between the Pur Hiker and the MSR Mini Waterworks. I used the Pur Hiker for a year alone and got sick seven times averaging about two trips per month. I cleaned the pur like the instructions said with bleach but no avail... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~59295633028 Wed, 20 Mar 2002 17:33:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_59295633028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_49476570756?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - I have had a light year for a year now and use it when I go backing alone or with the guys. I am an old school backpacker who believes in comfort first. Of course that means a little more weight but I think it is worth it, especially if it means a better... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~49476570756 Thu, 13 Dec 2001 03:55:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_49476570756?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_14219775620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - great little stove. I carried it for a year of backpacking. always worked fine. never gave me any problems. my only qualms with this stove were that it was hard to light unless you have a pump or fire tape and I had to carry extra fuel. I have since... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~14219775620 Wed, 21 Mar 2001 19:59:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_14219775620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_12609359492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - I have been backpacking for thirty years now and I will have to say that the sandman sleeping bag is my all time favorite bag. I have went thru several bags in my time but none were like this one. I sleep on my side and stomach with my arms up under my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~12609359492 Sun, 11 Mar 2001 12:18:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_12609359492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_12603788932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gator5551 - I have the clip three cd tent.The clip 2 was a little too tight for me and my wife. The clip 3 is perfect . It only weights 5lb 8oz. A little more than the clip 2 but I am willing to carry a little more weight in a tent for the extra room, besides I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~12603788932 Sun, 11 Mar 2001 10:58:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_12603788932?linkin_id=8003929