Epinions Recent Reviews for outdoorsbound

Not as Good as a CamelBak

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 21:59:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I've owned four Platypus hydration bladders and three from CamelBak and I would definitely recommend CamelBak over Platypus any day. There are at least 3 reasons. One, all four of my Platypus bottles sprang leaks withing the first year of ownership...

Axius 15CF Roof Top Cargo Carrier: Glad I didn't pay anything for it.

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:45:36 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I received one of these as a tip guiding a scout group years ago. I wasn't overly impressed with it. The zipper leaked and then finally ripped out. I had a pretty good feeling the manufacturer wouldn't stand behind their product. I've since cut it up and...

Glad We Got It for Free

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:56:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - A friend gave us the juicer during a move. Though grateful for the gift, we can kind of see why. We'd always wanted one but weren't sure how much we'd use it and therefore had a difficult time committing money to it. We are very grateful to have been...

A Good Value on a Small Handy Heater

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:06:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I bought my Coleman Catalytic Heater at Wal-Mart before a pending winter storm in case our electricity went out. I also work outside and like to camp so I though it might come in handy later too. I practiced with it a few times indoors and have been...

Not Bad for My First Belt Sander

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:49:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - Being my first ever belt sander, I bought the least expensive one I could find at Wal-Mart about three years ago. The dust collection system did very little from the start. The bag kept falling off so I removed it. After about a year or two I started...

Pretty Nice Scale

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 06:35:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I just got this scale home, fired it up and I think it's already broken. It's says I'm overweight, fat and should drink more water. Actually, it's probably right. But what a big difference it makes having an intelligent scale versus my old plain digital...

The Best Running Shoes I've Ever Owned

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 05:31:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I went to a real running store to get find these babies. I needed some good running shoes Spring 2005 as I trained for a 6-day climb on Mt Rainier. I liked them so much I ended up making them my daily work shoes. I wore a couple of holes in them with my...

My Main Sandals - Hard to Beat!

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 05:10:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I have owned a pair of Hurricane Sandals for about 6 years. I first bought them because they were cheap and on sale. Little did I know what a value I was getting. I carried them often on backpacking trips for wet creek crossings because they're so...

What an Awesome Adventure Racing Pack!

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 04:45:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I bought this pack in April 2005, carried it on a 30-mile dayhike and really liked it. It has room for 2 bladders and that makes for a great drink & treat combination. It has bladder hangers but they only work half the time. The pack is comfortable,...

Pretty Neat and Beats Pumping!

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 04:33:39 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I just tried this little guy for the first time and I was pretty impressed. One 16 gram cartridge is just enough to inflate my mountain bike tire. I wasted a little CO2 and used a floor jack to bring it up to 40 lbs. I'll probably use the Microflate...

My Favorite Scissors

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 03:58:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - The orange straight-handled Fiskars scissors are my all-time favorite and they're hard to beat. I've grown up with this style and we do a good job of protecting them and saving them only for good jobs. I sure do like...

My First Real Bike Tire Pump

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 02:58:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I bought this pump so I could fix a flat in a pinch. I chose it because it was the cheapest where I shop. I've owned it for about a year and I've both carried it and mounted it on my bike. I got a couple of flats in the last month or so and it's come in...

Pleased with My First Digital Scale

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 02:19:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I didn't think much of this scale when I bought it Wal-Mart around 2003 other than it was an inexpensive digital scale. Little did I know that 3 years later it would still be operating reliably and to my satisfaction. I'll get slight inconsistencies but...

Worth a Second Chance?

Mon, 4 Sep 2006 01:47:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I have owned at least 3 pairs of gaiters, these being the lowest cut. Like others, I've had problems with the snap digging into my shin but socks worn high can help. I like how the lower elastic helps keep the gaiter close to the shoe. The instep cord is...

profeel: Great experience! Quick delivery! Thanks for keeping me informed!

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 09:22:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - A professional called to confirm my order. I received an email confirming my order, an email letting me know it was being processed and an email letting me know the delivery method and tracking number. I placed my order on a Thursday and opted for the...

The Best Outdoor Adhesive I've Come Across

Sat, 11 Dec 2004 02:40:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I was amazed to see the negative reviews of this product. I logged on because I just had yet another successful repair with this great stuff. I started reading how others had used Seam Grip to seal tent seams and I didn't even realize the manufacturer...

Good Value for Cold Feet

Sun, 5 Dec 2004 19:09:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I bought a pair of these Sierra Designs women's down booties for my wife. She really didn't have anything to walk around the house with that would keep her cold-natured feet warm. I was familiar with the product through my backpacking experience but had...

Not as Nice as You Might Expect.

Tue, 21 Jan 2003 00:22:44 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - This particular helmet would be fine if you don't have ears or if you have a short head. I know at least a couple of people who have complained that the chin straps squish their earlobes. Petzl made the helmet so high-profile that they forgot to leave...

A Great Caving Helmet!

Tue, 21 Jan 2003 00:08:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I was in need of a caving helmet and the Black Diamond Half Dome fit the bill. The helmet was designed for climbing but we cavers have to take what we can get. I first tried the Petzl Ecrin Roc but the chip straps bothered my earlobes. The chin straps...

The Best Stove Available

Mon, 25 Nov 2002 21:32:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - The Snowpeak Gigapower Titanium Auto has got to be the best stove available on the market today. If you are packing light & fast, solo or long distance this is the stove for you. It will light in the rain without matches. Good for those absent-minded...

Maybe Not For Serious Users

Wed, 31 Jul 2002 17:10:47 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I was initially impressed with the Microsoft TrackBall Optical. It has a sleek and attractive design and fits well in your hand if you're right handed. It has a large footprint but it will take up less room that a traditional mouse.

It makes...

A Neat Sheet for Projects

Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:53:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I have been experimenting with how to turn permanent stickers into removable magnets. I thought this product would be great for adding bumper stickers to my car without affecting it's resale value. The first one I tried was a sticker and I affixed it...