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Archived Outdoors Reviews: Glock E-Tool (shovel)

Tue, 9 Jan 2001 16:36:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author derek141 - From the people who redefined the pistol only to dominate the market comes another innovation. The Glock E-tool consists of a folding shovel blade that positively locks several positions with respect to the handle, including the obvious straight-out...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: Coleman Dual-Fuel Single Mantle Lantern

Mon, 8 Jan 2001 05:37:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author daletowert - I bought the Coleman Dual-Fuel Single Mantle Lantern for pretty much the same reasons I bought the Coleman Peak 1 Apex II stove – I liked the idea of a lantern with a refillable fuel tank, rather than having to rely on expensive, (and possibly hard to...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: Campinggaz Bleuet 470 HPZ Stove - Don't Waste Your Money

Sun, 7 Jan 2001 08:58:43 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author daletowert - I bought the CampingGaz Bleuet 470 HPZ stove as an alternative to my tried and tested Coleman Peak I Apex II multi-fuel stove. The Coleman is great, but to be honest, on short hikes, it's a bit of hassle to have to assemble the thing, pump it up and get...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: Campinggaz Bleuet Micro Stove - Thumbs Up!

Sun, 7 Jan 2001 08:54:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author daletowert - The CampingGaz Bleuet Micro stove must surely be one of the best lightweight stoves aimed specifically at the hiking/backpacking market, where weight and size are important factors. The burner and pot support design are identical to the version that uses...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: The Packing List for Skiing

Sat, 6 Jan 2001 01:58:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author AlexG - The skiing season is upon us. I have a few words of advice on what to pack for your ski trip, based on my 10 years of experience on the slopes. The right clothes are essential in making everyone's experience enjoyable. This is what works for me…
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Archived Outdoors Reviews: Campingaz Bivouac 270 Lantern - a Must-Have!

Fri, 5 Jan 2001 13:19:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author daletowert - The Campingaz Bivouac 270 PZ Lantern is a small, compact auto-ignition lantern, rated at 100 watts, and aimed at the hiking/backpacking market. It uses industry standard CV270 or CV470 self-sealing gas cartridges, and comes with a hardy plastic carry...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: Survive That Deadly Avalanche !!!

Thu, 4 Jan 2001 22:04:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Jason47 - Because you want to live to have ski bunnies sign your various casts, you must survive the avalanche-prone highlands some risk takers take aim at. It is sometimes easier said than done.

There are no sure techniques for staying out of an...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: What kind, how big, what temp rating???

Thu, 4 Jan 2001 22:02:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mickduh - Well I have been camping and living in sleeping bags for as far back as I can remember. I generally spend more night per year in a bag than I do in a bed so I have many opinions about what works and what doesn't. There are one heck of a lot of factors...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: Pay what you must but get good gear!!!

Thu, 4 Jan 2001 01:43:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mickduh - There are some folks that think that you can get by camping with the cheapest gear there is. This will work of course but not always and not forever. In my opinion it greatly depends on what kind of camping you plan on doing and with what frequency you...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: FEATHERED FRIENDS SLEEPING BAGS: $500 for a Sleeping bag? YES!!!

Thu, 4 Jan 2001 00:55:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ed.Williamson - "$500 for a sleeping bag? You must be crazy," I told myself. Why would anyone in their right mind pay out so much money for a sleeping bag? Well, there are two pretty good reasons to buy the Feathered Friends Ptamigan: (A) If you want a comfortable...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: Patagonia Synchilla Jacket: If A Coat Was My Best Friend, This Would Be It!

Thu, 4 Jan 2001 00:14:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ed.Williamson - Patagonia definitely makes the best fleece jacket in the world, period. They call it a Synchilla Jacket.

I have had mine for over 20 years and it is ready to go another 20 with service just as good as when it was new back in 1980. This is my...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: the best courier bags

Wed, 3 Jan 2001 11:27:37 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author wag91 - hi, i've been a courier in victoria, bc as well as london uk and these bags are perfect. they are comfortable, the flap is easy to get into, and they are absolutely bomb-proof.

as an alternative to backpacks they are easier on your back, waterproof,...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: I'm not so sure

Tue, 2 Jan 2001 14:54:25 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author k2kennedy - I recently purchased the K2 Mod X skis for myself. I am an advanced/expert women's skiier who skis a 190 cm traditional ski. I am having a hard time with the Mod X on the groomers, but they are awesome in the freshies! I am very unstable (at 174 cm!!)...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: Defective Nordica Ski boots

Mon, 1 Jan 2001 00:51:28 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author rdw2001 - After 40 years of skiing, often learning to enjoy difficult conditions,

I was surprised to find that the new sensation of flexibility at the ankle

in my Nordica ski boots was due to side to side crack that arched over my instep! This of...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: My favorite fly for almost every kind of freshwater fish.

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 07:48:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author .475Linebaugh - I was bored sitting at my fly tying desk, and had some smaller hooks lying around so I picked one up and tied a black barbell with 2 raps of grizzly hackle in the middle. This was my ant. We almost always think of the mayflies, and the midges, and the...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: Loving my Line Skiboards...

Sat, 30 Dec 2000 21:11:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hamsinn - This is my second season riding my beloved Line "Cruiser" skiboards and, to quote a line from the classic song "Player's Holiday"...."I'm loving every minute of it."

I like to compare my first experience...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: superman skis

Sat, 30 Dec 2000 00:14:45 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author yeskino - I was debating between the Volkl G31 and V31 and ended up with the V31's because they were rated as a better short radius ski and better in the bumps. Well let me tell you these skis will make Superman out of Clark Kent. Very quick edge to edge, a...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: Get wet, get muddy, and love it!

Fri, 29 Dec 2000 08:24:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author .475Linebaugh - I have always loved camping. About the only time I have off with work and school is during the summer. Sure in the fall and spring its nice to have big clompin boots with the matching wool socks with the red stripes at top but I have the most fun while...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: Fantastic!

Thu, 28 Dec 2000 23:35:32 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author monrabat - I bought a pair of 168cm with raisers.

Yes, 168cm! I thought the salesman was putting me

on when he recommended I ski 168's. So I looked it

up on the Salomon web site and for my weight and use I was

recommended 168's. It was a...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: Propane Catalytic Heater

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 19:54:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Counselor - The Coleman Model 5003 Propane Catalytic heater is small in size and is very easy to use.

I have used it in the tent, camper and in my home. It puts out a decent amount of heat and will burn for hours on a single 16.4oz disposable propane tank.
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Archived Outdoors Reviews: Burton..what can I say?

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 02:58:13 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author VintageClaire - What can I say, snowboarding is getting to be more and more about labels every year. I mean, you want a decent board, but most people want a decent name attached to it. (Of course that's not always true for all of us). That's why I recommend Burton...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: The Gerber Multi-tool

Tue, 26 Dec 2000 06:08:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author .475Linebaugh - I am an avid outdoors man and have also worked for a construction company. Having said this I have had experience with many multi-function tools, I have come to the conclusion that the Gerber is the best.

First the competition is of very good...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: PADI Training is a Good Start for new SCUBA Divers

Thu, 21 Dec 2000 23:44:24 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author dbhoutx - PADI is one of the worlds most active and well recognized training organizations for new divers. They built in safety margin for sport diving (at least under their training regiment) that other organizations such as the US Navy do not utilize. Of course...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: NEEDS ALL YOUR ENERGY

Mon, 18 Dec 2000 13:45:02 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author 7812427 - Here's the setting:

Whiteface 12/15/2000

Conditions: Fresh packed powder

Me: 6'5" 245 lbs

Lenght: 188cm

Bindings: Marker demos

I picked these up from Cunninghams Ski Barn in Lake Placid for the day to demo.Last...

Archived Outdoors Reviews: The Perfect Gift for the "Fishing Enthusiast"

Sun, 17 Dec 2000 20:16:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lmm - FishingEnthusiast.com to the rescue!

Brad, my husband, is the worst. Each year I run around like crazy trying to dig up just the right gift for him. Each year my gift ends up in the back of a drawer or in the basement. Poke around and...