Friday, April 27, 2012

Time to Upgrade

Scarpa Charmoz GTX Boot - Men's Silver/Blue, 46.0Well, I think I have to bite the bullet and just upgrade to a full mountaineering boot. I have been looking at getting these Scarpa's but I'm not sure yet. Any recommendations?

Friday, April 6, 2012

My Review of Android Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Android Softshell Jacket - Men's Black, L
Originally submitted at Mountain Gear

The Android Jacket from Mountain Hardwear is a flexible mountain town companion that can take you from work to the trail and to the pub at the end of the day. Clean, stylish, and athletic, the Android is constructed with elastane-aided polyester for flexibility and range of motion. When the wind st...

Great around town jacket
By Kain from Glacier Fresh from Sheridan, Or on 4/6/2012
3out of 5
Pros: Durable, Well Constructed, Great Value
Cons: Doesn't breathe, Heavy
Best Uses: Around town, Outdoors
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Was this a gift?: No
This is a great around town jacket. I really wish it wouldn't get so hot but it just doesn't seem to breathe so I can't take it on any trails that will require a lot of exertion anymore. It also seems a little short for my torso, as I have to tuck in any shirts I wear under it.

My Review of PreCip Jacket - Men's

Marmot PreCip Jacket - Men's Cobalt Blue, XL
Originally submitted at Mountain Gear

Combat the wettest conditions in the world with the time-tested PreCip Jacket from Marmot that keeps you dry with waterproof, lightweight Dry Touch technology. You're protected by a full-visibility, roll-up hood with Peripheral Cord adjustment and lightweight, seam-taped PreCip fabric that shun...

Inexpensive yet powerful
By Kain from Glacier Fresh from Sheridan, OR on 4/6/2012
5out of 5
Fit: Feels true to size
Sleeve Length: Feels true to length
Chest Size: Feels true to size
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Lightweight, Durable, Breathable, Waterproof
Cons: Not Windproof
Best Uses: Wet Weather, Hiking and Camping, Cold Weather, Casual Wear
Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer
Was this a gift?: No
I wear this jacket almost daily to prevent getting wet. It is great and I have only had to treat it once so far. I fold it into it's own pocket when I go mountaineering/hiking. When and if this one gets ruined or damaged I will most likely buy another one.