This is the first rope I've ever bought. Perfect weight/stiffness combo. It gives great catches as well. Everyone I went climbing with this past weekend loved it. The downs…
- Jacob, 10/25/12

This is our 3rd Sterling Evolution Velocity 9.8 and even better now that they offer the rasta-fied pattern. Who doesn't like to advertise that climbin and tokin go hand in han…
- Kathryn, 04/23/12

unlike so many ex girlfriends at your ten-year highschool reunion, these puppies hold their shape. the p3 tech is no joke, as advertised. strap'em down as tight as your old mi…
- CHRISTIAN, 09/26/08
BALTIMORE

These shoes are straight BAWLIN' yo! Beaked toe, leather, form-fitting, ridiculous pimpin' design like you've never SEEN! I put these on my feet and I was like "WHHHATTTT?!…
- James, 04/20/12

This shoe would be 5/5 just like the mens VS and for GOOD REASON, if it wasn't for some whiners who couldn't handle a barely noticeable print on a small strip of leather aroun…
- Kristina, 02/27/11
Washington

All around great shoe. Great for edging and standing on tiny crystals or pebbles that it makes you wonder sometimes how is it possible you haven't fallen off yet. Rubber is pl…
- Stephanie, 11/24/10
New York

I had been looking for a compact, waterproof backpack for the longest time & I finally found it with Fjallraven's Kanken. The backpack is completely weatherproof, holds just a…
- Allison, 10/25/12

great boots, will not wear anything else. feet keep dry all day long no matter how wet you get them. hold up and wear good. would suggest getting superfeet insoles for them, n…
- Alexander, 01/15/12

If there is only one piece of gear I could save from a fire, it would be by Asolo boots. I have hiked hundreds of miles in these boots, and they are built to last. They have…
- Jeremy, 01/27/12
Los Angeles

Love mountain khaki this will be my second pair- Most durable pants you could spend money on.…
- Brian, 12/11/12
frostburg maryland

It's been 751 days since my 1st review. In that time we (the boots and I) have gone through break-in (which wasn't bad), several (6) ambitious climbs, and most (that means mo…
- Gary, 09/26/12
Addison, Texas

Use these things every day as journeyman lineman hiking up mountains in WV n Cali the n climbing poles (both steel and wood). They hang tough and feel like you're on the gr…
- Ray, 07/20/12

I bought these boots after disappointments with many other brands. Picked them up before heading out for fieldwork and was impressed at the lack of break-in time. Fit my feet…
- KIMBERLY, 11/08/08
Vancouver Island

these boots have gotten me through so much and they are still in absolutely great shape. They are very durable, warm, and yet breathable for all hiking conditions. When i was…
- lindsay, 11/24/10

I have never worn Keens before, but a friend of mine has for YEARS and recommended them. I was determined to get my paws on these sandals at a decent price. That's where Mo…
- Beth, 07/14/10

I wore this shoe for a week in Costa Rica. It wore well at the beach and also in the rainforest while hiking. It didn't take long to dry at all, but keep in mind it doesn't dr…
- Misty, 03/26/12

Full disclosure, I am a GORE-TEX MountainTech. I use these boots for short mountain climbing trips in the Sierras when the weather gets cold and I expect glaciersl/ice climbi…
- Joseph, 09/13/12
Redlands

I have only had the pleasure of using these at the Ice Tower in Fenton, Mi and in the UP while Ice Climbing over the last two years. However, I bought these with the intention…
- Joshua, 12/20/11
Clio, Mi

No question the warmest dbl boot I have used. Climbs really well on steep ice and rock and you cna walk in them. Most of the big boys are using them on anything cold and ext…
- DANE, 02/10/08
ISSAQUAH

If Steve House and Vince Anderson wear this boots to climb the biggest wall on earth, Nanga Parbat Rupal Face 14,000 ft. or 4,270m. in 2005, I think this is good for everyone.…
- NESTOR, 01/21/08

These boots are designed for very cold weather, high altitude climbing. I got them to use on Denali and, hopefully, Everest. They're expensive, but so are frostbitten toes,…
- DONALL, 04/09/09
NEW YORK

I saw two guys break the lace up system on Denali last summer. Both had pretty bad shin and toe bang at the end of the ordeal as well. Once you fart around with intuition l…
- WILLIAM, 12/21/09
KETCHIKAN

I was hoping to switch from Trail Pro pad to XLite, but found some drawbacks in the latter: - top is non-fabric and not so comfortable - it's very rustling when tossing and…
- Nadezda, 06/03/12
Moscow, Russia

So light i don't even realize i have it inside my pack. Best for going ultralight, and yet still cheap. Extremely easy to fill up, and just as easy to deflate. Its about the s…
- Garry, 07/28/12
Plattsburgh, NY (ADKS)

This is my second rope and love it so far. I have only had two climbing trips on it and was initially worried that the increase in diameter, from 9.8mm, would have an effect…
- Erik, 10/14/09
Edwards AFB

This rope is a work horse, Great sheath, not to heavy for the size, and flakes out well. Bottom line if you want a rope that is going to last and last for a long time this is…
- Randy, 12/26/12

The Merrell Wilderness is one of my all time favorite products. A piece of great all season footwear that with proper care will last you a lifetime. Once broken in, it is th…
- Eric, 02/24/13
Northern Wisconsin

THESE ARE THE STRONGEST MEANEST BUT GOOD LOOKING BOOTS I OWN !!!! JUST LIKE ME.!!!! NEED A PAIR OF BOOTS AND WON'T HAVE TO REPLACE THEM FOR 100 YRS... BUY THESE ..BOOTS....N…
- Ric, 12/29/09
WOODLAND PARK, NJ

I've owned several pairs for years now. By far the best all-purpose pant ever created. Has the perfect fit for enough comfort, yet is still nice enough to wear for a busines…
- Jason, 12/20/12

I am a 32W/30I which is a tough size to fit but it wasn't an issue with these pants at all. These were the most comfortable out of the box pants that I've ever tried and they…
- Alex, 11/11/12

Purchased for my father - this is his 2nd pair - he loves them - wanted a second color. Good support, nice tread on the bottom. Quite comfortable…
- Joani, 12/29/12
Ohio

shoes wear well- can use them casually or even at work in the winter. just not the kind of support for my knees and back that i was hoping for. somewhat disappointed.…
- Michael, 01/19/10
Montclair, NJ

Bought these for my husband who hates sandals. Had to find something he'd wear on the boat and around the beach other than his athletic shoes and socks. He loves these shoes…
- WINNIE, 10/05/11
BLOOMFILED HILLS

I had such high hopes for these sandals! I bought a pair as my portage shoes for the BWCA, and while on the first few I was really pleased. It had all the benefits that a sa…
- , 06/22/11
Duluth

Alright so this is my first Gregory backpack and I love it! it distributes weight very evenly and I often have trouble with that because of the intense curve of my spine. Anyw…
- johnny, 04/07/13
Warrensburg

the shoes look well built, and seem quite nice, but between not being able to replace the laces, and the foot box being way too wide, I'm going to stick with the original cros…
- mike, 11/20/11
connecticut

looks kinda dorky, but a great pair of shoes. slip on comfort means your laces never come undone. and is made to the high la sportiva standard as usual. nice tread too. i…
- MURDO, 06/14/11
san francisco

A great ascender! I love the smooth push action. Great for ascending a rope! Though the only thing I would improve is how hard it is to get the rope back out by pulling on the…
- John, 11/04/12
Nashville

A great ascender! I love the smooth push action. Great for ascending a rope! Though the only thing I would improve is how hard it is to get the rope back out by pulling on the…
- John, 11/02/12
Nashville

Nicest rope i've used by far, only tried a dozen or so, but this one feeds through gear the best and half the time i fall just for the fun of barely feeling it. The other half…
- corey, 07/19/10
moms basement (i wish... shes so nice)

Got this sterling rope after spending many moons reading reviews and blogs for climbing ropes and guess what, most climbers know what they are talking about. I built my own cl…
- Adam, 09/14/09
Central Pennsylvania

I have been backpacking since 1975 and found the perfect boot for me 15 years ago, the Asolo 535. I then migrated to the Asolo 520 and Powermatic. I regret ever trending awa…
- John, 12/18/10
Little Rock

Heavy, Don't Breathe, Awesome Lacing System I really wanted to want these. They're really hardcore. BUT - since I'm a fair weather (summer) packer I need boots that breat…
- Sean, 04/25/10

Just got this pack and took it on a four day trip. It worked great. Had several younger kids so I was stuck with pretty heavy load, over 60 pounds when water was full. Harn…
- DAVID, 04/07/13
OXFORD, OH