In my opinion, these are probably the best all around cams you can buy. I own every size C3 and every size C4 from 0.3 to 4. The largest sizes are really only useful for certa…
- Adam, 01/28/12
Old Town, ME

Just started to trad climb and seeing many of my peers place and fall on and love these C4's it has really given me confidence in using them...I have tried to place Super Cams…
- C, 07/14/11

I bought this saturday as a birthday present for myself and went out sunday to planet rock. Let me tell you this is by far the most comfortable harness I have ever wore, I've…
- Phillip, 02/13/12
Ypsilanti

I just recently started climbing and got this package. It's awesome and works perfect for me at this level. I highly recomend it.…
- Kevin, 11/22/11
St Louis

I have been using this harness for at least 4 years now, and it has never disappointed me. I climb indoors and outdoors, and this harness has withstood both outdoor dirt and g…
- Amina, 09/06/11

After renting for a few weeks at my local gym, I finally buckled down and bought my own gear ... I wish I had done so after my first climb! The extra padding (at least compare…
- Danielle, 05/19/12
Urbana, IL

Many hikes/climbs with this pack I loved fit+fact it weighs 3lbs less than other pack.After day of rain -2 thumbs down.Big TIME.Woulda been better 2 have pack made of mesh-at…
- Karen, 08/09/10

I'm using backpacks for my daily walk to/from work. Whenever I was logging a couple of papers, gym gear, water and books, I used to get shoulder pain. With the Nitro the pain…
- Johanna, 01/10/11
New York

On my way to lead a sea kayaking trip in Maine this summer and realized that my Princeton Byte died. Planned to grab another on our way. Then I saw this bad boy. I was beyond…
- Ari, 12/04/11
Maine

I am very very pleased. ive had have a dozen or so headlamps and this is by far the best i have had my hand on. great battery life and plenty of light. couldnt ask for more.…
- Joshua, 11/23/11
United States

They go in like the ice is butter - BD has perfected the ice screw.…
- Timon, 10/18/11
Toronto

A must for any serious mountaineer!…
- Tuan, 06/01/11

This ice axe is meant for less technical styles of mountaineering but for self arresting and using it as a snow anchor, it works flawlessly. It's not the heaviest or the light…
- Adam, 12/07/10
Redmond, WA

Does everything a general mountaineering axe should! Ive taken mine up quite a number of peaks and shes shown a bit of wear but who wants a shinny axe anyway! Don't use her as…
- BEN, 03/10/10
CREIGHTON

I absolutely love these axes! I have nothing but good things to say about them. I climb a lot of ice, and own nomics, fusions and techs, and 9 out of 10 times, I grab these…
- Cory, 04/26/11
NY

I did really well on both ice and mixed routes last season. However, I would have purchased the nomics if they were in stock. Great second pick.…
- John, 03/15/11
Edmond, OK

I think it is great to be able to switch out the hammer and adze for whichever you will need. The handle allows you to maintain a solid grip longer than you could with any cla…
- Frank, 06/07/11
Chicago

The Vipers perform very well on waterfall ice. This tool is well-weighted and has a natural swing with very little reverberation upon striking. It is a bit chuckier than the N…
- Michael, 01/19/12

If you are looking for a quality and lightweight, STOP READING, and purchase this item. Used them several times and they are great! Would recommend this to everyone. Buy 'em,…
- Ryan, 05/02/11
Philadelphia, PA

I got this six pack as my first pack of quick draws, and I'm extremely happy with them. I find that the wire gates are way easier to clip than the bent gates, and I haven't h…
- Adam, 05/05/11
Blacksburg, VA

The Focus harness is amazing! This one is the best product for the purchase price. It is so comfortable to wear as well as hang in. On my last outing I hung there snapping pic…
- Jared, 05/01/12
Nomad ( Maine for the Moment)

Ive only had a few changes to use this harness but can already tell how great it is. one thing to note is that the gear loops are different than what is in the picture. The ha…
- Joshua, 03/09/12
Davenport IA

This is a great light, not only is it real lite but it pushes together so its pretty small. I hang it in the tent with a carabiner and it lights the tent perfect and has a f…
- Brittany, 09/12/11
Barrie, Ontario

I've had this lantern for over a year and it has come in handy plenty of times. It's good for the usual camping, especially cooking in the dark. I even use it at home if the…
- Barry, 07/03/11
Cambridge, MA

I figured Id need two or three of these, but to be honest I haven't placed it once. I think I should have started with 1 and then worked my way down.…
- MIKE, 05/26/09
South of Boston

This stuff is bomber. They're ridiculously small, but their holding power and versatility belie their size. I did a hanging belay from a tiny crack on steep slab using 3 of th…
- JONATHAN, 05/26/09
Yosemite

The suspension system everyone seems to mention is outstanding as well as the fact that it actually isn't that awkward to load from the top even though it is an exceptionally…
- Jacob, 02/02/12

I love this pack, I bought it to upgrade from my external frame, and this does the job. It is super light, and the support system is unbeatable. the whole pack moves with you,…
- Alex, 01/12/12

Recommended by a friend who, in the meantime, lent me a pair of old circa 1980s leather strap crampons. Yeah, OK anything is better than old leather straps, safety reasons an…
- glenn, 12/29/10
NJ

I used it for vertical ice climbing in upper michigan this year and they worked out great. One thing you may pay attention to is the device in the rear that you close to lock…
- Ji, 12/03/10
ann arbor, MI

Failry light, modular, stainless. Whats not to love. with crampons fit is king. These fit my size 10.5 la sportiva nepal evo's perfectly. so thats a win. try some on with your…
- James, 08/05/11
sydney

Great pair of crampons for ice climbing and also high level alpinism. Interchangeable frontpoints are super-sweet and the stainless steel the black diamond is now using is in…
- Richard, 12/09/10
Ithaca, NY

I work at the rock wall on campus at the college i attend and untill i got this jem in the mail have dealt with used old sketchy harnessses and seatbelt strap sh** harnesses.…
- Erik, 10/28/11
marion, in

This is a great harness. I'm relatively tall ~6'1" and thin ~165 lbs. According to the size chart I needed a small harness (29" waist, 21" thighs). The harness fits my waist a…
- David, 06/18/11
Gainesville, FL

BD has made some nice improvements on the second gen fusion. Definitely a better swing on pure ice. The removable and clipable spike gives it a serious advantage over other t…
- Rhys, 10/31/11
Fort Collins

I found that the new fusions climb ice better than the old ones. Not great, but better than the previous gen. They excel at drytooling though. The new fusion IMO rocks the…
- Cory, 04/26/11
NY

I've had my Contacts for years, so I can't speak to the new steel used in this version, but I know the design is solid. I've used them all over the Cascades as well as in the…
- Michael, 04/14/10
Bozeman

Though I only recently purchased a pair, the Pacific NW’s record snowpack has given me plenty of opportunity to test them. I prefer low and light hiking shoes to boots, and…
- Joshua, 08/05/11
Ann Arbor

This is the most comfortable harness I've put on. Doesn't dig into your legs or cut off circulation. I love not having to double back. Just pull tight and you're done. I could…
- Cody, 01/23/12

I've had this harness for over a year and it's held up well with one exception - one of the leg strap retaining loops ripped out (not a strong point). This is the second BD ha…
- Adam, 01/12/12
Minnesnowta

Made in America is a big plus. The linkage system makes for very smooth advancing on your line. Only downside is that I worry anytime a piece of gear is more complex, it als…
- Karl, 12/08/11

Only used this one for mountaineering trips. It is specially designed to use with gloves on. With technical gloves, it can be easily opened and closed with one hand.…
- Hao, 12/05/11
Seattle

It's light, but the pick still swings. The head has a T cross section to give your palm a large pressure surface for slamming the spike puppy home in dense snow. The had and…
- J. MARK, 06/22/09
PORTLAND

This axe is very light and great for glacier travel and high-altitude mountaineering when every ounce counts. It's extreme light weight hinders it a little when chopping step…
- ORLIN, 04/02/09
DENVER

This pack is uber-awesome. It's great for day trips on the trail, carrying pistachios on the slopes, and even bringing stuff to and from work and school. If you are looking…
- Matt, 06/03/10
New Jersey

I bought this to put my climbing gear to take to the gym instead of using a regular backpack-works great, its the perfect size I need, nothing too big, not too small. I reall…
- laureen, 04/11/12
Detroit