http://www.backcountryessentials.net/gear_review Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 23 May 2009 19:38:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Scarpa Feroce In footwear every company uses the mold that they think represents the most perfect of feet.  And, of course, they are all wrong.  So the first disclaimer is that anyone who likes or dislikes a climbing shoe must to some degree fit that shoe.  I have flat medium width feet with short ... http://www.backcountryessentials.net/gear_review/?p=26 Ground*   BATU 3 person/Three season Backpacking Tent [caption id="attachment_18" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Ground Batu "][/caption] After many years of researching for a roomy, lighter, affordable backpacking/car camping tent - with a huge vestibule- my adventure has come to a very happy ending. The BATU  3 season tent is my answer.  I just spent ... http://www.backcountryessentials.net/gear_review/?p=17 [caption id="attachment_6" align="alignleft" width="157" caption="RAB Latok Alpine Jacket"][/caption] My first test was running during a rainy day winter day with just a wool t-shirt underneath.  It was noticeably cooler as I got warmer and even by the end of my run I could not feel any real moisture condensation on the inside ... http://www.backcountryessentials.net/gear_review/?p=5