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Reviews by rockvaulter (3)


Synchro Jacket (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00/5

In: Gear: Clothing: Men's Clothing: Men's Outerwear: Men's Soft Shell Jackets-Liners

"Water-Proof" 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: rockvaulter, 2008-10-20


Though no true softshell can claim to be water proof (I do not considor anything with Gore Softshell to be a true softshell) the Synchro and Venta are as close as they come. With the external taping for waterproofness and style, the Synchro is a great spring fall jacket. I find it a little cold, I think they could have gone with a thicker fleece of even a quilted fleece. But I tend to run on the cold side, so I will give it a 5.


Personal Cooking System (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00/5

In: Gear: Hiking and Camping: Stoves: Canister Mounted

4 seasons my cold freezing butt! 1 out of 5 stars

Review by: rockvaulter, 2008-10-10


I hiked up Mt. Washington this past febuary when it was about 0 degrees and all 3 of our jet boils did horrible. It took about 10 to get the snow into water and another 10 to 20 for that water to actaully boil. By far the worst ever stove I have seen. 4 season fuel my butt. I was told to take a Jet boil because my MSR would not work, only to have 2 full days of no hot meals. I was very disappointed and never recommend it to any of my customers. Im sticking to my Whisperlight Internationl. And if I could, I would give this produnct a zero.


Defy Climbing Shoe - Mens (Manufacturer link) popular Average Rating = 3.94/5 Average Rating : 3.94/5

In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Velcro

Great all-around shoe. 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: rockvaulter, 2008-10-05


Working with kids all day climbing I needed a Velcro, and Defy's were a huge suprise. I put them on and they felt great. Took them out for a test spin, edged and smeared beautifully. I had a little bit of buyers remorse because I already had a pair of Pitons, but again I needed some Velcros. Absolutly one of the best buys I have made for climbing!