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How can you tell if a harness fits?
If you can slide your fist through the side and not be able to remove it (very easily)
Does a standard pack come with a raincover?
Yes, and there's even a special pocket for them!
Name the shapes of sleeping bags
Mummy, spoon, and rectangle
I'm buying a tent, but am unsure on if I want a footprint or not. Sell me on a footprint.
Protect the longevity of your tent, protect you from the ground, and keep the wet ground from your sleeping pad or sleeping bag.
What is the difference between a fast boil and precision cooking stove?
Fast boil: boil only
precision cooking: more versatile, you can cook whatever you want
What is a Grigri?
A belay device that is designed to assist in controlling the rope while climbing or repelling.
Size me for a pack!
What is the difference between synthetic and down sleeping bags?
Down bags: lighter, better warmth to rate ratio, compressible, but lose warmth when wet
Synthetic: less expensive, and water resistant, a little more durable, but not as good warmth to weight
What makes a tent a 3-season tent?
The design prioritizes lightweight construction, breathability, and packability.
What factors should be considered when choosing a stove?
Elevation, # of people, weather, and weight
What is the difference between static and dynamic rope?
Dynamic rope is designed to stretch and to allow for some give if a fall were to occur. It would be used for activities where a fall could occur (climbing, mountaineering, and ice climbing)
Static is designed not to stretch and its primary function would be for repelling, ascending, or hauling gear.
Show us the main adjustments on a backpacking pack.
Shoulders, hips, arpits, and the pack load one by your ears
What is an R value? and how does that relate to sleeping pads?
Standardized measurement for a sleeping pad's thermal resistance. Higher the R- value the warmer the pad will keep you.
Difference between a backpacking specific tent and a car camping tent.
backingpacking tents: lighter, easier to pack, and smaller
Car camping tent: heavier and larger (will most likely have a rain fly and vestibules)
Why would someone choose a butane stove over white gas (or vice versa)?
butane stoves are generally preferred for their convenience and ease of use, while white gas stoves offer more versatility and reliability in cold weather or long trips.
Bring me the "least aggressive" climbing shoes that we carry in store.
Helix, Tarantula, Momentums
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
picking out the proper pack for connor
Why would someone opt for a blow-up pad vs a closed-cell foam pad?
They are trying to save space and weight, or maybe just have a preference.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
sell me whatever tent works the best for his needs
I am going on a fishing trip by myself next week. I plan to cook whatever fish I catch and boil water. The weather looks to be nice, but windy. What stove would you recommend to me?
A whisper lite or s switch