http://www.backcountry.com/store/all/GearQuestions.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:06:39 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/KEEN-Voyageur-Hiking-Shoe-Mens/KEN0152M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140291#question_140291 KEEN Voyageur Hiking Shoe - Men's<br /><br />is this brand suitable for narrow feet (12 N woman) question_140291 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:06:39 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Cloudveil-Four-Pines-Insulated-Pant-Mens/CLV0306M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140290#question_140290 Cloudveil Four Pines Insulated Pant - Men's<br /><br />How high is the waist on these pants? I am concerned about getting snow down the back of these pants. Are these pants bomber? question_140290 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:38 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-eTrex-Cigarette-Lighter-Adapter/GRM0004M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140289#question_140289 Garmin eTrex Cigarette Lighter Adapter<br /><br />WHAT IS THE AMPERAGE ON THIS UNIT question_140289 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:51:44 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Canada-Goose-Down-Mitten/CDG0035M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140287#question_140287 Canada Goose Down Mitten<br /><br />Hi, how warm are these mittens? I&#39;ve tried the Northface Nuptse mittens but it didn&#39;t convinced me. Do they have an inside glove? Live in the Northern Rockies where it might be -10. Isabelle question_140287 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:40:09 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Hestra-Heli-Mitt/HES0018M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140286#question_140286 Hestra Heli Mitt<br /><br />Hi, Do these mittens have an inside glove? I have Raynaud syndrome and my fingers needs to be together in order to be warm. I am looking for very warm mittens since my fingers end up always without blood circulation. I&#39;m a ski instructor and already have a collection of mittens....Planning to use them for hiking with snowshoes or even skate skiing. Isabelle question_140286 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:32:07 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Patagonia-Lightweight-Wool-Scarf/PAT1262M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140285#question_140285 Patagonia Lightweight Wool Scarf<br /><br />How long is the scarf and is it for men? question_140285 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:30:48 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/COL0661/Columbia-Steens-Mountain-Fleece-Jacket-Boys.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140283#question_140283 Columbia Steens Mountain Fleece Jacket - Boys'<br /><br />We lost the fleece to my sons bugaboo jacket, is there another fleece that is compatible. question_140283 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:08:13 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Burton-Mutiny-Jacket-Womens/BUR2798M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140271#question_140271 Burton Mutiny Jacket - Women's<br /><br />Does this jacket perform well in subzero temperatures? Or will a lot of layering be required? How thick is the insulation? question_140271 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:12:31 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Full-Tilt-Growth-Spurt-Ski-Boots-Girls/FLT0016M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140270#question_140270 Full Tilt Growth Spurt Ski Boots - Girls'<br /><br />OK, so I&#39;m not a ski geek... How do these work?? And what size would I buy my growing 5yo fearless daughter? She was measured 19.5 in a traditional ski boot just yesterday. Thanks. question_140270 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:10:11 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Rossignol-Phantom-SC97-Ski/ROS0394M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140243#question_140243 Rossignol Phantom SC97 Ski<br /><br />Are these on the &quot;snappier&quot; side of things or kinda damp ala the older bandits. Both the 87 and 97 look like ideal all purpose weapons but i dont want them to feel like a mythic rider. question_140243 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:11:16 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Salomon-Lord-Ski/SAL1409M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140242#question_140242 Salomon Lord Ski<br /><br />I currently ski on classic Salomon Pocket Rocket 175 length - love them to bits but they are getting old. Question: What length Lord should I go for? I am strong skiier 5&#39;10&quot; tall and weigh 187 pounds. I am thinking 177&#39;s - would 185&#39;s be too long? question_140242 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:10:13 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Stingray-Jacket-Mens/ARC0527M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140237#question_140237 Arc'teryx Stingray Jacket - Men's<br /><br />How well does this jacket slide over a fleece midlayer? question_140237 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:29 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Canada-Goose-Expedition-Parka-Womens/CDG0003M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140234#question_140234 Canada Goose Expedition Parka - Women's<br /><br />I just bought this expedition parka in red, it&#39;s wonderful, but i have to get the hood stiched as it&#39;s way too big (nothing unusual for me). Anyway my question is about the zipper, there are 2 zip closures. Can someone explain this please? question_140234 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:48:59 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Columbia-Benton-Springs-Full-Zip-Fleece-Jacket-Womens/COL0383M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140232#question_140232 Columbia Benton Springs Full-Zip Fleece Jacket - Women's<br /><br />What size should I order?<br /><br />I like how the North Face Denali and Pumori fit in a medium. Does this have a similar fit? Not too tight, but not too loose.<br /><br />Also, does anyone know what the difference is between the Benton Springs and the Columbia Fast Trek I&#39;ve seen on other sites? question_140232 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:37:41 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Cloudveil-Koven-Plus-Jacket-Mens/CLV0308M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140231#question_140231 Cloudveil Koven Plus Jacket - Men's<br /><br />purchased this jacket and there is no powder skirt! Was this feature removed in 2009? question_140231 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:37:29 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Giro-Tuneups-w-BT-Link/GIR0094M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140230#question_140230 Giro Tuneups w/BT Link<br /><br />Anyone use this yet (preferably with a 3G iPhone)? Curious to hear about the audio quality for the calls and if the mic works well enough for someone on the other end to hear...<br /><br />Also, can someone confirm that the hardwired music source is automatically muted/paused when a call comes in?<br /><br />Lastly, will this work on the Giro MX10 Audio helmet?<br /><br />Thanks! question_140230 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:34:47 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Hestra-Vertical-Cut-Freeride-Glove/HES0001M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140227#question_140227 Hestra Vertical Cut Freeride Glove<br /><br />How are they for water proof, wind proff and below zero temps? question_140227 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:39 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/The-North-Face-Denali-Fleece-Jacket-Girls/TNF0537M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140217#question_140217 The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Girls'<br /><br />Would your girls XL be the same as a womens small? question_140217 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:59:48 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/The-North-Face-Venture-Pant-Mens/TNF0568M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140208#question_140208 The North Face Venture Pant - Mens<br /><br />I ride a motorcycle and I need a pant that I can wear over my clothes to and from work in the wind will these work as a wind stopper? question_140208 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:54:11 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Columbia-Luxey-Bliss-Down-Vest-Womens/COL2000M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140201#question_140201 Columbia Luxey Bliss Down Vest - Women's <br /><br />snaps or zipper question_140201 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:27:37 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Billabong-Peace-Jacket-Womens/BIL1854M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140198#question_140198 Billabong Peace Jacket - Women's<br /><br />Write your question here...<br />Do you have the Billabong Peace Jacket in Lemondrop; Size M? question_140198 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:25:53 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Cloudveil-Down-Patrol-Jacket-Mens/CLV0031M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140196#question_140196 Cloudveil Down Patrol Jacket - Men's<br /><br />Without the hood could I use this as a layer under my hardshell or would it compress the jacket too much making the down obsolete? I don&#39;t like the idea of spending a night in the backcountry with a jacket that&#39;s just water &quot;resistant&quot; question_140196 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:21:51 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Stingray-Jacket-Mens/ARC0527M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140193#question_140193 Arc'teryx Stingray Jacket - Men's<br /><br />I&#39;m 6&#39;02&quot;, 240 #&#39;s, 6&quot; sleeve.<br /><br />Will the XXL Stingray fit given the need for underlayers in the shell ??<br /><br />Is it really waterproof given the soft-shell material ? question_140193 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:15:41 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/FSQ0330/Foursquare-Arroyo-Jacket-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140189#question_140189 Foursquare Arroyo Jacket - Men's<br /><br />Does this jacket fit bigger or smaller than Colombia jackets? question_140189 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:03:42 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mountain-Hardwear-Downtown-Down-Coat-Womens/MHW0741M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140188#question_140188 Mountain Hardwear Downtown Down Coat - Women's<br /><br />How long is this coat question_140188 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:58:33 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/The-North-Face-Denali-Fleece-Jacket-Girls/TNF0537M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140177#question_140177 The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Girls'<br /><br />My 13 yo daughter is 5&#39;6 and about 100-105 lbs but don&#39;t let the stats fool you. She&#39;s a gymnast so her chest is wider than most. She likes her coat to be fitted in the waist. Any ideas on the size? question_140177 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:42:24 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0456/Black-Diamond-Velvet-Ski-Womens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140174#question_140174 Black Diamond Velvet Ski - Women's<br /><br />How does this ski compare to the BD Voodoo? Seems to be just about the same ski... (graphics aside) question_140174 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:21:09 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Titan-Lantern/BLD1183M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140173#question_140173 Black Diamond Titan Lantern<br /><br />Does anyone know the height of this when closed/fully extended? question_140173 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:06:44 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/The-North-Face-Snow-Sneaker-Mens/TNF4667M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140172#question_140172 The North Face Snow Sneaker - Men's<br /><br />Hello,<br /><br />I would like to know if it is possible to deliver this product to Hungary, Europe (I cannot choose Hungary from the list of the countries), how much does the delivery cost and is it possible to pay when I receive the goods?<br /><br />Thank you, regards<br />Laszlo PETER question_140172 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:52:23 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/The-North-Face-Snow-Sneaker-Mens/TNF4667M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140171#question_140171 The North Face Snow Sneaker - Men's<br /><br />Hello,<br /><br />I would like to know if it is possible to deliver this product to Hungary, Europe (I cannot choose Hungary from the list of the countries), how much does the delivery cost and is it possible to pay when I receive the goods?<br /><br />Thank you, regards<br />Laszlo PETER question_140171 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:48:42 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/The-North-Face-Logo-Full-Zip-Hooded-Sweatshirt-Mens/TNF3179M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140169#question_140169 The North Face Logo Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Men's<br /><br />Is the logo embroidered or is it just screen printed on? question_140169 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:43:11 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BUR2606/Burton-AK-15L-Backpack.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140168#question_140168 Burton AK 15L Backpack<br /><br />cool bag! does suitable for laptop? question_140168 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:16:45 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Outdoor-Research-Banff-Bodysuit-Womens/ODR0178M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140166#question_140166 Outdoor Research Banff Bodysuit - Women's<br /><br />Is is warm out in the cold of January? question_140166 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:58:17 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mountain-Hardwear-Synchro-Softshell-Bib-Mens/MHW0677M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140161#question_140161 Mountain Hardwear Synchro Softshell Bib - Men's<br /><br />I&#39;m 6&#39;3&quot; and looking to purchase these bibs, does anyone know whether or not they are good for people with long legs? Thanks. question_140161 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:33:38 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/CAMP-USA-Air-CR-Harness/CMP0125M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140159#question_140159 CAMP USA Air CR Harness<br /><br />Thinking about this harness for alpine and ice climbing. Are the leg loops droppable, and is it possible to fit ice clippers between the gear loops on each side? question_140159 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:45:33 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Salomon-XT-Wings-GTX-Trail-Running-Shoe-Mens/SAL1524M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140152#question_140152 Salomon XT Wings GTX Trail Running Shoe - Men's<br /><br />are these good for regular arched foot? question_140152 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:45:51 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Backcountry-Stoic-eVent-Shell-Mens/BCC0177M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140151#question_140151 Backcountry.com Stoic eVent Shell - Men's<br /><br />So is eVent more similar to Goretex Pro or Paclite? I&#39;m just curious about the thickness and feel of the fabric. question_140151 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:25:54 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/K2-SideStash-Alpine-Ski/K2S0667M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140149#question_140149 K2 SideStash Alpine Ski<br /><br />1). I&#39;m 6&#39;, 185 lbs - I ski everything well, but don&#39;t do any jumping (bad knees). Would the Fritshi AT bindings work well on these? Afraid the Dukes will add too much weight uphill.<br />2). Have been happy on K2 Apache Chiefs (174cm) for 2 seasons, they&#39;re quite &quot;turny&quot; for a 98 underfoot ski. Should I get 174cm or the 181cm Sidestash? Does the early rise really make the ski - ski shorter? Or should I stick with 174cm since the Sidestash is a wider ski?<br />3). Are the K2 skins of a good quality/fit, or will BD skins work just as well. question_140149 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:09:53 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/The-North-Face-TKA-100-Glacier-1-4-Zip-Fleece-Pullover-Mens/TNF0818M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140146#question_140146 The North Face TKA 100 Glacier 1/4 Zip Fleece Pullover - Men's<br /><br />Would this be a good mid-layer to wear over a TNF XTC baselayer and under a softshell? question_140146 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:43:06 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Scarab-Pant-Mens/ARC0864M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140142#question_140142 Arc'teryx Scarab Pant - Men's<br /><br />what temperature ranges would you recommend for these? ill be hiking in 20-50 degree weather and don&#39;t want to get clammy. Also, are they pretty quite? question_140142 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:44:42 GMT