Reviews by User: Steve Tibbitts (194)

I bought this for my wife and she absolutely loves it! She does a little bit of everything, skiing, showshoeing, mountaineering, winter camping etc. It's been great for everything. Water beads right off but it breathes very well! Tons of cargo pockets, plenty of ventilation and the powder skirt is enough to keep all the undesirables out! It's definitely more than just a shell but she's used it down to -20ºf so far with a little bit of layering. She's got zero complaints and I got browny points for the gift :)

I completely agree with the review written by Buddah. This is a killer jacket and definitely breathes a million times better than my OR GoreTex pro shell. The only thing I'd add to this review is that the waterproofness of it is just as incredible as the breathability. Water is still beading off and it's had ample time to break down. I've worn it with 60+ lb. pacs numerous times and it's working out better than I had expected! Thanks again BackCountry!!!

These pants are kind of crazy.....in a good way. They say canvas which is nearly true. The material does feel like canvas but they're amazingly comfortable, unlike canvas. They feel very thick when you touch them on the outside but when you wear them, especially after a few wearings, they're amazing. They really are great lounge pants. They have some really cool little extras like with logo placement, belt loops etc. They definitely don't just look like your standard pantalones. I love all my pants from Kuhl! I'll keep buying them if these ever wear out.

All I do is Alpine style and this is a perfect harness! It's wicked comfortable and is very easy to use. One of those things you might want to be a little extra anal about and this one hits the nail on the head! There's plenty of adjustment. Fits well so really there isn't need for much padding at all. Plus it fits very well over a Pro Shell! Great harness I'd recommend to anyone!

Bought these for my wife and myself. These are the best designed bags ever! There is plenty of room to move around. These things will be plenty warm to do a little 4 season camping. Plus, the design for the pad is the best! To have a pad that moves with you instead of separate and allows you to keep sliding off..... for me it makes complete sense!

This pack is probably the best thing I've added all year! I've always had a hard time running/riding with this sort of gadget attached to me. They're either too low/high, too tight/loose or fit weird on my back..... til now. I'm 6'1" and about 185 and my runs are taking me the better part of a day so I don't have a choice, but this pack has made it easy! The fit is perfect. Plenty of adjustment, plenty of water, cargo space and pockets for necessities. No sales gimmicks, this is really a perfect trail running pack! I'd have paid double if I knew about it earlier!

These socks are great! I use them everywhere but intentionally bought them for running. They're the best for avoiding blisters between your toes which is something I've suffered with for a lot of years. They've lasted a really long time which really surprised me. The only thing I'd warn against is that these shorter socks tend to slip down on your heel in general. Aside of that they're amazing!

These are great bindings. They're very solid, no lateral movement, no squeeking and feel solid both clipping in and out. I've been skiing with these bindings for almost 5 years now and I'll keep with what works the best. To top it off Backcountry.com has the best service in the business, and on the planet!.... No Joke!

I know my review is only from August but having used these in some extreme conditions I felt another would be worth while. I actually had prescription lenses made for these glasses which are done right at Maui Jim...... in Chicago. Things are getting a bit cold in Utah and I've worn these up in the highest areas of the state, which are only around 12k ft. The interesting thing is that when the temperature drops the frames get more flexible. It's not just a little flexy but a ton! I had them in my pack when I was climbing a rock face and smashed them against the mountain. Then I freaked out thinking they were broken but when I pulled them out they seemed really flimsy. That made me nervous too but when they warmed up they went right back to their original shape. These have just turned into my new bomb proof shades..... and they look really pimp too:)

Before I got these shoes I read all the reviews and thought about it for a long time. I wear a couple of other Sportiva trail running shoes as well as their mountaineering boots and have loved all of them. I agree with a few of the reviews in that they do tend to run just a hair on the narrow side but aside from that I haven't noticed any kind of quirks in them. They do take a couple miles to break in but that's only because of a shank and a little beefy'er sole. I personally like that Sportiva doesn't have loads of room for movement in the toe box because that's always meant more possibilities for blisters. With all of that said, I have loved these shoes. Sizing is dead on, for me, the wear really well and have tons of stability!

This is one of the coolest designs so far! I am a huge fan of Merino Wool. I am also a big fan of Polartec products. Merging the two in this top were a stroke of genius! This is the top I use for everything except trail running........so for hiking/climbing, mountaineering, skiing and it even turned into my jammeez last night. Great shirt and another rockin product from the folks at Backcountry.com! Thanks guys

I really love this shirt. It's a very light, comfortable shirt. I haven't had any issues with the shirt shrinking personally. The fit is really nice. It moves well and dries extremely fast! This is a must have in the closet!

These are great skate skiis! These skiis are extremely stable at higher speeds but have plenty of bite on the uphill. One nice thing with Fischer is that they camber match every pair so you don't end up with skiis with completely different flex. I guess what more could you ask for, good on the uphill, good on the downhill and very stable all around.

This is really an amazing jacket! My body runs a little bit cold so I thought I be doing a little overkill and I was very right/wrong! This jacket is packed with down and makes you look much larger than you really are. I don't know that I head to the disco but for what it's intended to do it's absolutely the best! The exterior is completely windproof. I've been in some wicked cold regions and in some extreme wind in those regions and I didn't feel even the slightest breeze! Part of the beauty of this jacket is that even thought the jacket is completely windproof the material used at the liner inside the jacket is very thin and feels very soft. The collar around the neck is also very soft and kind of tucks you right in. Sizing ran true to the norm. Yeah, it's a lot of money but from what I've experience it's well worth every penny!

This is an absolutely terrific design/idea! Clipless for the snow? Finally! The sizing is really good, they insulate well, traction is amazing on packed trails and they are really comfortable. The question is with endurance. How long will they last and what happens if they break down far from base camp.... time will tell but so far so good!

We are using these for a little snowshoeing. They seem great. No concern of tearing but they're reinforced just in case. They're plenty adjustable and seem to be a perfect addition to the keep it warm/dry arsenal. OR stuff has always worked very well for me and I expect the exact same from these!

I tried on every pair of high alti. gloves I could find at the Backcountry retail store. Those guys helped me out a ton and were very cool getting every pair out there! Some were too slippery on the palm trying to pack the insulation in there and others just didn't fit well. These fit perfect, have amazing grip all over the palm and are wicked warm! I have cold hands problems and know I'll have zero problems up in the sinks where some of the coldest temps. in the country are registered! I'm really looking forward to testing them out!

Took this out on a couple of nice trips. Worked like a charm every time! Stayed pretty warm inside, but mainly we stayed very dry! There's tons of room in the vestibule and when they say 3 person, it really is a 3 person! We absolutely love this tent and expect it to go for years to come!

I bought the biggest towel, which was maybe a little overkill, but it's the best towel I've used! This thing absorbs everything! It dries very quickly and cleans up very well. This is a must have! They're super soft and have a very nice feel!

I almost bought Arc'teryx in fact I tried both on at backcountry's retail store..... I liked these better. They fit great, harness fit perfect around them and they're water tight! There's plenty of venting but the gators work great! I use a pair of external gators when I'm in crampons just in case but these are really the best. They're lite but very durable! Probably one of the best things I've added to my arsenal!

These babies went all the way. 14 beautiful points for the just in case work great! They feel super stable, are very easy to put on, even with gloves and compact very, very well. Glacier travel is stable, ice climbing is a breeze and I'm happy I bought them for sure!!!

I am extremely anal retentive! I had 1 pair and they were so comfortable that I am using them for all of my journeys from hiking/exploring to glacier travel, ice climbing etc. I ended up buying a 2nd pair for fear that I might be without them for a couple weeks or so if I have to send them to be resoled. Overly anal?.... Probably but they're really that nice! I plan on using these everywhere and am certain they'll live up to Sportiva's claims!

This is a really great shirt. Nice texture/pattern, very light, breathes well and dries well. I'm extremely happy with this purchase!

This is a really great hiking shirt. They're very light, dry very quickly and fit really amazing! Just if they made some pants that fit the same way!

I have worn through literally thousands of pair of cycling socks both for cycling and running and these are the best no-show socks I've ever gotten my hands on. They have perfect support over the entire foot, don't rub funny anywhere on the foot and keep your feet cool enough to run 5 or 6 hours! They have just the right amount of cushion for a comfy run! I'd recommend these to every runner!

These are the perfect shorts. They're very light, almost to the point you don't know they're there:) They breathe well, dry well but don't seem to ride up at all. I love the zipper pocket. I'm really happy with these and would recommend them to anyone anal about good fit/function!

My kids are really stoked to head up in the hills with these shoes! Obviously we have to wait for snow but we've been getting prepared. The main concern was how they'd fit with my kids snow boots. We tried it out indoors and they fit perfectly. They're easy to buckle and easy to remove. Color selection was good as well. They can't wait and neither can I since I'm not going to have to monkey around with bindings and bullcrap.

These are great goggles. As always, nice lenses. They fit well and are very easy to adjust. The style is nice too. They aren't as large as a lot of goggles these days and they're a bit squared off which is a nice touch. Backcountry.com carries replacement lenses too which is a plus. I'm really happy with these goggles!

Picked up these shoes and they were exactly what I hoped for. They are extremely comfortable and mold well to your feet. They slip on easily but stay put once they're on so if you're running without socks you're not going to get rubbed too raw! They run very true to size. Color is great and it's a bonus that they're green on the enviro. El Naturalista have become my new favorite chillin shoes for sure!

I bought all four colors for my wife. She really loves them. The cotton is very soft but doesn't feel like most super soft T's, meaning that it seems like it's going to last a long time. Be careful on the fit as they do fit a little snug. All in all they're really great shirts!

These slippers are crazy comfortable! I wear them around the house for hours and hours. There's not a lot you can say about them. Really comfy, nice fit and they look nice. You want to be a little careful with sizing. I always take a 10 and with that size my toes touch the ends of the slippers. I love them none the less!

Got these on a rippin' deal but they ended up being the wrong size. I gave them to my son and he absolutely loves them. they're his favorites for sure! They move extremely well, don't crank anything up that's not suppose to be cranked and the material is really nice. Great if you're turning into an amphibian or just hanging out.

It was a toss-up between this chair and a Kelty chair that reclines. It was a tough decision but I ended up going with the the Kelty. The seat portion was a little more comfy but that was it. This chair is really beefy and will handle plenty of weight. Great camping chair but don't be fooled into thinking that it's a lightweight because it's very much not!

A little more experience. I actually returned the first sweater and I'm not sure if this is a normal thing but it was strange to me. I washed it literally twice. Both times were on the hand wash cycle in cold and laying flat to dry just like the instructions recommend. After the 1st washing it shrunk a little but not much. After the second it shrunk about 3 or 4 inches and went crooked. I returned it for a new one and again Backcountry.com replaced without any questions. So far this one hasn't had that problem and I've washed it more than twice so it seems that we're good to go.

Okay, so I've written a review not too long after I got my first of these watches. Now that I have a bunch more experience with it I have a few more thoughts. The 1st watch ended up having problems with the buttons....they stopped working. I returned it and Backcountry.com replaced it no questions asked. The 2nd one worked for about 5 or 6 weeks. At that point it started doing a global reset at least once per week. That required to go back in and set all values for the entire watch again. I gave up on it at that point. I absolutely love the functions of this watch, just couldn't get it to work long enough to make it worth while. Luckily Backcountry.com completely rocks and gave me a full refund.....no questions asked. Thanks folks!!!

This balaclava does exactly what it's suppose to do. It breathes well. It blocks out every bit of wind. It moves well. It is very easy to put on and remove. There's not a lot more I was expecting. It's definitely worth the dough! I am very happy with this purchase.

These are my new favorite pants! They fit great, sizing was right on with the chart and they move extremely well. These pants are smooth on the outside and extremely soft on the inside. They work great as campsite pants or layering for extreme weather. Give 'em a try, you'll love them!!!

I'm a huge fan of products made by Backcountry.com. I've got a ton of them and everything has been great quality, fair price and really nice for innovation. These hats have great color in the wool and some really killer micro-fleece inside. The fit is really nice! I seem to have extra sensitive skin when it comes to wool so the fleece inside is a huge bonus! Plus the coffee/smoke hat matches my Mr. Rogers sweater perfectly! As an added bonus these guys have the hats made in Nepal. Thanks for another great product!

Just picked up a couple of these hats and I'm really happy with them. The wool feels like pretty high quality but standard wool. The inside has great micro-fleece. My skin is really sensitive to wool so I'm really psyched about the fleece inside. They fit very well.... I think I have an average sized noggen. They're great colors.... even match my Mr. Rogers Kuhl sweater. All in all I'm really, really happy with them and look forward to some great use out of them. Just as a side note, I think it's really cool that Backcountry.com has them made in Nepal! Thanks for another great product!

Just bought both colors for my wife. She loves the colors and the fit. They fit very true to size. The material is extremely soft both inside and out. Hopefully I got a few browny points for the surprise :)

Okay, if you're looking to spend time high enough to require this kind of warmth or you're just doing some winter camping in the sinks, these are the way to go. These pants are rated if you're looking to head into temps below -40F but they'll go lower than that. They work very well with harnesses. Obviously gaiters are necessary but I'd wear them no matter when when I have these pants on. Patching a tear is fairly easy, but a pain in the hiney when you're in the thick of the cold. I tore my jacket and it was a pain but worked very well. The fit is great, they move well, they're very true to size and they don't seem to ride up at all. Killer pants. You'll love 'em!!!

This is my most comfortable sweater. The Merino wool they use is as soft as any other I've got. The fit is really nice and it's really worn into a really cozy blanket. Sizing works just as explained in the sizing chart. If you want a really comfy sweater that's environmentally friendly this is the way to go.

Alright, Look at the vest and not the description. This vest is very comfortable, fits true to size, moves well and seems great for either a little cold or for layering. it's really a killer vest. I gave it a 3 star only because of the description.... which I didn't particularly care for but the vest is seriously great!

This is my sons favorite coat! It's been warm enough for everything we've been dealt in Utah so far which is down into the low teens. Sizing is very accurate, keeps the wet/cold out and the dry/warm in. Breathes well and wears very well!

These are some of the very best mountain bike shoes I've worn. I've been through about everything: Shimano, Carnac, Vittoria etc. and these are the most comfortable for sure. These are extremely stiff and do well even climbing out of the trees when you have a throw-off. These shoes also expel mud and crap out of the soles extremely well so when you're in the thick of it with nasty weather you'll be taken care of!

I got one, then I got all three colors. These shirts are really amazing! Wool in the best spots and the liner is really nice. I am using these for everything, including hangin' out at home! They're perfect for layering or climbing on a slight bit chilly day. The fit is very true to size. The only thing I noticed is that the length in the torso seems to be just a hair shorter than a normal Large but that wasn't a big deal for me. All in all I'd say this is another very good quality product from the folks @ Backcountry.com!