Michael from United States, VA Public Profile

I own the men's version of the Lightline Jacket and am very happy with it. Previously, Mountain Equipment's women's "version" was a long coat that came down to the news and would not be suitable for backpacking. When I checked recently, however, they had added a women's version comparable to the men's but tailored and sized to a woman's shape. I happily got the coat for my wife and adult daughters to share for shoulder-season backcountry travel. I was happy to find the sizes needed and the colors desired at a good price and in stock at Camp Saver. Like the men's version, the women's version is well made and has some updated features that I'd love to have on my own coat! Kudos to Mountain Equipment and Camp Saver.

I have been upping my game when it comes to winter backpacking. I recently took advantage of the big snow system sweeping across the country to deliberately plant myself in the middle of very cold temps and heavy snow in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I already most of my layers but wanted a warmer pair of down pants than my current Montbell version. Not only did Camp Saver have the Western Mountaineering Flash pants in stock and in my size, but they were able to get them to me quickly with short notice so that I could take them on my trip. The pants performed great. I appreciated the durable fabric on the seat area. If I was going to be doing any expedition type of hiking where I was wearing the pants while underway, I'd want to move up to the Flight pants with zippers, more down, and burlier fabric, but for this excursion and most of my likely winter travel in the backcountry, these plants will be perfect. Kudos to Western Mountaineering and Camp Saver.