dfreedman

As usual with columbia, the clothes are made for ladies who like to wear sh*t around their waist or for not modern fit what-so-ever. I am 4'11'' and 108 lbs at the current time yet a size 6 is too small. WTF. I have had a few columbia items in the past and they have all run small. But 4 stars because the skort rocks. It has awesome liner shorts that are a tight yoga short style. the skort itself isn't long like what it looks like here. It is above the knee and super cute. I am bringing it back to get a size 8 so I have some more room to move around and I don't wear it up around my waist. Way to blow to my ego in the size 8 but it's a cute skort for sure. I think if you don't have big hips you could probably order your normal size, but I have muscular thighs and some booty even though I am super active. If you are curvy, size up, if you are a tight athletic build, just get your normal size. I also want to bike in this skort so a bigger size will be better as I pedal around town. Happy shopping.

I wish it fit! I am less than 5 feet tall and this dress looks ridiculous on me. As the BF put it "it looks like you're going on the Phish tour" Awesome, just what I wanted for a nice dinner dress. Anyway, it's beautiful but not made for super short people. If you are of the lean build and taller it will look fabulous. I liked the stitching and the soft merino. The blue color is more navy than in the photos and it is so pretty. I am heartbroken it doesn't fit me and has to go back. So sad!!

Icebreaker does it again! The Icebreaker GT Run Swift Skort is freaking awesome. It is super lightweight and comfortable. The skortness of it makes it even better for riding my bike or going for a run. I really like the little pocket with the zipper so I can zip up a credit card if I walk to the coffee shop or something. This skort is awesome, the design is top notch and the layout of the skort is really unique. It looks much different from other skirts or skorts and it's awesome! It's worth the price tag to have merino hugging my behind, feels super soft. No stink and you can wear it a few times before having to wash it, it's one of the best icebreaker pieces I have for multi function. It works for working out, then I can also wear it later to go out to a casual dinner, that makes it worth the $$$.

Picture it.....22 degrees...my first ever run below 32....only a little bit of sun.....it was awesome!!! I almost never run in the winter time or really when it is below freezing and do my cardio inside or hike a lot when skiing instead of running. I always thought the chicks outside running when it's cold were totally nuts! No more!!!!

Awesome tights! I was a little cold at first and was worried as I left my house but after about 1 mile I was pleasantly warm! I had put on shorts on top of these and didn't really need them. Considering I do not run much in the winter, the support of these tights was amazing. I ran 3.5 miles right out the door (well jogging really, I don't really run).

The fit was snug but comfortable, I was worried at first since they looked so small. I am 4 foot 11 and in the winter am a bit heavier, but the XS was right on. My knee which gives me trouble when I run did really well and tonight I feel terrific!

I would recommend these tights and the pink stitching is totally cute. I will say though, that having super short legs like myself since I am so short, to line up the knee support I had some bunching of the fabric on my thighs. I don't think there's much I can do, I'm just really short.

I have two pairs of these and I do find them true to size. I'm about a 4-6 and the small fits great. I ski in the coldest weather in these as well as hike in the summer, they are very versatile. The waist band is super comfortable and they wash really well. I probably wear these more than my other boxers in the winter because I like the longer length in the colder months to cover my bum! Great shorts!

This jacket is awesome. I just whipped it out on a nice powder day in the Wasatch and it performed beautifully. I had a pocket to put my chapstick and money in and two side pockets big enough to stash a snack. I was dry and I wasn't overheating in the sun either. The jacket did great when I fell in the piles of gorgeous fluff and it kept the wind out while I made my way down the side of Alta. It doesn't look boxy and it's super soft. I love this jacket I can't wait for another ski day in it!

I had to return the XS which was surprising since my other marmot vest is an XS. The Small is fine but a little boxy. It's not a super flattering vest I find, however, it is more of a performance piece. I am super warm in the vest though and the color is great! I like my other marmot vest better but for keeping me toasty on ski days, this one is the way to go.

To answer some question on here there is a mitten liner inside, not a glove liner. And the liner IS NOT removable. The leather is this new agey stuff that supposedly will hold up better to washing which is good news!

I whipped these out today in a deep powder day with wind chills between 3 and 10 degrees F. My hands considering how cold it was, did ok. I did wear an additional liner underneath these. The only cold spot I noticed the most was my thumb, however, I have terrible circulation, so I'd still say to buy these if you always have cold hands.

When I was moving, my hands warmed up really well (hiking and actually skiing). My hands stayed dry all day and the raging wind did not go through the membrane at all! The gloves' gauntlet system could be wider, I had to really tuck in my sleeves of my jacket in there. The cinch system on the gauntlet works well and the long strings so I don't lose my mittens is nice. The mittens also have a clip to stick them together.

Overall, if there was a 4.5 stars I'd give it that. It's a good mitt and worth the $$$ if you have really cold hands. Your hands will stay dry and warm especially warm if you are in motion at all.

This stuff is great. I use this after a sweaty bikram session and it's great! It lasts a few hours without tasting bad if you don't finish your bottle of liquid either. Way better than a lot of the electrolytes out there and works fast!

I don't have a long torso like the other reviewers here and love this top! I guess my torso is regular? I ordered a small, I'm about a 4/6 and it fits great! It looks super cute and so comfy! you can dress it up or just wear it out for a quick hike, it is merino after all. Another great shirt from Icebreaker!

This watch is the bomb! I am small and have a teeny wrist and it totally fits and doesn't look like it's too big or wearing a men's watch. I love the color, I got the pink one and it's so fun! The watch band is nice and soft and the glowing hands are a total bonus at night.

These shorts are great. They are multipurpose, you could definitely hike in them, use them casually or ride your bike. The fabric has UPF rating of 50 for sun protection and they are super flattering. I ordered a size 6 (i'm usually between a 4-6) and they are super cute. The fabric shouldn't fade either in the wash, awesome shorts!

Finally, a bra made for the people with small backs! The 32D is awesome, the hook was difficult for me to negotiate at first, but I think I will get the hang of it. It is tight at first but appears to be breaking in and this bra is super compression, super supportive. Running, not a problem, not as much bounce with other bras. If you are a D cup, I'd spend the cash and get a good bra like this one. The only gripe I have, is that it is not super flattering and goes up the chest really high, that's why I put the 4 star rating. If it's under a t-shirt, whatever, but if you want to wear a tank top while you run that has a lower v neck, it might look kind of silly but whatever, it holds you in. Most D bras aren't super flattering anyway! Works great, recommend!

I have this bra in black and it is fabulous! I would not wear it for high impact if you are a C cup or higher. It is super soft, doesn't get smelly and is truly just a great piece. Really good for skiing and lower impact sports and yoga.

Great shirt, basic and functional! It looks sharp enough to wear at a business casual lunch and then works well enough to take out on a short hike in the afternoon. Very practical and soft on the skin too.

Got this shirt for my mom as a gift and she wears it every day! Super comfortable and soft and stylish. Cute enough to wear every day or even as business casual and then take a short hike after the day is done with the vapor wick technology. The cinch ties on the bottom of the shirt can sport different lengths and looks. Very versatile piece with many functions at a good price!

This is way cute, I got the pink and the yellow. I haven't tried on the pink yet but the yellow is definitely see through! If you wear it with a sports bra you're probably ok but with a regular bar you will see it all. It's totally an undershirt or if you are ok with see through you can wear it hiking and running but maybe not out shopping! Very comfortable and the size chart was spot on.

Just broke these in today in the gray color and they are way comfortable. I rode my bike today and did regular everyday stuff and they stayed put and I was so comfy all day. I can't wait to go running in them. The size chart was accurate for this item and I would even buy more!

This bra is super cute and the material is fairly sturdy. Bummer for me I didn't order a different size and have to return mine for the correct one but it's way cute. The multi color blue is so fun!

I was disappointing in these boots, the soles aren't made for true winter traction and the stitching on mine on the front has already begun to unravel only after a month of light use. They are cute boots but not made as burly as the Winthrop boot from KEEN. If you want a cute boot, go for it, but do no expect much winter traction. Very warm though for casual winter outings.

Soft and non itchy merino. Got these for my boyfriend and accidentally dried them last night in the machine and they are fine. Super soft and non itchy and worth the money. However, if you do wear them for a few years expect them to wear out like everything else, they aren't indestructible.

I bought these for my boyfriend and he seems to like them however he noted that they aren't as thick as the merino on the icebreaker or ibex shorts. They look great and are very soft, I'd recommend.

This bag is ridiculous! I have never been so warm. I have terrible circulation and freeze in a tent, my feet are always cold and my body is cold too, my boyfriend told me to get a down bag. This bag changed my camping experiences. It is so down filled I can sleep on my side comfortable in the tent and I was so warm I had to strip down. I am so happy with my purchase of the Marmot Pinnacle, it's worth every penny! On our trip the air temperature was a little below freezing and I had just underwear on, so I'm imagining on a colder night I'd be fine in just a light baselayer for sleeping. Great bag, recommend it.

This bra is really similar to one patagonia has that is really a "bralette". If you have a B or smaller it might offer some support but those with a C or D cup need not apply unless you are doing some mellow yoga. Really a simple bra, not much support, but is way cute for climbing or lower impact stuff. It stretches a lot. I thought it was a little girls bra when I opened the small, it looks teeny! If you have a C or bigger bra size order a medium or larger.

This polo is another fine piece by icebreaker. It's dressy enough to wear out or to work. It performs like merino should so if you take a long walk after work in the heat or cold, it does well.

I got this for my boyfriend and it looks great on him and the black color looks really slick. It's the new go to shirt for him, matches everything and is super soft and comfortable.

Theses glasses are so good that I lost mine two nights ago and have already re ordered a pair. An expensive mistake to make but well worth it. I am a tiny female, under 5 feet with a small face and have a hard time finding a pair of sunglasses that can perform well. I wear these for every sport including running and hiking and even in the water with a proper holder. They are so versatile. I have ordered several different lenses through the years and wear my toasters for every light condition. Well worth the money, don't lose them!

I have never met an icebreaker shirt I didn't like until this one. I bought this for my boyfriend not realizing it had the unfinished edges and an asymmetrical pocket. It's an ok shirt if you're hitting the club but not to wear to work or to dress up for an event. We returned it for the Kent polo instead, a basic clean cut polo shirt.

Nuun U Natural is really good and has a nice light flavor. It lasts a lot longer than Emergen-C and doesn't taste like crap an hour later if you don't finish your water. I use a whole tablet after a hard workout and it has a refreshing taste. The tangerine ginger is awesome! Totally good after a sweaty yoga session or a long run. My only beef is it takes a good minute or two to dissolve and sometimes I am not very patient! It is worth the wait and tastes great!

I have been happy with my Klean Kanteen and how strong it is. It will dent though if you drop it, that's my only beef with this so I do find that I need to be more careful than I would with a plastic bottle.

If you're a C or larger this bra isn't good for anything other than yoga class. It's cute though but I have found with patagonia sports bras to size up. I have a 32 inch back measurement but a C/D and I have to get a Medium in this cup, the small is suffocating. It's cute and fun and a great top for yoga, if you're a B or A cup, this bra would be great for other sports!

These are one of the best shorts from Stonewear and overall, on this site. I can do every sport in them, they are my go to short. I go running in them and there's a small pocket for my ID or chapstick. I can hike, do bikram yoga in these and climb, the shorts are the best bang for your buck. They wash well and are super comfortable. I love these shorts, I even bought some for my friend for her birthday!

I have been having the tri berry after my runs lately and it's pretty tasty. It does take a good 1 minute or so to dissolve which I'm not very patient so that's my biggest complaint. Other than that, it tastes good and I feel that it helps me get back into balance after a long run. I've also used it after a sweat session at Bikram class, it rocks for that too.

Buzz Buzz. I got sick of other sprays with tons of chemicals and that were a problem for my sensitive skin, this stuff is good and works! It is not super buggy where I live (Wasatch Mountains) so I don't know how it would fair in other areas where there are tons of flies and mosquitos. Here it does great and smells good too.

I agree with the other poster on a little small, I ordered some other TNF shorts and was a 2 and these in a 2 were too small. I would say order your usual size or upwards but not down. Cute shorts nice material and good durability. Perfect for hiking in the summer.

The stitching is cute and the fabric is way lightweight and I agree on the generous fit, I got the 6 and they were so large I would have had to get a 4, however I decided on another pair for pricing reasons. These are another awesome Cloudveil product, nice construction, smooth lines and designs and good length. A nice pair of casual capris. Lighter weight cotton than most cotton shorts.

Agreed on that they are little bigger than other TNF items, I am normally about a size 4 and am a 2 on these, I even tried shrinking the size 4's that I got and ended up giving them a friend and ordered the next size down and they are perfect! Great length for riding on my bike and hanging out around town or doing a quick hike. I love these capris, my new summer favorite.

Not tons of sugar but pretty tasty. Be sure to follow the directions and make one packet at a time or risk burning them. Tasty and cooks on a camp stove in less than 15 minutes. you might want to have some handy oil to put on your skillet though.

I agree, I ordered this two times in XS and S and both didn't work for me, a first for icebreaker. The arm holes were just too big for my scrawny arms. I am also C/D cup and the XS on this one was way too small even though I'm thin. However, I've seen this shirt on my very slim friend and it fits her like a dream, for me, it just didn't work. Also, the fiesta color doesn't show up well with bc.com's photo software but it's magenta/fuschia color. Not my favorite icebreaker piece.

I have this top in 5 colors from Stonewear and it is awesome. I wear it climbing, to Bikram and to the gym for low impact sports. I am a C/D and it offers enough coverage to not be hanging out during a yoga session and washes well and the fabric stays strong and bright.

This is one of the best sports tops for yoga I have ever found and is super comofortable!

These are great bottoms and the ties are easy to adjust. Not as skimpy as some cheaper brands and stays put. I'd recommend it!

Cute top and fits great. Being a C/D cup but thin around the rib cage I ordered the medium and it's perfect. If you are a full D I'd go with the size large, patagonia halters are not size for busty women. It is great if you want some support and want to look good. The ties on the neck and back are very easy to adjust and comfortable.

These are great and of much higher quality than other cheaper brands. You get what you pay for, these stay in place and look good too! I'm pretty curvy and I am not hanging out of this and it's perfect for summer beach time or just soaking in a hot tub.

Great socks, nice cushion for running and casualwear as well.

This wallet rules. It doesn't cost a lot and is durable. It even has an id sleeve on the outside. Tons of space for money and cards. The spring patterns are way fun!

I bought this for the gym, because I bike there, it's a pain to lug towels with me that are so bulky, I'll use it camping too. I tested it out yesterday in the size Small and it was definitely enough to dry my whole body off and my hair! It dried out fast too on the towel rack at home.

This bag rules. My friend loved it so much so I got her one too. The material is sturdy and it can take being thrown around. It has one external pocket on the end and that's it but it's big enough to throw your wallet and keys in there. The small size fits my gym clothes, sneakers, shower stuff and a pair of clean jeans plus towels. I love it! The new colors and patterns from Dakine are really fun!

These socks are awesome. They never smell and retain their stretchy factor. They wash well and I hang dry them and the colors stay strong too. Way stronger than Smart Wools which are good but tend to wear out after a couple of years of heavy use. You get what you pay for and they are made in Vermont! I'm ok with paying more if it means more Vermonters have jobs! Awesome socks, get a pair, they last and stay cushiony.

This is a fantastic top. After trying many stonewear pieces, I got this one. It is the lycra poly blend that dries fast. This top is also excellent if you are bigger than a B cup! It has a strong internal shelf bra so if you do wear your own running bra, it's highly efficient. Washes well with hang dry and is super comfortable. Check the size chart it is accurate on what size to purchase. This is great alternative to Prana and Patagonia climbing tops which are not made for busty women.

Easy install but geez for so much money you'd think they'd throw in the locks. A good product easy to install but 4 stars because locks cost me even more cash! I have a 2006 Subaru and these went on quickly.

Great bars, easy to install and fit with all the other thule pieces!

The only bad thing is that locks don't come with Thule parts. These locks are awesome, I was able to install them on the feet to attached to the bars without help in less than 5 minutes for all four! If you can afford the extra locks then you can have some for other thule racks you might install so you can just have one key. It's worth buying locks, you don't want your rack or your gear stolen!

This is a great shell but be wary of that white color, it gets dirty fast. I didn't love the chest high pockets in the front, but i wasn't with my pack that day, so it's a good feature if you ski with a pack or are ice climbing with a harness. I stayed dry and the wind was nuts and I was still just fine. My only complaint is the hood doesn't detach which I would have liked to have as an option. Otherwise a great piece of gear to add to your closet. If you order the appropriate size you have plenty of room for a layer underneath.

This rack is way way tall, I'm five feet and have serious trouble reaching it. So when the arms open up, to close them I have to climb into the backseat to get up to them. It's a good rack and the pull out feature is really nice for me being short. Installation was relatively easy if you already have cross bars. I noticed the screws came loose holding the rack down, but I have the tool in the car to fix, kind of annoying you could lose a screw if you don't notice that. However, I bought this because the regular one was out of stock thus costing me lots more money. If the regular one is in stock, I'd save your cash and just get that one. and yes, they don't close if they are pulled out, highly annoying.

This is awesome for my commute to the office, it's warm when I get there through about lunchtime then not so much (so 6 hours or so). It's not as efficient as a thermos, but it's good for short trips. There is not a sip feature with it which is a major bummer. If you remove the plastic tab in the top to clean it, you'll be out of a tumbler as it will leak everywhere. So don't lose that piece. The color is great and the size is perfect for bringing extra coffee with me to work or tea!

These booties were great, I had to return mine since they were too small. But they are warm and comfortable and very soft. Recommend.

I dig it. Easy to use, comes with two keys. It's a little heavier than I'd like because I'm used to chintzy locks. Great product at a good price. Buy it.

I dig it. It's small enough to put in my ski jacket and then eat soup or a can of tuna while skiing. You guessed it, I'm a total beater and a cheapskate on the mountain.

This is a great wide mouth bottle. It keeps stuff cold a little longer and it cleans out super easily. The lid is also attached by a neat rope so you won't lose it on your hike or just around.

I too have very small feet a 5.5 in women's and these socks fit me great in the kids L and are just as warm as adult socks from smartwool. A note on sizing, the sizing chart is in shoe sizes and is up to date to answer any questions here.

As usual, icebreaker kills it with the body fit leggings. I have the women's and got these for my dad for the holidays and he is loving it. They are the warmest and thin enough to wear even if you just want to put them under jeans. You can sweat in them while skiing for days and days and they still won't smell!

For the holidays I bought my other brother these boots after buying a pair last year for one of them and myself. I like them. They are a basic winter boot, nothing "hardcore" but will be fine for shoveling, getting around town and I even use them snowshoeing and my feet stay dry. They are not super warm if you're not being active...i.e. if you're standing around at a parade and it's 5 F outside your feet will get cold. If you're moving around on a walk, you'll be fine.

A good basic rain shell. Got it for my brother and he likes it. Fits great and he stays dry. Not technical but for around the city where he lives just going out and about it's totally great! Looks good too!

Got this for mom and she actually likes it! The sleeves are long if you're under 5 foot 2 as are with any item in regular sizes. Basic shirt, washes and dries well and looks good!

Another icebreaker purchase for my dad after getting him one shirt he had to have another for the holidays. It's meant to be a layering piece so if you want a casual look size it up. He has gone hunting for some good 3 and 4 day trips and not had to wash it and it he stays warm. If you haven't bought icebreaker yet, do it and try this shirt, I have the women's one and it's amazing!

this thing rules. I got the Xs because the mountain hardware coat made me look like a marshmallow. This is fitted but yet still performs. I was skiing in below 0 temps the other day and put this on under my gore tex shell and I was SOOO WARM. It is great around town day to day and does well hiking and walking too. Stylish and still technical, I love this jacket and if you can grab it on sale it's so worth the higher cost. My only beef is my feathers when I first got it were coming out a little bit with the fine 700 fill down, but that seems to be lessening now. Great coat, do it.

I have never gotten so many compliments on a pair of shoes. I love Keens, these boots are lined with the boiled wool so they are warm for the whole winter. They also have the silicon leather on them so my feet stay dry when going to work. They are the coolest boots, I recommend a tall sock though if you don't tuck them into jeans, if you have short socks, the wool can be scratchy on your shins.

After getting sub-par brands I sucked it up and got these and am so pleased. They are your usual ARC smallish sizing. I'm a size 2 to 4 and I went with the small so I'd be comfy with my layers on underneath. the XS was pretty tight for me but I curvy, if you're a straight athletic build and a size 2 the XS would probably be fine. Anyway, they are pretty much waterproof with the Gore-Tex Soft Shell and I stay warm with the soft fleece lining even skiing in -5 F temperatures with good merino underneath. I actually get TOO warm in them if I have thicker layers on but they are awesome. I think touring would be too hot in these in the backcountry but for resort skiing and shorter hikes I'm totally fine in these and the construction is so much better than my crappy old ski pants. These don't rip and they are just bomber. I wish Arc'teryx made petite pants, being 4'11'' mine are so long that when I take my ski boots off I have to roll them up to wear with regular winter boots.

Good liners! They are definitely warm underneath a ski mitt or glove and good for warmer weather conditions and for running too!

This is great cap and folds up easily for traveling. I got the small and I'm a really small female and it is still a little bit loose, so it definitely is more of a unisex fit.

works great, easy to install and not too expensive.

this kit is great, the lights are awesome and there's a patch kit included as well. The pump works with both kinds of valves and is light weight and simple to use.

The sizes have been assigned to Mondo point to avoid any confusion.

Awesome bars but the price is pretty similar to what you'd pay in the grocery store so unless you already have a big order with free shipping and live somewhere so you don't have to pay the sales tax, I'm not sure ordering food online at a high cost is worth it. I didn't really save any money but I do love backcountry and had another order so it was fine to ship it with it. Great bars, all fruit and chocolaty goodness!!! If backcountry had some more flavors of the nectar bars I'd be more inclined to order several boxes at once.

I'm really tiny and i though this hat was way too floppy and big for me but it's a good hat and get the job done. The brim is really big so it's good if you want that feature but I didn't need one so large. The hat fit my head, but it just looked really large because I'm so small. I love the color and the UPF feature is good!

I returned them as well, agreeing with the above poster, I am about 5 feet tall and I was swimming in them. They are way light weight, a little too light, I wanted to rock climb in them but they wouldn't have done well for that. Good for summer hiking but way way too long for me.

The new colors on the Kleen Kanteen are awesome. I got the brown one and it's sick, looks great with a white sticker on it. It washes easily, isn't toxic and keeps my water chilled in the hot yoga classroom which is a huge advantage. If you come and go from different atmospheric pressure, the lid can be hard to open, I commute to a high mountain location and come down to a lower mountain spot often so when I get down I have use some muscle to open the bottle back up. Awesome bottle, definitely recommend getting one of these. Do not drop them though, they will dent.

this tote rules, it even came with some travel sized bottles. It's highly durable and you can pack a lot in it, even full size stuff. I would totally recommend it for someone looking for a travel toiletry kit.