I first used this jacket in a semi-warm ski day when it was lightly snowing. I wore a down coat under it as I thought it would be a cold day. It turned out it was not that cold but, by using the pit zips I was able to stay the right temperature and stay dry with it was snowing. I normally wear a medium in clothing but the large was great as the arms were long enough.

The hood was large enough for me to fit over my head with my helmet which was nice when it was snowing.

I purchased this coat for the warmth. This is a warm coat but, I have used warmer. What I really love about this coat is the sticking of the down. The back which is not shown has great sticking too. I have warn this coat for about 2 weeks and have gotten several comments from other women that they like the cut and the sticking. This is the perfect coat for around town on the weekend, after hitting the slopes. If you plan on being outside for a long time on cold night. I would find a coat that has a longer cut.

I really dislike cliff bars I can taste the fiber a little too much. I found pro bars about a month and a half ago and have not looked back. The taste great and do NOT taste like cardboard.

I have used several frame backpacks on my many backpacking adventures. This pack holds the necessary gear with great placement of extra straps to attach items outside the pack. The pack fits me well so the miles are enjoyable unlike others that have been painful. I love the feature on this and all Osprey packs of the build in whistle on the chest strap. I have found that when buying a frame backpack it is best to always measure to get the right size and not just guess. I am 6'1" female but found I am only a size small for packs.

Big Agnes Copper Spur I found to be lite with nice feature. The dual doors make it very nice you do not have to worry about tripping over another person to make a quick morning exit to see a man about a horse. I did not set this tent up before heading out on my backpacking trip. I did not set this tent up before my adventure and was able to set it up without much of an issue. The clips for the pulls have a nice angle to them which makes it easy to setup. I also likes the stakes for this tent also lite but strong.

I have had my North Face Momentum jacket for about 6 months. I have taken it as a layer while in the snow, out to breakfast with friends, layer while running in cooler temps and a numerous day hikes. The arms are long on this jacket with the monkey holes which is great for me as I am tall.

I own a North Face Cipher Windstopper. It has been great in shoulder season when you are unsure if it going to rain or shine. Never has kept me too warm but did a good job of blocking wind. The hood on this jacket is not as substantially as other jackets. It doesn't cover as much as your head as other hooded jackets I own. Over all I like my TNF jacket.

I have hiked down narrow red rock canyons in Zion's National Park 3 times with these shoes. They have done a great job of preventing me from stubbing my toes on river rocks and well as given me some grip to climb over, under, around and though the sand stone. At the same time still my Keen Newport's handle getting wet drenched in the river and still look presentable at a picnic.

I have a great time on these skis. I am not a great skier but, I felt in control even a slightly faster than "snowplow" speeds.

This a wonderful product at a great price. I have worn it skiing, snowshoeing and around town under a sweatshirt. I am known for being cold this keeps me warm. After sweating this keeps me dry.

I also like the monkey holes which are super if you have long arms.

I may have to buy another one of these I like it that much.

This is a great water bottle. So great, it has become the standard from which all other water bottles are measured.