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Sam Matthews

Backpacker // Hiker // Mountain Biker // Road Biker

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    Hmm what to say... I love everything about the outdoors. Can't get enough.

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Marmot ROM Softshell Jacket - Men's

September 4, 2011

Well it's up on DoG (and in past season colors), so I'd say there's a decent chance it will hit SAC at some point.

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The North Face Arctic Down Parka - Women's

September 4, 2011

Yep, you sure can (see description above: "long cut and stylish removable faux fur")

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Marmot Silverton Jacket - Men's

September 4, 2011

This jacket is pretty fitted, so I'd go with the medium to layer. I have a 41" chest and wear a L in Marmot gear, so small might be a little too tight for you.

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The North Face Dome Cam Belt

July 29, 2011

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Oakley Dart Sunglasses - Women's - Polarized

July 29, 2011

There are a lot of places that sell the new version (looks like the one here is the 2007)

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=Oakley+Dart+Sunglasses#q=Oakley+Dart+Sunglasses+polarized&hl=en&prmd=ivnso&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=EI4zTsvhGoiXtwep2aicDQ&ved=0CHEQrQQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=e5bc1b9fc8df0646&biw=1034&bih=652

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Yakima KingJoe Pro 2 Bike Rack

July 29, 2011

This one works on most SUVs, so it should be fine on there. I also think it will work fine with the top tube on your bike. If not, though, the Top Tube Frame Adapter will work wonders.

http://www.backcountry.com/yakima-tube-top-frame-adapter

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Thule Transporter Combination Hitch Cargo Carrier

July 29, 2011

50.5 x 24.3 x 23.5 in

It might be a tight fit, as most carry on size bags are 14x9x22 inches. I would suggest trying it out in a local store if you can.

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Special Blend Utility Jacket - Men's

July 29, 2011

This one is a baggy fit to begin with, so you may want to pick a different model. If you do choose this one, though, I'd say the Large for sure. I'm about your size and L is kind of big - XL will swallow you.

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Salomon Light Amphib 3 Shoe - Women's

July 29, 2011

These are more paddle/water oriented shoes, so you probably want something more for hiking. My favorite hiking shoes are the Salomon XAs. They're durable and have a Gore-Tex (waterproof) option. They're also the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn.

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Therm-a-Rest Fast And Light Repair Kit

July 29, 2011

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Stoic Bombshell Jacket - Women's

July 29, 2011

The welder isn't as waterproof as the bombshell, so for those activities I'd recommend the bombshell. It also has a powder skirt, whereas the welder doesn't.

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Yakima SuperJoe Pro 3 Bike Mount

July 29, 2011

Not sure, but in my rack experience, hitch racks are usually the better choice for trucks. This is more geared toward trunks.

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Black Diamond Bbee Backpack - 690cu in

July 29, 2011

I would guess L12 might be 12 liters, and this one is 11.3, so I'd say this one is pretty darn close.

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The North Face Lukin Triclimate Jacket - Men's

July 29, 2011

It's regular fit, so I would think it would work. My brother is about your size and a large fits him decently (a little long in the arms with his TNF triclimate)

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Sierra Designs J Tent Stake

July 29, 2011

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Merrell Avian Light Sport Hiking Shoe - Women's

July 26, 2011

reviews say true to size and width

http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-merrell-avian-light-sport-dusty-olive-p_id209814?adtrack=froogle&term=Women%27s+Merrell+Avian+Light+Sport&offer=&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=250164

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Teva B-1 Shoe - Little Boys'

July 26, 2011

It has a non-marking rubber outsole, so they won't mess up your floors.

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Coal Emerson Scarf

July 26, 2011

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Marmot Freya 35 Backpack - Women's - 2020-2150cu in

July 26, 2011

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Columbia Geocache Down Jacket - Men's

July 26, 2011

To get a specific measurement on weight, use the chat now feature in the upper right hand corner to have the gear expert obtain it for you.

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Surftech Bamboozle Stand-Up Paddleboard

July 26, 2011

The 11 ft isn't available, but I think it weights about 29.5 lbs because the 10'6" comes in at 27 pounds and the 11'6" comes in at 32 pounds.

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The North Face Sprout Backpack - Kids' - 490cu in

July 26, 2011

It looks small, so you'd probably want to use the chat now feature in the upper right corner to ask the gear expert to obtain a measurement.

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Patagonia Trucker Hat

July 26, 2011

When ordering just make sure you choose the tarpon one, since it's in the name of the color.

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Nitro Magnum Blackout Snowboard - Wide

July 26, 2011

The rider weight is listed on the right hand side of the page. If you want the board weight, use the chat now feature in the upper right hand corner of the page and ask for someone in the warehouse to weigh the specific size you want.

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Canada Goose Reese Down Bomber Jacket - Infant/Toddler Girls'

July 26, 2011

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Marmot Guides Down Sweater Jacket - Boys'

July 26, 2011

If by lined you mean there is insulation throughout the entire jacket, then yes. The whole jacket is polyester lined with down fill.

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Marmot Crampon/ Skin Pocket

July 26, 2011

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Thule Transporter Combination Hitch Cargo Carrier

July 26, 2011

It should, but confirm with the gear experts by using the chat now feature in the upper right corner. This thing gets good reviews too, so nice choice.

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Patagonia Flying Fish T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Flying Fish T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

These Ts are my favorite! Super soft organic cotton, and it holds up well. They're fitted nicely and I get lots of compliments.

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Patagonia Freedom To Roam Griz T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Freedom To Roam Griz T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

These Ts are my favorite! Super soft organic cotton, and it holds up well. They're fitted nicely and I get lots of compliments.

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Patagonia Text Logo T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Text Logo T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

These Ts are my favorite! Super soft organic cotton, and it holds up well. They're fitted nicely and I get lots of compliments.

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Patagonia California Coast T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia California Coast T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

These Ts are my favorite! Super soft organic cotton, and it holds up well. They're fitted nicely and I get lots of compliments.

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Patagonia Rostrum 1962 T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Rostrum 1962 T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

These Ts are my favorite! Super soft organic cotton, and it holds up well. They're fitted nicely and I get lots of compliments.

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Patagonia Live Simply Frog T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Live Simply Frog T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

These Ts are my favorite! Super soft organic cotton, and it holds up well. They're fitted nicely and I get lots of compliments.

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Patagonia Wolf What's The Deal T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Wolf What's The Deal T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

These Ts are my favorite! Super soft organic cotton, and it holds up well. They're fitted nicely and I get lots of compliments.

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Patagonia Tis-Sa-Ack 1968 T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Tis-Sa-Ack 1968 T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

These Ts are my favorite! Super soft organic cotton, and it holds up well. They're fitted nicely and I get lots of compliments.

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Patagonia GPIW Sign Logo T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia GPIW Sign Logo T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

These Ts are my favorite! Super soft organic cotton, and it holds up well. They're fitted nicely and I get lots of compliments.

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Patagonia Last Ascent T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Last Ascent T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

These Ts are my favorite! Super soft organic cotton, and it holds up well. They're fitted nicely and I get lots of compliments.

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Patagonia P-6 Logo T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia P-6 Logo T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

These Ts are my favorite! Super soft organic cotton, and it holds up well. They're fitted nicely and I get lots of compliments.

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Patagonia Live Simply Guitar T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Live Simply Guitar T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

These Ts are my favorite! Super soft organic cotton, and it holds up well. They're fitted nicely and I get lots of compliments.

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Patagonia Live Simply Clock T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Live Simply Clock T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

These Ts are my favorite! Super soft organic cotton, and it holds up well. They're fitted nicely and I get lots of compliments.

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CamelBak Better Bottle w/ Bite Valve - 1L

CamelBak Better Bottle w/ Bite Valve - 1L

Rating for this product: 5 July 19, 2011

But it holds a good amount of water and doesn't leak when thrown into a backpack. Does everything I want it to, and the water tastes good from it too. The only downside is the difficulty to clean if you put anything besides water in it.

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The North Face Recon Backpack - 1830 cu in

July 19, 2011

Pockets:

1 front organizer, 1 front mesh, 1 front stash, 2 water bottle, 1 mesh shoulder strap

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Columbia Venture Creek Jacket - Men's

July 19, 2011

It would probably be cool enough for the fall, but I would think the fleece/polyester mix would be a little warm for the summer, depending on where you live.

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The North Face Verdi Down Jacket - Men's

July 19, 2011

You should be pretty on point with a medium. Make sure to check out the size chart using the link below the select options menu.

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CamelBak Trinity Hydration Pack - Women's - 1709cu in

July 19, 2011

CamelBaks are really good, so it shouldn't rip at all. With regard to weight, this has a waist strap which you would want to carry a lot, however you might want something with more padding in this area.

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Oakley Karing Jacket - Women's

July 19, 2011

To get a measurement, use the chat now feature in the upper right corner of the screen and as the gear expert to have someone in the warehouse measure it for you.

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Mountain Hardwear Posh Dome Beanie - Girls'

July 19, 2011

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VonZipper Mayfield Sunglasses

July 19, 2011

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Coal Considered Anna Cap - Women's

July 19, 2011

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Norrøna Svalbard Cotton Pant - Women's

July 19, 2011

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Zimtstern Lesster Pant - Women's

July 19, 2011

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Simple Doodle Shoe - Toddler Girls'

July 19, 2011

To get it measured, use the chat now feature in the upper right hand corner of your screen and ask them to have someone in the warehouse measure it for you.

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Giro Encore 2 Helmet

July 19, 2011

Yep, it's for girls, and I think tulip is the color. In the picture I don't see any actual flower prints.

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Horny Toad Foster Polo Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

July 19, 2011

Not really on backcountry unfortunately. I wear tall as well, and am disappointed here. REI usually gives me better luck in finding gear for us taller folks.

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DAKINE Eve Backpack - Women's - 1700cu in

July 19, 2011

It would fit a normal amount of school stuff, and it's on the larger side of the school backpacks, although certainly not the biggest. You're carrying a lot of stuff, though, so you might want to get one a little bit bigger just to be safe.

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The North Face Morgan Jacket - Women's

July 19, 2011

If you want it pretty tight, then XS, but if you want to be able to layer, you probably want to go with a small. Check out the size chart using the link under the select options menu.

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Thule Atlantis 2100 XT Cargo Box

July 19, 2011

Yep, it will work. It works with both factory bars and the Thule Aero bars. If your BMW has Aero bars, you will be able to mount some of the accessories in different ways (either by grabbing around the entire bar or using the slide-in design).

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Thule Atlantis 2100 XT Cargo Box

July 19, 2011

It should work fine, assuming they are normal factory crossbars like most SUVs have.

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Lolë Calypso Swimsuit - Women's

July 19, 2011

To get a measurement you can use the chat now feature in the upper right hand corner to have the gear expert measure it for you - or you can buy it and try it on. BC has free 2 day shipping on over $50 now and an unbeatable return policy.

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GoLite Peak Backpack - 2318cu in

July 19, 2011

I can't find it online either - you can always use the chat now feature to have the warehouse measure it for you.

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Arc'teryx Sabre SV Jacket - Men's

July 19, 2011

It should. The Theta SL uses the athletic fit and this one is the relaxed fit (which in my experience is pretty much the same).

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Billabong Stripe Platinum X Short - Men's

July 19, 2011

You can always use the chat now feature to ask the gear expert to have someone look at the tag, but the info the put in the item description usually comes straight from the tag (and manufacturer) I believe.

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Rab 100% Silk Sleeping Bag Liner

July 19, 2011

It is for a double sized sleeping bag - not sure about the zip but it doesn't attach to the sleeping bag.

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X-Bionic Track Suit - Long-Leg - Men's

July 19, 2011

Not unless you're playing football with penguins in Antarctica. This is for strenuous activities in cold weather. It's expensive too. Try checking out Under Armour Heat Gear or Turf Gear - those are usually best for football.

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Chaco Z/2 Unaweep Sandal - Women's

July 5, 2011

I have skinny feet and they take up pretty much the whole footbed of my Z/2s (actually wearing them as I write this). I'd say that if they fit and were comfortable, go for them. There's a good chance the salesperson didn't know what they were talking about, and you can't go wrong with ordering them from backcountry. Best site, customer service, and return policy.

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Arc'teryx Gamma MX Softshell Jacket - Men's

July 5, 2011

If you're going to use it for skiing, or really anything too serious, I wouldn't go with the basic TNF Apex. I was not pleased with the fit of mine, so I upgraded to one in the summit series, which is more geared toward people who actually wear them in the backcountry as opposed to those who wear them on the street. That being said, the apex and the gamma mx are both softshells, whereas the strato is a fleece (which would be fine for layering, but maybe not for the backpacking/mountain biking.) If you want it to layer, backpack, and bike, I'd go with the Gamma MX softshell or a comparable TMF or MHW softshell. I have softshells in all three brands, and love them all - they'd all meet your needs.

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Stoic Welded Sport Duffel

July 5, 2011

It will probably lose the water resistance if exposed to a source of water for a longer period of time (like in the back of your truck in the rain). You probably want to try it out at home before you trust it.

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Obermeyer Stowe Pant - Men's

July 5, 2011

Backcountry's gear is usually regular (unfortunately), so I'd say you're looking at 30-32 inches. You can always use the "chat now " feature in the upper right hand corner of your screen and ask them to have someone measure them for you.

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Obermeyer Stowe Pant - Men's

July 5, 2011

Backcountry's gear is usually regular (unfortunately), so I'd say you're looking at 30-32 inches. You can always use the "chat now " feature in the upper right hand corner of your screen and ask them to have someone measure them for you.

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DC Roy Short - Men's

July 5, 2011

This might be a good question to use the "chat now" feature on. It's located in the upper right hand corner of your screen.

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Patagonia Super Pluma Jacket - Men's

July 5, 2011

You'll have to get specific item measurements for the size you want, so use the "chat now" feature in the upper right hand corner and ask them to have someone in the warehouse measure it for you.

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Columbia Benton Springs Full-Zip Fleece Jacket - Women's

July 5, 2011

Yep, they have the same fit I believe. We got this jacket for my sister and she loves it, so good choice

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Yakima Sky Box Pro 21 Cargo Box

July 5, 2011

If by "get the most for" you mean size, then you will probably want to go with either the one above or the Thule Atlantis 2100 XT. They're both 21 square feet, which will add a lot of space! Personally, I usually prefer Thule, which is the one on sale in this case. The Yakima one does have a lifetime warranty as opposed to the 1 year warranty from Thule. The Yakima one has a new, more aerodynamic design to reduce the drag you feel from it being on top of your car. Essentially, they will do about the same thing, so it comes down to preference and price.

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Roxy Rocket Hugs Hat - Kids'

July 5, 2011

Use the "chat now" feature in the upper right hand corner and ask them to have someone in the warehouse measure it for ya.

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Smith Gambler Junior Series Goggles - Youth

July 5, 2011

There isn't really a set range, but I'd guess about 7 to 15.. it really just depends on how they fit the kid's face, so it's different for everyone.

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Goal Zero Extreme 350 Power Pack

July 5, 2011

26 lbs and 9x10x6

Check the site below for more details.

http://www.goalzero.com/shop/p/19/Extreme-350-Power-Pack/2:3/

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Patagonia Footwear Release Hiking Shoe - Men's

July 5, 2011

Reviews on zappos suggest they're pretty roomy in the toe box.

http://www.zappos.com/patagonia-release-sage-khaki#productReviews

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ExOfficio Dryflylite Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Women's

July 5, 2011

You can always use the "chat now" feature to ask the gear expert to have someone in the warehouse measure it for you.

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Natives

Native Eyewear Solo Interchangeable Sunglasses - Polarized

Native Eyewear Solo Interchangeable Sunglasses - Polarized

Rating for this product: 4 July 5, 2011

I have these in a dark cherry color. They're pretty good for the sale price, but I think there are better glasses out there. I don't like them for cycling because they are full framed around the lenses, which creates a small blind spot - just a personal preference. The polarized lenses are pretty nice, but not as good as Costa lenses. They do seem a bit more durable than my costas, however, and I like how they have interchangeable lenses, plus the lifetime warranty is nice as well. The fit is decent - definitely for medium to large sized heads. Overall, I like them, but don't love them.

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Best rain jacket for the price

Stoic Vaporshell Jacket - Men's

Stoic Vaporshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2011

This jacket is sick. Water rolls right off of it, and it fits really well (if you're tall and skinny and stoic gear normally fits you). I'm 6'3" 190lbs with 36" sleevelength and the large is spot on. The pit zips are nice on the warmer days if it's not raining too hard. Unlike some other jackets, they are completely open in the pits, and don't have the mesh when you open them. It will be interesting to see how it holds up. It's very light so always good to have in the pack. I love it - it's 10 times better than my Marmot one that I bought just last year. My only gripe is that I didn't realize it only had one pocket. It was a surprise the first time I wore it, but it's all good, for the price and performance, it's a win.

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Lolë Sosua Skort Bottom - Women's

July 2, 2011

Use the "chat now" feature in the upper right hand corner and ask them to have someone in the warehouse measure it for ya.

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Helly Hansen Tofino Jacket - Women's

July 2, 2011

Helly Hansen - nicer, more fitted cut and on sale here. Plus you can look different (and better) than everyone else in their "trendy" North Face gear.

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Evolv Bandit Climbing Shoe

July 2, 2011

The best thing to do with a climbing shoe is to try them on in a local store, if possible. They sizes not only differ slightly between brands, but also between different models of the same brand.

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Five Ten VMile Climbing Shoe

July 2, 2011

If you're 11 you probably have pretty small feet, and you can always find small climbing shoes on sale. They come up a lot on steepandcheap.com and sierratradingpost.com seems to always have small sized climbing shoes on sale. Good luck!

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