I love this jacket. It fits great, it is designed great, and it looks great. I have only used it skiing so far, and some small hikes, but it destroyed the wind and light rain I put it through. I really like how the chin guard is lined, and how high up the neck zips to keep me warm when it is windy. I am 6'4" and 195 lbs, with 37" arms, and I got the XL. It has PLENTY of space for a down coat or other layers underneath and has perfect sleeve length. The large would have fit a little tighter, but I wanted longer sleeves, and layering ability.

I got the bonfire color and it is great, not too bright, just right. Love this Jacket. I try to find excuses to wear it whenever I can.

I really like the shoe. I have never taken off the outside rubber covering and just worn the other sole. They are extremely comfortable, but I have normal arch/width feet and I think if you had wide feet you would possibly not like this shoe.

Bought these for my wife. Bought the Medium, she is 5'9" 135 lbs, and wears a 6 in bottoms. She really likes the fit, and they are more athletic looking than some shorts. It is nice that they aren't super short either, covering most of her thigh. She is happy with them so far. Will add more if I hear differently after heavy use.

This shirt is very cool. I like how light and soft the fabric is, definately not a heavy flannel. The length in the body of the shirt was longer than I had thought it would be. I bought an XL and I am 6'4" 195 lbs, and it comes down over my jean zipper. If it were any longer it would be uncomfortable. If fits good in the shoulders and I am not swimming in it. I really like how the shirt is double sided so when you roll the sleeves up there is a different pattern. Another cool feature is that the sleeve buttons up in a 3/4 position, not a short sleeve position. This is different and looks great.

Just bought this coat for my wife. She is 5'9" and 135 lbs. She bought the Medium. She really likes how it has an athletic fit and isn't baggy. It shows off her figure which is a good thing. She can fit a down jacket underneath it for layering. The green color is really nice in person as well. She is happy, so I am happy! Great coat. I like how the seams are all taped and I think it will do great in nasty weather.

I already had the mittens, which I Love, but I wanted some gloves for working outside in the winter when I truly needed all 5 fingers. These gloves are wonderful. Extremely warm, quick to dry out with seperate liner that pulls away, and I love the wrist straps. I abuse them pretty hard chopping fire wood, shoveling snow, working around house, and they have held up great. Hestra just makes great gloves and mittens. I still use my mittens for skiing becaue they keep my hands a little warmer, and I don't need all the dexterity when skiing that I do for other activities.

I used to think poles were wrong. Then I tried them. Now I won't hike without them. I tried an REI set first that had shocks in them and it just felt wrong and unsettling especially going downhill. These poles are very sturdy and simple to setup. I feel that the lock holds very well unless it gets very wet and then sometimes they slip a little bit. The straps and hand holds are good and I have used them in winter with gloves and they worked fine. My wife has a pair too and we both have enjoyed them and used them a lot for the last couple years.

never failed. I bring very small pots and pans and fill them high so it is nice to have this too so I don't burn my fingers when moving boiling water. Very light. If you cook a lot in the backcountry, it just guarentees you aren't gonna burn yourself or have to reboil spilt water!

For the minimal upcharge I went to the Dromedary bag. Yes this bag is cheaper, but the Dromedary bag has an integrated rope that makes it super easy to hang around the camp, or strap to on a pack, and it is a much more durable construction. I definately recommend upgrading to the Dromedary. Either option is leaps and bounds better than the old Nalgene I used to tote around!

I bought the 6L Bag and have never looked back. I usually don't fill it all the way, but I haven't done many hikes where 6L wasn't enough to get me to my next water source. I now use those water pockets to hold snacks and my compass. Hooks up to a Katadyn Hiker Filter great, and I love the rope around the bag so I can hang it onto a tree if I need to improvise a shower or sink. I also like that I don't feel like I will rip this open on a sharp object like I did when handling the dromlite bags. Definately worth the extra money.

I bought this unit with a 6L Dromedary bag and it has revolutionized how I hike. No more stopping to unscrew a bottle, no more only filling up bottles in 1L increments. I just toss this about half full (the weight I don't mind carrying) and I can just grab a sip whenever I want. I definately stay more hydrated and I don't have to filter water as often. The bite valve works great and the clip easily attaches to my backpack. My backpack didn't come built for H20 res. but the tube is long enough I just toss the bag into the main compartment on my pack. Love it.

I got these last year and wore them in Pure Sun and Cloudy Conditions. They worked great in the sunny conditions, I had a little bit of a depth issue in low light but nothing that caused me to wreck. But they never fogged up, the fit was great (even on my big noggin) and I really like they way they feel. My wife says they look good, so they pass that test as well! I would buy them again for sure.

These are much better than Yak Trax. I use them mostly when walking around town in the winter and on general trail runs in the winter. I recently bought a pair for my dad to wear around town as well since I worry about him on the ice/snow. He loves them! It was a great birthday present.

I love these shoes. I just wore out an old pair after 2 years of pounding the heck out of them. I love the gore-tex protection from rainy days and mud. The grip on these shoes is fantastic, and my feet have never gotten a blister or sores. The blue color is bright, but I like it, I couldn't beat the sale price either. I know when I tear these apart, I will be ordering another pair!! Can't find a single bad thing to say about these shoes.

I did pick these over some of the other options that are extremely similar because of the gore-tex protection. I tried them all on at a store and felt that a bunch of them were similar with slight differences in the sole and the big difference being the moisture protection which I look for since I am in a rainy environment.

This is an amazing shirt. It has a great medium weight to it. The shirt definately transforms when you roll the sleeves up. It is pretty awesome. I am a slim fit and I wear a 36/37 length dress shirt normally and I went with the XL and have a good sleeve length without too much extra fabric in the waist (I am a 34 waist and 6'4" tall). I went with the Red and the color is perfect. A very hip shirt.

Just got the Jacket. It fits very well, the Fleece is actually a little warmer than I thought it would be. Definatley not water resistant outer but it will shed some moisture. The XL had good length for my height (6'4"). The Hood closes up very nicely and the neck is actually covered up to my chin by the high zipper. I am very excited to try this out in the Mountains!

I really like this T. I am 6'4" and about 190 lbs, so the slim fit is perfect for me. It comes down just below my belt which is just how I like the fit. The graphics are pretty cool, love the charcoal color, and the material is extremely soft. Love it, as does the wifey!

These sandals are the most comfy I have ever owned. And the best part is I have had a pair for 3 years now and it is still in good shape, no rust on the opener, the sole is worn down a bit (as expected) but the air pocket is still inflated and the straps are not rubbing bad or anything. Perfect.

I love these sandals, they are very comfy, only knock on them is the leather ones get a little sweaty, I think the synthetic used on the other style is actually better, but the look of the leather is definatley different. I own both styles and usually use these when I am going out to the pub, and use the other ones for all day adventures. Can't beat the functionality.

This filter is quick to setup, filters water fast, easy to clean, and I have never gotten sick from using it and have filtered water on different continents and sometimes in pretty shady places. I have replaced the filter inside as well and found this very simple to pull off in a few minutes.

I love these shoes. I have worn the heck out of them on the trails, to the office, in the snow, they never let me down. They DID take a few weeks to break in and get comfy, but now they fit great! The lacing system is awesome and I see no signs of fraying or breaks. Will definately get another pair.

I love this pad. I had a self-inflating thermarest pad and it just never felt like it every filled all the way and always felt unsupported at night. This pad is the same every time, it is durable, and it packs up well. No complaints, just be careful as it can tear, but this doesn't render it unusable.

I love this boot, I have owned 2 pairs over the years and they have been great and seen me through over 500 miles on the trails without a single blister usually carrying 30-60 pound packs. The two knocks on these boots are 1) in the summer they can get wicked hot since they are gore-tex leather and when waterproofed they can just get down right sweaty. 2) the sole is slippery on wet and/or small rocks. I got a new pair of the Asolo Powermatic that aren't gore tex and I am just going to treat them with water so hopefully I can vent a little more moisture. They still get 5 stars though as my feet always feel rested at the end of 20+ mile days and they have never let me down.

Huge cool factor, but definately not a shirt for active adventures. XL fits my tall frame great. Definately a slim fit which is what I wanted. Typical Patagonia mesh pockets. The wool is sweet, the green color is something I just haven't seen much and I love it's vintage look.

I got this for Christmas and Love it. It is definately not going to keep you alone in weather under 30 degrees unless you are running or climbing hard, but it is a great base layer. I am 6'4" and the XL gave me the arm length I need, it is a little bulky on my skinny frame but I still feel it is the right size. This is a great fleece for an active outdoorsman, definately would be a waste if it was just worn around the house!!

This Flannel is pretty sweet. I ordered an XL and it fit me pretty well, not too tight (6'4" 195 lbs) but I wasn't swimming in it either and it fit my arms and neck great too (16.5, 37). It is a little heavy, not a lightweight by any means, but it will be a nice going out shirt for the Midwest Pubs I frequent in the winter months and hate carrying a coat to! I love the buttons too, they are pretty big (nickel size).

I finally got to test these mittens out skiing in Colorado and they didn't dissapoint. Wtih negative windchills my hands stayed roasting in the mittens, I can see how some people might find these too warm in 30-40 degree weather, but for me they were great. The liners kept the moisture from building up too much, and they dried out very fast when I pulled them out at lunch and the end of the day. I was suprised at the amount of dexterity I had, it was very easy to grab poles, clip in bindings on boots, unzip jackets...also the wrist loops allowed for very quick on and off to use cell phone and other items.

I have notorious cold hands and I can honestly say this is the first time I have gone skiing and not had to use hand warmers. These mittens rocked!

I have the Fanning sandals as well, and these are basically the same sandal, just with a sweet storage stash instead of the bottle opener. They are extremely comfy and pretty durable, I am a little worried at how long the velcro will last, but for just going to the beach or the pool they are perfect.

I have the Fanning sandals as well, and these are basically the same sandal, just with a sweet storage stash instead of the bottle opener. They are extremely comfy and pretty durable, I am a little worried at how long the velcro will last, but for just going to the beach or the pool they are perfect.

These mittens are durable, super toasty, and functional. I have a lot more flexibility in these mittens then I did in the OR Cornice ones I used to own, and they are just as warm. I have only used in about -20F windchill, but my hands were still warm at that temperature. The leather grip makes them easy to use, and the removable liner is awesome for drying them out at lunch on ski breaks when the weather is a bit warm.