Rick S

As a camp counselor I was all about the Chacos...that was until after a few days of wearing my Z2's my feet became really sore. Over the last few months this problem had come up more and more as I would wear my Chacos Fri-Sun and have sore feet until Wednesday. I had also grown tired of stubbing my toes and the occasional blister. With a friends suggestion I tried out the Newport H2's. So far so good. They fit like a glove and are incredibly comfortable out of the box. They do sweat my feet a little more than Chacos but the next time I'm wading and I slip I won't have a sore toe. On a side note I really like the India Ink/Rust color more than I thought I would. It kind of has a faded navy look to it.

This is second favorite tee. It's only surpassed by my IB Superfine 140. This is definitely more durable than the really thin merino shirts and the cut it a little more relaxed. Just like all of my Icebreaker products this short does a great job of keeping stink down.

This is my go to shirt. Whether it's my stand a lone layer in hot temps or my baselayer it performs amazingly. It was one of 3 shirts I took to Belize for 10 days and whether I was on the cayes or in the Bladen River Nature Reserve it was perfect. It's held up great through 50 plus days of wear. The only damage is were a belt wore a small hole in underneath a pack waist strap.

This leash is long enough without being too long. It attaches to the board easily. Most importantly it's very comfortable to wear.

I was really impressed with how light in my hand the paddle was. The grip is very comfortable and the blade catches enough water that stay moving but don't tire out from dragging it through the water.

Got this to fit with a Marmot shell. The lack of cuff attachments was one problem I had with it. I tend to wear my nano puff vest under my shell more than I did this so I returned. On the occasions I wore it did keep me warm and offered a good range of motion.

My only problem with this bottle is that lid slips when you tighten it up. I think the threads actually skip over the ridges in the bottle. Otherwise a good bottle. I'm more of a fan of Hydroflask, hint hint BC you guys should carry them.

This pack is very well built and thought out. I purchased because it uses the same back ventilation system as my favorite Deuter daypack. The shove it pocket holds a lot and the horse shoe zipper is a great addition. The only thing I would change is the curve of the bars on the inside make the interior space "thin". If the whole pack bag was rounded off I think this would no longer be a problem. However this is still a great bag for overnighters and UL multiday trips.

I purchased this to wear while kayaking and on the water. So far it's served as great sun protection. I've also worn it as insulation layer over a tee and under a rain jacket when the temperature dropped after a rain. So far odor hasn't been an issue like it can be with some polyester garments.

I've worn this vest on a few trips to the lake so far. It's great for wading and was comfortable for several hours of constant wear. It provides ample flotation and has lots of pockets and straps that are great for organization and keeping my gear close at hand. I'm 5'9" and 170lbs and the S/M fits me well.

I'm not an ultra-lighter but I don't take things I don't use. However, I do lead backpacking trips sometime and that requires me to carry a little more than usual. This pack fits great and the front pocket is amazing. I especially love the center zipper on the front since things migrate to the bottom sometimes and I don't have to pull everything out. The range of this pack is also impressive. Remove the lid (which has tons of pockets for organization) and compress the collar down is all I have to do to take it from a multi-day to a perfect overnighter for hammock camping. I look forward to many miles with this pack, which won't be a problem because the straps are great. The only thing I changed was the addition of some p-cord and spring lock to hold my trekking poles. It was a breeze add this to the micro daisy chain down the side. One thing to note is the Copper isn't nearly as bright as it appears in the picture above.

I originally I purchased a pair of Mtn Lights and they just didn't fit to suit me. I like the classic look of these and after a friend recommended them I thought I would give them a try. After a couple of day hikes, a strenuous caving trip, and lots of rainy day wear I can see why my friend and his wife only wear Sundowners. The break in was nonexistent and even after the caving trip it only took a little clean up and some polish to get them looking presentable enough for work on rainy days.

I love the boaris. The colors are subdued enough that they can pass in casual occasions and they perform well on short hikes. I wish they were a little slimmer but that's my only problem.

I don't know about hunting boar, but I do know these shoes are great all around. I've worn them working on the ropes course, running around town, driving on long trips, and on some light hikes. They excel at everything. The only con is that once they get wet the leather stays damp for awhile. Other than that everything is great. Fit, comfort, support, aesthetic, and anything else is spot on.

Side note...some say the tread was designed so stuff wouldn't stick to it. It's not totally mud proof but it definitely doesn't pick up as much as some of my other shoes.