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Love the Keen Newport H2

KEEN Newport H2 Sandal - Toddlers'/Infants'

KEEN Newport H2 Sandal - Toddlers'/Infants'

Rating for this product: 5 May 19, 2012

These shoes are the best summer shoes for my soon-to-be 2 yr old! The main thing is she doesn't make a fuss about putting them on, and she is picky about shoes, so they must feel comfortable. They seem very durable and go with practically anything. I also like the fact that they can get wet. We went up a size since they don't come in half sizes and they fit great with room to grow.

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I really wanted these to work!

Patagonia Footwear Maha Shoe - Women's

Patagonia Footwear Maha Shoe - Women's

Rating for this product: 3 May 19, 2012

These shoes are really cute and look like they would be comfortable if I could get the right size. I'm usually a 9, which I tried first but they were way too big. Next I went down to an 8.5 but they were still a bit large and I couldn't keep them on very easily. Sadly the size 8 were too small. My feet are narrow so that may be the problem. Bummer.

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Love this softshell jacket

Patagonia Adze Softshell Jacket - Men's

Patagonia Adze Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 April 26, 2012

This Patagonia jacket has been a great addition to my Fall/Winter wardrobe. The Adze jacket fits trim with plenty of length in the arms and body. I'm 6'4", 200 lbs and the Large fits very well.

Because it is not bulky, it works great as a mid layer. Have also worn it as my outer shell on bluebird days because the polartec windbloc fabric is windproof. Great color selection. I've received multiple compliments while wearing this jacket around town.

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Sizing is off!

Backcountry.com Incline T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve- Women's

Backcountry.com Incline T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve- Women's

Rating for this product: 2 April 19, 2012

I usually wear a size S/M. However due to reviews that said this shirt ran small, I got size L. It was still too little and I had to return it for an XL! The width is now fine but the shirt is almost too long and I rarely say that about shirts b/c I am 5'9 and like a longer fit. Seems like Backcountry needs to correct the sizing on this line of shirts.

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Keen Newport Sandal all summer long

KEEN Newport H2 Sandal - Youth

KEEN Newport H2 Sandal - Youth

Rating for this product: 5 April 18, 2012

I bought these for my daughter and they are just what we were looking for to play in all summer. She wears a 6.5 so we went with the 7 and they fit great with a little room to grow. They are comfortable, durable and cute and she likes wearing them. Plus they can get wet and are washable. Perfect.

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Fresca dress - great for spring and summer

Horny Toad Fresca Dress - Women's

Horny Toad Fresca Dress - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 April 18, 2012

I got this dress size medium and I love it. I am 5'9, 130 lb. The fit is flattering and the striped under layer is a nice touch. I think it will look great with sandals and a light sweater when we get warmer weather this spring!

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Nice casual dress

Lolë Charming 2 Dress - Women's

Lolë Charming 2 Dress - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 April 18, 2012

I bought the mojito and it is a really pretty mint color. I'm 5'9, 130 lb and the medium is a great fit. I love this dress with leggings and flats. It is super comfortable.

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prAna Lolita Pant - love the length

prAna Lolita Pant - Women's

prAna Lolita Pant - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 April 18, 2012

I am 5'9, 130 lb so I purchased the black size small and I was thrilled with the long length! These pants are comfortable, easy to move in and flattering. Definitely a great buy for tall girls!

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Keen Coronado perfect for little feet

KEEN Coronado Print Shoe - Toddler

KEEN Coronado Print Shoe - Toddler

Rating for this product: 5 April 18, 2012

I got these for my 20 month old daughter and even though she is picky, she loves wearing them. They must be very comfortable b/c she doesn't mind putting them on. I understand what other reviewers have said about them being a little stiff but I think that just makes them more durable and it doesn't bother my daughter or rub her foot the wrong way. I think they are well made and will hopefully last longer than some of our other recent shoe purchases. We get a lot of compliments on them.

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Arc'teryx Cita Tight - Perfect for morning power walks

Arc'teryx Cita Tight  - Women's

Arc'teryx Cita Tight - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 April 18, 2012

These tights have kept me super warm during my workouts without making me sweat. Now I don't have any excuse not to exercise, even when it's cold out. I am 5'9, 130 lb and I'm glad I didn't go smaller than a medium.

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Warm Nuptse 2 Down Vest

The North Face Nuptse 2 Down Vest - Women's

The North Face Nuptse 2 Down Vest - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 April 18, 2012

I love this vest - it is super warm but also light. I've worn it all fall and winter and it still looks great! I'm 5'9, 130 lb and went with the size medium in black. I wear it so much, I'll probably get a 2nd color next year.

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Love the length

Nike Long and Luxe Sweater - Women's

Nike Long and Luxe Sweater - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 April 18, 2012

I am 5'9, 130 lb and the size medium was perfect. Nice and long. It has also held up well in the wash (but I always hang dry it).

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Billabong Makes Board Shorts That Last

Billabong R U Serious Board Short - Men's

Billabong R U Serious Board Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 April 1, 2012

My last pair of Billabong board shorts lasted nearly a decade before wearing out. The new pair is super lightweight and stretchy. Also like the color and cut.

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Arc'teryx Stingray Jacket - Men's

March 28, 2012

Ditto what Sid said - nightshade looks a blueish charcoal grey. The color is more sophisticated than your dad's black Spyder jacket.

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Slim Fit Ski Pants

686 Plexus Plasma Pant - Men's

686 Plexus Plasma Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 February 24, 2012

Am a skier. Wanted a slim fit pant with some interesting color. 686 delivered. The Plexus Plasma Pants breathe well but are warm. Mesh vents keep powder out. Tons of pockets. Taped seems are water tight. The green houndstooth (Kelly Heathered) looks sweet.

I'm 6'4" ~200 lbs. Usually wear 33x34 pant size. Size Large fits great.

Highly recommended.

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The North Face Snow III Sneaker - Men's

February 24, 2012

Steven, I've put my Snow III's through some nasty off-road conditions. They have a casual/stylish look but they go full beast-mode in the elements. Would buy again.

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Sweet kicks by The North Face

The North Face Snow III Sneaker - Men's

The North Face Snow III Sneaker - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 February 24, 2012

Purchased the sneakers back in November, they've been worn many times this winter. I opted for the Snow III shoe instead of snow boots and I haven't regretted it (at least this mild winter). Have used them for winter hikes, shoveling the driveway, wearing to work on nasty days, and taking my son sledding. The aggressive tread is surefooted on snow, ice and slush. I've been up to my ankles in wet snow and the membrane & primaloft insulation have kept my feet perfectly dry and warm. I'm guessing TNF puts a DWR treatment on the suede upper, because these shoes repel stains amazingly. I get them soaked or covered in slush/ice melt and they dry looking like new.

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My wife loves it

The North Face Nuptse 2 Down Vest - Women's

The North Face Nuptse 2 Down Vest - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 February 24, 2012

Very warm and shapely fit through the body - my better half loves it and I do too when she wears it. Color black goes well with everything. The outer material is not shiny - more of a matte finish (which is good IMO).

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Excellent Quality Ski Gloves with Attention to Every Detail

Outdoor Research Remote Glove - Men's

Outdoor Research Remote Glove - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 31, 2012

After considerable research and trying-on dozens of different gloves, I chose the Outdoor Research Remote Glove. These OR's are fantastic - by far the best pair of gloves I've ever owned! My main use for them is skiing. They've also been used often for sledding and building snow caves with my kids.

My favorite features:
*Removable & adjustable lanyard straps (aka "idiot straps") - I like how Outdoor Research treats idiot straps better than the Hestra's
*Supple leather palms - some of the finest quality leather I've ever handled
*Nose wipe on the back of thumb - I use this much more often than I thought I would
*GORE TEX - seriously: don't settle for anything less in a ski glove
*The dual cinch system for tightening/loosening the gloves around your forearms works perfectly
*Finger and wrist articulation is excellent

Note: These gloves don't come with removable liners. I needed liners for super cold days. No biggie - I picked up a pair of Ibex Merino Wool liners: http://www.backcountry.com/ibex-stretch-merino-glove-liner

In my experience, the gloves by themselves are warm enough down to the upper 20's Fahrenheit. A thin glove liner makes them perfect down to single digit temps. Skied Grand Targhee in January at 9 degrees - the glove/liner combo I described above was perfect.

I have pretty long hands and the XL fits well.

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Very Comfortable Ski Sock with Nice Colors & Designs

SmartWool PhD Ski Medium Sock

SmartWool PhD Ski Medium Sock

Rating for this product: 5 January 31, 2012

Picked up a pair in Lime. The warmth and thickness are medium -- the comfort and style are HIGH. I wear size 14 or 15 shoes and the PhD size XL stretches to fit perfectly (even after washing multiple times).

Highly recommend!

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Good Liner for Ski Gloves

Ibex Stretch Merino Glove Liner

Ibex Stretch Merino Glove Liner

Rating for this product: 5 January 31, 2012

Bought these to get a little more warmth from a pair of new Outdoor Research ski gloves. The fit/finish is excellent. Merino wool blend is incredibly soft and so far hasn't stretched out after about 10 uses (but watch out - it will snag on velcro). These liners are not really warm standalone, but they will keep the chill off your hands when you need to grab your iPhone/trail map/etc.

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Arcteryx Stingray Jacket Size XL: Love the Fit & Functionality

Arc'teryx Stingray Jacket - Men's

Arc'teryx Stingray Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 24, 2011

Bought the Stingray to replace a tired hardshell jacket. I'm 6'4", ~200 lbs with long arms and a "slim fit" build. The XL is a great match for me. Currently, the specs on this page say the "Fit: regular". This is not quite accurate--as the Stingray is constructed in the Arcteryx "Athletic Fit". Meaning the jacket fits trim but with just enough room for a fleece under layer. See the Manufacturer sizing chart: http://www.arcteryx.com/sizing-charts.aspx?EN

So far I've skied with this jacket 8 days this season and love it. I have also worn it on wet days to work as a rain jacket. Like a submarine, the GoreTex shell is fully waterproof. I NEVER fear wind or powder creeping in on me.

The style is minimalistic but everything about the design is well thought out. The hood has plenty of room for a helmet and lays perfectly when not in use. Plenty of articulation and breathable for whatever the use.

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great choice for a light vest

The North Face Aconcagua Down Vest - Men's

The North Face Aconcagua Down Vest - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 November 30, 2011

This is a nice down vest with a medium fill. I usually wear an XL for the extra length but an XL is this vest runs wide around the middle. I'm 6'4", 200lbs.

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inexpensive good quality fleece

Columbia Benton Springs Half Zip Fleece Pullover - Women's

Columbia Benton Springs Half Zip Fleece Pullover - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 November 30, 2011

I purchased the dark turquoise and it is a pretty color. I'm 5'9, thin build and got the medium to make sure I had enough length. I like the fit and it keeps me warm.

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Love these cups

CamelBak Kids' Water Bottle - .4L

CamelBak Kids' Water Bottle - .4L

Rating for this product: 5 November 30, 2011

I bought 2 of these for my kids and they are a nice break from all the Disney character sippy cups we own. The kids love them too b/c they are a smaller version of mom and dad's. Good size for little hands and easy to take apart and clean.

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A bit clunky but cute for a snowboot

Sorel 1964 Premium CSV Boot - Women's

Sorel 1964 Premium CSV Boot - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 November 30, 2011

I thought these boots were so cute in the picture but on my feet they look a bit more large and clunky than I was expecting. However they ARE snow boots so I figured their form fits their function. And they still look cute, just a little big so I decided to keep them. I went with my normal size 9 and it fits fine with a little extra room to wear thick socks.

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Warm Baselayer

The North Face Baselayer Set - Infant Girls'

The North Face Baselayer Set - Infant Girls'

Rating for this product: 5 November 19, 2011

This baselayer works great under a snow suit or even as winter jammies. But I'd order a size up. It seems to run smaller than the northface infant jackets

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My first long down coat

The North Face Upper West Side Down Jacket - Women's

The North Face Upper West Side Down Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 November 18, 2011

I did a lot of research before choosing this as my first long down coat. I really needed something warm since I just recently moved to the mountains but I didn't want to look like a bag lady. I also didn't want it to be too heavy or bulky. I liked this coat the best out of all the long down coats I tried because I thought the fit was the cutest: it is more fitted and therefore more stylish and girly looking than some others I tried. I originally planned to go with the black color, but the eggplant purple actually looks really pretty in person so I ended up getting that! The color is understated with a gray color on the inside and is a nice change from the black. I am 5'9, 130 lb and needed the medium for the arm length. The only thing missing from this coat is a cozy soft inner fleece lining that was in some of the other down coats I tried. But other than that I love it. And it is super warm!

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thin but warm

Patagonia Down Sweater Vest - Toddler Boys'

Patagonia Down Sweater Vest - Toddler Boys'

Rating for this product: 5 November 18, 2011

I like the fact that this vest is not bulky at all. My 3 year old doesn't mind wearing it like past bulky vests we've owned. It is thin but it seems to keep him warm!

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Too thin

SmartWool High Isle Sock - Women's

SmartWool High Isle Sock - Women's

Rating for this product: 1 November 18, 2011

I was happy to receive these socks and originally rated them 5 stars. But 2 months later, with some light wear, I have holes in both pairs of socks!! Not cool! I expected more from SmartWool. I won't be buying these thin kind again.

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great toddler boot

Sorel Snow Commander Boot - Toddler

Sorel Snow Commander Boot - Toddler

Rating for this product: 5 November 18, 2011

These boots are so easy to get on my 3 year old, but unlike other snow boots we've had in the past, they STAY on while playing in the snow. A great toddler boot. Plus he thinks they look really cool!

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Me Likey My Down Puffy Jacket

Patagonia Hi-Loft Down Sweater - Men's

Patagonia Hi-Loft Down Sweater - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 2, 2011

I find myself wearing this jacket (sweater, whatever) almost daily because of the style and functionality. It blocks out the wind and cold but is extremely light in weight. It's puffy but not overstuffed or bulky. I compared to the Marmot and I liked the fit and and fill of this one slightly better. I'm 6'4, 200 lbs with long arms and torso. I went with the XL and love the fit. It has enough room to layer with a fleece and isn't baggy in the body.

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NorthFace Fleece Jacket -- It's Warm & Functional

The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Men's

The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 November 2, 2011

Bought the Charcoal Gray Khumbu North Face fleece jacket. I'm 6'4, 200lbs with long arms and a lean build. The XL fits me well enough. It runs a little wide in the body but I couldn't go any smaller in size without it being too short in the arm length. The drawstring at the bottom helps shape it more to my liking. The inside pockets are a nice addition. Also I really like that this fleece doesn't seem to attract fuzzies or hair.

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the BEST coat for toddlers!

Patagonia Down Sweater - Toddler Girls'

Patagonia Down Sweater - Toddler Girls'

Rating for this product: 5 November 1, 2011

I love this coat for infants and toddlers. Not only does it look cute and keep my daughter warm but it is not bulky at all and fits perfectly even under carseat straps. It is now our go-to jacket anytime we have to go anywhere in the car when it is cold. Unlike other bulky coats, my daughter doesn't mind putting it on or wearing it in her carseat. My daughter is 15 months old but very tall for her age and I wanted it to fit through the winter and early spring so I bought her the 2T. It fits nicely with a little extra length in the arms and room to grow. I think we may even get 2 seasons out of it.

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nice jacket!

Columbia Arcadia Rain Jacket - Women's

Columbia Arcadia Rain Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 September 19, 2011

I'm 5'9 130 lb and got the small in henna (the color is thankfully much softer than the picture). The medium probably would have worked also but I went with the small b/c I wanted the shape to be a little more fitted. The torso and arms are long enough even for a tall girl like me. Great buy.

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Classic Trucker Hat Style w/ Modern Style & Fit

Backcountry.com Emblem Trucker Hat

Backcountry.com Emblem Trucker Hat

Rating for this product: 4 August 28, 2011

This hat has a different cut/fit than a vintage 1980's trucker hat but has sweet modern updates. The hat has a shorter, shaped brim. Love the graphic and embroidery quality of the patch. Another detail that makes this hat sharp is the Backcountry goat on the tag next to the back snap.

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handsome like daddy

The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Toddler Boys'

Rating for this product: 5 August 28, 2011

My little man looks handsome like daddy in this jacket. Great quality and fit.

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nice shirt but it shrank

Backcountry.com Logo T-Shirt - Men's

Backcountry.com Logo T-Shirt - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 August 28, 2011

Nice looking shirt. I really like the colors and softness. But it shrank in the wash so I am sizing up next time.

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i'm hooked

Icebreaker Superfine 200 Stripe Retreat Tank Top - Women's

Icebreaker Superfine 200 Stripe Retreat Tank Top - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 August 28, 2011

My first icebreaker tank and I'm hooked. I really liked the striped print so I decided to give this one a try and I'm so glad I did. It is very light weight without looking or feeling too thin. I like the way it falls and I love the long length. I can dress it up or down - I've worn it on an afternoon hike and out to dinner. A great buy.

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cute details!

Roxy Flying High Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Infant Girls'

Roxy Flying High Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Infant Girls'

Rating for this product: 5 August 28, 2011

I like the pattern and the cute details like the ruffle on the shoulder. My little girl looks adorable in this, although it does seem to run slightly on the small side.

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So cute!

The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Infant Girls'

The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Infant Girls'

Rating for this product: 5 August 28, 2011

Got this jacket for my 12 month old. I ordered the pink 18-24 month size and the jacket is definitely very big on her. The 12-18 month size would probably fit her better now but I decided to buy the bigger size so that we can layer and it will last for 2 seasons. Nice and warm and very good quality. I'm so glad North Face makes this jacket in the baby and toddler sizes!

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