I got the smallest size of this glove thinking it would fit my boy, but it was still too large for him so the gloves were returned. It was my first Dakine purchase and after feeling the quality it led to a pair of Dakine Vectra Gloves for myself which would get all 5 stars mostly due to the Gore-tex XCR. Also, I didn't need the large cuff of a ski glove. The element does not have the Gore-tex insert, but it does use the DK dry which is similar. For around 50 bucks, this is as good as it gets especially due to the seperate insert. Also consider the Dakine Rover if you want to take a step up.

This is a keeper. Seems very durable with plenty of features. Great warmth from the insulation portion of the jacket which is similar to the TNF Lohtse jacket. Its a soft nylon material with a synthetic insulation material. Can be worn together or apart and works great. The Boundary cost a little more for a kids jacket, but we have three boys and this one will be durable enough to be passed on to them all.

We bought this jacket hoping it would work as a shell to layer, but it just didn't have the weight needed for that application. Almost kept this one because it was such a nice jacket, but it is definitely for spring/summer and maybe fall rain. Looks really sharp! We needed something more durable to use in the winter, and opted for a different jacket. Great jacket as a windbreaker/rain coat.

We bought this to work as a shell for cold weather snow conditions, and to double as a stand alone for spring and fall. Was made well, and much cheaper then other options, but we opted for something that had a more durable feel for the winter "rough and tumble". Columbia is a good brand, but you get what you pay for.

We bought these for my son who has a rare allergy to cold water and weather. His feet (as well as the rest of him) ABSOLUTELY have to be dry and warm or he could go into anaphylactic shock. These were added to his collection of warm and waterproof outerware and they have been AWESOME!! no worries at all when he wears them.

I received the bag as a gift at Christmas and haven't been able to test it properly, but I did upgrade from the Sawtooth to the Pinnacle based on ratings and the 800 fill power. Living in MD I didn't know if I'd be able to really test its capabilities, but I spent a night out during one of the coldest evenings here... around 20 degrees. I must be a warm sleeper, because I actually felt almost too warm, and that was outside of a tent on my deck on a Thermarest pad. The foot box is amazing. The zipper actually doesn't seem as easy to use as the Sawtooth, but the overall comfort is definitely a step up and worth the difference in cost. Packs to almost nothing, and seems to be more durable as well. Not meant for use in Florida but... Go Gators! :)

I admit I didn't really know what I was buying in terms of size. The 2 inch loft is Fantastic, but the overall size of this is just too big if you plan on packing. Car or Tent.. this is fine. The length is long, but if it's cold, that extra cushion keeps your feet off the cold ground. Better rest means a better day.