This is a stiff, tough cord. I picked it up primarily to pitch a tarp shelter and use for bear hangs. It' a bit overkill for those purposes, but I wanted a little bot of overkill.

As others have said, the pan/lid is nearly useless, but if you were frying a small, square-ish chunk of meat or tofu, it'd probably work OK. The handles are pretty nice, but the lid gets downgraded here, again, because the bits of metal that hold the handle to the pan are a little sharp, and dug into the sides of my panniers more than I would have liked. A simple lid would have been preferable. It held a 225g fuel canister, an MSR Pocket Rocket, and a lighter with a small amount of room left over.

This is a nice little tarp for solo outings or for use as a communal kitchen/gathering area with a few friends. Lots of tie-outs to make whatever shape you'd like, and one nice one in the center of the tarp that doesn't show in the picture. I pitched it using my bike as the supports, and it worked nicely (saddle for one end, and wrapped it over my front wheel on the other end).

First, a confession, my name is Brian, and I am a jacket slut. You name a situation, and I've got a jacket for it. Down puffy - check; synthetic slightly less puffy - check; 3 layer pro shell - check; you get the point. This jacket replaces just about everything except for your hard shells. It's comfortable in a wide range of temps, I've worn it down to about 27 degrees and been perfectly comfortable with just a t-shirt underneath. It blocks enough wind to keep you warm, but breathes enough to make it a good choice for cold weather aerobic activity, like cross country skiing. I've worn it every single day since owning it, and have yet to be disappointed in any capacity. It's great outside, it's great around the house, and it's great for that sunday morning walk to the store to get more beer for football.

Stoic nailed it

I beat the shit out of these, and they keep coming back for more. I wear them hiking, biking, river running, disc golfing, working, to the park, on road trips, on plane trips, to barbecue, and more. In the last year, I wore these shorts on the majority of days that it was in any way reasonable to wear shorts, and they have held up great, and performed flawlessly every time. (Even if your idea of flawless is being able to wipe barbecue sauce off them when grilling). Great pair of shorts, I'm planning to get a few more pairs for the summer. The only pair of shorts I've ever had that was this versatile are my Dickies shorts, which are a bit heavier than these, and not quite as easy to move in. I'm a big fan, I'll wear these until Mountain Hardwear stops making them.

The only real downside to this light is the use of AA batteries instead of a rechargeable battery. I use rechargeable AAs, but it's still more of a pain than having a light-specific battery. I wouldn't use it for 24 hour races or anything like that, but it's a pretty solid commuting light, the low LED setting seems to be sufficient for city riding, which is good, because if you run it high, you'll burn the battery in a hurry. I like having the option for helmet and bar mounts too.

Expensive, but well worth the money. Made in Canada, perfect finish work, awesome fit and design. There is absolutely nothing bad to say about these pants, they are the best out there.

I got this to go with the Backcountry down sweater for my girlfriend for Christmas (it was a BC holiday) and she wears it all the time. THe pockets are less than super functional, but the hoodie keeps her warm, which is no small feat. It is nicely cut, and she looks great in it!

Nice and warm, and give you great dexterity. Classic Arc'teryx fit and quality, well worth the price.

I bought this as a christmas present for my girlfriend, and it garnered rave reviews from her and her family (phew!). It keeps her warm, and she's almost always cold. I think there have only been a couple of days this winter that she hasn't worn it. Comfortable down to around 10 degrees I would guess, then just throw a shell over it and you're golden!

These pants cannot be beat. I've tried Levis, dickies, and other so called "work" pants, and nothing beats these for fit, comfort, and durability. I work in a warehouse, and will honestly wear these for a month at a time, they stand up to just about anything you can throw at them. I get about 2 years out of a pair of these, and about half that out of the last pair of jeans I bought. These are also well cut for people with active size quads and calf muscles. One of my ongoing complaints about a lot of pants is that they won't fit well over my thighs and calves, and these definitely do the job well.

Probably the most durable, best fitting pant on the market. I have a closet full of technical clothes and lighter pants than these tanks, but I still wear these nearly every day in the cooler months. Double front is super tough, and will almost never die on you. The pockets start to fray where you wallet sits after a few years, but that's no big deal.

I bought these last summer, and initially liked them, and without giving them too much of a torture test, decided they were comfortable, even though I wished there was slightly more padding/support. The padding/support issue became a much bigger deal after a few weeks of break in time. It became apparent that these were strictly casual shoes, and that they weren't designed for you to spend all day hiking in. They have only marginally more support than my Vibram Five fingers shoe (not much more than a thin rubber sole if you're not familiar). I've kept them around in part because I can't throw away a perfectly good shoe, and in part because they're a pretty good car camping kick around shoe, almost moccasin-like. I tried to make these work, I even put some Superfeet insoles in them to up the level of support a little bit, but it still didn't cut it. Hopefully Chaco comes to their sense this year and puts out a burly shoe with a sole worthy of the Chaco name.

I got these after numerous attempts at finding a supportive shoe that was wide enough, but not super wide, all failed. I tried these on at a local store and loved them, bought them on the spot. I've been wearing them daily for a little over six months now, and have been very impressed with their durability and performance. I'm a big person, and my nearly 300 pounds puts a level of stress on footwear that very few others can match. If a shoe can last 6 months of daily use, the manufacturer did something very right.

I've only recently had to reinforce these with superfeet, which I do most of my shoes after 3-4 months, because they just can't take the beating. I was a little concerned also about wearing these in the winter, but it is now the end of january, and I've only had minor problems (snow over the tops, etc.) but I think they are pretty comfortable over a wide range of temperatures. I think I've just about beat this pair into submission, and I will most likely get another pair to replace them. I may even get two pairs and rotate them so they last longer. Great shoe, can't say enough good things about it.

I bought these for my girlfriend to wear as a cold weather running pant. They've been co-opted into everyday cozy pants, and they perform flawlessly in that regard. However, the waistband is only stitched at the two side seams, and the elastic is folded up just a bit to make the stitch shorter. These two things combined cause the elastic to roll inward, and make the waistband fit very strangely. This was obviously done to achieve a clean-looking line at the waist, but function should come first. Great pants, but they need a reworking at the waist to get more than three stars.

This has very quickly become my go-to jacket (no small feat for a jacket whore like myself). It fits well, is plenty warm for all but the coldest days, and seems pretty durable so far.

I bought this watch as a training gift for my girlfriend who is getting ready to run a half marathon, and is going to begin triathlon training, and she absolutely loves it. It is very nice looking, and easy to use. The styling is very simple, and not so sporty that it couldn't be worn to work, out on the town, etc.

I purchased this for my girlfriend to use, because she hates running with water bottles in her hands, and it is the most well thought out piece of gear either of us owns. The adjustments at the sides are easy to make, and keep that pack very secure against the back. The front strap slides vertically so as to get you the best fit possible, regardless of endowment. I should mention that this pack talks about being a women-specific pack throughout all the tags that come with it, although that isn't mentioned on the site.

These socks rock! I wear them every day, and they are comfortable and durable, and keep sweaty feet dry. I like the thickness of these, not too thick, not too thin, and the height is nice too, gives you just enough coverage.

This is the first carhartt product I've purchased that I'm not in love with. It's a t-shirt, does the t-shirt job, but is not nearly as tough as their cotton t-shirts are. Feels ok when wearing it, but it also shows sweat the second it gets a little wet, which is kind of a pain if you want to look presentable while you're sweating your ass off at work.

Hell yeah for no blisters. My girlfriend was having major blister problems on her longer runs until I found out she was just wearing cotton socks. We got her a couple pairs of these, and now she won't wear anything else. They don't stink either, even if they get worn a couple times a week (shhhh).

This is a great tent for the price. Fits me and another person easily, could squeeze three in if the weather was bad. Light enough to carry backpacking if you split it up or have another person carry other supplies. Good buy.

This will keep your tent in better shape for a longer time than anything else you can do for it. I would much rather buy a new footprint every few years than a tent every few years.

Well designed, holds damn near everything, and will last forever. I haven't had any issues with it at all, and it fits me (at 6'5") phenomenally well.

This is an awesome bag! I got one for my girlfriend for her birthday, and was a little nervous, because she is a very cold sleeper, and because I wasn't super familiar with MontBell's products. This bag blew me away and exceeded every expectation I had. Oh, and it kept her warm too. The elastic around the bag makes it very efficient, while still being comfortable. We were in fairly cold weather (about 20-25 degrees overnight) and she was warm as could be, which is pretty rare. 5 stars and two thumbs up!

This tent is pretty damn cool, and I definitely stayed mostly dry throughout the gnarliest rainstorm I've ever seen in Utah's high Uintas. That said, one side of the tent did collapse briefly under the weight of some ice/snow mixture whose weight was increased by the constant rain. The problem is that the front of the tent does not drain all that well, it pools and then runs off all at once, resulting in a slightly startling phwooooop when the water hits the ground.

Setup is easy, once you figure out how the pole goes, and the vestibule is a nice size and keeps everything dry. The floor did not leak one little bit during the aforementioned rainstorm, and I had no condensation problems whatsoever, even in heavy rain.

As far as size goes, it would be comfortable with three people on pads, I was with my girlfriend, and it was a nice size for the two of us car camping with car camping pads and bags and duffels and whatnot. The peak height is somewhat misleading, as it is only that high right at the door, and then it slopes down as you go back. Very comfortable for my 6'5" frame, but definitely not a stand in the middle kind of tent.

Overall, I definitely recommend this tent, it is constructed incredibly well, and is very comfortable to sleep in. The fly could use a small redesign, but it only became a problem when the snow came, which isn't necessarily three season weather, so I don't hold it against Mountain Hardwear's designers. Great tent, possibly a little expensive for what it is, but I stayed dry as could be, and that's worth it to me. I'm sure I would not have been as comfortable or as dry in my Kelty tent, the seam sealing and attention to detail is where this tent excels.

I'm a pretty big fella (6'5" 290 lbs). I purchased the Mtn. Hardwear Switch bag a couple years year ago because it has a feature that allows the bag to be expanded by 8 inches. Even with this fully unzipped, so as to get the greatest girth out of the bag, I felt much more constricted than I would like from a 3 season bag.
This Marmot bag is just awesome! I fit in comfortably, and there is still room to sit up (with the hood on!) and move around a bit when sleeping. From a big guy, this bag is just awesome. Get the extra wide, it's worth it.

I really wanted to like these socks, and on one day, I did. And then on the next day I hated them. I'll tell you why. These socks are great at keeping your feet dry, keeping the funk down, and being a cozy sock. If your day consists mostly of sitting, with an occasional trip somewhere, these are great socks. On the other hand, if your day consists of standing for long periods, or doing a lot of walking, or hiking, these socks will destroy your feet. The problem lies in the cocona fabric. It is designed to provide more surface area on each thread by bonding carbon to the polyester. This is fine until you put an 8 hour workdays' worth of pressure on that fabric, then it starts to give you little micro cuts, and your whole foot feels raw. I could actually pull my skin taught and see where these little cuts were.
So long story short, good for sitting (would be a KILLER dress sock) but bad for standing or hiking.

I bought these after really liking my green pair of these, and wow, what a difference. I'm a big guy who works in a warehouse with concrete floors, I spend 8+ hours a day on my feet just there, plus whatever else I have to do in a day. I also recently had knee surgery on one knee, and tore the MCL in my other knee, so they give me trouble on a daily basis. These insoles make working in that environment tolerable for my body, and keep my feet,back, and all my joints very happy. I can't say enough good things about these.

I bought some of this for my girlfriend to use in marathon training, and decided to steal a tube for work. It makes a huge difference in a hot warehouse, normally I crave salty foods about 5 hours into an 8 hour shift, but not with these. I don't have to worry about getting hyponaetremic from intaking so much water and sweating it all out. Also, as an EMT and wilderness first responder, I would be 100% comfortable using these in cases of dehydration, they are lightweight, easy to use, and never messy. I can't say enough good things about how easy and awesome these are.

This is a nice, spacious tent. I'm tall, so I was looking for a tent that I could not only fit into, but get in and out of easily. The non-vertical doors make it very easy to get step up and out, rather than crawling out awkwardly and trying to stand at the same time. This tent has room for two people and gear easily, and probably enough for 3 people if they were all on the smaller side. I can't say enough good things about the design and quality of the tent.

It is worth buying one of these when you buy the tent, your tent will thank you, and over the course of a few years, your wallet will too. Much easier to replace a footprint than to replace a tent.

These tubes are definitely sufficient, they haven't flatted on me yet. Seem like a really nice set of tubes for a decent price.

If you're going to own only one book on wilderness medicine, this should be it. Well, this or Medicine for Mountaineering, but this one is a lot more practical and easy to read. It is my go to guide when I need to look something up, and I've even carried it with me on trips where weight wasn't a huge factor(rivers and basecamp) Overall, you can't beat it for the clarity of information, illustrations, and ease of reading.

I like this bag, it seems durable and fairly well thought out, but I bought it in part because I thought my helmet would fit in th emesh sleeve, as shown in the picture. I was most certainly incorrect. This may have something to do with me having a large size helmet, or the particular helmet that I have (Giro Monza) but I was unimpressed with that aspect. It also seems to not want to stand on its own unless fully loaded, and it would take A LOT to fully load this thing. I've got shoes, tools, helmet, extra lock cable, and some other random stuff in there, and it is STILL not full. So if you're looking for a go anywhere and do anything bag that you can fill with gear, this is it, but if you just need a place for your shoes, change of clothes, and a couple of tools, I would look for something a little smaller.

Great little lightweight, simple to use headlamp. To get full use of the 5 modes, you may have to play with it for a little while (I did) or read the instructions (I did not). Very easy to pack, bright light, definitely sufficient for most nighttime activities at the brightest setting, and low enough to read and not blind yourself at the dimmest setting.

I have a freaky long torso, and finding shirts that actually cover all of it can be a chore, but the BC shirts are awesome in this regard. Crack kills, these shirts do not. Well, they kill it, but that's totally different.

My girlfriend loves these sandals. She recently recovered from a stress fracture in her foot, and needed a pair of flips that provided good support so she didn't re-injure it. These are approved by the American Podiatric Association, and were recommended by her podiatrist. They are durable and look very nice too.

Great hat for shading the head and face, lightweight and easily packable.

I didn't really like these shorts, there's a funny flap that juts out just below the tie. Didn't fit well overall either.

I liked these trunks a lot, but the other reviewers are correct, these fit HUGE!I ordered a similar size in 3 other swim trunks and boardshorts, and I had to return these because they were so large. No integrated belt or belt loops for tightening them up either.

You can wear socks or neoprene booties under these, which is why I got them for my girlfriend before our river trip. They're super comfortable and extremely durable. Great pair of sandals.

Great baselayer, does exactly what it is supposed to do. Looks nice while doing it too.

This is great for the daytime, and for those warm, buggy nights by the water. Keeps you from looking like a giant human polka-dot.

My girlfriend is in love with this shirt. I think she would wear it every day if she could. Wicks well and is comfortable and very nice.

I have footprints for all my tents, and this is no exception. I would much rather pay 30-40 dollars for a new footprints than a couple hundred for a new tent, and in rocky Utah, you can shred a footprint in the desert in no time.

These may even be more comfortable than the sandals! I was excited to find out that Chaco was going to start making shoes again, and even more excited when I picked up a pair of these. They fit great right out of the box, even for my large, wide, and high-volume feet. They breathe well, grip well, and look good. These are my new everyday summer shoe. I wish they had slightly more padding/shock absorption, but they are great light hikers and everyday shoes. Would buy again and again!

I love these bottles, as well as the Klean Kanteens. The upside to the Sigg's in my opinion, is the mouth and top. That indentation just below the mouth is where our lip goes, and makes for spill free drinking. This is a pretty small thing, but it actually makes a difference day to day.

Can't go wrong traveling with these. Although they advertise that you can go anywhere for a long time and just wear one pair, I would recommend getting two so you can wash one and wear one. Great for backpacking too, wash em in the stream and then lash onto your pack to dry. Love them and would definitely buy again, well worth the money when you consider how many pairs two of these would replace.

I got these as a going to Europe present for my brother, who prefers to not eat meat and tries to avoid leather products. He loves them and says they are super supportive and comfortable enough to walk everywhere in. Probably not a boot to set out on a week-long trek with 70 pounds on your back, but great for almost anything else.

I've had this tent for about 5 years now, and used it in just about every type of weather Utah has (which is a lot) and it has performed pretty flawlessly. I initially got it because I, like the reviewer below, am quite tall, and this tent had the space I wanted. I also liked the two doors, no climbing over your buddy to go to the bathroom at night. For summer, you can't beat this tent, nice ventilation and durability. Even in the shoulder seasons where it gets a little cooler and wetter, this tent still rocks, the rainfly is functional, and ventilates acceptably when set up correctly. There are lighter and more expensive tents out there, but for the money, you can't beat this one.

This is a great bag. There are very few things on earth capable of destroying it. Love the waterproof interior, especially when I it pulls double duty as a cooler on those summer evening cruises.

I wanted to like these shorts, and I suppose I do like them, but there are too many pockets placed in odd places that I didn't find super functional. They also seemed to fit a fair amount larger than two other pairs of Mountain Hardwear shorts I bought at the same time. I would recommend the Kurtis short and the Coolidge trunk as more functional alternatives.

I love these shorts. They're nice and simple, with huge front slash pockets and sufficiently sized back pockets. They dry super quickly and don't hold stains at all. Awesome for both hiking/backpacking/technical use and everyday casual wear.

I love these sandals for just about everything but snowsports. I prefer the Z/1s to the Z/2s because you can throw a pair of socks on if it gets chilly in the woods at night. Incredibly durable and comfortable.

Really nice looking jacket. Fits me well even with my really long arms, there's plenty of room in the sleeves. Flattering cut, even for big guys.

This is a great set for the car camping kitchen, and unless you're an ounce-counter, grab a single fork and spoon to go with something like the fairshare mug for backpacking. Doesn't roll up as neatly as I would like it to, but that's a small quibble.

Got these for car camping, and they do not disappoint. Might be a little heavy for backpacking, but taking a single component for backpacking wouldn't be bad at all. A nice cookset at a good price, these are nicer pots than the ones I use at home.

I wore this shirt for a week floating down the San Juan river in southern Utah, and it performed flawlessly. Kept the sun off, and kept me cool when the sun was out, thanks to the great venting. My dad has the same shirt, and likes it for desert climates as well, but doesn't like it at all for humidity, he prefers the Ex Officio line for the humid climates.

This towel is awesome for traveling, I used it on a river trip, and it was nice not only for getting dry, but also for cleaning the sand off my feet before changing into shoes for the cooler nights. Has a great chamois feel to it, and is just a handy little item, well worth the price.

If you want to replace the fast food plastic forks you've had in your cookset for years, but aren't willing to spend the money on steel or titanium, this is for you. Lightweight and durable within reason, the price is what keeps me coming back to these when I need to replace or expand my camp kitchen.

This is a pretty good summertime baselayer for keeping you dry. I wore this under the Mountain Hardwear Canyon shirt during a river trip, and was very pleased with its performance.

I love how light and easy to carry this chair is. Super comfortable to sit on, and really adjustable. A good sleeping pad in a pinch too. I think the pockets on the back are pretty worthless, but I just cut em off.

I was surprised at how well these fit my canned-ham hands. The XXL fit like very few gloves I've ever owned have. Great for water of any kind

Just wanted to update this review after using the bag daily for almost 6 months; It still rocks. Nothing has faded, torn, or worn, not even a little bit. I carry about 15-20 pounds in it on average, and no part of the bag has started to sag, it still holds form when put on the ground. All the zippers are as functional as they were on day one, and I just can't say enough good things about the bag.

Love the shirt, nice soft, organic cotton, clever design without being over the top.

These shoes are great for an entry level road biker who wants a pair of shoes that will last forever. Anecdotally, sidis are supposed to last upwards of 7 years with regular use. You can see the workmanship and quality in these shoes, and the wide sizes are a huge plus.

Gotta wear the skid lid when you get out on the road with the crazy drivers, and this one from Giro definitely makes you feel protected. My last helmet was a cheap-y bell, so needless to say, this is a HUGE step up. Fit is both awesome and totally adjustable, straps are super adjustable even for a very tall head, and the helmet just feels secure on your head, which is probably the most important thing. I would say it even feels more secure than some hard hats I've worn.

Reviewer above must not have seen the XXL option, because this killer shirt most certainly is available in double X. I love the shirt, nice soft organic cotton feel to it, and fits very nicely

This is a really nice looking sweater, easily worn to pretty nice events because the logo is the same color as the shirt and doesn't show up so well. The fit is a little funky, like most north face stuff, but overall it works pretty well

I got these for my girlfriend as a good all around winter shoe and also as a hiking shoe. She loves the way they fit and the durability and waterproofness of them.

I was a little skeptical when I bought these socks, but they came so highly recommended from a friend that I tried them out, and they are some of the most comfortable socks I have ever worn. They keep your feet totally dry, and keep air between your toes, which is pretty cool too. I have stubby pinkie toes, so the sock is just a touch long there, but doesn't bother me at all.

This watch is a go anywhere, do anything indestructable monster! I've got huge wrists and it fits just fine, I've got a hole set or two to spare even.

Great pair of hiking shoes. Fit is just a touch narrow for those of us with the wide feet, but probably fits great in a normal foot. Seems quite durable, haven't had any breakdown issues with the shoe. Keeps your feet dry too, which makes it a great everyday winter shoe.

I wear these almost everywhere in winter. Cut fairly baggy, and quite comfortable. The front pockets are HUGE and hold a good amount of stuff. The back pocket zips for holding smaller things you don't want to lose. Quite warm, and again, seriously comfortable.

Got this sweatshirt recently, and it fits well, and is about as warm as you would expect a sweatshirt to be. Hood is huge (a plus for how big my head is and how tall I am) and sweatshirt is super comfortable overall. I wear it and my Mountain Hardwear Micro Chill pants constantly in the colder months

This is an awesome freeride stiff boot. I've always liked my boots stiff, but this one is a step above. I'm not 100% sold on the BOA system yet, it seems solid, but it also seems like it may break after a few seasons. The steel lace is pretty cheap to replace though, even if it does break on you. As it stands, I love these boots, we will see what the durability ends up being like.

Comfortable briefs, fit well. Pack anywhere. They take up much less room than the cotton briefs I am used to. They dry quickly, but still usually overnight. Don't expect to wash a pair before dinner and be ready to change into them for a night on the town (though a hair dryer just might make that possible).

Great pair of gloves, but don't expect the full waterproof/breathable benefits of a full gore-tex gloves. Will definitely be wet at the end of a good long day of skiing, but your hands, in general, will still be warm and basically dry. Not an expedition glove, but a pretty darn good ski glove for the price.

Great wicking performance out of this baselayer. It is quite comfortable, no movement issues, and keeps you dry, even if you sweat a lot. I love the zip neck for comfort and for extra heat blow-off.

Even on the coldest ski days, I still go for these under a shell pant, and I've never needed any more than that. Comfortable as can be, great wicking, and great warmth to weight factor

Not the warmest hat out there, but almost always the one I reach for on my way out the door. Comfortable in size and shape, and the fleece earband inside is great for both blocking sweat and keeping your ears warm

She says they're quite warm, and almost always wears them when we go snowshoeing. Nice and cushioned, and nice looking too

I bought these pants for my girlfriend, and she absolutely loves them. Wear them alone, or under the Mountain Hardwear stretch fleece pants when it's really cold

Warm, soft, comfortable. Can't say enough good things about them. The girlfriend wears them all the time

These are super comfortable, very well-made, and fit perfectly. They give you a nice, small profile on your board, possibly allowing for a smaller binding size, and less toe/heel drag. Most boots bulk up to give you stiffness, but Salomon just makes them well

I love this bib, durable and tough, but comfortable and easy to move in. Think carhartts, but waterproof. Zippers could indeed be better, but are not so much of a pain to be a determining factor in buying the pant. I've only had problems with the zippers at the ankle, and those only get moved a twice on a given ski day. Up top, the zippers move just fine for great venting. Early and late season, you can ride with the top velcro'd up, and the zippers open, and its as comfortable as can be. Love them, would definitely buy again, a great bib for the price.

I love this mug, pretty much because you can do anything with it. I use it to carry food on the way in, and then its nice and easy to eat anything out of, the heat doesn't transfer out to the handle too bad.

I like these pants, but not as much as my other pairs of carhartts (which are more or less the only pants I wear). They seem to fit a little tighter through the hips until it hits about mid thigh. This may be due to the jean-style pocket cut, rather than the traditional carhartt slash pocket we know and love. They're a pretty good pair of nicer looking pants, not as many rivets as the other styles, so you can dress them up a bit more. In short, a good, well-made pair of pants, just a funky fit.

I didn't have any of the problems with the poles that the previous reviewer did. If you stake down the footprint with the tent, it works just fine. It does what a footprint is supposed to do, no bells or whistles. I'd buy it again.

I love this pad, I bought the XL, because I'm a larger guy, and it works perfectly with my marmot trestles X-Wide bag. Easily the most comfortable pad I've ever used, probably not for backpacking, but I would consider it because I was so comfortable. I slept on rock, and had no shoulder or hip discomfort when I woke up. Easily more comfortable than probably three out of the last four real mattresses I've had.

This axe is great, solidly built, and made by fiskars, so its great quality. Super sharp so far too, we'll see how it holds up, but i'm very impressed

I had water in this bottle for about a week in my car in decently warm temperatures, and it didn't develop any kind of weird taste like a Nalgene does. My only complaint is that I dropped it when it was full, and it dented quite easily. Hasn't impacted its utility though. Definitely worth the extra money

This is a great part of any camp kitchen, and while a bit heavy for backpacking, if you had a group of four to split weight up, it would be great for that too. The blue is very nice looking as well

This jacket is awesome, plenty of pockets, fleece liner zips in and out very easily, and is quite warm on top of that. My only complaint is that my sharp point softshell doesn't zip into it. It does fit nicely underneath, but does not zip in.

This Sharp Point jacket is awesome for just about anything you can do. I just got it, and it has already become my go-to jacket. Rain/snow mix, no problem. Chilly but sunny, breathes well and isn't too warm. On top of that, it is completely waterproof - at this point anyway. I was at the car wash, and my buddy decided it would be funny to spray me with the high-pressure rinse; the water beaded up and rolled right off, leaving the fabric dry to the touch even though the rest of me was soaked.

I bought the Heat Shield jacket for my dad, who is working in New Brunswick. He says it keeps the wind out, and keeps him warm all through the fall and into early winter until it drops into single digits at night. And then, he just layers it under a shell and it works great. It is roomy enough for comfort but cut slim enough to also layer comfortably.

I'm not a small person, let me just start with that. I purchased the Mtn. Hardwear Switch bag about a year ago because it has a feature that allows the bag to be expanded by 8 inches. Even with this fully unzipped, so as to get the greatest girth out of the bag, it still would not zip around my shoulders. It also constricted my feet more than I would have liked. This Marmot bag is just awesome, I fit in comfortably, and there is still room to sit up (with the hood on!) and move around a bit when sleeping. From a big guy (6'5" and 300 lbs.) this bag is just awesome. Get the extra wide, its worth it.

These bottles are indestructible (as far as my efforts to break them are concerned) and don't retain a taste after washing. If you leave one in the car with a bit of water in it in the summer, you get a bit of algae-ish funk, but it washes right out. And hey, all the cool kids have one, you should get one too:)

I recommended this jacket to my brother, who is studying in England for a year, and he loves it as much as I do. It keeps the rain out, and lets your skin breathe, so you don't get that rain jacket swamp arm thing going on. I've found it effective in everything from a light rain to an all out downpour with huge raindrops.

Got this when I purchased a laptop, and its a great bag. It maintains its shape, full or empty, which makes it super easy to find the tiny thing you put in the bottom. Multitude of pockets, including a nice fleece lined one on top for sunglasses. Holds all my stuff with room for more, and remains comfortable with a computer, anatomy and physiology book, and an EMT book in it.

Bought these for my girlfriend, and she uses any excuse to wear them. Yoga during the week, and everywhere during the weekends. Look great, fit great, good quality, and a well thought out design.

I bought these for my girlfriend (who already owned the same model of shorts) and they have quickly become her favorite pair of pants, or maybe second favorite, but only second to the Prana Paige pant. These are a little more "any occasion" than the paige pants, and great for all day hikes and anything near water because they dry so quickly