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ted ostrowski

Camper/Hiker // Snowboarder // Kayaker // Backpacker // Mountain Biker

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    Avid Outdoors Junkie. Network/Telecom Infrastructure specialist. Professional Ice Dance Coach/Partner. Computer Nerd. Zombie freak. Best friend. Lover.

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The North Face Bambeanie

The North Face Bambeanie

Rating for this product: 5 April 22, 2010

this beanie is very thin. VERY THIN. but its pretty warm for how thin it is. great for a helmet liner on the really cold days. and good for those cool fall days in the woods.

And its bamboo.

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Warm and Fuzzy

Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Fleece Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Fleece Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 April 22, 2010

Warm, fuzzy and versatile. Keeps you warm with out killing you with heat. I cant even begin to describe how amazing this jacket is. I agree with every other review, its the best fleece there is. I would give it 10 Stars if i could.

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Perfect

The North Face Apex Zip Shirt Jacket - Men's

The North Face Apex Zip Shirt Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 April 22, 2010

Cant go wrong. Keeps you warm, but breaths wonderfully.

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Bamboo makes you feel good all over

Salomon Bamboo T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Salomon Bamboo T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 April 22, 2010

Great shirt. Very comfy on hot muggy days. doesnt get smelly on a long weekend either.

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My new best friend

The North Face Apex Pneumatic Jacket - Men's

The North Face Apex Pneumatic Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 April 22, 2010

This is my second apex jacket. My first was unlined and I was completely in love with it. I wore it for everything all year long. Layering was perfect. So I decided to get the Pneumatic for something a bit warmer on its own. It has taken over my favorite jacket spot for everything but summer. I still use it year round at the ice arena where is it perfect with a tee shirt underneath. It will keep me warm for hours.

The movement is wonderful. you can do anything you want. its true north face quality, feels like its gonna hold up for a very lone time. The softshell material is perfect, and the lining is thin but very soft. You cant go wrong with this jacket.

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Another Great Pair of Sandals

Sanuk Overboard Shoe - Men's

Sanuk Overboard Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 April 22, 2010

Another wonderful shoe..er.. sandal from Sanuk. The black ones look surprisingly dressy. perfect for the office or a evening out. they are the most non slip sanuk i have. (just got some boots tho, and looking forward to next winter) I plan on using these on the boat this summer. Cant wait.

As always they are very comfortable for everything, they offer a flat foot bed for your feet to spread out and be natural. You can walk around all day on any surface (incl cement) and be fine. Also these have laces that are definitely functional but it can still be warn as a slip on.

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Perfect for warm people

The North Face XTC Lightweight Tight - Men's

The North Face XTC Lightweight Tight - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 5, 2010

I am generally a warm person. so to much insulation and i over heat. These are lightweight and vent well, while keeping you warm when you are standing around. Very comfy, as Trent says you forget you are even wearing them.

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Protect your head!

Bern Baker Hard Hat Audio Helmet w/Knit Liner

Bern Baker Hard Hat Audio Helmet w/Knit Liner

Rating for this product: 5 March 4, 2010

And look good doing it. These helmet has everything a snowboarder could want. Low Profile, Great Goggle Clip, Warm, and of course Music! Sure it's not certified, but definitely better then nothing, and better then most. It never even felt like i hit my head when I most certainly did.

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Not just for the ladies

Oakley Stockholm Goggle - Polarized

Oakley Stockholm Goggle - Polarized

Rating for this product: 5 March 4, 2010

I bought these goggles purely on looks and the fact they were polarized. I was so happy with how they fit with my helmet, and the field of view is outstanding. Well come to find out they are the ladies. Oh well. They feel perfect even on my larger head, and the smaller frame fits great with my Bern Hardhat. I'm not letting my girlfriend know these are ladies or she will take them from me in a heartbeat.

Performance is what i have come to expect from Oakley optics. As the other reviews stated, they never fog. Totally worth the money.

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Buy them!

SmartWool Trekking Heavy Crew Sock

SmartWool Trekking Heavy Crew Sock

Rating for this product: 5 March 4, 2010

If you are reading this review. BUY THEM! you will not be sorry.

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Perfectly Comfortable

SmartWool Park Artist Connected Sock

SmartWool Park Artist Connected Sock

Rating for this product: 5 March 4, 2010

The first time I wore these by themselves it was a very cold day of snowboarding. My feet could not have been happier. Warm and non bunching. once I put them on I didnt have to touch them. SmartWool FTW.

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Best low socks I have ever had!

SmartWool PhD Running Ultra Light Micro Sock

SmartWool PhD Running Ultra Light Micro Sock

Rating for this product: 5 March 4, 2010

Smartwool has once again made my feet very very happy. I easily forget I'm even wearing them. they let my feet breath and stay cool. Even in winter my feet stay warm with them on. Ah the magic of wool. I have switched exclusively to wool socks, and i will never go back to uncomfortable cotton

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Fantastic

The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 2560-4395cu in

The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 2560-4395cu in

Rating for this product: 5 March 4, 2010

There is no other duffel you will ever need. The L is perfect for a week or two worth of travel. The PVC is tough and waterproof. And there is a flap to cover the zipper keeping it very protected. Very comfortable to carry with the backpack straps. I feel like this bag is going to spend the rest of my life with me.

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Great Socks

SmartWool Diamond Jim Sock

SmartWool Diamond Jim Sock

Rating for this product: 5 March 5, 2009

I cant get enough smartwool socks. These look great for dressy occasions and provide all the comfort I expect for everyday office wear. I need to order more. If you let them air dry between wearings you can definitely get several days out of them between washings. The cushioning is always welcome and they definitely don't fall down on you. Love these socks!

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Quality and Style

Backcountry.com Wool Hooded Jacket - Men's

Backcountry.com Wool Hooded Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 28, 2009

I have been looking for a wool jacket for a while and finally decided to give this jacket a shot. And I must say I cannot be happier. When I first got the jacket it was a little stiff and I wasn't sure if I was going to like it. After wearing it around the house for a few hours it softened up and has been warn everyday since. I am 6'3 195 with a slim build and the XL is perfect. It is a little wide but that I am used to dealing with that since I have a long torso. As far as warmth, I can wear it with a t-shirt on a windless 30 degree day. wind is a problem, but nothing adding a sweatshirt under wont handle. I also wear this under my EMS Gortex jacket and I toasty warm in 5 below. I love the hood and the pockets keep my hands warm. It has a drawstring waist. No cinching at the wrist, but an internal cuff stops the cold very well. The graphite color is pimp and i have gotten muchos complements on it from the ladies. Its nice enough to wear to the office and technical enough to wear out in the wild. Great work on getting this jacket all kinds of right. (Windstopper backing next time and i will buy another in a flash.)

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So warm

Backcountry.com Lukla Touque

Backcountry.com Lukla Touque

Rating for this product: 5 January 28, 2009

What a nice beanie. I got the Abyss\Tahoe and I have to say the Tahoe is lighter then the pictures. It does however match my favorite GorTex jacket so it's perfect for me. The wool is thick and the fleece is so soft. This is a very warm hat. Almost to warm for activity outside unless its wicked cold. But if you are just dealing with the cold this hat will not disappoint. The logo is slick, I get asked all the time what brand it is. Looks like backcounty has another winner.

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Dry and Light

Mountain Hardwear Epic Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Epic Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 29, 2008

Nice jacket. Has kept me dry thru a lot of rainy days. Works well with a heavy fleece under for cold wet days. Love the pit zips and water tight front zipper. Hood is hard to get on if jacket is zipped up all the way, but it stays put when then wind tries to move it.

Over all great jacket for the money.

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Great Hat

Backcountry.com Goat Wool Flexfit Hat

Backcountry.com Goat Wool Flexfit Hat

Rating for this product: 5 December 29, 2008

Low key style with the goat logo, fits great if you like FlexFit hats. Comfy enough to wear all day.

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Spyder Patsch Tech Soft Shell Jacket - Men's

December 9, 2008

Well i can answer my own question now. The hurricane is a lighter blue then pictured. I got to see one in person.

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Excelent Shirt

The North Face XTC Midweight Crew - Men's

The North Face XTC Midweight Crew - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 8, 2008

This shirt is perfect for fall days or as a baselayer when the temp drops. I havent been able to try out the "odor blocking" fibers for any extended trips. but it doesnt really seem to do that good of a job if a heavy workout is what you have planned. I must wash it between wears even if i hang it to dry/air out right away.

Overall it is wonderful. Keeps me just the right temp if i am working hard or just relaxing. And the Blue is a sick color. I love it!

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The North Face Eureka! Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Women's

December 5, 2008

OK people lets have some reviews. I cannot keep my eye off this as a gift for my girlfriend. But i want to know how soft the inside is. and if it can be machine washed. And anyone with experience i would like to know if they enjoy wearing it.Thanks everyone

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Spyder Patsch Tech Soft Shell Jacket - Men's

November 19, 2008

Can anyone describe the hurricane color? It looks like a dark blue for this jacket. But other spyder products have a lighter blue picture for the hurricane color.

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Smooth

Mountain Hardwear HyperDry Zip Top - Men's

Mountain Hardwear HyperDry Zip Top - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2008

I've had this shirt for about a year and half now. And I must say it's worth twice what I paid for it. I use it as a base layer outside in the cold and its works wonders. And as a top on its own when its just cool out (say 40+) It's so thin and the seems are so well done I can hardly tell I'm wearing anything at all. I will say I am a warm person in general, so a colder individual may not find it to be appropriate on it's own, but would make a great base layer.

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Extremely Versatile

The North Face Volt Softshell Jacket - Men's

The North Face Volt Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2008

This is the best jacket I have ever owned. It is my all year jacket. In cooler weather its great on its own, and in cold conditions, a nice fleece (my choice is a Mountain Hardware Monkey Man) makes it warm in to the low teens.

This is also my primary jacket I use to coach ice skating. its full range of motion and stretch make it ideal for any winter activity. And since my winter activity in indoors I literally wear this jacket all year round.

I knew from the first time I put this jacket on I was never going to find a better all around shell. Worth way more then they are charging for it.

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Just what the good doctor ordered

Burton 420 Kit

Burton 420 Kit

Rating for this product: 5 May 8, 2007

finally a company that can satisfy all my outdoor adventure needs. this little baby is perfect for storing all you need for your uplifting breaks anywhere you happen to be. very sturdy shell, however the pouch is too small for most apparatuses. but like me, you wont mind shopping for a new one, especially once you have this kit.

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