CGarrett

The durable yet lightweight material on the tent and fly make it excellent for backpacking. The tent poles are all attached making it very easy to set up-- I managed to put it together for the first time in the dark just by looking at the picture. The walls don't slope in so drastically like some other tents making it roomier. With two average sized people there is still plenty of room at your feet inside for two backpacks. For extra gear the two vestibules offer a considerable amount of space. The only downside I've encountered is that there is not enough coverage around the base of the tent on the door sides where the mesh meets the tarp floor. If a breeze hits the sides and it's dusty it can slip under the fly and come in through the mesh.

I've had my Windstopper Tech for well over a year, and it has been my most valuable jacket since. This jacket has protected me on bike rides in the rain, kept the chill out on the mountain, and insulated perfectly alone under a shell in the snow. It's great for year-round wear with an added base layer or shell when its extra cold or with the pitzips open on cool summer evenings. It's also the best looking jacket of this sort that I have. The pockets are well-placed for functionality, with big hand warmers that aren't awkwardly high. If the one I have ever wears out, I'll definitely buy another!

Definitely a warm jacket with a slimmer fit than most other downs. Putting it on in below freezing temps is like cranking up the heater in the cab. The fit makes it able to even be worn under a shell (I use Mountain Hardwear's Interconnect, both mediums). I only wish that different colors were made for this jacket. I'm not really fond of the blue or orange so I went with the black. I choose not to wear it to certain parts of downtown because it unfortunately can look a bit gang-land-ish, but maybe I'm just overly cautious.

These mittens were basically made for one purpose-to keep your hands warmer than any other glove. They serve their purpose well. The dexterity actually isn't too bad for major functions such as carrying gear or operating a vehicle. The leather palms make for a good grip. However, trying to hook a zipper into it's track isn't worth keeping them on. They are well worth their value for me, even if I only use them a few times a year. However, I probably wouldn't pay full price unless I used them more often. They're limited useability makes them necessary only for those who need them.

These are the best winter boots that I have owned to date. They seem only a bit heavier than my high-top The North Face hiking boots. My feet have never been so warm in the snow, even with a lightweight sock. The winter grip greatly reduces unintentional ice-skating. I would definitely buy these again.