I am 6'6" with a 48" chest and I went with an XXL--I am glad that I did. It has a nice athletic fit, without being skin tight which is what I wanted. The body is a great length, and the arms are even long on me (which I like)!

If you are familiar with the Backcountry.com long-sleeve merino crew shirts, you will be happy to know that the thumb-holes are usable, and in the correct spot.

Finally, the weight. I would estimate the weight to be about 120g/m2 (maybe 140g/m2 at the most). It feels about the same weight as the Backcountry.com short-sleeve merino shirts or a SmartWool microweight. The merino soft, and of good quality.

I was a little doubtful at first at what good 12% merino would do for a polyester shirt. It is not a night-and-day difference, but the shirt is super soft and comfortable yet still wicks awesomely.

I liked the shirt so much, I got two of them when they were on sale.

I do not underestand why some of the reviewers are calling this a jacket...

Basically this is an extremely nice zip-up fleece. The Polartec material is fleeced on the inside, yet it is knit and look like a sweater on the outside. This is not a super technical piece, but it should layer well. It has the cut, sizing, and styling of other Arc'teryx pieces.

I do like the sweater, but I do not know who in their right mind would pay the MSRP! Definately buy it on sale.

I have the GTX version of these shoes, and they are awesome. My heel was locked so that it did not slip, and there was just the right amount of room in the toebox. The grip should handle anything that is thrown at it. Great shoe!

I have this hat in the 'Blackbird' color and I love it. It is warm and breathes well. It also fits my head well, and does not have any of that extra material bulging-up in weird spots. As other reviewers pointed out, it covers the back of my head behind the ears, too.

I won't lie--the big bird logo definitely shows the love!

Sizing is a good athletic cut. Great fleece vest with wind blocking abilities.

It is totally worth the sale price that it is currently at!

This shirt has a great casual look that fits in no matter if you are in town or hanging around camp. Since it is made of polyester, it has a slight technical side as well as easy care. Makes a great travel shirt, too.

I am a big fan of this shirt and the Hopper because they have all the benefits of merino wool, but with an athletic t-shirt fit (not too tight, but not baggy t-shirt either).

The quality of the shirt and the merino fabric itself is all top-notch, and the 'devil' color is an awesome orange-red.

If only these shirts were cheaper--then I would not have to own any cotton or poly shirts!

This is a decent shirt if you are looking for a quick-wicking polyester shirt at a good price (when on sale). I do not really buy into the 'odor-negating' properies, as it seems to perform like a normal poly shirt. It works if you are going for a run around your neighborhood or a workout at the gym. I would not recommend it for a multi-day backpacking/outdoor trip.

This shirt looks great (raspberry color), and performs great, too. It is a bit thin as others have stated, but 'see-throughness' was not really a problem with the raspberry color.

Because the material is thin, it works well in warm weather, but is is not the most durable. It is worth it if you like the colors, but make sure that you get it on sale as I would not pay full price.

Alpaca wool is warm and soft, and this beanie is no exception. It worked wonderfully for my wife during a trip to the Canadian Rockies.

As the other reviews stated, it is see-through. One can see whatever you are wearing underneath it, and even the tag along the side. However, that has not been a problem since my wife wears it over a long sleeve shirt as a sort of light-weight hooded vest. Used in that fashion, it keeps her warm when there is a slight chill without having to put on a heavier layer.

The lilac color is a pinkish color with a hint of purple.

I would estimate that the weight of the fabric (based on other Backcountry, Smartwool, and Icebreaker merino products that we have) is between 120 and 140.

I have a 36" waist and the Large size was too small. It is certainly not the 36" to 38" listed on the size chart.

Yup, it is a spork. If you are looking for a reasonably priced, sturdy, and lightweight all-in-one eating utensil...you found it. Never worry about breaking plastic again!

I was looking for a shirt that would be able to function in town (or the office) and in turn could be utilized for light trail duty. The Envoy is up to that task, and it also makes a good travel shirt.

A note on the Invigor fabric... The label says it is 100% polyester, but it feels stretchy like it has lycra in it and it has a nylon-like feel to it. This is not really a con, but I wanted to let others know what the fabric is like since I could not find too many details on it when I was looking at the shirt.

I was curious what the material would be like, and so far I am not disappointed. It is not like the fleeced-back soft shell of, say, a North Face Bionic jacket. The material is like ski pants made out of fabric by Schoeller.

These shorts are perfect for hiking and climbing, and I will probably use them mountain biking, too. They have a rugged build, yet flex well. The zippered front pockets will make sure that nothing hops out of your pockets no matter what you are doing.

I picked up this dress for my fiancee to wear to her wedding shower. It was a hit! The dress is cool and casual, yet the embroidered pattern gives it a touch of class. She received many compliments on it.

The outer layer is a light cotton, but it is also lined with another layer of light cotton fabric as to not be see-through.

Also, Horny Toad states that this made out of 100% organic cotton on their website.

For activities in warm weather, this shirt is going to be hard to beat. The shirt is lightweight (lighter than my Icebreaker 190), and breathes and wicks as one would expect merino clothes to do.

The merino wool is soft, and get softer with each washing. The quality is just as nice as the Icebreaker and Smartwool tops that are in my house.

Overall, great buy if you are looking to get a lightweight shirt.

I picked a few of these up for myself and family members. The bottles are of excellent quality, and everyone has been pleased.

Of note, it is possible to use the bottle with the straw removed if you prefer tilting it to drink versus using the straw.

The designs are fun, and make the bottle a bit different from all the Nalgene bottles out there.

The Tech Amphibians have been the gold standard for a years for a reason--these shoes are awesome. I have gone from jumping into a lake to back on the trail with no issues. Even for as light as they are, I have had no duribility issues, and they dry pretty quickly.

Once you have a pair of these in your closet, you will wonder why you took so long to buy them in the first place.

When the description says they are reenforced in the front, they certainly mean it. There is a whole additional layer of tough nylon across your knees and thighs that makes me think that these pants can stand up to a lot of abuse. The nylon dries pretty quickly, too.

Even though the nylon is thicker than other pants I own (such as the Arcteryx Rampart), the pants are still comfortable and breathable over the miles.

These are the pants to own if you are looking to do some off-trail hiking and/or rock climbing.

The title basically says it all. Once you fill the included containers up with salt, oil, etc. you will be good to go. The great case keeps everything organized.

I have the Dark Adobe color and I love it. I was looking for a laptop bag that would be able to handle the daily back and forth to work as well as being a good carry-on bag when I travel. This backpack exceeded my expectations! There are plenty of pockets and places to store things, and padded, strapped laptop pocket fit my 14.1 inch laptop easily.

I wish I would have had this backpack when I was in school, because it would have been perfect for hauling my stuff around campus. So, if you are looking for a laptop backpack for school, I would give this one some consideration.

Also, if needed, this would make a decent hiking daypack if one did not already have one for just that purpose. I would not recommend it solely for that purpose, but if one wanted to get a little dual-use out of the bag, I feel that it would be up to the task.

This is a basic fleece for a reasonable price. It does not have any fancy features--just the basics like two packets and a drawstring bottom. Personally, I think that calling them a jacket is a bit of a stretch. To me, these have always been a midlayer.

The body of the shirt wicks and breathes well, and the nylon-like shoulders give it some ruggedness against backpack strips. The fit is that of a standard polo and runs true to size. A Mountain Hardware logo on one of the sleeves gives it some branding without screaming it.

I like these gloves. They are form-fitting to allow great movement, yet they block a surprising amount of cold and wind. I have used them for things such as winter hiking and driving gloves, and am most pleased with their performance.

Of note, the synthetic grippers on the palms are little silicone North Face logos. They do their job and do give you good grip, but they are not going to offer the palm much, if any scuff protection. The soft shell material seems pretty tough, and I have had no issues, but I did think that it was worth mentioning.

This is a North Face polyester polo. If that is what you are looking for, then rest assured that is what you are going to get. The fit is like a normal polo shirt, so it works great when I am doing casual stuff outside, and it can make the transition out to the bar with friends as well.

Different power levels? Check.
Decent battery life? Check.
Uses normal batteries? Check.
3 Colored filters and a wide angle? Check.
Multiple mounting options? Check.
Tilt? Check.
Light weight? Check.
Free? Well, I guess one cannot have everything!

I'll admit it--I am not winter runner like most of the other reviewers for this shirt. Although it seems that is the shirt's intended function (being part of the Flight Series and all), it does perform wonderfully as synthetic long sleeve shirt. Most of the time I wear it as light midlayer while hiking. The fit is not too tight as to prevent one from wearing a base under it.

As a tall person (6'5"), I appreciate the long sleeves, and can comfortably use the thumb holes.

I usually where this as a midlayer. Honestly, when i first got it, I felt a bit ripped-off because it was light and thin. To my surprise, it is much, much warmer than it looks. I guess that is a thumbs-up to Polartec for the great fabric, and a high-five to Arc'teryx for making a midlayer that is technical for outside adventures, yet stylish enough for casual Fridays at work.

Most people when they first start looking a Icebreaker gear cringe at how expensive it is. When you bought that first synthetic shirt, I am sure that you were wondering then exactly how much better could it be than the cotton shirts you had been wearing. Merino wool is next step up, and Icebreaker is top-of-the-line. Yes, it is worth the price, and once you buy one piece of merino gear you will soon find out that it will not be your last!

This is my favorite t-shirt, period. It is softer than your favorite cotton shirt, yet wicks better than your favorite synthetic. Better still, it will not stink like either of them when you get back to camp.

People that are fans of Icebreaker were probably nodding their heads and smiling while they read this review. Do yourself a favor and find out what we are smiling about. :)

These, quite honestly, are the best hiking shoes I have ever owned! They perform on the trail, yet do not look 'geared-out' when you wear them to go shopping. Water has never been a problem thanks to the Gore-Tex, and the aggressive Vibram soles grip the trail with ease.

These shoes are definitely worth putting on your short list.

Yes, as other reviews have stated, the thumb holes are lacking. They are too small, and the one on the left arm is not where it should be without twisting the sleeve a bit.

Even though it has these flaws, it is still one of my favorite shirts. The merino wool is of high quality, and performs just like the more expensive names.

The cut is athletic, but it is stylish enough not to totally look like you are wearing a baselayer top when you wear it by itself. It is awesome to wear while lounging in the winter, but it really shines as a baselayer under a softshell or by itself while hiking around 65F.

I was looking for a baseball-style hat to wear while hiking, camping, etc. I found exactly what I was looking for with this hat. I like the dark-green Caper color, too.

The FlexFit system works great, and gives a fitted hat look. It has an elastic waistband looking thing that goes all the way around the hat that fits snug, but not too tight as to be uncomfortable.

I was so happy to find pants like this with an inseam for tall people!

While they are a bit expensive, Arc'teryx does not disappoint. I found these pants perfect for hiking in warm weather. They breathe well and dry very quickly after they get wet. I liked the numerous non-bulky pockets, too.

The only negative that I could find is that there is a bit of that nylon 'whoosh whoosh' when you walk around. In my opinion, it was not worth deducting a star because it was minor and to be expected as they are made almost entirely of nylon.