I'd give it a 3 mostly because of the fit. The quality seems ok, but I'm not crazy about the fit. I'm 6'0 200lbs and pretty stocky I guess. This XL sweatshirt is a bit too slim fitting through the torso for my taste, but if that's the style you like, it may suit your needs. I'm not heavy in the waist or stomach, but this style might be a bit tight for anbody with a belly. The arms are plenty long and have the inner thumb hole which is a nice feature. The hood is spacious, but why the pocket linings needed to be mesh I have no idea; maybe to keep the weight down. Overall, I do like the sweatshirt, and I suppose for $50.00 on SAC it was a fair deal. Just stay clear if you prefer a loose fitting style sweatshirt.

I'm 6'0 and 195lbs. I ordered the XL in the Crystal Blue color. I absolutely loved the color when I opened the packaging, but was very sad to see that the XL fit me more like a medium or tight Large. I know after one washing, the shirt would be un-wearable so I had to return it. If you are thin and looking for a form fitting shirt, then the xl would work, but I highly recommend sizing up on this shirt. Other than size, it is a sweet shirt..

This is an awesome bag by North Face. The quality of materials is supreme, and it is extremely versatile. Like a previous reviewer, I do fin it to be big, but that suits me well because I'm always carrying a laptop and other items simultaneously, and that's no problem for this bag. The interior pockets are well divided and give many options for seperating small items like phone, pda, pens, etc. The large padded laptop divided compartment will easily fir any size laptop; including a 17" model. The waist belt has velcro attachment points which allow you to easily remove it should you wish to. The padded shoulder strap is sweet. It would be nice to have a handle, but no big deal. If you are in need of a bag with a large interior, this is the one. My only reccommendation is to get a smaller model if you are not goig to be carrying a lot of books on a regular basis, because they do get all fetched up inside if your only carrying a couple due to the large cubic inch capacity. Overall, a great bag, just keep in mind that it is not small by any means.