I took this pack to the bottom of the Grand Canyon earlier this year. It is great as a overnight pack when you don't need to carry all your gear (we stayed at Phantom Ranch). After about 25 miles of canyon hiking, the hip belt was starting to annoy me some, it could use better padding. It is small enough to use as a carry on for airliners and can carry enough stuff for a traveling trip lasting a few days.

This thing packs down to almost nothing and could get lost in your pack! It is a little on the heavy side at 13.5oz with stow sack. I noticed some condensation from my breath after inflating. It could pop with a puncture but the comfort of an air mattress like this blows away an old foam pad!

I was looking for a decent warm weather bag that was light, packed small, and a good value. Caught it on sale and decided to give it a try. I have used this bag a few nights at a time over a few weeks. It was too warm for 75 degrees and got chilly with just shorts on at 45 degrees. With a long sleeve shirt and bottoms, it would probably do fine at the rated 40 degrees. It does not have much loft and I would recommend using a lightweight sleeping pad since it is thin. Construction quality seems to be decent. I noticed some "down feathers" floating around the first few days of use but it was probably just loose down from assembly. Pack size is about 5.5"x10.5" and weighs about 1lb 7oz (23oz). With a different compression sack, it could possibly stuff smaller. The zipper has a florescent grip that glows nicely in the dark. For what this bag is, I could not justify spending three times as much for a different brand bag for casual usage. Hard core ultralight backpackers may want to go for something else smaller and lighter but for lightweight guys or hikers on a budget, it is great.

For the insane price I got it for on steep and cheap, I cannot complain. It did great in a recent trip to the Grand Canyon. The barometer/altimeter needs calibrated regularly to stay accurate but seems to work pretty well. Weather Trend feature seems to work ok. My experience with the digital compass is mixed, seems to act a little sporratic, could be the calibration needs done again. Keep it away from ferrous objects when using it just like any compass. The thermometer is a nice feature to have in the Canyon. I hag the watch from a strap on my pack to get accurate temp readings and easy access to an altimeter. Highly recommend it.

I have two of these. They are awesome for running around town or enjoying the great outdoors. The roll up sleeves are nice. It does have a nice fit, not to baggy and not too tight and ventilates well. Many people seem to like it and think it is slick with the sleeves buttoned up. When wet, it drys very fast. The only bad thing is that after washing and dried, it is a little "stiff" feeling until you move around in it. I like to think of it as my "Indiana Jones" utility shirt.

I have had this stove for a couple of years. It has worked great every time I have used it. This thing works best as a blow torch on a tripod but it can be adjusted for a lower flame with practice. We have had power grid blackouts a couple of times and I was the only one in the family that could eat hot food at home!

Great shirt. The vaprwick fabric works good, and did not seem to get stinky after several days without washing. Nice for layering.

You cannot beat these pants, they are worth the money. I have a few pair and wear them 6 days a week for work, school, and playing in the outdoors. I LOVE all the pockets! They seem to be pretty true to size. I like the dune beige the best. People do not even think they are backpacking pants!

I got these pants for Christmas and they are ok. The fabric feels a little more natural than The North Face convertible pants. There were many threads that needed to be cut off. The Velcro fastening side pockets do not like to stay closed and should have two Velcro pads instead of one. They are comfortable but seemed to shrink a little. I am not very impressed with the quality of these pants compared to some other top outdoors brands.

I got this jacket for Christmas and love it! The fabric does a pretty good job of repelling rain and snow and blocks the wind very well. It is not the warmest, but with a fleece shirt underneath I was comfortable down to freezing. The drawstring chords at the waist are nice and keep wind from coming in. I am 5'9" with long arms and a Medium fit perfect. A good all-around jacket for running around town and rainy/windy days on the trail!

The e+Lite is a great little lightweight headlamp. The red LED is nice for preserving night vision. The head can be mounted on a hat with the clip on the back and can be rotated up/down and 360deg. Great for someone who does not hike at night much and needs a very versatile, light, water resistant, rugged, and multipurpose headlamp or backup. When not on the trail, this is going to be in my emergency preparedness kit!

These pants are great! They are lightweight and feel a little loose, perfect for scrambling around on and off the trail. With all the pockets, I love them for work pants so I can keep small tools and my flashlight on me at all times. The fabric seems to be very resistant to wind and dry very fast. Since I started wearing Paramount convertible pants, I hardly ever wear blue jeans any more!

The TKA 100 Glacier pullover is excellent. It is so soft! Great as a base or mid layer for cool evenings or early mornings. The length is good but the sleeves are just a little short. Be careful around velcro with it. Other than that it is great.

I love TNF Momentum Jacket! The TKA Stretch fabric is soft and has a nice sleek appearance. Originally I got a large and that was way to big and exchanged for a medium. It is good and has a "loose" performance fit. To get that close performance fit order a size down. The monkey thumbs are great and make the sleeves a little longer to cover your hands. It is warm but will not block the wind. I receive lots of compliments about how good it looks. Great for the trail and stylish for running around town.