Yes, these bottles work for what they are but I've got two issues, they dent super easy and the top takes waaay to long to unscrew (not to mention looking like your drinking from a fuel bottle). Yeah the dents aren't that big of a deal, but when you need to drink something it seems like they could have left a good 1/4 inch of threads off the top and still have a functional seal. Most of the Nalgenes once loose you can kind of spin the lid off and take a drink, not so with the Sigg. Twirl and twirl and twist and spin and turn and... Additionally, don't buy the top holder, it will break eventually where it clips to the cap. I've never had an issue with any leaching tastes. Overall I'd rather rock my Nalgene or my Platypus bottles.

Yes my wife really is that small, she's 5'0" and we constantly have to buy kids gear to fit correctly on her. Anyway this is a very solid PFD that makes general boating/rafting a pleasure since she doesn't have to wear the goofy orange 'safety' life jackets or any raft company rentals. The pockets are great since my older Lotus Designs doesn't have any and we can slip car keys and a debit card without worry of them floating away. The fit is good and she actually has plenty of adjustment available. The best part is this is the same exact design as the Adult Vista just without the higher cost!! Ah the small joys of having a small wife, it's a blessing sometimes.

Who doesn't need a water bottle with a little girl kicking a wolf in the... yeah?! I know SIMPLY AWESOME! Why hasen't Nalgene produced something as light hearted as Laken? Well because they have an image to uphold. Who cares?! lets have fun people and let the world know that you don't take any of it seriously!

These are good solid socks they're just ugly as heck. The band around the top makes me feel like I'm back in the 80's tube sock era. The elastic band at the top is a bit excessive, I think they should have made that area a little bit thinner. But as for performance they are the usual solid well built gear we see from TNF all the time. Good sock but there are more aesthetically pleasing socks out there.

A FOLDING ONE!! and it comes with a "not safe for climbing" carabiner! The handle could be used as an emergency whisk, a giant fish hook, or possibly even a rudimentary mouth harp. It's also much lighter than almost any spork on the market. Well sure you could go to Taco Bell and grab a couple plastic ones and still beat this weight, but they wouldn't be foldable!

sorry for the title but I couldn't help myself.... My Arc'Teryx is great for my longer arms (tall), the black looks stellar (dark), and the fit and finish keep my wife taking double takes (handsome). Not to mention my dogs hair brushes off sooo much easier than any fleece jacket I've owned. The only annoyance is the zippers and possibly the collar: I wish the zippers were reversed in that they zip down to close so that when you have you hands in your pockets there isn't huge openings and on my jacket the collar tends to want to stay straight up which is ok, but sometimes I just want it to lay flat. It has a slight bit of room in the torso but it's not supposed to fit like a glove there, it's a jacket! I appreciate the longer arms since my old MHW Tech was about 2 inches short when I would stretch out. Oh and for comparison I'm 6 foot about 185 lbs and the Large fits me great!

I bought a two pairs of these over 7 years ago and they still are as good as new. My navy ones have one puncture in the seat from a nail head in a wooden chair and that hole hasn't gotten any bigger since the day it happened. I've worn these backpacking, climbing, jeeping, swimming, at the beach, at soccer games, basically any place you want shorts these things will work for you. I've given up trying to take care of these since you can't bust 'em! I've even had deck sealer all over them and it came out in the washer! No stains!?! what are these things made of?!? I guess I'll have to try fire next because that seems to be the only other option to destroying these guys. Go ahead and buy these, you'll be glad you did!

The only way to really mess one of these bottles up is to lose the dang thing! I wish I knew what happened to all the ones I've owned over the years?! I had some back in the day with the old mountain lion logo and wish I still did but alas they were probably stolen. The only other way to hurt a nalgene is having to many brews and it falls into the bon fire you've got roaring with your homeboys. Look it's a classic and it follows the KISS ideals so just buy it and slap some stickers on it!

I thought Smartwool socks couldn't get any better but I was wrong, they just got a Doctorate! This new series of PhD socks are amazing because they put the padding where it's needed but still let your feet breath while exercising. I got a whole slew of them for Christmas and I can't stop wearing them. I've run about 10 miles in them so far and my feet have none of the pains I had with the other 'community college' socks I own. They fit true to size and I'm sure they'll be great for everything from bar hopping to mountain biking!

For the longest time I thought guys who wore Carhartts were just good 'ol boys or construction workers. But after getting into welding and various work I decided to try out Carhartts and ever since I've been addicted! The best thing about Carhartts is that you can wear them for building a deck and the next day wear them to the bar and they will work great for both! The patina that develops over time is wonderful and they become a part of you, each little nick and paint drop because a story and they remind of times gone by. Sure they are a bit tougher than your Banana Republic slacks, but that's the point! These are Carhartt WORK pants, these suckers are the Jeep of Jeans, no pansies allowed!! It's been probably ten years since I've been buying Carhartts and I'll continue to be a loyal buyer for as long as I can!

I've used regular Chacos and Tevas for guiding rafts for years and I've always been proud of my tan lines from those shoes. But I've never been happy when a stick gets rammed into my foot. So I was given a pair of these while working at USNWC and have loved them ever since. They dry super fast & no more worry of sticks or getting my toes cut on any stray debris in the river. Sure they may not be right for everyone but for me I wear them anytime I hit the river!

Sure you could get by without it but why? To save 1.6 oz of weight so that you can fumble and drop the very life blood food you brought to survive in this unforgiving environment!?!?!? NO, I say! This is one of those little things in backpacking that everyone has or is planning on buying as soon as they get home. Sure it comes in most MSR pot kits but for those of you who are looking for a handle that works for just about any pot out there then this is it. You can even turn a pot lid into a pan with this guy!

The best thing about the z-rest is that you can customize it to fit you! If you don't need that bottom part for your feet then cut it off and leave it at home, or turn it into a small bum pad around camp. If the z-rest is too bulky and you don't need all that width then trim it to be a mummy style pad and save some more ounces. If you have a buddy who wants to borrow some gear for a weekend trip then give him the z-rest cause there's no chance he'll break it like he did your last tent pole! It's simply the best pad for those of you who love to get your gear just right, plus it keeps with the mantra of K.I.S.S!

My wife is about 5 foot tall and around 95 lbs. and often we have to look for clothing in the kids department to get something that will fit. I'm so glad I found these gloves to replace her pathetic one-size cotton pull on gloves that she probably found at some big box store! Her hands are tiny and the Girls Large fit perfectly. I only wish they had windstopper fabric but for 20 bucks that's not a deal breaker.

There are beer snobs and then there are "gear snobs"! I know many a few that have a certain allegiance to certain brands, sure nothing is wrong with that, but when you start putting said gear on a pedestal to worship... somethings wrong. I love all gear and have no specific allegiance to MH although I do own a few items from them. This T-shirt will allow any of you gear snobs to show your your MH pride while casually turning your nose up at the sight of a NF Denali jacket! VIVA LA MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR!!!

Who doesn't want to be a Pirate!?! Get these socks and you'll instantly be swashbucklin' your way past every lowly common person driving their Prius thinking 50MPG is doing something!! HA! How about INFINITY MPG!! Take that ECO-WANNABES!! arrrggh...

I had mine for about 5 years until just a few weeks ago I traded for some other gear. I used it for many things, from cramming it full of gear for a weekend jeep adventure to week long backpacking in Western NC to an overpriced laundry bag (worked great)! I traded my pack because this thing is serious! This isn't a pack for weekend warriors, that is unless you want to take EVERYTHING you own! This is for major trips for multiple days! I wish I could use it for it's whole potential but really it was just a status symbol for me that I had a cool giant Gregory pack. (ugh immaturity) I never had a problem with it, the adjustments are great and the pack felt great with any load no matter how overstuffed it got. The palisade never let me down. Oh, I remember that I was hooked on the Shasta before I settled on the Palisade and the deciding factor for me was the front external pocket (that's really the only difference between the two). I like the ability to put small items that I needed to get to fast, and the front pocket is a little easier to dig through that the top pouch. But go with whatever you like. Some tips in general:
Make sure you get fitted at a shop before you buy online, DON'T GEUSS ON PACK SIZES! I'd recommend Gregory to anyone looking no matter what type of trip you'll be taking, they make a pack for every person & trip. Also borrow a friends pack before you jump in to buying gear, it will help you figure out what you like and dislike. I'd also recommend Ospery packs if your hunting, they have a different type of suspension and belt system which I think fits great!

I bought this for my wife and Just like my review title you can barely see the graphic on this shirt! What were they thinking?? You might as well just go find a grey shirt and put it on. I was hoping this was just a bad photo... nope it sucks.

If I could afford it I would get rid of every cotton sock I owned and buy only SmartWool socks! They rule in every category, including the elusive style (ok, maybe you don't look that hip with sandals and fluffy earthy green wool socks! But you bought them because these socks DO WORK!) Don't deny the gravitational pull you have to hit the 'Ad to Cart' button. They call to you, young grasshopper, and you must answer!

They're pricey for a reason! There doesn't seem like there would be a lot of design in a sock but once you put on a pair of these, your ol' Hanes will feel like 1500's technology! They're super comfortable, regulate the temperature of feet, and wick away moisture to keep blisters at bay. Oh yeah and they will out last any sock in your drawer! WARNING - You'll find yourself reaching for these far more often than your old cotton socks - Better by 8 pairs!!

Who lays inside stuff sack waiting to be used?
Who's titanium handle has never been abused?
Who stabs at noodles, spoons up soup, and shovels Captain Crunch?
Only one will i choose to help me eat my lunch.
Who's pointy spikes and rounded end puts forks and spoons to shame?
Who makes the knives cringe in fear when they hear his name?
Who is the mighty king of all the silverware?
Who's mighty frame should always be handled with respect and care?
Who has been man's loyal and helpfull dinner-mate?
Who's only purpose is to lift the food from your plate?
Who can tackle ramen, Crystal Light, and even chewy pork?
Only one can do these things... and that friends is the SPORK!

Ok, I'll be honest I've got a big head (7 3/4 hat size) and many sunglasses make me look cross-eyed when I put them on! The width of these are great and the cut of the lenses I like a lot more than the Hardtops (basically the bottom edge is rounded off instead of "swooshed back" like the Hardtops). I do agree with STW that they let a bit too much light in from the top. Also I wish Native added all polarized lenses with the Dash SS. Only the main lens is the polarized (already installed in the frame), so you could switch them out but your not getting the same performance. I hate to be so critical because I really love these shades and honestly those two things are very minor!! So if you've got a big head like me, fear not! You've found your shades!

I debated for a few days if I should get the traditional buckles or the Speeds and I am Very happy I went with the SA version! Completely changed how I felt about gearing up for work or climbing. No more debating if it was worth it to take off my harness for a few minutes to rest because now I don't have to readjust and double back. Fellow climbers would give me jealous looks when I had my harness ready and waiting while they were just finishing up their waist buckle! It is a freedom everyone should experience and yes they are safe!! I bought mine a year ago and I'm already looking to buy another! The harness is a great all around harness for general climbing or working on high ropes courses. No, it's not for big climbs where you'll be hanging in your harness for extended periods, it's not made for that type of work. But if your looking for a no fuss, solid workhorse of a harness that simplifies your life, then this is it!

I purchased an A5 polo about two years ago and it has been my favorite shirt ever sense. The A5 fits me the best out of any of my other polo's! I'm 6 foot tall/180 lbs, and the medium shirt fits me perfect even after years of washing on the warm/hot setting. It has a great aged look to it now, not to clean/not to rough, just perfect. It's really like my best friend, ready for any adventure and fits my personality like no other!

I've used Thorlos and other brand socks and after just one season of use had the elastic wear out in them. The only way you would have to buy another pair of SmartWools is to lose them! That has been my only problem, my dryer seems to eat them and I somehow have random singles left! This is a serious sock that other sock's wish they could be like when they grow up! Like others have said; Look past the price this is an investment that won't disapoint you!