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Sarah Young

Camper/Hiker // Trail Runner // Kayaker // Snowboarder

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    A Gearhead spouse who LOVES backcountry.com and all the great gear. Not a hard core outdoor enthusiast, but I enjoy our beautiful backyard here in the Wasatch mountains. I am proof that backcountry.com is for everyone, not just those who have been able to summit a few 14ers (although kudos to those who have).

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Everyone Needs a SmartWool

SmartWool Midweight Zip Top - Women's

SmartWool Midweight Zip Top - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 January 26, 2009

And everyone has one at my place of work. We all got to go skiing on Friday, and every single woman showed up in a SmartWool top. I always get itchy in wool, and these things are really comfortable. The only thing I have noticed is that it says it can go in the dryer on low, but when I did that, my shirt got small holes in it after a couple of times. This time I am hang drying my shirt and it seems to be holding up better. If you are looking for a comfortable base layer, this is it.

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Love the Blue One

Orage Jasper Beanie

Orage Jasper Beanie

Rating for this product: 4 January 14, 2009

Excellent hat, a little itchy, but nothing to complain over.

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Love the Fleece Lining of this Hat

Spyder Cable Hat - Women's

Spyder Cable Hat - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 January 14, 2009

The hat is warm, well suited for a female smaller size head, and I love the fleece band around the brim so your forehead doesn't get itchy.

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Gift that keeps on giving!

The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's

The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 January 13, 2009

I bought this jacket for my sister for Christmas because I have had one for over three years that I wear inside, outside, in fall, winter, and spring. My sister loved it, although due to the slightly more fitted cut, she went from a small to a medium so she could layer underneath. I wear a small and got a small and have been really happy with it. Great jacket, easy to give for a versatile option.

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BPA Free, I love LAKEN

Laken Kukuxumusu Water Bottle - 0.6L

Laken Kukuxumusu Water Bottle - 0.6L

Rating for this product: 4 January 13, 2009

So this is the fourth LAKEN bottle I own. I absolutely love the bottle and fun designs. The top can leak if you've unscrewed the mouthpiece too far, but you tend to figure that out within the first day of owning it. I highly recommend this size for a workout, short hike, or school/office use.

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Good hat for a bigger kid

Coal Frena Beanie - Kids'

Coal Frena Beanie - Kids'

Rating for this product: 4 January 13, 2009

We bought this hat for my young son, and it fits my husband. It's not really a smaller size, but it worked out great for a beanie, good colors, warm, just a big larger than I expected from a kids hat.

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Great beanie, good fit

Coal Team Beanie

Coal Team Beanie

Rating for this product: 4 January 13, 2009

Bought the white one, colors were just as pictured, has a nice fit.

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Columbia Wildcat Ridge Set - Infant Boys'

October 5, 2008

Everything Backcountry.com sells is new. Anything that is returned isn't sold again on the site it goes to another site that sells gear that is used.

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The North Face Insulated Larusso Jacket - Boys'

October 5, 2008

The sizing chart for this jacket is available underneath the select options tag on the right side of the screen. It gives the sizing for each size in specific dimensions so you can measure your child and figure out what size works best for them.

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SmartWool Basic Bootie - Infants' - 2 pair

October 5, 2008

Yes, they also come in 3-6 months if you select the options tab on the right side of the screen it shows what colors and sizes they have in stock.

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Columbia Bear Hug II Bunting - Infant Boys'

October 5, 2008

It is certainly warm, but runs a bit baggy so that you can layer it over other clothes. It's a fleece so it isn't going to be as warm as down, but works well over other clothes.

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KEEN Voyageur Mid Hiking Boot - Women's

September 27, 2008

There are other companies that make similar boots such as the Vasque Breeze or Scarpa that are made of goretex that will be waterproof. Search "goretex boot" and the options come up.

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Vans Classic Slip-On Skate Shoe - Women's

September 27, 2008

These are the women's pair, so the five is a size women's five. The men's are listed separately under men's footwear.

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Merrell Cruise Control Trail Running Shoe - Women's

September 27, 2008

Merrell shoes tend to run pretty true to size, although they are a bit narrower than the other companies. If you have a wider foot, make sure you go a half size up.

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Skullcandy Ink'd Bud Headphones

September 26, 2008

Backcountry ships to the UK, just not all brands. I am pretty sure they ship Skullcandy, but you can ask one of the customer service people in the chat now to be sure.

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Great First Fleece from Columbia

Columbia Steens Mountain Fleece Jacket - Infant Boys'

Columbia Steens Mountain Fleece Jacket - Infant Boys'

Rating for this product: 4 September 26, 2008

This is a great first fleece for your little one, that is soft, cozy, and easy to care for (washer machine and dryer friendly). One thing, the body is SHORT on this jacket. My son wears 6-12 month right now and we got him an 18 month so he could wear it longer, but it fits him now. The sleeves are longer, but the body of the jacket runs shorter. If you want a jacket that is a bit more proportional I would recommend going up to the toddler sizes.

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Oakley Impact Board Short - Women's

September 25, 2008

The Oakley's fit pretty true to size, so I would go with the size 2. The size 4 is more for a size 28 pant.

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Oakley Tanker Board Short - Women's

September 25, 2008

I would go with these Oakley or shorts from Patagonia or North Face. All the board shorts from Roxy and Volcom are going to be super low ride from my experience, but the three companies I listed above fit at the waist.

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TNF Borealis for Life!

The North Face Borealis Backpack - 1830cu in

The North Face Borealis Backpack - 1830cu in

Rating for this product: 5 September 25, 2008

I have had a Borealis for over 5 years and it's still going strong. I used it for school at the University of Colorado in Boulder and it weathered snow storms, rain, and being thrown on the lawn for relaxing in the sun. I've continued to use it as a gym bag, a school bag (I know teach), and on travel through airports. Perfect number of compartments, easily adjustable to fit all sizes (I have a smaller frame and it still works great for me). Highly recommended, durable bag.

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Horny Toad Cassis Hooded Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Women's

September 24, 2008

Is the raisin color a dark purple/maroon? I'm having a hard time telling from my screen. Thanks!

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Columbia Fairytopia Set - Infant Girls'

September 24, 2008

If you have questions about when gear is coming in, I recommend using the Chat Now button at the top right of the screen. They can let you know if there are any on order currently.

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The North Face Akira Pant - Women's

September 23, 2008

Check out the Ibex Izzi Pant in Women's. They are merino wool so super warm, similar cut to the akira pants and can be worn outside. Just a heads up, they aren't the cheapest pants around (over $100 retail), but merino wool is never cheap. :) Backcountry sells them under the casual pant option.

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Awesome Backcountry.com sweatshirt!

Backcountry.com Goat Organic Cotton Hooded Sweatshirt - Men's

Backcountry.com Goat Organic Cotton Hooded Sweatshirt - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 19, 2008

Supporting this awesome website with a great sweatshirt. It is a light weight sweatshirt, so not too bulky, good for wearing in the evening at a campfire, but it's not going to keep you warm in the arctic. I got the pacific blue color, which was closer to Navy than it appeared on my computer, but I like it better. Nice comfortable fit, not to baggy, or too tight. Everyone needs some backcountry gear!

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T-Shirt is FITTED!

Backcountry.com The Goat Organic Cotton T-Shirt Short-Sleeve - Women's

Backcountry.com The Goat Organic Cotton T-Shirt Short-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 August 19, 2008

I love this website, and have a couple of things so I can support backcountry.com, but this t-shirt isn't my favorite. It was fitted (exactly like it says in the product description), and the neck was a little too large for my taste. Great soft shirt though, if tight is your thing this is for you to show off your curves, otherwise get a size larger.

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Everyone loves the Akira Pant...

The North Face Akira Pant - Women's

The North Face Akira Pant - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 August 19, 2008

... and I am no different. These are great pants for lounging around the house, or going for a run. They have a good thickness to them, so they aren't going to tear if you snag them on a branch while hiking. Super comfortable, definitely follow the sizing chart, I usually wear a small size pant, but based on the chart got a medium due to waist size and they fit great. Everyone needs a pair of these.

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Akira - love the pants, not this sweatshirt though

The North Face Akira Glow Hooded Sweatshirt - Women's

The North Face Akira Glow Hooded Sweatshirt - Women's

Rating for this product: 3 August 19, 2008

So I LOVE the North Face Akira pants, so I got this top hoping for a smashing pair of sweats, but found I didn't like this top as much. I like to be able to layer my sweatshirts over other t-shirts and tanks. This is a fitted sweatshirt (especially in the arms), so it can only really go over another fitted top. I think I may try exchanging it for a size up, since the material is soft and they go great with the Akira pants. I'll edit this once I check out the medium.

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KUHL Cargo Pant - Women's

August 18, 2008

100% cotton, but I haven't noticed much shrinkage when I put them in the dryer. And they are very soft.Like anything that is cotton, they tend to stretch out a bit after several wears, but when you wash them they go back to their original size.

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KUHL Cargo Pant - Women's

August 18, 2008

I would check the sizing chart located under the options selection tab. They fit exactly like they are measured, just keep in mind that they fit low on the waist. I got the size that corresponded with my normal pant size and they fit great.

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Skullcandy Smokin' Bud Headphones

August 18, 2008

i use them for running and at the gym and they always stay in with exceptional sound compared to my other apple ipod earbudsThey also come with several different ear piece sizes so you can choose the size that fits you best for customized fit.

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Billabong Surf Athletic One-Piece Swimsuit - Women's

July 24, 2008

There front has a curved seem and so there are a two small cut outs so that the suit comes slightly in on the sides right above the bottoms. It still covers the majority of your stomach, just slightly shows the sides.

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Great for Walking to Trails

The North Face Arnuva 50 Boa Trail Running Shoe - Women's

The North Face Arnuva 50 Boa Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 July 22, 2008

After having a baby, I got these shoes for extra support while taking my son out on walks in the stroller. My back was hurting from my regular shoes, and the pain went away when I started wearing these. Plus they stay tight on your feet so you don't have to worry about readjusting your laces all the time. Great sole grip on slippery sidewalks and streets. They were comfortable from the first time I put them on, and they fit true to size. Highly recommended.

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Great Bottle, Good Size, Fun Design

Laken Kukuxumusu Water Bottle - 0.6L

Laken Kukuxumusu Water Bottle - 0.6L

Rating for this product: 5 July 21, 2008

Great water bottle for daily walks, and the designs are clever so you will never worry about confusing your water bottle with someone else. Excellent for a quick walk or a water bottle for refills at work. No BPA!

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Excellent without the BPA

Laken Hit Bottle - 0.6L

Laken Hit Bottle - 0.6L

Rating for this product: 5 July 18, 2008

This is a great water bottle. It's a good size to keep with you at all times, I keep it with me in the classroom while teaching. I like that this one has the water bottle top instead of the screw on. Exactly what I thought I was getting!

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Good workout earbuds

Skullcandy Smokin' Bud Headphones

Skullcandy Smokin' Bud Headphones

Rating for this product: 5 July 18, 2008

I got these when my dog ate my other skullcandy headphones and decided to go for the earbuds to make them less enticing to my canine. The first time a used them I thought the sounds was terrible, but that was because I had the in-line control all the way down. I like that they come with several earbud pieces so you can custom fit them to your ears so they stay in while running. Awesome!

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Sounded good until...

Skullcandy Lowrider Headphones

Skullcandy Lowrider Headphones

Rating for this product: 4 July 8, 2008

These worked great the first couple of times I used them, until they got smashed in my gym bag and the head strap broke. :( Not the tightest pair of earphones I've had but the sound quality was good and they worked while running a treadmill at the gym. I should of been more careful with them...

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This hoody was not my thing...

Spyder Pipe Hooded Sweatshirt - Women's

Spyder Pipe Hooded Sweatshirt - Women's

Rating for this product: 2 May 29, 2008

The Bug color is a lot more green than the photo showed, and has lime green detailing that just wasn't my thing. I also got one size bigger so it would be a comfy hoody, but the cut is fitted so the larger size was still too small for what I was looking for. I love Spyder stuff, this just didn't work out for me.

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Exactly

Burton Javeline Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Women's

Burton Javeline Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 May 29, 2008

I was looking for something that I could throw over a tank or t-shirt in the summer when the sun went down, and this is perfect. The cotton is light and soft, and the fit was roomy making it easy to throw over another a layer. I love it and can't wait to take it camping in Moab this summer.

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Safe Drinking...

Laken Classic Bottle - 1L

Laken Classic Bottle - 1L

Rating for this product: 4 May 29, 2008

Not as large as a Nalgene, but BPA free, which is what I was looking for. It also has withstood quite a few drops successfully. Love the red color.

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Love them, get ONE SIZE UP

Reef Ginger Sandal - Women's

Reef Ginger Sandal - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 May 20, 2008

Reefs rock, I have three pairs (different styles). They are just as cheap as the pairs at Old Navy, but so much more sturdy and supportive. They run small, so get one size bigger than your normal shoe size (like all the other reviews say). The bottoms are a little slippery at first, so be careful on slick surfaces until you break them in. Super comfortable!

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Awesome suit... needs photo of the back

Billabong Surf Athletic One-Piece Swimsuit - Women's

Billabong Surf Athletic One-Piece Swimsuit - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 May 20, 2008

Because there is no back to this swim suit. It is really cute and adjustable, but it's basically a completely open back which I didn't realize from the description or the photos. Still a great suit, fits exactly like the sizing chart.

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Super Soft and Comfy

KUHL Cargo Pant - Women's

KUHL Cargo Pant - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 May 20, 2008

These pants are great, they are super soft and comfortable. They are slightly low rise in their cut, but I like that about them. The material is awesome, and they work as nice pants while still being comfy. I'm a teacher and would wear these everyday in the classroom with my kids.

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Billabong Surf Athletic One-Piece Swimsuit - Women's

May 19, 2008

Sort of. The suit top is adjustable so you can tighten it to stay tight, but there is no back to the swim suit, it is a basically a bikini back with a one piece front. Didn't catch that in the description.

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Great all-purpose jacket

The North Face Redpoint Jacket - Men's

The North Face Redpoint Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 16, 2008

My husband, brother, and father all have this jacket, and hardly take it off during the winter in Utah. It is a perfect jacket for keeping warm without being super bulky. It also stays drier than fleece, so it's great for those quick storms that sneak up on you. Sizing was right on with other The North Face gear they own. Highly recommend it!

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Small, but does the job!

Therm-a-Rest Lite Seat

Therm-a-Rest Lite Seat

Rating for this product: 4 May 16, 2008

A little smaller than I was expecting, but if you read the dimensions under product description they are right on. We actually bought this as a changing pad for my newborn son. Will work as a seat for him probably until he's 8 or 9 on hikes and camping trips. :)

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Good boot, needed 1/2 size up :)

The North Face Bella Alta Boot - Women's

The North Face Bella Alta Boot - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 January 28, 2008

These are great boots, warm, well made, and stylish. I ordered on 1/2 size up so that they would fit with warm socks, which was a good idea, because the larger size fits perfectly. They are great for keeping my feet warm in the snow, especially when running out in several inches of powder. I would definitely recommend this boot.

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