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Skier // Alpine Skier // Hiker // Mountain Biker

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    Denver, Colorado
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    I work in front a of a PC all day, so I try to get out whenever I can.

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Better then the pictures

prAna Totem Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's

prAna Totem Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 February 11, 2009

This shirt is probably the cleanest looking of the four or five prAna shirts I've bought. The stripe pattern is sharp and this shirt doesn't have any of the diagonal stripes or funky stitching or uniquely placed logos that my other prAna shirts have. If a tie is not required, this is a great business casual shirt. Also doubles up for playing foosball and some socializing at happy hour after work! For fit: I'm 6'1" 150 lbs. and the large fits me well for length. A little loose in the chest, but that's normal for a skinny guy like me.

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Zipper Issues

Marmot Adventurer Jacket - Men's

Marmot Adventurer Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 2 August 5, 2008

For the most part, I really liked the jacket. It was light weight as advertised, and the hood had a really nice cinching system that I would have loved. However, I couldn't get over a zipper problem. Whenever I unzipped the jacket, it would get caught in some stitching near the bottom of the neck. I exchanged the jacket, hoping it was just a fluke, but the second jacket had the same problem. A friend of mine got this jacket on the same deal here and he had similar problems but chose to live with it. I ended up returning this and getting a Marmot Stretch Jacket instead - I don't have the cool cinching feature on the hood, but the I don't have to mess with the zipper either.

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Performed Well

Marmot Stretch Jacket - Men's

Marmot Stretch Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 August 5, 2008

I first used the jacket on a trip to Toronto. It was just trips between the car and the hotel/office and did well to keep me dry. I also used it during a concert that saw some light rain. The true test was a hike of Grays Peak and Torreys Peak - and it passed with flying colors. I've never had pit zips on a rain jacket before, it almost seems counter-intuitive, but they were wonderful on our hike as I stayed dry AND cool. My favorite feature of the jacket is that it packs light so that I can take it anywhere - outdoor adventure to around town. The only downfall is that the hood is too big for my head, at least without a hat on.

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Lets me be me at work

prAna Phantom Stripe Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's

prAna Phantom Stripe Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 August 5, 2008

The shirt is very nice and looks sharp. The pictures don't show some of the things that folks thinking of wearing this shirt in a business casual environment might be concerned about. The stitching on the pocket is not "traditional:" there are two thick seams toward the top of the pocket, plus the bottom seam is on a diagonal. The logo on the pocket is half on the pocket, half on the shirt. The Win (red) picture may help you see these intracacies best. There is a prAna script logo on the back by the right shoulder. And finally, the shoulder area on the back has stripes that are at a diagonal (not vertical or horizontal as most shirts would have). It may not be for everyone looking for a true dress shirt, but it lets me be me at work.

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Paisleys and Snaps?

prAna Rishab Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's

prAna Rishab Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 August 5, 2008

Ok, look closely at the picture, and you will notice that in addition to the contrast vertical striping, there is a paisley design inset. Look closer, it's there. Also, the "buttons" as the description says are actually snaps. At first, I wasn't sure what to think because it has a bit of a western cowboy (with paisleys?) look to it because of the snaps. However, after a couple times wearing it, I really like it because it is unique while still looking professional.

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Very Happy

SmartWool Adrenaline Light Mini Sock

SmartWool Adrenaline Light Mini Sock

Rating for this product: 5 August 5, 2008

I bought three pair on a whim because I was wearing out my other running socks. I also have three pair of Under Armour running socks, which make my feet sweat grossly in comparison. I just picked up another three pair of the SmartWool because I liked them so much. I travel a lot for work, and now I take only two pair of these for a full week trip, rather then one pair per day and have had no problems (I love Merino wool). These things are incredible.

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Keep It In The Car

CRKT Zilla-Tool

CRKT Zilla-Tool

Rating for this product: 5 August 5, 2008

This tool is great - I keep it in the truck so that I always have it for car-camping and cabin trips as well as other emergency repairs (tightening a binding, disconnecting a dead battery, to name a few). Also, it feels more solid, particularly when using the blade, then any of my friends' Leathermans. It's too big for a back-packing trip, though.

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Performed Great

Ex Officio Buzz Off Vented Hiker Sock - Men's

Ex Officio Buzz Off Vented Hiker Sock - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 5, 2008

I recently tested my new purchase on a trip to the summits of Grays Peak and Torreys Peak. These socks did great! I did not have any blisters, despite not having been in my hiking boots for well over a month. I'm used to my feet burning up by the time I get back to the trail head, but that didn't happen to me this time. I recently discovered the wonders of merino wool through SmartWool socks, but these were a little less expensive, so I thought I'd give them a try and I'm very happy!

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Holy Slim Fit!

Patagonia All-Wear Cargo Short - Men's

Patagonia All-Wear Cargo Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 August 5, 2008

I'm a skinny guy, but even on me these things were form-fitting. I needed a more loose fit, so I returned them.

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Not for small faces

Zeal Ignite ST Sunglasses - Polarized

Zeal Ignite ST Sunglasses - Polarized

Rating for this product: 4 May 19, 2008

Loved the crystal-clear lenses - polarized lenses for much less then more well-known brands. Construction is nice and sturdy. Unfortunately, I have a small face, so these were just too big. The description should indicate these are for medium to large face size.

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Great for active sports and smaller faces

Zeal Tensai Sunglasses - Women's - Polarized

Zeal Tensai Sunglasses - Women's - Polarized

Rating for this product: 5 May 19, 2008

I'm a trail runner and mountain biker and I've long been in search of polarized sport wrap sunglasses that won't shift on my nose or cause chafing on my ears. I've now logged hundreds of miles with these glasses and they still fit perfectly. If you've got a smaller face, these will be perfect for you - polarized lenses at a fraction of the "pop" brands!

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Very Happy - Big Fit

Oakley Glacier Freeze Jacket - Women's

Oakley Glacier Freeze Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 March 12, 2008

Love this jacket. Nice and warm with a couple of vents for blue bird days. The liner jacket has a funky style to it that is not evident in the pictures and I probably won't wear it separately. Fit is very large, I had to order an XS and I'm 5' 3" and this is still baggy and long in the arms.

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Excellent Pant!

Oakley Released Pant - Women's

Oakley Released Pant - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 March 10, 2008

They look fantastic and keep you very dry. They are warm enough for all but the absolute coldest single-digit days. They also keep you a very comfortable temperature on warmer days with all the vents.

Fitment note - seems to be an Oakley winter clothing thing: the fit is very large and baggy. I had to exchange my Medium for a Small.

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Perfect Sock for Skiing

SmartWool Ski Racing Light Sock

SmartWool Ski Racing Light Sock

Rating for this product: 5 March 10, 2008

Socks are very thin, with just enough padding. I would like to try the medium weight sock, but these socks have proven excellent. I have used them in temperatures from 25 to 55 degrees.

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Bought Two - One For Wife, One For Me

DAKINE Heli Pack - 660cu in

DAKINE Heli Pack - 660cu in

Rating for this product: 4 March 10, 2008

Great pack - even for those of us that just stay in bounds 99% of the time. Holds just enough gear for keeping extra layers and a lunch for a day on the slopes. I haven't had a chance to test the diagonal ski carry, I only hike when the conditions warrant.

The tube is freeze-resistant, but certainly not freeze proof on the coldest days or during night skiing.

I had an issue where the tube would disconnect from the reservoir - Dakine sent me a replacement reservoir and tube under warranty without issue.

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Very Large Fit

Oakley Park Brigade Jacket - Women's

Oakley Park Brigade Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 3 March 10, 2008

Ordered a size Medium and a size Small, neither fit me at 5' 3". Both were too large. Think I would have loved the jacket, otherwise. Ended up getting another Oakley jacket in size XS (not available for this jacket) which I love.

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