I am not at all surprised how good these shoes are, given my experience with Montrail. Got them for the girl, she also tried on the Montrail Sabino GTX, Vasque Mindbender GTX, and Keen Tryon WP. She liked these the best for her slightly wide feet, and they were more "running shoe" than the heavier Keen and Sabino. The mindbenders were too narrow. She loves them for running in the snow, slush, and various crud. Love the aggressive tread. Paired with some wool socks you are going to stay warm and dry in these.

I guess this has been reborn in the Super Mica, but wanted to drop some praise for an incredibly light, totally downpour-proof jacket. This thing has kept me super dry and is long enough for my monkey arms and abnormally long torso (6'0", got a medium). Packs down so small it is perfect for backpacking. I've also kept it in my pocket during outdoor concerts and oh man is it satisfying to be the smug dry guy.

When I first got these shoes, they seemed to run small and were very stiff. It took a while, maybe two weeks, for them to break now. Now they feel great. The honeycomb pattern on the sole is not flat, but a little convex, so they don't provide much (if any) support. I have found that they also pick up dirt or snow in the holes and basically lose all their traction when that happens. But they really are a casual, good-weather shoe so I'll give them four stars for look and comfort during travel (minimal walking) or in the office.

This makes a great layer because it is thin and breathes well, but I'm sending it back because I want more of an all-purpose fleece. I'm 6'0" and thin, and the arms are a good length but i wish it were a little longer in front. The back length is longer and fine. Since I am unlikely to wear this as an outer layer in cool weather I'm going to find something else.

Also, the black fleece has an embroidered montane logo just like the detail picture of the blue one. The picture of the black version shown above is not really accurate.

Got these for the girlfriend who has to wear custom orthotic footbeds. Low boots tend to have zero ankle support after putting the footbed in. She went through many pairs before settling on these. She loves the great ankle support and there is zero heel slip, even with a footbed that fits her wide foot. No breakin period or blisters. Mud and waterproof. Finding footwear for special feet can be a chore but these save the day!

Loving these pants. The roomy crotch is great. One of the thigh pockets is velcro and the other is zippered, though the zipper pull is a little too small. Length is good and the flared leg openings fit over whatever boots you might be wearing. The material is really soft, so the waist is not too bulky and is fine wearing a heavy pack.

These feel like they would really do the trick if only they fit me. I have medium to narrow feet, skinny in the cankle. These socks are just not elastic enough to fit a wide range of foot sizes. I wear a men's 10 and the large was too long. The medium was OK in length, but the heel and ankle were a little loose.

If you have beefy feet you should have no problem, but even so you should probably order a size down. With BC's return policy you might as well order two pairs just to be sure.

These are super dextrous, the leather is nice and soft. Keep in mind that they will pack down a bit after a bit of use. I love the white color. The short cuffs have not been a problem so far because even the end stay fairly tight on my wrists.

They are warm enough for me down to about 30F with Mammoth wind, and below that I pair them with the Hestra merino liner glove. With the liner my hands are always warm. (however the liners fell apart after about 10 days... that's a different story)

I am taking away a star because there are some loose thread ends coming out of the seams. Not a big deal since I scored them on tramdock, but if I paid full price for them I would be annoyed. I also wish there was a nose wipe...

I bought this on a whim and almost sent it back because I figured a t-shirt stuffed with a fleece was a good enough pillow. But this thing is seriously comfortable and packs down dense enough that I don't mind taking it on a road trip or car camping. The firmness/softness is just right.

I've used this bottle quite a bit and I'm not impressed. What am I supposed to use it for? For any active activity this doesn't cut it. Too heavy. Doesn't hold a lot of water. You have to hold it upright for the straw to work. Too many parts to clean. Can only suck out a little water at a time. Awkward to use one-handed.

I would rather go with an old-school pop-top bottle or a hydration pack. In my opinion camelbak just overthought this one. I guess it looks OK if you're trying to impress someone at the dog park or office, but once you get it on the trail you realize what a pain it is.

Took one of the 18" folders on a two-week trip to England and I was constantly putting dress shirts and pants in and out. I could get 3-4 shirts and a pair of khakis in there without straining it. The folding board has a diagram of how to fold your stuff, and since the clothes are sandwiched between the back of the folder and the board on top, they stay put and wrinkles are rare.

It's really nice to have all your nice clothes in a folder, because then you can just toss it in your luggage and not worry about cramming the bag full. Makes packing faster and easier. Didn't need an iron in two weeks.

This is an awesome pad for the money. Packs smaller than my old self-inflating pad and is many times more comfortable. Its durability is obvious once you get your hands on it. It's kind of thick and crinkly nylon, so it's not quite as squishy as the BA clearview pad. Sometimes I feel like I'm sleeping on a big paper bag. But still a really great pad.

The plastic on this pad is a little bit stretchy, so it feels softer to me than other non-foam pads. It packs up smaller than my 3/4 length therm-a-rest and is MUCH more comfortable. I like the stickyness of it because it is less like to slide around. It can be a little loud if you are shuffling around, but that won't last long since it's so comfortable.

I really like these shoes. They fit true to size, and do pretty well with my narrow feet. The traction is good and I like the ventilation on a hot day.

If you look around at reviews at other sites, a lot of people are complaining that the heel strap slips through the buckle after a bit of walking. I found this to be true even when trying them on in a store. Maybe some people just don't notice wearing loose shoes. However there is an easy fix. I just put a rubber band tight on the free part of the strap up against the buckle and it holds them in place so far. I imagine Salomon will fix this for the next model.

After using these for a while, I can't go very far in them without socks. Anything hike longer than about a mile requires me to use some thin socks to prevent the blisties.

The optics and fit (helmet or not) are spot on for these goggles. I got the ignitor lens and I find it to be a little light for an all-around lens. On bluebird days I wish I had something darker. But I can deal with it, and the upside is I don't feel the need to get a lighter lens like the sensor for cloudy days.

Very soft, I wouldn't call it baggy, it's just a run-of-the mill fit. Not athletic. However it makes me long for the tdock and powpow. mmmmmmmmmmm

The best midweight sweater around. I wear it all the time and it never picks up odor. The ribbing keeps it classy enough for work events and presentations, but the fabric has enough wool and techyness that it stays dry and comfortable. Gallivanted around Europe while wearing this thing every other day and it held up perfectly. No fraying, no pilling, no stink. I'm going to try to hunt down a spare.

Glad I scored this for $6 off SAC. I'm skinny 6ft and the M fits perfectly, good length, nice and soft. The print is huge.

I like the really lightweight, breathable fabric. That's definitely the biggest plus of these pants. However they look a little more techy in person than they do on the site. The elastic waistband is hidden pretty well if you wear a belt or shirt over it.

I was expecting an athletic fit, but instead it's baggy in the sleeves, baggy in the midsection, and runs really long (size M and I am 6ft). Soft and thin, but I would be swimming in the thing so back to backcountry it goes...

Got this for the gf, as a boarder she likes the thumb loops and the length at the waist since they can both be tucked in and keep the snow out. Wicking, warm, and soft. nice job BC!

These are nice and squishy, with a footbed like a really soft flip flop. But since it's a closed-toe shoe, you dont get that toe fatigue from holding a flip flop thong, and they are comfortable to walk long distances in. The canvas is stiff at first but loosens up. They can get a little clammy with no socks on, but not too bad. They also dry quickly if you get em wet. Awesome and true to size

Really like this pot. Comes with the primus grabber which is sturdy and light. Boils in no time. Check out the equivalent 1.7L pot for some reviews and a view of the heat exchanger. I am taking away one star because, like the other reviewer said, the lid is not really useful for anything. You might as well use a sheet of foil or anything flat.

Also, keep in mind that a side effect of the heat exchanger is that, once you turn the stove off, the contents of the pot will cool off fast in wind and cold conditions.

..carrying my valuables next to my junk, as it were. The other reviewer is right, you can forget about using this if you aren't wearing a belt. But I would rather wear a real belt and the hidden pocket than have a separate money belt. The soft side of the pouch is comfortable. I wore this thing for two weeks traveling and slept with it on a few times. Plenty of space, sturdy construction. It rocks.

Got this for the girlfriend, I would say it is more of a midweight than heavyweight layer. Just a slightly-thicker-than-normal poly zip-up. I was debating between this and the Under Armour Base 3.0, which definitely seems like it will be warmer based on the reviews. She does really like the stripe styling and the neckline though.

Ordrered these for the girlfriend, she really likes them. She wears 7.5 or 8, and we had to return the 7.5 (too small). So it sounds like everyone is saying the same thing: if in doubt go a half size up.

Using this bag for work and travel, and I like it. The main compartment is surprisingly big, enough for a few binders or a change of clothes. Lots of little pockets, padded iphone pocket, external water bottle pocket. But I have two problems: 1. When the main compartment is empty, the bag is really loose and floppy, and doesnt retain its shape--instead the flap hangs with the handle pointing sideways instead of up. 2. The bag looks RIDICULOUS if you carry it by the handle, even if the bag is full. Since the handle is only attached to the flap, the flap gets yanked up from the bag. The flap clips are midway up the flap, so the bottom of the flap below them sticks out and the whole thing looks all creased and wrinkled. They could've fixed it by having the handle attached to the main bag through a hole in the flap.... maybe next year's model....

One look at the cubes and anyone can see they will get the job done organizing your travel stuff. They seem rugged too. I got these as a gift and I'm a little disappointed that there is only a window on one side, so you can only see one layer of stuff. If you have a bunch of loose items (cords, batteries) it can be hard to pick out what's inside. Why not make both sides the same?

I'm skinny 6'0" with a long torso and the medium is great. Waist is just the right length. The sleeves bunch a tad if I don't use the thumb loops. No surprise there. For skiing I tuck the sleeves under my glove liners with the loops on, and they are perfect, no extra fabric. Stays dry, warm, and keeps me from stinking after a couple days wear. The reflective logo print peels off in a hurry though.

I tried a few impact shorts and these things blow them out of the water. Really it comes down to tailbone protection. These shorts have a tough tailbone pad that extends ABOVE the drawstring waistline, so it actually covers your tailbone. The other shorts I've tried only protect below the waist. The thighs are mesh and don't get hot. I'm taking off one star because the cloth under the drawstring is kind of rough against the skin. I'm a 30" waist and a small fit great.

My Montrails are size 10 so I went with the L/XL, but due to the tongueless design of the shoe, they're a little tight when I'm putting my foot in. These socks run a little large, so the heel gets pulled back when I'm putting my shoes. I can get it to fit with no wrinkles but I wish I had gone with the smaller size. Nice thin socks, great feel around the foot, love the asymmetric design.

It's a binding that goes up to 12. Yep. Fits over my 94mm waist Snoop Daddies with a few mm to spare, so I'd say the 100mm they claim is accurate before you'd have to start bending.

Like most other reviewers have said, this shirt runs a little large. Not in length, just in width. For us lanky dudes it's not a problem if the shirt is worn on its own, but I won't be trying to layer it under anything. The fabric is not as smooth a surface as my other tech tees... it reminds me of those disposable covers they put on airplane pillows. Wicks, breathes, and gets the job done though.

I had to buy a duplicate pair of Wilburs when my first started to get worn out after about two years. They have a suede-y kind of footbed at first, but after a couple months of wear you're left with a nice smooth footbed. The strap is set rather far inside the arch of your foot, so it provides a bit of arch support that is rare among flip flops. This is a classic design from Reef so there's no situtation where they look out of place. Get on it.

No complaints about these shoes. The mesh breathes really well and the tread is nice and deep for scrambling over unkempt trails. Virtually zero time to break in. I'm taking away a star because they seem too wide in the toe box than usual. Just look at the picture of the sole and it's pretty obvious.

UPDATE-- about 30 miles on these shoes and both soles started to majorly split off. Major win for backcountry's return policy!

This helmet doesn't really have any adjustments, and instead of vents that open/close it comes with some little foam sheets that you stick into the vents. Pretty sure I already lost mine. Anyway, it's good at keeping a stable temperature and blocking the wind. If it fits you right out of the box then it's great. Otherwise you'll have to return it.

This is a great boot for people with low-volume (narrow, skinny) feet like myself. It is rated at something like 100 flex but is actually pretty soft. The one complaint I have is that the shell can scratch the top and bottom of my foot getting in and out. It's a narrow boot so entry/exit is a bit of an ordeal.

I had high hopes for these shoes, needed something I could slip in and out of at work. Like another reviewer said, the back of the shoe is high and stiff, so it has been rubbing uncomfortably on my Achilles for the first week.

The weight and look are good, but my biggest complaint is that the footbed is basically a plastic foam, so if you try to wear them without socks it's sticky and your feet will start to sweat.

I've gone through quite a few pairs of Reefs, and the sizing and comfort is about the same in all of them. These are great too. Just don't be surprised that the canvas starts coming off of these once you've worn them for a few months. The black sole starts showing through. Gives them a nice worn-in look if that's what you're looking for.