I heard a lot of stellar reviews about these shorts, so I figured I better try some. The materials are fine, and I can see why some people love them, but they're not what I thought they would be. I can't imagine getting too hot in them, since the material is so lightweight and airy. But on the flipside, it's really annoying when you put anything in the pockets, because it'll make the shorts swing around and get all out of wack when you move or sit down. I think they may as well not have pockets at all, and I've stopped trying to use them for anything. The other thing I wasn't stoked on is the waistband. Again, I'm sure it's great for some people, such as those wearing a harness, since it's flat and won't dig into you when the harness is on over it. But aside from the harness thing, I think it's just annoying because it makes your underwear/boxers ride up like no man's business.

I too am torn about this shirt. I really like how they look, and they fit me pretty well since I'm skinny, but the chest/armpit area does seem a lot tighter than other shirts. I'm also not sure about the Cocona material on the inside. I've only worn it a few times, but so far I've experienced some definite nippular chafage. Maybe that'll go away once it gets washed a few more times or something. I'm not really sure if it's the material or what, but that aspect wasn't too comfortable. Not a big deal - it won't stop me from wearing the shirt - but still worth mentioning.

I got some of the Cobblestones, and I like em. They're bigger than I thought they'd be - big enough to match on pretty easily. They're also more positive than I thought. They are slopers, but they're not difficult holds at all when you put them in the right orientation. And yes, they come with bolts and t-nuts.

These are great socks. I love merino wool, it's awesome for any occasion. Hot? It'll keep your feet cool and wick moisture. Cold? It'll keep your feet toasty, and won't get wet. (wet = cold) I wear these for everything from lounging around the house (they go great with hot cocoa), to playing basketball in the summer (they'll add a few mm to your vertical). Oh, and they work for hiking too.

These socks aren't bad. They're pretty thin, especially in certain areas. That works well to keep your feet from getting too hot/sweaty, but it seems like it might shorten the life span of the socks. Time will tell I guess. The synthetic material does tend to pick up a lot of hair and stuff, so it may not be the thing to wear around the house if you have a lot of pets or shedding rugs. I like how they feel when you put them on - supportive and snug - but as other people have said, they do kind of slide around in your shoes, especially if the shoes are smooth on the inside.

This thing is sweet. I bring it along for bouldering, pop it open, throw it on the ground, and bam, everyone I'm climbing with has access to chalk. It's stable, won't tip over easily, has a pocket on the top for keys, etc., a couple brush holders, plenty of room inside for big/multiple hands, a nice handle, and it folds up small so you can fit it in your bag. It also zips shut, and cinches around the chalk area too, so chalk doesn't spill and get all over everything. If there's something more you'd want in a bouldering chalk bag, I'm not sure what it is.

Holy crap these things are tasty. Better than most candy bars, except maybe Twix, and you won't feel guilty about eating them. Unless you're pounding them like they were, uh, candy. A little on the expensive side, but hey, you need the protein, right?

Overall I wasn't too impressed with this thing. I thought it would be nice to have my phone or digital camera right there on the shoulder strap of my backpack, but when I put it on there, it stuck out so much that it got in the way and kind of looked ridiculous, to the point where I took it off until I can find a less intrusive place to put it. Also, I have a normal sized flip-open phone (Samsung A717), but the case seems to be built for a longer phone, so I'll have to put another square of velcro on it in order to hold my phone securely. It does have a decent amount of padding though, so I wouldn't worry about the phone/camera getting bumped or anything.

This thing is nice for several reasons:
1) Keeps chalk from getting all over the place,
2) helps moderate how much you use, so you don't have to get more chalk every week
2) keeps the gym from becoming one big cloud of chalk. better for people with asthma or people who like fresh air.
3) you can refill it, so you're not throwing the empty chalk ball away every week, when you run out of chalk. better for the environment.
4) Some people even boulder with these without a chalk bag, which could save you some cash
5) You can throw them at high-up holds, to get some chalk on there
6) When your chalk bag tips over, you just pick up the ball and put it back in, instead of making a huge mess and wasting it

This stuff is pretty awesome. Some of the highest quality reflective stuff I've ever seen - it really grabs light and even seems to glow in daylight. The stuff is super sticky too; it'll stick to pretty much any surface, including stuff that goes underwater, like life jackets. Well ok, those float, but you know what I mean. It comes with 4 4x4 inch sheets, which you can cut into smaller pieces and put reflectors wherever you want them.

This stuff works really well. But keep in mind, it is made mainly for rain gear without a liner on the inside. If you have a jacket with a fleece backing or fuzziness on the inside, go with the spray on TX Direct rather than the wash-in. It says that right on the label.

This is a pretty thin beanie, and fits really snugly on your head. It won't keep you very warm on its own, but it covers your ears and it's thin enough to wear under something else to give a little more insulation. I have a pretty small head (about 21") and it fits me fine.

I got the Peat Moss color, and from the picture, it looks like a shiny, smooth material, but really it's a matte green color, with a slightly rough texture. The green is also a little lighter and less vibrant than it appears on the site (which is a good thing by me). The pants are pretty thick and burly; I don't think they'll ever wear out. Think of them as a family heirloom. The hip pockets have a nice soft fleece lining, but they're a little too small. I think the Mountain Hardwear nut-shaped rivets are a nice touch. I'm 5'9" with a 30 inch waist, and the 30/reg's are perfect.