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I bought these for my little sister for Christmas last year. Big mistake, I should've kept them for myself. They are toasty, comfy, pretty much perfect in everyway. I end up borrowing them from her everytime that I am at home, and one of these times she's not getting them back. My only comment is that they are one the verge of being heavy-weight compared to my other mid-weight socks.

Nice, basic t-shirt. Love the length, colour and design. Just remember BC brand runs small, order a size up.

It Works. Just remember that Carhartt tops tend to run big. Order a size down.

These shorts are great. I wear them on all my warm weather hiking trips and just hanging out around town. The inseam was a little longer than I expected, landing a couple inches above my knee. My only peeve is the snap closure, but the drawstring keeps everything together. I think the size issue is compared to other The North Face clothing these run a little bit smaller (Which in my opinion is more true to size than the rest of the brand, which I find runs a little big). All in all, a good staple for summer outdoor activities (Including patio sitting).

I love this jacket! I bought the green over a year ago. Warning it is bri-ight! My friends joke that they would never lose me on the trail. I use it backpacking/hiking and even around town. It is super effective as a windbreaker and after I sprayed mine down it is moderately water resistant (But definitely not waterproof, will not stand up to all day downpour). Incredibly lightweight and packs down to nearly nothing, ideal for fair-weather backpacking. The sleeves are longer than your average jacket, which I enjoy, with my gorilla arms. Note that the sizes fit according to the sizing chart, but might be a tad different than other brands. Would give it 5 stars if it was slightly more water resistant.

I bought these pants this spring for the upcoming field season. I ended up wearing them around town as casual wear for months before putting them to the real test. As far durability goes, I have no doubt these are going to last me for multiple seasons. The triple-stitched seams means no crotch-ripping after 1 summer, and the design means that I won't mind wearing them on town days either. They are cut more flattering than other Carhartt pants (Including the other female-friendly styles) but I don't really notice the spandex. With this new cut there is decidedly less room for a pair of long underwear in my regular size. All in all my new favourite work pant.

So I am a huuuuge fan of merino, which might make me a bit partial but I really like this shirt. I actually have 2, one large and one medium. I usually find backcountry.com brand to run a little small but because this shirt is super lightweight it is super stretchy, the large is perfect for me to layer something under it (So it is not exposing my bra for the world to see) and the medium is perfect for a base layer. I am 5'9" 155lbs. Love the bright colours, I have the aqua and tomato, and get lots of compliments on them.
The only problem is that it is fairly see-through so beware (Just watch the bra colour), really not a big enough issue for me to not love it.
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I got this top for my sister for our week of trekking in Patagonia since she tends to always be cold. She wore it almost everyday and absolutely raved about how it actually kept her warm on the cool drizzly days. It is great as a next to skin layer or even with a light-weight top under (If you buy your regular size that will probably be all that will fit comfortably) the only issue is adding anymore layers over it, pretty much just a shell or windshirt would work. Still a great top, so thankful that I didn't have to spend the week listening to her gripe about the cold!

I love these shorts. I looked forever for a pair of shorts that had a short inseam (2 1/2-3 inches)but were still flattering. Usually the problem was tight in the leg and gaping at the waist, far from ideal, but these fit me absolutely perfectly! The added bonus is that these are far hardier than the standard without sacrificing style and the touch of spandex makes them super comfortable. Get them!

This pants a super stretchy and fit great. I got them in espresso and really like the colour. The only drawback for me is that the inseam is too short for me. I am 5'9" and these would be great if there was a flood rolling in. . . not likely here in CO so back they go.

Woot! These are great! Once you get yourself in them (which can be a bit of struggle till you get a system sorted out)everything stay puts. I felt very secure in them and noticed a difference right away. I wear them for trail running and skiing. The 3/4 length is perfect since they stop just short of the top of my boot. There is a definite decrease in muscle fatigue, I ski/run longer/faster when I'm wearing these bad boys. There is an inside key pocket at the waist, but with how tight these are not sure how comfy a key would be sitting there.

I really like this zip-up and it looks rad. I would probably like it a lot more if it has a brushed fleece lining like other hoodies, this one has a waffle-print which is probably not as warm and definitely not as soft/comfy. Also found that it runs a bit big, I would suggest ordering a size down.

I love this top, the brushed fleecy interior feels great and is super warm. I love running in this top when the temperature drops, especially with the fold over cuffs. The front zipper provides ventilation once you've warmed up. The material seems to be pilling a bit, looks like is got in a fight with a bit of Velcro in areas that rub. Really my only complaint is I wish that it had a key pocket on it.

I got this toque (That's right, it's a toque) in cream and so happy with it. First it is super warm, with fleece lining along the band and the high gauge wool. Second it is so cute, I love wearing it all the time, perfect fit with the iconic pompom. Love it, but be warned it is surprisingly toasty, probably ideal for the chilliest days.

This is a great top. I love the warm and adore the side zipper looks super cute. I found this to fit true to size, I usually struggle between medium and large, I got it in a large and it isn't too big but plenty of room for layers under it. I wear it as outerwear on the brisk days. The only thing is I find the material to be on the scratchy side, maybe after a few washes that will tone down. Other than that I really really really like it.

I have this skirt in large in the blue and I love it. Fits true to size. The hint of stretch makes it super comfortable as does the wide waistband. This skirt transitions easily from sitting in a crowded bus in South America to sitting in the office in Colorado. Used to despise wearing skirts but this one changed my mind!

This shirt is very practical and a great design, just not sure about the sizes. I am usually between a medium and large depending on the roominess in the chest area. I ordered this in a large and it was gigantic! I could probably fit two of me in it. Definitely order a size down. . . unless mine was just improperly labeled.

This dress is a super flattering cut and would be great for travel in warm weather destinations. Got the large, which is my usual size but a little too roomy in the shoulder and waist area so returning for a size smaller. Still a great dress.

I love these boots in theory but was less than impressed when I got them. I got the brown/red and the lower is very dark brown. It looked more like I was wearing rubber boots than these cute boots I was envisioning. The knit upper was a great pattern but too slouchy to wear under jeans and looked pretty silly over my skinniest pants. I exchanged them for the Salomon Ivy Felt Boot which I absolutely love.

I got these shoes in the agate green and love them. The soles are beefy enough to grip to an icy sidewalk without looking clunky. The sizes do run a bit large though, I am a 9-9.5 and got these in a 9 with room to spare.

I absolutely love love love these trail runners. They kill it in any terrain I've put them up to and carried me through snow, ice, rock, mud, you name it (and usually all in one run). Super sturdy and great grip plus super comfy, no break-in required. The support they provide gave me a big boost in confidence on the more technical trails. I would definitely recommend these!

If I was a castaway on a deserted island and could only bring a single pair of glasses these would be them. Super versatile, great for anything active but still stylish enough to fit in around town. The interlock system makes changing lenses a breeze and the polarized feature is always nice. I wear mine (the wood tort frame) trail running and they stay put even when I work up a sweat. Just another fantastic pair of glasses from Smith.

This is a great fleece, kept me super warm on chilly nights in Chile and lets no wind through. The cuff liner keeps the cold from drafting up the sleeve. It is a little on the shorter side but still a flattering cut.