I just received the boot and tested it today in 8-10in snow. I walked through the forest for about 2.5 hours with the dogs with some steep slopes to climb. My feet stayed dry and warm and I had absolutely no issue with the heel rubbing (as it happens with boots sometimes). The boots are very light and not clunky at all. I have the KEEN Presidio and KEEN sandals in a size 6.5 but ordered a size 7 in the Hofn which was a good move. The boots are cut narrower than my Presidios but are still ok for my feet. I would prefer them a bit wider but I haven't broken them in yet. Overall happy with purchase: nice boot that will keep your feet warm and look good wherever you wanna go when it's cold and snowy.

There is a temp. rating on the inside of the boot that says -25F/-32C...in case anyone was wondering.

I picked this collar up for my 7 months old Aussie coz I liked the Daisy style. I got the Medium and it is nice and wide and the nylon is very soft (but tough)and I would suspect it to be more comfy for my dog to wear than a really stiff nylon collar. The extra tag loop is a cool addition and works well. The Daisy design is girly with more pink than in the pic (to my delight). This is our new every day collar. For leash training I will still use my stiffer nylon collar coz if you have to tug on the leash for a correction the collar will slowly loosen( I guess, that is coz of the soft material). Nonetheless a sweet collar that is very well made and will last a long time.

I wanted a warm, light and compressible vest but wanted to avoid down. Gear Chat recommended the Micro Puff and I think it was a good choice. The vest is of good quality, I like the partly recycled aspect, it is light and reasonably warm. I wore it in snow (25°F) with a light icebreaker underneath (snow shoveling and running around with the dog)and was very comfy. I am 5'6 140lb and got a Medium which has some room for layers. The armholes could be a bit more fitted and I wish the back of the vest was elongated. However,I am happy with its performance so far and think it will work great for all my outdoor endeavors (and the chilly library).

I got these to replace a pair of Teva sandals and really like them. I've worn them two summers and they held up well so far (w/o stretching out). They fit my wider foot well (Chacos were way too narrow for my feet). I like the simple style and comfort. I have size 6.5-7 and size 7 fits me well.

I've had my eyes on this dress for a while and when I saw it on sale I had to order it. I usually wear Medium but since there were none on sale, I tried my luck with a Large. I received it today and am really happy with it. I am 5'6 (140lb)and the dress just covers my knees. The tie in the back made all the difference (fit-wise) coz otherwise Large is usually too wide around my small bust. This way I can tighten it as much as I need and the waist area is a bit loser, so I don't have to feel too self conscious (the fabric is really comfy but def kinda unforgiving..especially in a lighter color). This is going to be great for basically everything...dressy and casual. The only downside is that I have to wait until it is warmer outside to wear it ;-)

When it was time for a new day pack, I did a bunch of research, tried on a bunch of packs and was rewarded with the Talon. Low weight, low profile, smart features. The padding looks thin but the foam does a fantastic job. I have done about 6+ hour day hikes with this pack (sometimes in just a tank top) and had no problems (even though I like to overpack). With my old pack, my back would hurt after a while. The hydration compatibility in this pack is great coz the water bladder exchange is nice and fast (the hose doesn't have to be squeezed through a tiny hole...). The hip belt is effective but its profile is nice and low so it is not in the way when it's not used. I am 5`6 with avg torso and have the S/M (it might take some time to fit the suspension system right but it is worth it).
This pack is all I was looking for. Highly recommended.

Very nice light wool shirt for layering or wearing by itself. I am 5'6 and the Medium fits well, a little tighter than my heavier icebreakers (also Med). Performs well on hikes but I use it for any layering occasion as well. As usual with icebreaker, good quality and no stinkiness.

I bought this shirt because of the print. I love whales and I think Live Simply is a good statement. The shirt and print are good quality and seem like they'll last. The shirt has not quite a girly shirt cut which is a bummer coz it is not as flattering as it could be. I got a medium and usually wear medium, so sizing is fine. I just wish it was cut with a more pronounced waist.

So I finally got around to getting the Duway altered b/c it fit too losely around the waist (I got a size 8 and I usually wear size 8 in skirts). The taylor said that it was cut sorta straight, instead of forming an A-shape. After being tightened 2 inches at the waist it finally fit like it was supposed to.
Might have been a manufacturing error in mine...who knows.
If this is a regular case with this item then it benefits those with little waist to hip ratio.
For those of you with a bigger waist to hip ratio, like me, get on the good side of friends/relatives that know how to use a sewing machine ;-)
Still a nice item...one star removed for the fitting issues.

I have been eyeing this bra for a while b/c it seemed exactly what I was looking for. A "bustier" style bra that would work under a racerback shirt with thin straps...it would if it fit. I am a 34A and usually wear a small in sports bras. When I first got my hands on this bra the material felt a lot heavier than expected (not a neg yet) but I couldn't even fit in the Small. The medium was ok around me but it came up too high under my arms and cut in the skin which was very uncomfortable. I haven't tried on a Large but that might just end up being too wide. I guess this one is not for me.

I got the daffodil colored rain shadow on a sac deal and wasn't so sure about the color but when I got it that was all unnecessary. It's a pale yellow and I really like it. The jacket fits true to size; I am 5'6 and got a Medium. For a rain Jacket, I find the fit pretty flattering...with still enough room for layering. The inner mesh pocket is a good feature to have, especially when traveling. I took this jacket on a backpacking trip to south africa and it worked out great. We had a bunch of rainy days at the cape and it kept me dry. The pit zips prevented overheating (they could have a mesh liner but I guess that would make the jacket heavier...). This way it is pretty light and bunches up well in a pack. The taped zippers feel very solid and keep the water out. Really happy with this purchase.

Soft and comfy (more so after a few washes). Fits true to icebreaker's size chart. I fly for 10+ hours regularly and usually the shirts I wear get stinky, despite deodorant.. This shirt doesn't do that and leaves me feeling less gross after a long trip. I also wear it to horseback riding (it doesn't even pick up the horse odor like my other riding clothes), around town, moutain biking,... Merino wool definitely convinced me.

Yes, the material is rather thin BUT that makes the shirts really light, they pack much better than a cotton T ever would and they dry really fast. I took two of the shirts on a 2 week backpacking trip and I liked their performance: when I rinsed them out at night, they were dry in the a.m., very comfy to wear. I am 5'6 with a 34 bust (small cup) and the Med fits me well (not body tight). The shirts have a good length and due to two additional seems in the front they provide a contoured fit. They do pick up odor after a while (which other non-treated material that is not merino doesn't?!) but as I said, they dry fast, so washing them even when on the go is no problem.

I took these on a backpacking trip to South Africa and I couldn't have asked for more functional undies. They kept my behind warm when it was rainy and windy at the cape, kept me cool during long drives and hikes at Kruger Park. After washing them, they dried faster than microfiber undies (I also had some ExOfficios with me). I like the high waistband coz most of my hiking pants are high in the waist as well,so that works out fine. They do look pretty big when compared to other undies though...my travel mates would give me crap when I hung em up. I love these "granny panties" though and think that they look good when worn...most importantly they perform great.

Really like this skort. I am more of a pear shaped kinda gal and this skort fits pretty well. I am normally a size 8-10 and got this skort in an 8. It fits a lil loose around the waist, so I might get it altered. Other than that, the fabric feels really nice. The color is nice and subtle (I got the MOREL; in the picture it looked flashier than it really is). The short inside could be a lil tighter and maybe stretchy. The zippers are a good addition which makes biking a lot easier. I think this garment will be a great allrounder for work, casual and travel.

This is my first icebreaker and so far I am really happy with it. The fabric is really soft and a lot less wool-like than I had expected. I am 5'6 and the Medium fits great. I wear this top around town, to work (I ride my bike there, so it already beat cotton) and I am sure it will be great for travel, outdoorsiness and the occasional gym visit as well. It washed well in warm water, without shrinking(the tag said that it might shrink up to 5%).
I'm gonna take it to Africa in two weeks and shall report back how it did there.

I usually don't like boy briefs coz they tend to ride up on me...I gave the ex officios a shot and I am more than happy I did.
They are featherlight, very comfortable and don't ride up. The best part is that they dry super quickly, which makes them a perfect backpacking/camping/hiking/traveling item. Since the fabric is so thin, keep em away from velcro!! I'm a size 8 and Medium fit perfectly.