I do not like these shoes for water at all. When wet, they get way too heavy. The odor-eliminating lining doesn't work. I wore these less then a dozen times before I had to retire them because they were in such bad condition.

These are my most recent pair of XC skis. They are long and wide, made for more off-track and rolling conditions. I ski mostly in Vermont and the Adirondacks, not the greatest conditions but these skis are very effective for what they do. I have Rossignol NNN bindings and X2 boots, a great combo. You won't be skating like Ole Einar Bjoerndalen or Emil Svendsen, but they are great beginner to intermediate boots.

A good relatively cheap XC boot. Make sure to get a tight fit, probably half-a-size down, otherwise they will not be effective.

Lightweight, good for layering. The thumb-holes are a plus as well. It's made from recycled old plastic bottles, so think of that when you're drinking your next Coke.

I got the navy blue version. Great shirt design, especially the fact it is tagless. The only issues I had was the fit is a bit slimmer and the material is a bit thinner then I expected.

These are odd at first, but one you get used to them they're decent. If you plan on wearing tight fitting shoes, just stick to normal socks because they won't feel any different.

This is more of a light jacket then a sweatshirt. Very heavy, it's almost like a sweatshirt version of the hooded Denali. Great for fall/spring hiking. I hope the North Face decides to make these again, although it seems they will be permanently discontinued.

I have these in 240 cm length. I use them mostly on calm water (lakes, salt ponds, ect.) and generate pretty good power. It is very light compared to cheaper paddles, is very durable (I've had mine for several years) and allows for good maneuverability. .It's worth spending the extra money for the quality product on this one. The one thing I would recommend is getting some sort of grip or tape where you hold the paddle.

As a former archaeologist, I used to use these when I was digging in the winter. I also occasionally used them for skiing if I had forgotten my ski gloves. Very durable and effective even if they aren't the most comfortable thing in the world. They worked good enough I bought a second pair.

If you, like me, drive a late model Camry or some other obscure/out of date car, these are lifesavers for your roof rack

Good, durable shirts. I Use it for everything from kayaking and hiking to doing yard work to just hanging out.