A medium in this shirt is AT LEAST a large in most shirts. Way too long, and the shoulders were way too wide. surprisingly, the arms were the perfect length, which suggests that it may be strangely proportioned for someone bigger than me.. otherwise: great feeling material. i have to send it back because of the size issue though.

these poles are really strong, and i love the quick adjust. this model seems to be a really great option, especially for the price. also, thanks james cooper for answering my question.. it helped!

i often have a problem of excessively sweaty feet while hiking / sports. i bought these ankle socks, and was not disappointed! they are really light weight, and comfortable at the same time (unlike a thin pair of cheap cotton socks that you can buy at the store, which may be light, TOO thin...)
these did not disappoint! great buy.

this shirt is EXTREMELY light -- like a windbreaker, but more insulating. it is perfect for a fall hike. i don't use it much for layering, because i prefer stretchier material for a greater range of movement.. also, the fabric is extremely durable -- a couple times i basically battled my way through dense foliage, and this shirt doesn't have a single snag. Oh, and one last thing -- it is super compressible -- you can compact it into a tiny roll about the size of.. say.. a large cup.

I pretty much exclusively boulder.. and these shoes are not great for that. they are not sensitive enough, and the heel fit strangely, so that it wasn't great for heel hooks... Also, there was some weird dead space in the front area of the shoe, right in front of the laces, probably because i had to tighten the lace part so much that the front of the shoe (which cannot be adjusted) bunched up. OK support though, for long routes i guess, if you are into that.

this is probably the most comfortable climbing shoe you will ever wear. they are full grain leather, so they WILL stretch alot over time. therefore, if you are looking for super high performance, get a size small, because they will stretch about half a size to a full size. HOWEVER, if you are looking for a high performance shoe, this might not be the best shoe to go for anyways, because it is a super-support giver, with basically no downturn and little sensitivity. not a bouldering shoe, if you will. good for long days on the rock -- you could go six hours without taking them off, and your feet probably still wouldn't be sore.. good job sportiva!

amazing bouldering shoe. good sensitivity, good fit all around, especially the heel (never slips off on burly heel hooks..) my one complaint -- the toe rand on one foot began to separate after only about 2 months of 3 day a week / 3 hour a day climbing.. but my friend's pair has lasted him a good nine months, so maybe my pair was just a bad pair.. i know that la sportiva has these handcrafted, so maybe that's where some unreliability comes in..

these are super comfortable shoes, but they feel kind of cheap. i guess these are made in China(?) La sportiva doesn't usually do that, i think. They perform ok though - they are a mid range shoe, not super technical, but they will boulder ok (my friend beasts v8's with them, so there you go..) The thing is, i feel that for 80 dollars, you would be much better off with the evolv defy -- the MOST comfortable bouldering / "semi-technical" (meaning not super downturned, but still very sensitive) shoe EVER MADE!!!

these were my first pair of climbing shoes. i think that these were a perfect choice for a first pair, because they functioned in every great way that a beginning climber needs -- they are comfortable, with some padding and a nice, supportive soul. in addition, the toe rand is pretty thick, so it lets you smear and really give the shoes a beating (the way beginners do, before they learn some freaking TECHNIQUE!!!) without destroying the shoe.. THE ONLY PROBLEM: they stretch! a full size, if you will! the full grain leather is misleading -- they began to stretch after a couple months of light (once a week) climbing, and after 9 months, they were about a size larger than when i bought them, and that was just about the time that i began wanting a SMALLER climbing shoe, as i became more accustomed to climbing shoes, and wanted a higher-performance shoe... still though, i was very satisfied. ALSO: they wash well! in the washer. cold wash. it will shrink them temporarily (a good 2 hours of sweaty feet will undo that though..)

these are way too expensive for the shoe. these shoes are not really good for any specific thing -- which is NOT what an experienced climber usually goes for... i mean, if you are a boulderer, these shoes are too stiff, and not downturned at all. on the other hand, they are not comfortable or stiff enough for a full day of climbing, if you are a route climber. for an experienced climber with a specialty, these are NOT worth the money. buy something more specific to your need! (Also, you should EASILY be able to find a good shoe for 110 dollars...)

after many other pairs of shoes, i've finally found the shoe that i am sticking with. My left foot has a rare problem -- while a very asymmetrical shoe will work perfectly on my right foot, it will cause my left big toe IMMENSE pain. these shoes are perfect -- they are not TOO asymmetrical, while still a high performance bouldering shoe. (all the other symmetrical shoes that i know of are beginner shoes, and i know ALOT of shoes, since it took me so long to find a shoe that wouldn't hurt...) Super durable -- onyx rubber is long lasting, and sticky! Perfect bouldering shoe. My favorite so far (after trying about 10 different pairs of shoes climbing, and countless others in stores..)

these shoes are good for people who can handle a narrow, asymmetrical shoe, because that is what the bandit is. good sensitivity for bouldering, and the heel stays on well. the lace up design is nice too, because when you pull the top laces, it tightens the shoe all the way down. not super technical (downturned) though. A good all around shoe.

these are some of the most comfortable bouldering shoes i've ever tried on. they are GREAT for the gym, and good outdoors too. They are super thin and sensitive, and i've seen them from V0 to V8 climbers. The only thing -- they are pretty thin (adding to the sensitivity), so if you are really rough on shoes (lots of smearing, etc.) then these may wear out fast.. evolv rubber simply CANNOT compete with fivetens...

this is a great bouldering shoe. it is very thin and sensitive, and pretty durable (although i have yet to find an evolv shoe that is as durable as a fiveten..) the material is nice -- it barely stretches at all, even after months of climbing. my only complaint, which i'm pretty sure is universal for ANY strap up shoe, is that on a big toe hook one time the metal loop that the strap goes through dug into the top of my foot.

these shoes need to fit pretty much exactly right, because otherwise you get strange dead space, and that is NOT what you want in a slipper (since they are not adjustable..) so if you have never tried on a pair of these, then DONT BUY ONLINE (unless you don't mind paying a bunch of shipping costs if they don't work out). these shoes are super technical, a great bouldering shoe. definitely not a route shoe though - if fit right, they are super downturned and tight and would HURT to leave on for long periods of time.

these have been around for YEARS and years, and they've barely changed a bit. and for good reason. They are super warm, super waterproof, and all around just the best boot for everyday use. They are NOT a very technical boot -- long walks might get tiring, simply because they don't lace up very tight, to give a performance fit (like a mountaineering boot, for example) but for everyday use / outdoor work / short hikes, etc. they are FANTASTIC!!!

this sock, while extremely comfortable, is not exactly a thin warm weather sock. it is considerably thicker, and i often suffer from the problem of sweaty feet -- this sock is not helping. i am reserving it for colder days (although not snow, since it is an ankle sock.)

if you are looking for a cold weather short sock, it is probably ideal. also, sizing is about right. i am an 8.5, and i ordered medium. it just fits.

the description is inaccurate: this pad folds down to SMALLER THAN A NALGENE. it is really incredible, actually. SUPER LIGHT pad, super compact, and most importantly: super comfortable. i'm a side sleeper and a very light sleeper, and its hard to get to sleep on foam or foam-air pads, but this is great. after trying this pad out at REI, i decided that i had to buy it. of course, backcountry had it at half the price...

this is my best hardshell jacket. the goretex is unbeatable - it's my snowboard, rain, and general cold day jacket. it has some pretty cool features, like a malleable metal wire running along the upper edge of the hood, so that you can shape the hood to keep it out of your eyes no matter what the condition (glasses, goggles, etc.)

i only have one complaint: this jacket is not very form fitting, which is sometimes a problem when i'm racing down hills snowboarding.. (this season, after 10 years of snowboarding, is the first time i have had this problem.. probably because i'm pushing about 60mph on my board these days..)

but i guess if you want form fitting, you lose some layering capacity. so great jacket, anyways.

i bought these sandals after reading a few reviews that said that they start out uncomfortable, and then stretch and get more comfortable. not the case with me -- i owned them for about a month, and got some blisters, but figured that they would stretch soon. however, they didn't, and i eventually returned them. otherwise, very cool looking. one more thing: the arch is in a funny place.. but maybe that is just specific to my feet.

some other people wrote reviews saying that it opened in their pocket, but that never happened to me. very sharp, etc. very cool open-assist system -- it works very well. all around a good knife.

this knife is not for heavy duty jobs. also, it is slow and difficult to open. (maybe i'm just too used to open assist knives.)

this is one of my favorite articles of clothing. i love it! it is very warm, and looks really cool. for the price, it is a GREAT deal. also, it is very very cool that it is made out of soy. the "oily" feel talked about in the description isn't exactly oily.. just smooth. i like it a lot. it feels different than a normal cotton shirt. great buy!

i bought my first blowfish 8 years ago, on my tenth birthday. i used it religiously (about twice a week for day long bike rides) for 8 years, before it finally got a leak. this is a great product. i think that camelbak now comes with a lifetime warranty on their bladders too...

i just bought these, and i already love them. they have a great look. they are extremely comfortable, and seem very well made (i guess we will see about that..) also: they are a little bit insulated (compared to my regular tennis shoes) so i think that they will be great in the winter, because it is winter now and my feet have been getting cold lately.. great buy!

i haven't owned this pack for long, but so far it has held up well and performed admirably. it is very big -- bigger than 50L i think. bigger than other 50L packs, anyways. it comes with a great rain cover, as well. good buy!

this is a really good tent. it is super light, and very durable. love the 3 mesh walls -- lets you sleep under the stars, while keeping away from mosquitoes.

i have owned a couple of different CRKT knives, including the tiny tighe breaker. this SOG is my favorite knife so far. it has a great open assist response, is extremely sharp, and has a great safety lock so that it doesn't open when you don't want it to (although, to be fair, my CRKT's never did either, and they didn't have a safety..) GREAT KNIFE!!

i ordered based on the mountain hardware size chart.. the hat was too big. my only other complaint: while the hat was on my head, if i rubbed it (for example, while putting on ski goggles, or if i was wearing a hoody with the hood up), it would make a loud noise in my ears (like if you rubbed cardboard next to your ear..)

otherwise, it seemed to be constructed really well. it also seemed VERY warm.. i had to return it because of the mis-fit.

WAY TOO SMALL!!!

i have a vaude 45 + 10 Liter pack, and i bought small (which is supposed to fit up to a 58 liter pack), but i had a hard time putting the rain cover over my pack when the pack was NOT that full (closer to 45 liters of volume at the time).

Otherwise, the cover looks good.. but it doesn't fit. ORDER A SIZE UP!!! (or two..)

i bought these for my girlfriend. i think she's really happy with them. they're feminine, and function well as hiking sandals at the same time.