I have thoroughly tested these pots and their lids/sauce pans extensively. Do not try to fry an egg in the lids, non-stick does not exist. However, the set is very light and works fine for what I need on trails, usually water boiling, stews, tea, etc. And the egg was a purposeful attempt to put "naturally no stick" to the test. Great set, compact and easy to clean.

This jacket is lightweight and stores very easily in my daypack. I have used it while running, biking, dog walking and hiking and so far am stoked with its performance and design. The air vents are large and provide ample ventilation under all the above conditions. I am 6 ft. and 173 lbs. I have the large and it fits great with enough room for a shell underneath if necessary or even a very lightly loaded daypack in unexpected downpours. When the rain falls I excitedly rush outdoors to enjoy the abandoned trails from inside this beauty.

I've had these for a few months now and am very pleased. Chaco is a progressive company and manufactures a great product. These have been used for kayaking, hiking biking and many, many dog walks. The arch support is what I expected, comfortable, and I really prefer wearing these over any shoe/sandal I currently own. The weight is fine and after a few weeks these felt like I had been wearing them for years. Highly recommend Chacos.

Thought I would tweak this after I wore these Chacos on a 40 mile backcountry hike in the Seven Devils Mnts of Hells Canyon. The terrain varied from steep scree switchbacks, to boulder fields, to arid burn areas and my Chacos were a dream. Switched from wearing my Salomons to Chacos for comfort, arch support is great and for ease when making stream crossings. Other than an occasional stone under my toes these performed excellent

I picked up 2 packs for my husky/border collie and boxer/lab off SAC a few months back. They get so stoked when I take them down from the gear wall, knowing an adventure is imminent. The boxer mix is about 50 lbs. and the small is the right size, the husky mix is 60 lbs. and has a deep chest and could probably move up to a medium but the small is adequate with an inch or two left in the straps. Hydration bags are excellent, though it hasn't been to warm yet I'm sure this design feature will help regulate their body temperature, I fill a liter on each side, sometimes a bit more. I have packed about 20 lbs. (food, water and bowls) in them and the weight carries nicely. The ability to detach the saddle bags is great for taking breaks or going swimming. The design seems very robust and I have had no problems so far. Though, initially the hydration bag caps were very tough to remove though this has changed with several uses. If your dog loves the trails, they'll love this pack and so will you. I have even tied my sleeping pad on top of the husky/collie's pack and it worked on great. Awesome gear!

Were recently used by noth my dogs on a 40 mile backpacking trip in the Seven Devils Mnts in Hells Canyon, Idaho. Both were lightly loaded (say 10 - 15 lbs) with food and other things and the dogs were able to take on anything we encountered. Scree, boulders, up and down these stayed on and stayed tight, cause you can cinch them with the straps in the outer pocket. Handle was extremely helpful when crossing trees that had fallen at a downward angle across the trail. Last night there, July 13, had an inch of snow and ice and these helped to keep the dogs warm and dry while we hiked out.

Had these for a couple of months and couldn't be more impressed. The lace system is truly awesome and very convenient. My dog chewed one of my laces and I replaced it with some 200 lb. test twine that is nearly the same diameter and has worked out well. I've spent many long days in these both on trails and off. Great support and grip, contragrip flat out rocks in wet and dry conditions. From experience these dry fairly quickly while on the move and are quite light for the robustness of the design. Anti-debris mesh works nicely and no thorns have yet penetrated them. I wear an 11 US and these fit true to size as do all my Salomons.

I use this pack for all purposes, as a daypack to head up to the summit and to tote my unnecessarily large corporate finance books. Fits a Camelbak nicely and still leaves room for other necessary gear. This material and stitching is very strong and the design spreads the load evenly and comfortably when on my bike, on foot and scrambling along ridge tops.

Got these shoes a couple months back and have put them through a gauntlet since then. I couldn't be more pleased. These are light and breathable shoes that dry well and perform magnificently on Missouri trails be it dirt, rocks and roots or mud. Salomon has a great eye for tough functional gear and these shoes are no different. It'll be a sad day when these get retired but all the memories will help me overcome the travesty. If you're serious about covering terrain effectively and comfortably these shoes are a great choice, not to mention Salomon's warranty program is excellent if some unfortunate fate should befall your feet. Take to the wilds with confidence and joy each time I put 'em on.

Picked up this tent last fall and have used it in all conditions; from 25 F with sleet and snow to 65 F staring into the infinite cosmos. Enough room for my two 60 lbs. hounds, a 2500 cubic inch pack, a full size Thermarest and myself. The footprint is a welcomed addition to anyone familiar with soggy woodlands and the pole system is robust. Spent one afternoon in a rain storm with 20 mph winds and was never more comfortable and confident. Reading Muir has never been more enjoyable, not quite lying in sulfur steam in the Sierras but sure was an insightful way to avoid the rain. This tent is nice if you're a backpacker at near 5 lbs it is a crucial component of any excursion I go on.

This filter system rocks! Haven't ever used it for standing water but many streams and each time the water is awesome tasting and clean, clean and clear. If you're using tablets STOP or at least give this a try. If you're crazy about weight this shouldn't be an issue for you. It is fairly light and packs up nicely. Whenever I'm storing it for a while I flush through a gallon or so with a tablespoon or bleach to avoid any bio-residue and funky growth. Just run a liter or two through before your next gulp. Cartridges are quite long-lasting and easy to clean. No ghardaia yet and no midnight sprints to the bushes. Worth the weight everytime, it goes anywhere I take a pack, be it Yellowstone, the Medicine Bow Mnts. or a float trip in the Ozarks.

This gear item recently got a heavy workout when I went on a 40 mile 5 day expedition in the Seven Devils Mnts in Hells Canyon, Idaho. It delivered clean, safe water from streams and lakes consistently for a friend and I. We pumped 10 -12 liters each day and were always impressed with its flow rate and reliability. If you have hung out with the mosquitoes next to a lake waiting for you bottles to fill this filter will get you out of there the quickest and with the fewest bites.