Great socks for mountain biking, or other activities (or wearing around town on colder days!). They do run a little big though- I wear a 7 shoe, and got the Mediums. They are about an inch too big, but with a bunch of time in the dryer, I'm hoping they shrink up to the right size.

Surprised by this piece... it's not your average fleece. It's more of a really light weight soft shell, with a micro fleece liner. Smooth on the outside, lightly fuzzy inside. Nice fitted hood, hidden pockets, longer-than-average sleeves with thumb loops.

Awesome light layer... running/biking when it's in the 40's... mid-layer it when it's in the 10's-20's... and throw it in the car for cool summer nights.

I'm impressed. OR is quickly becoming one of my top brand choices. Great quality.

Light weight, packable, stylish, fits well (fitted at waist, a big loser in shoulder area, which will allow for more movement). Black is a glossy fabric with silver lining, and cute details in the zipper line. Nice features. Drawstrings at waist.

Awesome ski pants. Flattering, true to size, breathable, weather-proof.... what more could you want?

Lots of compliments already, and I'm only about 5 days in.

Amazing under layer. Not itchy at all. Not quite as thick as a normal long underwear top, but just as warm. Doesn't smell after multi-day use. Fits true to size.

I was looking for a pair of glasses to do it all- biking, skiing, running, driving, every day use... something with technical features, but also something that looks good. These are those glasses. I love them, and have probably worn them every day since I got them about 1.5 years ago. I get lots of comments on them. They have some moldable feature in the frame, so they stay on your face during activities. The lenses show no wear, even though I rarely use the case and often leave them in backpacks or in purses.

Only problem I've had is that they do get emerged in salt water once in a while (oops), and I'm not good about wiping them clean after. Thus, the metal emblem has flaked a bit. I contacted Kaenon about this, and they offered replacements... but I don't want to be without the glasses for very long, so I haven't taken them up on the offer.

These glasses, as others have mentioned, for LARGER faced people.

In summary... highly recommended! Great shades, great company!

I got the gray ones, and in general, I do like them. However, the waist band is really wide and stiff. The pink/blue "paint" is almost crusty, and limits the movement of the band. Other than this, the pants are great... really comfy, true to size, and cute. Not sure I'd wear them for yoga though- they are pretty warm. And I would not trust cash in the back pocket. In general, these are great for laying around the house... but I wouldn't go outside in them...

Big fan of these! I got the black, blue stripe, and the mountain print. The fit of the three look a bit different in the pics above, but all are the same. They have a wide waistband, which keeps them in place. They don't cut in at all, and fit true to size. Excellent for running/skiing/activity and also for daily use...

If my dog understood performance outerwear, he would love this jacket.It's a slim fit, so he walks funny for a bit when it first goes on, but once we are outside, he forgets it's on. He likes to run through the woods, chasing scents & small critters, and this jacket has never snagged on a branch, and doesn't show any signs of wear at all! Also, in deep snow, it prevents "snowballs" from forming on his belly & upper leg fur. It keeps him really warm as well! It's really well made, with a soft fleece lining, a stretchy under panel, and a weather resistant top panel.I've read reviews of this jacket in which people complain about the zipper coming undone. The key is to flip back the zipper once its all the way zipped, as it has an auto locking mechanism built in.As far as sizing, my dog is skinny but long (60-lb lab/hound), so he fit in to a medium for the chest measurement but a large for length. I went for the medium, and it has worked out well (see picture).I've tried a few jackets on my dog, and this is my favorite. It doesn't restrict his movement, and it hold up well to (dog) abuse! I recommend it!

Got this hoody on Friday at lunch time. Wore it to the office for the afternoon, skiing Saturday, relaxing Sat night, skiing sunday, to a Superbowl party Sunday night, and running in 20 degree weather Monday night. Now I will wash it, as it's just beginning to smell. I got this hoody after reading all the great reviews, and am not disappointed. It has the regular R-1 waffle weave material everywhere except the bottom portion of the waist (the lower 4-5 inches is a thinner material, to fit under a harness, under ski pants, or whatever). There is a chest pocket (good for keys!). The zipper feels fine against my base layer, and the face part of the zipper has an extra layer under it, and is offset, so it doesn't bother my face at all.

I am a female, and am often between a small & medium in men's sizing. I got the medium to be on the safe side. It is a bit on the baggier side, but not enough that I would send it back. A small would have been a slim fit. I'm sure it will shrink a little from washing, like other reviewers have said.

In summery... this hoody is awesome. I think you should buy one!

This is a review on the ebony pants. I don't know if the caviar/blue ones will have the same problem or not- perhaps it's a design flaw which they fixed with the newer model?

The pant itself is awesome. I'm 5'7'', average build, and the large fit well, if not a little big at the waist. The velcro tabs on the back cinched them tighter over just a light base layer. The material is not a typical soft shell- it feels more like a hard shell. But it seems to breath like a soft shell, and isn't loud. The zippers are great- welded with good pulls. Pink trim color is bright but not overly so. The pants are on the baggier side, but this didn't bother me.

I wore these pants on Saturday for the first time, for a resort day, and that night, when I took them off, I noticed that there were two holes. In the back (see "back pocket" picture above), the snaps which are just below the belt loop tore out of the pant, leaving holes in the material. Since I loved the pants otherwise, I decided to ski in them yesterday as well. The holes got bigger, which is too bad, since I was thinking of keeping them even with the holes. I can't figure out why the snaps tore through the material. They fit me well, and my jacket comes down my back way below the waist. Has anyone else had this problem?

I'm reluctantly sending these back. I guess $100 gore-tex soft shells were too good to be true...

Started tele-skiing last year, and even though I was told I needed knee pads, I didn't get them until about a month ago. I finally started wearing them after hitting my knees in the bumps a few weeks ago. Now I won't ski without. I DO however, wish that these came in at least 2 sizes... maybe a S/M and then a L/XL. As a women with smaller knees, I just feel like there is a bit too much material... Maybe it will form better to my knee with more use, but for now, it just sticks out a bit much on the sides, and is a bit too tall... Still the best out there, but I do think that they need more sizes.

For the price, this is an excellent rain jacket. It's very packable, and always worth throwing in the pack. No, it's not a goretex shell... and won't keep you as dry as one... but for the price, it's great. Good fit too. Highly recommended.

The main problem with this rack is that is is not very adjustable. If you have a smaller car, or one with minimally adjustable crossbars, then you may not be able to have the rear piece far enough back to carry a full sized bike. With a tray rack, your tire can be behind the back bar, as it will sit in the tray.

This is pretty much the same rack as the Copperhead, except with the 2-part tray. For only $39 more, I think the Copperhead is a better deal... unless you want to be able to take your rack off without taking the tray off! The tray racks seem more stable to me.

I just got these, and am a little confused. The ones I got are solid black, not the black/gray of the photo shown. The ones I got look exactly like the men's version which are full price right now... the solid black, with reflectors on the back of the leg. Perhaps BC.com sent me the newer version of these pants (the tag has the correct name?). Regardless... I like them! The pants are a warmer weight, with a slight brushed fleece. The gussets are a similar material, but without the lining. The pants are not super thick, so I'd say they would be good for running in 20ish degree weather, anything colder and you may want another layer. I got my normal size, and they are a bit looser than expected... and LONGER! I am almost 5'8'', and have to roll them up a few inches... even with the leg stuffed in my shoe. For this price, I think they are a good deal for cold weather running/biking... but they are not perfect.

I really wanted to like this jacket. I usually wear a L, so that's what I ordered. It was way too big, allover. So I exchanged it for a medium. The medium fit better, but was too tight in the hips. So I went for a marmot softshell, which is a better fit. This jacket looks great, and the technical elements are great. For the sale price, if it fits you, it's a steal... but it just didn't work out for me.

Once you go to a Yakima rack, you won't go back. I've had the same core locks since I started racking my cars about 10 years ago. These cores have been in 3 different rack systems. Just keep the "blank" key, and it's a cinch to pull them out of one rack. I recommend getting a big pack of cores (at least 8) with the same key... as you'll be using these cores for the base rack, plus ski rack, bike racks, and more.

These locks are not super cheap, but are definitely worth the $- without them, someone could unclip your rack and walk away (in seconds) with hundreds of dollars of rack, plus whatever you are carrying!!

I have the 32" fairing, and it fits perfectly between the side rails of my 05 Outback (clipped on to my Lowrider rack). The fairing reduces noise, and completes the look of the rack. It's also a great place for your goat stickers!!

Word to the wise- the fairing is BLACK. It will come with white plastic on it. Please take that off, it is a protective coating. I can't tell you how many people I've seem driving around with the plastic still on!!

I'm a huge Yakima fan, and this product is no exception. I had a pair of landing pads (#1) on my old 01 Pathfinder for almost 5 years with no problems. I sold the car a few months ago, pulled off the rack, and sold the pads on eBay for almost what they are worth new!! I had bought them on sale, and actually MADE money off of them in the long run!! They still looked NEW after 5 years of use! Great product!

These will fit great on Yakima or Thule bars, or even some "smaller" factory bars. I had them on my old Pathfinder bars, which were maybe 3" wide. The pads won't go all the way around wide bars, but you really only want to cover the top of the bar anyway, so you can just tie them on below, and they are fine. I use these pads, along with a set of tie-downs, to transport surfboards. Super cheap & easy way to move boards, boats, or anything else. Giving your rack the cushioning of these pads makes it much more universal, everyone should have at least one set!

Lights are a great idea for dogs at night. Period. Whether I'm walking/running with my dog, or just let him out in the yard, I put this on him. If he were ever to get loose, he practically becomes invisible at night, and could easily get hit.

This is a pretty good light- I've had it about 3 years, and it's still going strong. It has a few different settings (flash/strobe/solid) and is nice and bright. It stays clipped on to the collar (or jacket) very well. I've lost other lights b/c they fell off... but not this one. The light stays on so well, that if I try to pull it off in a hurry, it has actually come apart. The top to it will come off of the base. It easily clips back together, and still works fine, but because of this flaw I only give it 4 stars.

Ruffwear has an lifetime warranty- so if it does ever break/stop working, I'm sure you could send it back!! Awesome company!!

I haven't had any issues with this pack (unlike the user who posted a pic of the webbing tear). I've been using it for trail running and mountain biking with no problems. It is very versatile, as it is so compressible. Flaw is the really long dangling straps... They are about a foot too long (some are easily cut, others a bit harder due to the engineering of the pack). Nice pack though, I'm a fan!

This is a nice no-frills rack. It hold a bike securely. I've had a pair of them for about 5 years, and have used them regularly with no complaint. I did leave them on my car one winter (in the northeast), and they did rust shut. I had to use pliers & WD40 to get the skewer out... but even after that endeavor, it's serving me well! Works great for a mountain bike, but my road bike tires are small and it doesn't clamp all the way down on them. I use an old rag/sock stuffed in the tray to make it work. Not sure if other bike carrying options have the same problem, but I like to have the tire clamped securely. Not a perfect rack, but for the money, it's a good option.

I put Yakima racks on every car I have, and I have to say, this LowRider system is my favorite thus far! I've had Q-Towers and the track rack, and both require fit kits. The Lowrider system, once put together, can literally be installed in minutes. You don't even have to measure the distance between the bars! Simply stick the bars in the towers, put the towers on your rack, and tighten! By screwing in the side pieces, you tighten the bars to the towers to the car. It's that easy! This rack fits on most cars/suvs/trucks that already have side rails. They won't fit a car with huge rails like an XTerra though. Go to Yakima's website to see what will fit your car. The "Railgrab" is the new version of the LowRider. I like the Lowrider better, so recommend getting it before it's phased out!

These pants are very soft and stretchy, and awesome for yoga, climbing, walking, and casual wear. I would say they run a big large though- I got my normal size, and have to cinch the waist a lot. If you want a tighter fit, I'd size down. If you want a baggier fit, go with your normal size.

I love this vest! It is warm and looks great! I get tons of compliments on it! It has a quilted outer layer, and then it has arm gussets to keep the chill out. Waist drawcord in front pockets is a great feature. I wear this ALL the time- under a ski jacket, over a light layer in the spring/fall... it is super versatile and very practical... highly recommended!

These are my first set of trail runners, and I will be back for more once I wear them out. I got them primarily for winter running in Maine- I wanted something with more traction on ice, and something that would keep my feet dry when running through slush. These work PERFECTLY for that! They are really stable and flexible, and they do not let water in! I have also done trail running and light hiking in these, and they have worked excellently for those activities as well. In fact, I hiked in them for a few months when I was "in between" hiking boots, and they worked great. These are very comfortable, very durable, and run true to size- I highly recommend them!

Great fleece. I forgot my ski jacket once last winter, and ended up wearing this instead... and I was actually warm enough! It's really soft, fuzzy, and people may even want to pet you. I found that it runs true to size. I got my normal size, and it fits perfectly...

My favorite skirt. I think I wore it every day last summer. Over a bathing suit to the beach as a skirt or dress, with a cute tank to go out to happy hour, around the house... it is incredibly versatile. It also doesn't wrinkle and doesn't need to be washed often- which makes it an awesome travel piece. Highly recommended!

This is a great spring/fall fleece, or an excellent jacket alternative for a warm ski day. The windstopper fabric is great- it really does take away the windchill factor, and keeps me really warm. Great fit- true to size.

I have the 08 model of this ski, and for Maine snow (aka ice), it was my go-to alpine ski last season. Excellent carver, and really fast, & stable. Due to the narrow waist, I didn't enjoy taking this ski off trail, but then again, that is not what it is made for. I would definitely recommend this ski for an intermediate/advanced skier who normally skis groomed runs in the East. Out West, I'd go with something a little fatter.

I live in Maine, and need a good down jacket for those brutally cold days. I got the Patagonia down jacket, assuming I would love it. I didn't. It was too short, and I felt like a marshmallow. So I sold it on eBay, and got this jacket, as I love all other Marmot jackets I own (I have 5-6 of them). This jacket is so much better. It's just as warm, and the FIT is SO much better! It is LONG enough in back so that the wind doesn't come up! It is a puffy jacket (it's a high-fill down jacket so this is a given), but I do not feel ridiculous wearing it. I have the rainwater color, which is bright, but not overly so. It is a great color. The only thing I'm not 100% fond of are the wrist cuffs. They are a little big and lack any nice detail (no velcro or liner or anything)... but this is not a deal breaker... just a minor complaint. Otherwise, love the jacket!

I wear this all the time, for any outdoor activity, for running, for errands, for lounging around the house. It is a very thin layer, but is very soft and stretchy.

I was a bit hesitant to buy these as Stoic is a new brand, but I am glad I did! They are very well made, and fit very well. I will use these for backcountry touring, I wanted something lighter & more breathable than the shell ski pants I already have. I got my normal size, and they fit well. They are a bit slimmer than other pants I have/have tried on, but I don't mind. They fit fine over my tele boots. They do zip up the leg a bit, but don't have any type of liner inside to keep snow out so this may be an issue in deep power. They have a heavy reinforcement patch on the lower inner leg, which is pretty tough material. If you scratch it with your nail it makes a really loud sound (think chalkboard). All in all, I am happy with these, and can't wait to be able to use them! (P.S. "Not black" is a really dark gray, almost black.)*Update... changing from 5 to 4 stars. I've now used these several days. The fit is not as great as I initially thought. They do have a gap in the back, and I've gotten a back side full of snow a few times because of this. Still like the pants, they are very breathable (great for skinning) but the fit makes me think about swapping them out for something else...

Perfect leash. It is adjustable, so I use it for running. The clip makes this so easy, as I adjust the loop to fit my waist, then just clip it together, and we're off for a run! When we're done running, I un-clip it and use it as a normal leash! And I can clip my dog outside the coffee shop without taking the leash off of him! I've had mine for about 3 years, and have used it daily. Highly recommended!

I have a skinny 60lb lab/hound who LOVES to hike. I got this harness for him (size Medium and he uses it on the tightest settings) recently, and am so glad I did. He's a great hiker, but occasionally is intimidated by steep rocky slopes, or icy spots. When this happens, I just clip a leash to this harness, and pull him right up. Usually he can get his legs in position to help out my efforts, but sometimes I do end up actually pulling him straight up, and the harness works just fine for that. I wouldn't "rappel" him (too risky), but I believe that Ruffwear has recently released a new product that is safe for dog-rappelling, so I would recommend that instead.

All in all, a great product. I get a ton of comments about the harness from other hikers, most of whom have probably bought their own by now!

Excellent technical shell. I've had mine about a month, and it has been excellent for the resort and backcountry skiing I've used it for. Plus the color (celestial blue) is awesome- very bright, which makes me easy to spot. I've received many compliments already. The jacket has a great feminine fit, and fits well over a fleece or softshell. My only complaint is that the powder skirt is a bit high, and doesn't really stop powder from coming up... so I just took it out. The hood, however, is perfect- fits over my helmet, and the neck comes up high to block wind. A great deal, especially if you can find it on SAC.

Not a fan. When I first got it, I loved it. It's soft and fuzzy so how could you not love it? But then I started wearing it, and realized it is NOT warm or practical at all. It's actually pretty thin- you can actually see through it. I ended up sending it back... it may be a good fleece if you want to "look cute"... but I like jackets that keep me warm as well as look cute... I know, I'm so picky!

Awesome layering top! Also great for chilly day runs. Buy it!

Great harness- fit is excellent for me, but I have heard of others who prefer Petzl's prior sizing system. If you wore a medium in the prior sizing system, you may be between sizes in this harness- try one on before you buy, if possible!

Nice softshell... but weird fit. Slender through the torso area, and LARGE through the shoulders and upper arms.

Despite the fit, I kept it, and though I don't wear it out on the town, I do wear it for winter running (as a top layer) or skiing in frigid conditions (as a mid layer).