I have seen the fit being poor in the other reviews but I personally really like these shorts. I am 34 waist, 165 pounds, 5'11" and they fit loosely but not baggy. I actually wish they were a bit longer and roomier but I was satisfied overall with how they fit. They are just below my knees by about 1-2 inches and are great for hiking/backpacking. The chamois lined waist is soft and the seams are burly as hell all over the shorts. Hopefully for this cost, they last quite a while.

Just go ahead and get this one already! Great brightness options, with the ability to save power on the dimmer settings. A great option if you don't need a ton of light and just enough to get by. You can go on a few treks and not even change batteries. I especially love the lightweight and simple design. Doesn't take very much space at all in the pack, plus has a blinking setting. Easy to use: One click for hyperlight, then three partial presses to adjust dimming. One more click, and you are on the three superlight LED setting, then another three partial presses to adjust the dimness and get it to the flashing setting. A great design, and a great value by BD. Has a multitude of uses, and will likely last at least seven years like my previous BD headlamp.

This product functions just as stated in the description. Just used it on a backpacking trip in the high Uintas. The photo is about all you need. Its main selling point is the steel ring in the rim of the sink. I've seen the Granite Gear sink in action, and it fails in that it spills out water when full. Not this one. Nice work STS, great design. As you can see, the sink remains rigid when full of water, and as the water level gets lower it still will retain its shape. Genius. 10 liters was enough to pump all water for three people to cook with, rinse dishes, drink with, and at the end of the night was enough to extinguish the fire with. I also like that you don't need to do dishes directly in the river/lake and can keep food scraps out of the natural environment. 10 L is perfect for a small group, 20 L would be overkill. Highly recommended; you should pick one up for the function versus weight in your pack. Very much worth the weight for convenience for pumping water, dishes, etc.

As others have said, I bought it for diggin' in the ole' food pouch, but will be taken on all treks for its lightweight and durable design. I don't own a Jetboil PCS, but it would be ideal particularly for the taller height of the Jetboil. For the negligible weight and nice price, I would consider adding this utensil in along with your titanium spork for the essentials on fast and light treks.

This is a great material for active sports. It stretches nicely, and is quite soft and comfortable on your skin. I've been using it for mountain biking in the hot sun and it breathes really well and dried very quick. Also, wicks moisture well when sweating. I would buy again in heartbeat and highly recommend to add to your performance shirt arsenal.

This is a great material for active sports. It stretches nicely, and is quite soft and comfortable on your skin. Used it as a baselayer on a recent backpacking trip and it functioned great. Thumbholes are a plus for adding other layers on top, although the material fits snugly at the wrists. Also, wicks moisture well when sweating. I would buy again in heartbeat. I'm planning on using it as a baselayer for snowboarding too this winter.

This windscreen does exactly what it is supposed to. Probably doesn't justify itself for those counting ounces, but I found it to be valuable at 10,000 feet in the Uinta mountains when cooking. It helped channel the flames to save on fuel consumption, and it fits snug inside of the Snow Peak cookset for stowing. FYI, it will become instantly discolored once you use it but it still functions fine. I agree with the previous reviewer also, Snow Peak should make two versions: one Piezo and one for the manual ignitions. It is a bit tricky to fit it on the first few times, but you can get it dialed by adjusting the arms on the stove. Overall, a nice accessory for saving fuel.

I'm quite stoked about this piece of engineering the design team has come up with at BC. Nice work everyone. The fit is smaller just like most of backcountry.com's product line. So if you are layering with fleece/midlayers underneath, then I would size up. I am 5'10", 165 lbs, 34 waist, 41 chest and went with the XL because the large felt too tight, especially with a layer underneath. I also like a roomier fit for snowboarding and freedom of movement. If you are climbing in it, then maybe go with the smaller size so there isn't much extra material.

The material itself is impressive. For the cost, definitely a shell to consider up against Arc'teryx and the other high-end competitors. You are getting a great shell for half the cost of paying for the Arc'teryx name. Plus backcountry.com products are way more hip anyways. The jacket rolls into its hood nicely for compression on lightweight trips. Its ability to stretch with your movement is key. Water beads up nicely on it but I have yet to test it in full on downpour, although from previous reviewers minus the complaints it sounds like it will shed perfectly. As I found out this weekend backpacking, the material can withstand melting temps quite well. I bumped into my Snowpeak stove while cooking and it only left some minor "seared" markings on the arm. I was thrilled it was not melted through and annoyed with my own stupidity.

All in all, a great buy for me and I am excited to use it in the devastating Utah winter and also on the Appalachian trail this fall to see how the DWR issue pans out. You cannot go wrong with this one for the price.

This belt does take a little while to wear in to where it will lie flat, but I have no complaints on its function. The fabric seems to fray just a tad around where the buckle bites, but that is normal after use. Overall, the material seems super durable and will likely last a long time like many of my other Patagonia products. Very satisfied on my purchase and will recommend to friends looking for a functional, durable way to keep their pants up.

I love this little kit. Great design, with well thought out items for your everyday adventures on the bike or hike, as well as enough first aid for a few nights out on the trail. I highly recommend this to anyone in need of a great first aid kit that is both compact, lightweight, and full of the essentials you need when things go wrong.

This side dish is great to mix in with rice or couscous and would go great with many Indian entrees. We had it with curried couscous and flatbread, which was a great meal after 3000 miles of vert and 4 miles through the Uinta Mountains. I will definitely buy again!

I just tried this entree for the first time after hiking 3000 feet up with a loaded pack, and I have to say it hit the spot. I did share my mine with another person, and it did fill me up alright but we had pita bread with it too. I was impressed with how well the lasagna cooked after being freeze dried. I have had the spaghetti and the noodles didn't cook that well but I was satisfied and impressed with the texture of this meal. Definitely try one out!

This is one of my favorite desserts to bring backpacking, and is worth its 5.2 oz in weight. I did in fact have my crumble after some Mountain House vegetable lasagna, and it is quite a delicious pairing indeed. We added a glass of wine too and that really topped it off. Who said you couldn't live it up when your miles into alpine country? Plus if you only have two people and can't finish it after your meal, the raspberry filling goes great mixed in with your oatmeal the next morning!

This sunscreen sprays on nice and even, and does not leave you greasy like with other kinds. I have been using it mountain biking and hiking, and a little goes a long way for your active sports. You don't have to use a lot of it to get good coverage either. Pick a bottle up today!

I got the XS size and have put the MontBell UL #4 Super Stretch 35 degree down bag in it. Packs so small you wouldn't think there is a sleeping bag in there. I am keeping an eye on the stitching per Cory Guru's review, but so far so good on a couple of trips. I have a medium size of this bag too for packing top/bottom rain gear, synthetic insulation, base layers, extra socks/underwear, and pillow case. Good quality for the money in my opinion.

This bag is as durable as the others have noted, but I would not recommend scrapin' it on rocks. I got the 4 liter version and it can fit all the foot supplies for a short weekend trip. It does help seal the food smell out a bit and is also easy to clip on a food line to hang. At such a low cost, I'll be trying other sizes. I got my Pops one too for sailing on Lake Michigan as the bag will clip easily on the lines on his boat. Killer product here by Sea to Summit.

This is a nice lil' invention from the fine folks at Thermarest. I use an inflatable Mont Bell pillow inside for a super lightweight comfortable system. If you want, perfect to stuff your down jacket inside of for a quality pillow as well. Use as storage on the way in, then sleep on it. If you are looking for a dual purpose item worth its weight, this is one of them.

This sock has nice padding on the bottom and heel, ideal for hiking/trekking. A little too warm for summer days, but great for summer nights and fall/spring hikes.

This shoe is quite amazing out of the box. And very light too! You can barely tell they are on your feet. I wear a 10 in all shoes mostly and this one fits true to size, but does run just a tad on the smaller side like the others said. I ordered the 10 and it fits very nice. The toe box is roomy, yet offers great protection when you kick that hidden rock while hiking or scrambling. Speaking of scrambling, the grip on this shoe is substantial for those looking for a shoe to run around mesas in the desert or climb up sketch inclines while hiking. The shoe does fit very low on the ankle, so do not buy this shoe if you are looking for high ankle support. Overall, a great job on design for this shoe. I would highly recommend this shoe to others looking for a great waterproof hiking, running, or scrambling shoe.

I just took this pack down to Coal Pit's Wash outside of Zion NP and was impressed with how tight the pack holds everything in a minimalist design that is very durable and light. The 420D fabric is super bombproof and didn't rip at all on the rocks, cacti, and trees it brushed up against on the trek. I found the bladder adapter to be quite simple and effective as well for easy access to a drink of water. Overall, a great design for those quick alpine ascents and two night desert trips. I would not recommend the Naos 55 for any trips over 2 nights if you are taking a sleeping pad, tent, sleeping bag and cooking gear as it is a bit small for anything over a short jaunt. I would recommend the Naos 70 for anything else over 2 nights if you have a ton of gear. My only problems with the pack was the waist belt rubbing on my hip a bit, which was annoying but could be something to do wtih adjustments to the pack perhaps. Also, the side gear straps could be made a bit larger for adjusting to larger diameter tents (when packed), but I managed to squeeze it in there. Overall, this would be a great pack in coastal rainy climates or a super durable pack or mountainous/desert climates as well.

Not, the lightest tool in the bunch, but it is the one with all the tools! This Wave tool is great for any job around the house or great option to keep in the car. I would not recommend for backpacking, as it is a bit heavier, but this is the go-to tool for home repair and a great one to keep on the belt if you need one for work with ample options. The best tools on this are the saw, pliers, and the nice long knife blade to make it quite the verstatile, compact too.

This board truly UL-ultralight. Sick for use in the backcountry as it weighs nothing to carry up, and handles very solid in backcountry and resort conditions like a Cadillac. If you want an advanced freeride board with a freestyle feel to it, this is one of the lightest on the market. I thought it had plenty of pop to ollie with off features, and could really hold a solid edge at high speeds on variable terrain/conditions. Recommended for those who want to rip all over the mountain and still feel at home taking a run through the park, on the same board. Get yours today!

These bindings are super nice for park and all mountain freestyle, with plenty of response. Regardless of the other comments here on the wall, Ride does make a pretty durable binding. These particular bindings are intended for those who want a minimalist design with plenty of response, hence the thin ankle strap and low profile footbeds on the binding. If you spend a lot of time in the park, want a flexy binding for freestyle, or take the occasional big mountain run then this is your binding.

So far, so good. This bottle is perfect to make the transition from the # 7 Nalgene bottles that there was a scare about. Despite the product description, DO NOT boil water in this bottle as it explicitly states not to use it for hot beverages on the labels. Overall, very durable bottle and I have to ask, what metal does not sweat when you put cold beverages in it? I have not dropped off any buildings to test strength yet, but it seems really solid. If you want a nice alternative to poisonous plastics, this would be a great choice. One side note to backcountry: can this be made in a simple liter version? I have had a lot of people ask why there is not a liter version...
So it turns out the lid broke in two on my bottle. That sucks. But just contact backcountry and they will send you out a replacement lid ASAP if this happens. No worries.

I bought this pole for snowshoeing and backcountry snowboarding. I have had great luck with them thus far and they seem light enough for the price paid and for my use. For all that have broken them, maybe they aren't designed for full-on bombing down at 70 mph, hence the word traverse pole? This is a great pole for snowshoeing or hiking up backcountry tours as well. Overall, I would recommend it for anyone looking for a great value. Plus if they break and you buy them here, you are taken care of ASAP. Backcountry.com rules all return policies on the web, hands down.

Well, this pant is a bit tighter fitting than I was expecting. But it is still quite comfortable and fits true to size. I wear a 34 and bought a 34 regular which fits nicely. The Asphalt Grey color is unique looking and stylish. I would say this a regular to relaxed fit, but definitely not baggy by an means.