Matthew Curtis

I have used both the normal quickdraw, and tried the thermal as well. I dont usually train in climates with brutal heat, so I am usually good with the normal Quickdraw Elite. I really like the hand positioning with the nathan's. Easy to hold the bottle in a few different positions to avoid tiring out your hands/arms over long distances and hours...

I like everything about this pack - you have two bottles - hwich you can fill both with water, or one with water, one with gels. There i a nice sized pouch to throw keys and some extra food or small gloves in as well. I usually use one of these with water, and the other with gel, and then carry a nathan quickdraw as well. Perfect size, and stays in place pretty well when running on any terrain - trails, downhills, etc.

Nice gel - Tastes pretty good - plus a little extra kick of caffeine for an extra boost. Carried me to my marathon PR last month, so no complaints on the results side.

I like these for long runs as they are pretty easy to both carry, and break into while still on the move. Not the best tasting or easiest to eat (a little chewy), but they do offer a ton of options - caffeine, extra salt, etc, which are nice for ultra distances or hot weather in the summer.

Love the taste of these - like a gummy bear, but actually good for you. they are totally weather tolerant too - Dont freeze in my pack skiing and dont melt on hot summer days. Easy on the stomach during long runs.

These carried me to the finish the Leadville 100 run this past year. Great tasting, easy to eat, even after eating them straight for 24 hours. My only gripe is that there is not a gel with caffeine yet...Even so - Great tasting - would recommend them over everything else.

Having tried nearly everything else on the market - and sort of tolerating the taste - these are finally an energy bar that just tastes good. I can eat Cliffs or Powerbars, but these taste better, and do a pretty good job of filling me up as either a snack or pre/post workout.

I tried these shortly after they came out and love them - What I like best is that they pack some calories but seem to stick in your stomach for a while without feeling heavy. I break into one before a long run and they seem to last longer than having gels, but sit better in my stomach than a lot of bars. Great tasting too.

I have trained in the NB100s for a while, and was waiting for the 101s. they seem to have improved the fit with the 101, especially the back of the heel pocket which always was tough on the achilles previously. I still am breaking through the shoe after high mileage on the outside of the foot, but its better than with the 100s. Overall, fits true to size, and has great traction on the trails. My favorite trail shoe currently. I would not recommend it for runners looking for a cushioned ride though. Definitely a minimalist shoe.

This is a great piece to wear on those bitterly cold days underneath a shell for added warmth. its nice as a standalone around town as well. adds so much warmth for such a compact size. I think thats my favorite thing about this- it adds a ton of warmth, but doesnt add bulk when you are wearing it, or if you throw it into your pack.

This is a great ski for all uses. You can rip through pow and mixed snow, but it still performs great and can carve on hardpack like a race ski. Hard to explain, but the ski just feels really springy and playful under foot- maybe the bamboo or just some other aspect of the construction, but it makes the ski seem really fun.

These tights are a great baselayer - they keep you warm, and offer a good level of compression. I really like the 3/4 length for skiing - no issues with boots. I have used these in brutally cold weather with just shell pants and stayed reasonably warm.

This bin is great. I can keep the full quiver of skis in it, have easy access from both sides. In the summer, I can store all of my camping gear to not take up the space in my xterra if I need more room. I can easily carry 8 pair of skis in the bin. I have used it for four years now without issue.

these make a big difference in deep snow. the float really helps. love the fact that they are really easy to attach, and dont add much weight. i have actually started just keeping them on all the time as you can usually use extra float where I snowshoe.

this shoe is great if you like a light weight show for moving fast on the trails. I have tried other light weight shoes, and what I really like about the MT100 is that the forefoot is protected from sharp objects you often step on - rocks, etc. i have run trail marathons, ultras, etc, all in these shoes with no issues. i notice a bunch of folks have complained about the ankle/heel pocket - I havent had any issues, but see where you could.

not sure why these are listed under "trail shoes". I consider them more of a lightweight road shoe - nice for tempo work, etc. not really great from a traction standpoint for trails though.

this shoe is great if you like a light weight show for moving fast on the trails. I have tried other light weight shoes, and what I really like about the MT100 is that the forefoot is protected from sharp objects you often step on - rocks, etc. i have run trail marathons, ultras, etc, all in these shoes with no issues.

Pretty nice all mountain ski. Good in most conditions. Seemed to be a little hesitant in mixed snow.

This ski is fantastic - really playful and light, yet stable. Kills it in all snow conditions. Totally inspires confidence when blasting down the fall line. Skis a lot shorter than its length, but still stable when blasting along.

Skied these at Powder Mountain last year for 4 days. They are amazing. Easily blast through everything from chop to deep pow, and can still carve when having to get around on hardpack. Really stable ski at speed.

Great jacket for a variety of sports. I use this skiing regularly - It isnt meant for skiing, but works really well. The only gripe is that the pockets are not made for a skiing jacket. Its paper thin, lightweight, waterproof, and windproof. For winter weather, make sure to layer under.

Great lightweight camelbak pack. Perfect to carry on mtn trail runs where you need to carry a few supplies. I can reasonable fit a jacket, hat, gloves, some food, a filter, and some med supplies. The pack stays in place well during trail runs.

I carry this filter with me on hikes and long trail runs. It is an easy to carry size when weight is at a premium. I haven't experienced any of issues others describe and have been using reliably for two years. It take a little while to get used to the process, but your speed with the filter improves with time. My only gripe is that there isnt an adapter that fits to a camelbak opening.