Crystal Russell

I like these pants a lot. I got the xs and they fit great (I'm a slim 25 inch waist)! They are made out of a nice durable fabric. They are even long enough for my long legs. They hold up very well and are very flexible. The only thing I don't like is that the crotch is pretty low for a womans pant.

I got this shirt in Dark Dusk color from my Boyfriend. Besides the great fit I didn't really think too much of it until it got tested in the feild. Let me tell you, this is a great baselayer when it's chili! It's not synthetic like many other tops and you can really tell the difference. Now this top is my first choice for backpacking, hiking, running, skiing, etc.

This is a great, light, and compact sleeping pad. It fits in my pack easily. I'm a 5'6" woman and had to skip over the woman sized pad since I'm too tall and this one is great with extra room. The best part is how easy it is to pack back up after use. Just release the valve and roll it up nice and tight. My old sleeping pad was a beast compared to this one.

This is a nice bag. There are certainly nicer bags out there but if you compare the price to the quailty this bag is a good buy. Especially if you only need a 40 degree rated bag this is perfect! It's nice and toasty and has plenty of room inside.

This is great for running, cycling, and hiking. The fit is flattering and true to size. It's a nice light weight layer but the hood is the best thing! I wore this up in the Rockies at about 12,000 ft and the hood zips up over your mouth! This was perfect for the cold wind over the mountains underneath my shell (although I looked a bit like an alien, lol).

I love this Sweatshirt. It is amazingly warm. The x small fit perfect as I usually am a x size small. The arms were nice and long as TNF tops usually are. Wore this backpacking with 2 thin layers underneath in 20 degree weather and stayed very comfortable. The fabric doesn't stretch out at the elbows which is a huge plus for a knit sweatshirt. I got the grey and the color was very nice. Will probably buy this in another color too!

I use this pack for just about everything from day hikes to carrying around text books. I'm a small framed woman and it is very comfortable! The padding on the straps and back is a major plus. The only thing I don't like is the front zipper pocket. If the front pocket is full it's difficult to shove stuff down in the main area. But that is very minor. Overall I love this bag.

It goes without saying that any smartwool sock is beyond fabulous. These are no exception. These make for a great sock to wear with your backpacking boots on long expiditions to just wearing them around the house when it's a bit cool. The mid rise is perfect for a higher rising boot and they don't fall down which is huge! Nothing is worse than constantly adjusting your socks on top of a mountain.

I recently bought these boots and am in the process of breaking them in. I've never had an easier time breaking in backpacking shoes than I'm having with these Vasque. They have a lot more flex to them than many other boots I tried on but still provide a lot of support. I was happy to see that they were only $160 as I've spent a lot more in the past to find something I was happy with. Buy these for sure!