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These are, hands down the best investment I've ever made for winter/early spring hikes. For snowshoeing they keep my boots dry and snow-pack free. They work excellent with La Sportiva Trango S Evo boots.

Have held up to once full winter, spring and summer. Used them in the 14ers of Colorado this summer and they show little signs of slowing down.

I would not considered buying another brand/style of gaiter (the crocs expedition gaiters not included). The Gore-Tex is priceless as is this piece of gear in any outdoor enthusiasts toolbox.

Haven't used camping yet but here's what I can tell you. Every night before I go to sleep I stuff my long 0 degree bag in the medium sack. Then I crank down the straps wondering how many times I will be able to do so before they snap. Like I said it just feels cheap and if it breaks I would rather it do so in the house not the trail. There is a drawcord around the opening with the smallest stopper I've ever seen ('bout the size of a bean). Because of it's size it won't keep the opening closed. Again, cheap.

My main complaint here is that there isn't anywhere to put water bottles OUTSIDE the pack. If you think you're getting a Nalgene in those useless grey pockets you're crazy. Sure it can use a bladder. What if you don't want one? I have to use runner and 'biners to attach a bottle and keep it from swinging about. Problem two-Those "rack loops" are sh*t for anything except thin little key chain 'biners (at least you'll know where your keys are). Case in point, I tried to stick an Omega Pacific carabiner through and it wouldn't fit. Problem three: good luck getting a mountaineering axe to stay outside. I have to twist the hell out of the loops to keep my axe from falling through (Simond 820). I'm sure this does the trick if all you're doing it clipping to to a rope and hauling it up the crag. If you plan on using it for anything remotely useful aside from that---good luck.

Props on the floating lid though. That's the most effective part of the pack.

I wanted to run in this. I wanted to like it. I just threw it on outta the box and it fits about as well as a black plastic garbage bag. I'm 6'0 175 (I ordered a L). I'm shaped normally except with monkey-length arms. Even zipped, the waist of this thing left enough room to stuff a couple pillows. Where's the draw cord? There isn't one. If you're built like me-note the long arms- I would avoid this shirt. Better yet, save yourself the $$$ and wear a garbage sack; it'll fit better.

PS- The arm length was fine.

Bought these to run (distance) in. Came in the mail today and just tried them on. The crotch hangs down to right above the top of the knee. This restricts any stretch between the thighs. So if you were going to hop over a puddle onto a curb, your going to need to stop running and step up carefully because you're legs aren't allowed enough range of motion due to this very poorly designed pair of pants.How you'd manage wear these mountaineering is beyond me. F for design Marmot.

I had seen other runners wear these things you call the lumbar pack but I never thought you could run comfortably with one due to giggling and bouncing and what have you. But I'm a big boy runner now so I need to carry my own supplies. I just busted this beaut out of the box yesterday and hit the road with it today. I did a 14er and no bounce and since I was carrying my own fuel--no bonk. The pack did kinda want to rotate a bit but a gentle elbow and it'll slide back into position. Each hip pocket will hold some Clif bars, gels, sammy bags pack with nuts, etc. I haven't figured out what all the bungee cords do but I have a week off so I'll figure them out later. Bottles give good suckage and oddly enough, they feel nice in the hands. I haven't mastered the reinsertion aspect of the lumbar pack yet so I have to use to hands and some swear words.

Buy this, you'll be happy and look cool when inexperienced runners see you.

I ran in this shoe as I was getting back into shape. My left knee began to hurt. The more miles I added to each run the more it hurt. This never used to be the case so I reasoned once I lost some more poundage the pain would cease. Not the case. These shoes trashed quickly (thankfully) and I bought some Mizuno Wave Ascend. Right out of the box I put 10 miles on the 'Zunos and guess what? No knee pain. I don't believe in Jesus so there was no miracle. I was running in sh*tty shoes that were the cause of my pain.

I had to shoe goo the toes, the "reflectors" fell off on the left shoe, padding in the ankles ripped....I don't even run trails, this occurred from runs along the side of the road. "Never Stop Exploring" means "Never Stop Exploring Ways To Make Cheap Products Expensive" stay away from these until TNF realizes they need to start making quality things again.

I bought a pair of these (not from backcountry.com, sorry!) pants over a year ago. I have worn them to class, hiking, camping, working in the cold, everything. They can withstand being worn for a week or two without needing a wash, gross but true. The areas of high use (around pockets, knees, etc) is fading in color but the actual material is still in great condition. The canvas is comfortable and durable to the point that you can most likely own a pair of these for years.

Highly recommended.

I live in Wyoming and when we get the cold we also get wind. We just received our first taste of winter with some blowing snow and dropping temps. I was outside wearing this jacket and a simple dress shirt under it and stayed plenty warm. Last night the temp. dropped into the teens but my walk home from the local watering hole wasn't bad as I was zipped in this coat. With a fleece under this jacket I imagine you could go out in anything and stay toasty. I am 6'0 and 200 lbs and the XL fits fine with a quick tightening of the waist draw cord. Plenty of features and a Recco reflector. Nice

I bought these specs after owning a few pairs of Electric Technicians. I wish I would have bought the Techs instead. Theses glasses feel cheap. The first pair I bought I returned because everytime I opened them they creaked and sounded like a lense was about to pop out. No dice on the second pair. These make the same sound. I have a $15 minimart pair of shades that feel like they are better quality.

PS- I love the Technician glasses. Next time I get some cash that's where my $$ is going.

I have had this vest for about three weeks now. I have yet to take it on the trail so for now I have just worn it to work and while on the job in cool conditions. It does an awesome job keeping me warm at 4am and I am duly impressed with the way the vest stays dry. During a walk across campus one day it began to rain pretty hard. The vest repelled the water with no worries. That said, a couple members of the opposite sex commented on how nice it looked and how bright it the lava color was.