I got this jacket for a good deal on S&C, and it's pretty much exactly what I was hoping for - a stylish jacket that was warm without being bulky. Plus, I didn't want to sacrifice my "outdoorsy" nature just for fashion. This jacket pretty much hits all these points. It has a great, slim fit (I'm 5'7'', 130, and got a medium, and it fits perfectly), it has a good layer of poly for insulation, plus rip stop nylon for water-resistance, warm pockets, is mp3-player compatible, and has a very stylish pea-coat look. The top of the jacket snaps, rather than buttons, up to the top of the neck, which will be quick and convenient for windy days. I got the new taupe color, which is a little darker than I anticipated (it actually looks almost black), and it runs a tad shorter than I anticipated, but not so much that I'd send it back - just be warned if you have a long torso, which I don't.
Note: it has 2 TNF logos, on the chest and the back of the left shoulder - NOT the cuff as depicted in the picture - which definitely isn't subtle, but I don't mind it because it maintains an outdoorsy look whether you're dressing it up or down. I'm looking forward to using it this winter!

These don't taste like energy bars, they just taste awesome. I ate them for breakfast for seriously about 6 months straight. They're a great snack for a hike, or as a light meal when you're stuck at your desk or in the library. It's hard to believe the caramel nut brownie is good for you, it tastes that good.

This is a pretty good shirt for hot weather activities, but I don't love wearing it by itself, first because it runs tight, and second because the material is kind of shiny (I have navy and black, so I don't know what the white's like). I usually wear a medium in most things, and I'm really only comfortable in an XL if I wear it by itself. However, it's a great, comfy (the material is very smooth and silky) base layer for cooler spring and fall weather, under a long-sleeve layer.

I've been using this top for over 5 years now in cold weather activities. As everyone noted, it fits skin tight, but it's supposed to. I wear it as an under layer so it has never mattered to me how tight it is (although it takes a bit to get used to the tight feeling through the shoulders). This shirt is always dependable in cold weather, and breathes really well when you work up a sweat. I bought one in a different color last winter, but my first one is still going strong.

I found this pack worked really well in warm weather, when I didn't need to stow a couple extra layers. When the hydration bladder is full, it's pretty hard to fit much in the main compartment. The bungees do allow for some additional exterior storage, so I occasionally stuffed a shell there. Mainly I use this when I just want to take water, map and compass, and a few snacks with me on a hike up to 10 miles. Otherwise I use a larger hydration pack. Overall, I've been happy with this, though.

I accidentally threw my first one in the washer and shrunk it. As soon as I realized what I'd done, I ordered a new one. I simply cannot do winter without this hat - it's the right length to cover my ears without being too long, it's not too pointy, and the fleece over the ears is so warm and soft. Perfect.

Overall I'm pretty pleased with this. It's very well-made and super tough. My dog wears it at the barn and hasn't put a tear in it. The reflective stripe is really visible (great for morning runs), and the buckles work nicely - easy on, easy off. The fleece lining is soft, but hair definitely sticks to it like glue. I like this jacket best for cool wet weather - it definitely keeps my dog dry - but it's not the warmest dog coat available. When it's under 30 my dog still gets cold with this on.
I ended up getting a large for my fairly long Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, and it's maybe a hair short, but the next size up would have been too big.

These have ended up being great shorts for hiking, but as everyone else has said, you need to go 1-2 sizes up for a comfortable fit. The rise is higher than most women's shorts and pants, but not too high (I guess medium rise), the "regular" length is pretty sensible, and these are also really cute. I'm considering getting a second pair, but I might go 2 sizes up, because I went one size up on my current pair and even then they're a little bit tight in the waist.

This is a great fleece: it's genuinely warm, it's fitted (due to the stretchy panels on the sides) yet night too tight, and it's durable. As soon as I tried this one I knew my other fleeces would be relegated to the second string.
I'm not sure this runs small, it's just a neater fit than a lot of fleeces. I'm 5'7'', 135 and usually wear a medium, and I wear a medium in this. If I had a quibble, it might be that it's a tiny bit short, but other than that the sizing has never been an issue. I would definitely buy this again.

This shirt is soft, super cute, and pretty decent at wicking, but it pilled pretty badly under my backpack the very first time I wore it hiking. That's really my only quibble about it. It fits well without being tight, and is a good length, not too short or too long. I'm 5'7 and 135 and the medium is a perfect fit.

I held out for a while before buying a backpack that was especially designed for class and a laptop, but I got tired of stuffing my laptop and cord into my normal pack. So I ordered this, and overall I've been pretty happy with it. It has a nice padded laptop sleeve (with extra straps to hold the laptop in place, but I never use them because they're sort of unnecessary unless you turn your pack upside down while it's open ...), and fits a notebook and a couple of books comfortably. The organizer pocket works well, as does the (small) outer pocket and the bungees. The water bottle pockets are perfect for holding a standard Nalgene or smaller. And the chord/AC adapter pocket at the bottom really makes it all worth it.

The biggest detraction for me is that the straps, while comfortable, are super wide and look, well, kind of dorky. It took me a while to get used to them. Otherwise this looks like a normal North Face pack and doesn't stand out too much as a "school" pack. Overall, it has served me well in law school.

I LOVE this pack. My boyfriend got it for me for my birthday this year, and the same weekend I took it on two hikes. The reservoir holds 3L, which was perfect for a pretty challenging 10 mile 2500 foot hike, the bite valve worked great, it was easy to fill, and there were no leaks. The pack itself is designed so well - the back gets good ventilation, the straps are in the right place, and all the pockets are really well-placed. There's a pocket with a soft lining for your sunglasses in the very top, a large main pocket (the second day had variable weather, and at one point I had a Precip jacket, a light fleece, and a light long sleeve shirt all stuffed in there comfortably), a well-organized outer pocket, and then a great outside compartment with mesh. Oh, and two side pockets for water bottles, etc. And this is all in a pretty compact, attractive pack. I couldn't be happier.

I finally got to break in my PreCip on a hike in the Blue Ridge today. It was around 72 degrees and pretty misty/humid, and I easily stuffed the PreCip into my very small hydration pack. 6 miles into the hike it started to rain, so out came the jacket. It fit well even with my backpack on top, and I didn't overheat on the climbs (I opened the pit zips when I put it on, since it was pretty warm). I was looking for a lightweight rain jacket, and it looks like I found the perfect one.