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Arc'teryx Phase SV Zip-Neck Top - Men's

November 4, 2010

I like a well fitted baselayer (small Patagonia capilene) for my 6'00" height. It's important that it's long enough for my height but also that I can throw 2 layers over it in a pinch. Everyone says that Arc'teryx is an athletic fit and that you should order a size up... would an M from the skelebird compare to an S from Paty?

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Klean Kateen FTW.

Backcountry.com Goat Klean Kanteen - 27 oz

Backcountry.com Goat Klean Kanteen - 27 oz

Rating for this product: 5 January 10, 2010

Klean Kanteen makes, in my opinion, the best metal water bottle on the market. Admittedly, I have only tried Sigg and a few random stainless brands, but still, these water bottles are bombproof, BPA free, and ecofriendly. The best thing about this model KK is that it comes with a stainless steel cap (see the second detail view provided by BC.com above). The skinny here is that the threading on the cap, and the part that water will actually come into contact with during routine sloshing, is made of stainless just like the bottle. The gasket and top of the lid are still plastic/rubber, but the important part is that the ENTIRE interior of the bottle is stainless.
This does result in a noisy removal of the lid, but that's the price you pay for keeping your H20 plastic free.

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Perfect for Casual Wear

Backcountry.com Siphon Wool Hooded Jacket - Men's

Backcountry.com Siphon Wool Hooded Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 10, 2010

This hoody is perfect for casual wear. It's comfortable, super warm, and sheds light snow like a champ (the wool coating does its job nicely).
Another great thing about the wool: it does not retain odors at all. I have warn this by two bonfires and there is no woodsmoke smell to it.

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Bought 2. Love them.

Horny Toad Hangover Pant - Men's

Horny Toad Hangover Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 10, 2010

These pants are the warmest, comfiest, and best cut PJs I have ever owned. I bought a second pair because the first one blew me away. I wear these nightly and plan to continue to do so until they are warn out. Judging by the quality of the seams and material, that will be in a very long time.
One note, these pants are polyester, so they do get a body odor thing going if you sweat much. I normally don't have much of a problem with this, but I wore them by a fireplace the other night perspired a bit (as mentioned, they are extremely warm). They got stinky and needed to be washed.
The upside is that they don't pill after 20+ washings, so all is well!

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Good Headband for Cold Weather

Patagonia R1 Headband

Patagonia R1 Headband

Rating for this product: 4 January 10, 2010

This headband does all it promises to do. It keeps my ears and forehead warm and stays in place nicely.
It also wicks quite well in warm weather, or during heavy aerobic activity in the cold (I've been running with it in the snow and it's kept me dry and ice-free).
My only complaint is that the sizing guide provided fits it pretty loosely. Size down if you're in between sizes!

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Patagonia R1 Headband

January 10, 2010

note that this sizing guide does not give you a "snug" fit. It keeps the headband pretty loose.
I have a big head (I think 9 on the scale used here), and it's still comfortably loose. Stays up, but doesn't hug my ears close to my head.

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Patagonia R1 Headband

January 10, 2010

I've been running in it in the cold and it keeps my brow dry enough to prevent ice buildup (which is more than I can say for my neck-gaiter).
I have also used it in the gym, which might be a better comparison to warm weather. It wicks sweat off my face just fine, and washes repeatedly without developing pills or other wear-signs, but it is so warm that I would not recommend it for summer running.
If you are unfamiliar with the Patagonia R1 fleece, then be warned that it IS fleece. It is fairly lightweight and wicks wonderfully, but it's not a sweatband so much as it is a cold-weather headband. If you're thinking about spring and fall running and live in a cold climate, then this is the best thing I've tried. If you're looking for a summer sweatband, look elsewhere.

Update: as to the ponytail question, just had my girlfriend try it on. She says it'd work fine to keep your hair off of your face. Order a size down if that's your priority though. I have a pretty big head and the large is not tight enough on my noggin to keep hair back (or at least I imagine it isn't).

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Mountain Hardwear Microgrid Fleece Zip T - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Microgrid Fleece Zip T - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 December 12, 2009

Two things you should know about this fleece:
1) It's fairly light weight. Warmer than a cotton T, but not by a lot.
2) It runs SHORT and small. I typically wear a men's small for baselayers with a skintight fit, but this shirt left about 3 inches of my stomach exposed. I am 6', but my patagonia, other MH, stoic, and northface gear all covers my tummy in small... Beware.

That aside, the material feels nice and Mountain Hardware is easily my favorite gear supplier, so this still gets a decent rating. Just order larger than usual and make sure to sunscreen the happy trail!

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Great, but get something on the tips.

Smith Serpico Sunglasses

Smith Serpico Sunglasses

Rating for this product: 4 November 14, 2009

These are basically the perfect sunglasses. They have classic aviator style, offer excellent light protection (the toric lenses are fantastic), and have polarized options available. One word of caution though: if you keep these glasses in the Smith lenscloth bag they come in, or loose, or with one arm over the collar of your shirt, the ends of the earpieces will scratch little tracts in the back of those huge gorgeous lenses and you will have a fuzzy spot in your vision. I suggest putting some kind of foam guard on the tips (the 80s style necklace thingee might work), or you might be able to eliminate the problem by packing the hinges, but be aware of the issue before buying these otherwise incredible sunglasses.

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