Bought this while living in Japan back when I knew about nothing in the camping world. It has been over 10 years now and the set has been on many trips.

*Extremely durable
*Heats up very quick
*Light
*Holds my fuel canister
*Cleans up well
*No coating to wear out

The only downside is the handles can get hot and they can also bend on you at inoppurtune times. Like when you are draining noodles. Overall though the sheer toughness and the fact it functions just like new a decade later impresses me.

This is one of those gear purchases that you will have forever. I have had my set for at least 8 years and it works just like new.

-Light
-Durable
-Boils taste free water
-Easy to clean if you don't burn anything

Part of being timeless is the loss of a coated finish for non-stick/heat dissapation. For me this isn't an issue. If I burn something like chili it will leave some black on the bottom but at home it comes off with a little soaking and scrubbing.

The handles can get hot if you are cooking something on the fire while your other pot is on the stove. Also when using the top to strain water you have to squeeze the handles on the pan tight or they may buckle into the folded position leaving your food to defy gravity on its own.

Just in case you are still not sure from the other 100's of reviews these are probably the best for the price. Only thing to consider is if you are going to be using sharp objects is if you need the expedition model.

Pros:
Very light.
Packs well.
Warm with t-shirt to about 5C.
Adj. hood.
High collar.
Comfortable.
Somewhat water repellant

Cons:
Durablity?

Best overall down sweater. The hood is a huge advantage in staying warm. One real world downside is that it is comfortable enough to wear on many days without an outer layer. The fabric extrenally is very light and there is not much that won't put a tear in it. Hard to fault the product though. If it were tougher it would weigh more and that is not the purpose. Just wrote it as information for people who know they are hard on clothes.

I have not found a better shoe. Been looking for about 8 years now.

Pros: Great fit. I wear a size 12 which is pretty much standard for me. I have slightly narrow feet for this size and the lacing system does the best job of securing my foot that I have found. The lacing is quick and I have a hard time going back to laces. (except boots) The traction is very good, nothing works on ice or wet river rock. Lighter than most other waterproof trail runners. Tough shoe especially the uppers. Keep you dry when running into puddles or when it is raining on a hike. Good enough to run 5 miles on a track or 50m sprints. I wear these for practically everything from running, work, church, hiking, etc. Only time I change shoes is for soccer, biking, or when I need boots/dress shoes.

Cons: Nothing is perfect. Laces break, it is going to happen just a matter of when. Don't mountain bike in these, at some point the lace will catch a pedal or a toe clip or something and snap. The laces are 7 bucks and once you do it you can replace them in about 10 minutes. The replacement laces are not the same though as you cannot seal the end at the bottom. They last about a year being used for everything. The soles start to go out, getting thin and not providing the protection from jumping or climbing on rocks. Also the gore-tex will get a hole somewhere by a year. The sole can also start to detach.

Tip: You can tie the laces where they ripped often instead of replacing them. It will at least get you back.

Overall: Like i said I have not found a better shoe. The support of the shoe, waterproofness, and all around usability make this my current shoe of choice.