Veronica Asmus

I like how this clips into the pole system with the body and fly of the tent. It is compact and easy to pack up with the rest of the tent without adding weight or bulk. It might be cheaper to cut your own plastic tarp but it makes up for the price in how light weight/compact it is.

This is the only watch I wear. I have it in the Tortoise shell and it's really cute. The tortoise shell isn't overkill or tacky like some patterns can be.

The watch isn't hugely bulky. I got some links removed and it fits perfectly. I have an average wrist and it doesn't look ridiculously large on it.

I've taken the watch swimming with me a few times and so far it's withstood the water test. I take it off in the shower and hot tub (steam!) as a preventative measure, despite the 2 year warranty.

Overall: sturdy, stylish, and perfectly sized.

I got this bag last summer and love it. It's super comfy and lofty- I felt like I was cuddling up in a down cocoon. Which I guess I was...

I tend to get very cold around my midsection and this bag did a great job keeping the heat. My feet were still a little bit cold but much warmer than in any other bag I've ever slept in. I used it most recently in the Utah desert in temps below freezing and this bag did a great job. I woke up with frost every morning but it kept me warm, kept the moisture out and was quick to dry.

I'm 5'5"ish and have the regular. I found it's JUST too small. I like a little wiggle room and will be getting the long. The regular fits me but there is only an inch or two of space in the head and none at the feet.

This is a solid sleeping pad. It kept me surprisingly warm on the still-frozen ground in Southern Utah this winter. It's comfy and light! I give it four stars because, while I love the pad, it's slick. I kept sliding off the pad, especially when I got anywhere near the edge. Since it's a sleeping pad you're pretty much always near an edge so that got irritating.

All in all, though, I'd say this is a great sleeping pad for the cost. Light, rolls up small, and comfy. I'm glad I switched to this pad.

So I grew up doing ballet, and as a result I have wide-ish feet and an incredibly high instep.

I have read and heard so many positive reviews of Full Tilt boots so I gave them a shot for a combined full season.

NO NO NO NO NO. Not for me. While I liked them (in theory) the design is just not made for feet like mine. The boots crushed my arches, leaving massive bruises and numbness. They consistently made my feet cramp from the heel to under my arch. They pinched the balls of my feet so badly that when I would take off my boot my toes would be white, numb and FREEZING COLD to the touch. I didn't even ski with the lowest buckle fastened at all. I gave them a few months to break in before getting them heat molded, then gave them another few months. I still had to stop and take them off every few hours just to let my feet recover.

My other complaint is the construction of the buckle system. It's an awesome, easy system but it's built cheaply. The wire would slip under the buckle and I would literally have to go to the Deep Powder House and use their wire cutters to get my boot off. It happened a number of times and FT never responded to my queries. They sell replacement cables so they know this is an issue. Seriously? I have to get CUT OUT of my boot? No, thanks!

I love this stove. You can use it for big and small cooking endeavors alike. Easy to bring to a boil and once you get a little practice you can even bake on it. I love how small and light it is- no issues with it in a huge backpack on multi-day trips.

My favorite thing about it is the cleaning mechanism. You know when you get frustrated with your phone/ipod/camera/whatever and just want to shake it? With the Whisperlite you do! Just shake it and it comes back to life. So awesome!