My last table exploded in a wind storm (different brand) so I wanted something sturdy. Note the 75 - 225lb weight limit on this one! Set up is easy, the legs fold out and you attach one small crossbar and then the table top. Since the height is adjustable, that also makes it very easy to adjust each leg separately to level the table so you don't have to search for flat ground. The only small "con" I can see so far is that the legs are sometimes a little "sticky" and hard to adjust, but I am thinking I could put a little grease in there to solve that problem pretty easy, so I'm not too worried. This table is a little smaller than my last one, so it fits better in my car for transport, but it still has plenty of room for a two-burner stove and some dishes.

I have the Men's OR Radar Cap already and decided I wanted another one and went for the girly option this time. I think the swirly embroidery is a bit much (especially with the faux buttons on the other side that are a totally different style) but I bought it mostly for the function. I'd give it 5 stars on function alone, but the excessive girly add-ons brought it down to a 4. Still a great hat! I use these for all kinds of things... hiking, post-bike ride, camping, general sun protection and the foldable brim is key! Fits in some pretty small places and you don't have to worry about mashing the brim since it's made to fold already!

Very nice top. I wish Patagonia's "A-line" designs left a little more room in the waist for those of us that are smaller on the top and larger through the waist, i.e. the body type that an a-line style works awesome for, but it's still a very comfortable top. Perfect for wear in an office, to dinner, or to the gym, yoga, etc. Very versatile.

Nice shorts but decided I wanted a longer inseam after trying them on so I opted for a different pair from Marmot in the end. Otherwise the fit was great and the waist band is very comfortable and smooth (unlike some shorts that give the sausage link effect around the waist, these don't do that). So if you're looking for this length, these would be great!

Great sunglasses! The polarized lenses are great. Just thought I should mention that the emerald is not quite so green in person unless you really hold it up to the light. They are a bit darker in most light. Minor detail in color. These are great sunglasses!

I wrote my first x-bowl review in 2008, and my 2nd in 2009. I am happy to report that both bowls are still in perfect condition after regular use. I had them both out last weekend while camping. Still love them, and I am finally thinking about adding an X-plate to the mix.

I also found this wax hard to scrape. It has an odd stickiness to it when scraping it off that had me worried about its performance. To my surprise I felt the glide was pretty good. So I'll give it a 3 star "adequate for the job" rating as it works but you'll want to make sure you're working with a good/sharp scraper and will probably still need some extra elbow grease. There are certainly easier-to-scrape waxes out there!

I think this will be a perfect tee for summer. The fabric is a little bit thin, but not annoyingly hug-every-curve-and-then-some thin, it moves nicely, and is super soft. The cut is relaxed/casual. The "Old Slate" (green) color is much lighter in person, and I think I like it better actually, more of a summer hue in real life. I think it looks closer in color to the shade you see in the back of the neck in the product photo.

I wasn't sure if the seam details at the neck and across the chest would work for me or not, I was afraid it might look too boxy, but turns out it looks great! The fabric is awesome, too. A little bit thicker than Horny Toad's "Swifty Top" (which is on the thinner side) but I think it's perfect (and I do live in the desert) as a tee that has a bit more style.

I said it in another review and I will say it again in this one... Patagonia's organic cotton and tencel fabric is SOOOO comfortable. I got the red ("Poppy Fields") and think the color looks better in person, it's more of a soft red, not as saturated as the photo here. Great casual fit, too. Definitely a keeper!

The fabric was too thin for my personal taste, but if you're looking for a comfortable and extremely light weight shirt with a simple casual looking cut, this one should be high on the list! I tried on a lot of other tops recently that were also too thin for my liking, but they also felt too "plastic-ey" and this one is NOT plastic-ey feeling, so if I was going to recommend a super light one, it would be the Pantoll.

I'm not a huge skirt-wearing-person, I mostly wear skirts while camping, or because they are easier to change into after a bike ride. I am also "pear shaped" and have a hard time finding skirts that work well for me, but this one is a gem. I loved it so much last year that I bought a 2nd one in a different color this year! The waist will stretch a touch after wearing it for a while (I don't find it to be a problem though!), but always shapes right up again after washing. The fabric is extremely comfortable and I find it to be the perfect weight for the summer, not too light, not too heavy.

Such a cute skirt and super comfortably fabric (a little thinner than I expected, but not too thin, great for summer), and I LOVE the green color. The cut wasn't perfect for me, I think I have too many curves for my height, so it stretched and hugged my bum too much, and that gave it a weird flair on the bottom. It will be great for lots of other ladies out there.

Standard women's T, regular cotton. It has a longer cut and regular to slightly slim fit through the hips.

I don't know how they do it, but this organic cotton is so soft. It's hard to explain... but i think standard cotton is generally a little rough, and this one is just so soft and comfortable. I think it's getting better every time I wash it, too. Wash great to have for 3 weeks on the road, too!

Really love this fabric! On my shape (size smaller on top than in the hips) the shoulders seemed a little square-looking so I decided to send it back. But I will definitely look for more tops from Patagonia with this Organic Cotton and Tencel mix.

These socks are great, and currently my favorite pair of ski socks unless it is extra extra cold outside. They do not have any padding, which is ideal for a ski sock, and unfortunately incredibly hard to find. I am always getting sucked into trying so-called "lightweight" ski socks, to find they are still way too thick. Luckily Fox River got it right with these. Just a perfectly thin sock throughout, anatomical left and right, and a good dose of merino. I bought the first pair last year, and a second pair this year. And if my size ever comes back in stock I will probably buy a 3rd pair.

The Contrejour 35 is hands down my favorite pack. It carries enough gear for a day of shooting in the backcountry, and it carries it well (it actually feels lighter than my old pack, despite being bigger, and cramming more stuff into it). I use it for skiing, ski touring, hiking in the summer, and general all purpose camera storage.

This pack will easily carry a pro body (or 2), with 3 to 6 lenses (depending on size and how you set up the dividers), extra batteries, CF cards, shovel, probe, extra layers, lunch, water, skins, radios. You could easily throw in a few speedlights and pocket wizards if needed. And then throw in more snacks, and yet another layer, or extra goggles, extra mittens, whatever you need. I have even used it for an overnight yurt trip with an extra stuff sack strapped to the outside.

When not skinning/touring and you find yourself needing to bootpack... the "A" or "H" frame ski carry option works great. You can also run them straight up the back of the pack, and that works great, too, but I have found that I prefer the "H" carry for skis.

When traveling by plane this pack fits perfectly into the carry on luggage size requirements. You can also fit a 15" macbook with a soft case easily into the outer compartment. The weight starts to add up with camera gear, laptop, hard drives, magazines, books, etc., though so be careful if you're flying through some place like Auckland, New Zealand. They are crazy strict about the weight of carry-on luggage there!!!

I am about 5'5" and this size is perfect for me. If you are taller and think you need the extra space, then you might want to check out the Contrejour 40.

I like this top so much I just ordered another one in a different color.

I have been wearing it for mountain biking in the heat of summer. It's nice to have straps that are strappy (vs. just a sleeveless style tank) but still have substance to them (i.e. not spaghetti straps).

The fabric has a nice soft feel to it, so it's really comfortable. And the cut is perfect in my opinion. It's not too clingy in the stomach area like so many other tanks in this style. It has a built in bra, but I do wear my own sports bra with it for extra support while exercising.

And an extra thumbs up for the subtle style touches with the diagonal, decorative, seams on the front and contrast colors on the edges!

This was so much better than I expected (i mean really... dehydrated buffalo style chicken????) A friend brought it with her on one of our trips and let me try some. I liked it so much I decided to buy some for our next adventure.

The chicken seems to be more like real chicken (i.e. you can see/taste the stringy proteins rather than having cubes of reconstituted chicken parts). The sauce has a nice kick, and it's a pretty good consistency to use in a tortilla (not too runny, but I think everyone should just pay attention to any dehydrated meal as far the amount of water is concerned... always err on the side of less water to start and add more if needed).

Fabric and color options are great.

The fabric is nice and light, has a smooth, soft feel, similar to the Patagonia Barely Hipster. I prefer the fit of the Patagonia hipsters, though (I have big hips), so I ended up going with those instead of these, but if they are cut right for you, you are bound to love them.

This top runs a little on the big side, enough that I would actually consider sizing down (usually I am fine when things run big cause I prefer a loose fit) but it's definitely comfortable.

I was expecting the inner layer to be sewn in completely to the outer layer, but it's actually a bra top that is just tacked in to the outer layer in two spots, one on each side. So it can get a little tangled and you have to sort it out before putting on.

Comfortable fabric, nice color options. Since the bra top is so loose, I might just take the stictches out and use the outer layer as a tank by itself.

It certainly gets the job done after a long day of hiking.

I love that they have brown rice instead of white, and the chicken is surprisingly good for a dehydrated meal.

This one was also VERY filling since it has more than just the brown rice as far as grains go. I ended up saving a third of it and eating the rest for breakfast the next day. (And that actually worked out for the best because we ended up camping an extra night. It was nice to have an extra breakfast instead of just power bars at that point).

I do wish it had a few more veggies, and a few more spices, though. You could always bring your own little spice pack to throw in. The lack of spice seems to be a common theme in all the AlpineAire meals vs. the Mountain House meals. But the quality is great.

I had been lusting after a friend's BA Sleeping Giant for a few years and FINALLY pulled the trigger on one of my own. I have an extra wide Therm-a-rest that I already use for car camping (it's an older model, I think it's called the CampLight?) that is 25inches wide. So I got the wide/long version of the Sleeping Giant and it's a perfect fit. I have never slept so well in a tent!

I have also used my ultralight/backpacking POE sleeping pad in there for times when we are on our way to a backpacking trip, but still have one or two nights car camping before we get to the start of our intended hike/backpack. And then leave the Sleeping Giant in car while we are off in the woods/desert.

Sure it takes up space, but if you have room in the car, it makes your sleep much more sound! I also find that the memory foam WILL squish down pretty small, so if you have a little bit of extra space in a duffel, you can cram it in there and then it really doesn't take as much extra space as you'd think.

I have also compared this to the Therm-a-rest dreamtime and think BA's quality is MUCH better, and they paid a lot more attention to detail.

I'm not usually a "skirt-person" but I started buying skirts because it makes changing in and out of bike clothes so much easier, and now I'm in love with this skirt! It goes with me on every camping trip, and it goes in the duffel for every post-mountain-bike-ride meal and/or beer. I wish they offered more colors (i.e. not black or grey, but actual color) that were not floral. I'm hoping they will keep this one in production and have some new color options next year. I would definitely get a 2nd one.

I never wear it as a dress, but for girls who like dresses, it does make a nice summer dress when converted. I like the wide rushed waist when it's in skirt mode. And the fabric is incredibly comfortable.

This is one of those hoodies that looks much better in person. The blue color is slightly more vibrant, but not overwhelming. The fabric is not too thick, so it's perfect for summer. I liked it SO much I decided to buy a second one in a different color cause I knew I would wear it out in no time. The cowl neck is also very versatile. You can slouch in a few different ways. I have gotten a TON of compliments on this top!

I ordered same size as all other flip flops I've ever ordered and the fit was just fine. And like most flip flops, they will break in, and become slightly wider as they do. As the footbed breaks in and conforms to your foot, it gets a little thinner, and also slightly wider. So it's okay to be a close fit from the start.

I decided to try these out because I liked the detail of having multiple little straps instead of one wide one. They are set so close together though, that they just look like one wide strap anyway. So if Teva makes these again, I hope they will spread the straps apart next time. The top most of the little straps tends to get twisted every once in a while. I really like the idea, I just think the design needs a little tweaking for my personal tastes.

But otherwise, they are very comfortable. I have the Teva Olowahu as well (which are my absolute favorite), and find these soles a little heartier, so if you're looking for more support, one of the Teva Mush options (like this or the original mush) might be the way to go. You get a little more cushion for the feet after the break-in.

I bought this one and the Big Agnes Sleeping Giant to compare, and the Big Anges won. The foam either wasn't re-shaping, or it was cut VERY un-even. You also end up exposing the foam when you put your sleeping pad in and out (the BA has another cover over it's foam when you unzip the main cover). The overall quality of the cover was suspect as well... a lot of loose threads hanging all over the place. It looks like Therm-a-rest decided to compete with the BA Sleeping Giant and pulled this thing together in less than a week's time.

One thing that could be a plus is the soft texture in the Dreamtime cover. The BA has a very slick nylon, and my camp pillow is always sliding off. Although, I think the slick nylon is easier to clean than the plush texture. So that's more of a personal preference thing there.

And don't get me wrong, I like Therm-a-rest. In fact I am using a therm-a-rest sleeping pad along with my Sleeping Giant. Unfortunately I think they missed the mark on this Dreamtime cover.

LOVE these for hiking, biking, camping, backpacking... There is the obvious weight and space savings as you drink and it gets smaller. For a REALLY long and/or hot day, I will fill my 3 liter hydration pack, AND throw in one of these so I have 4 liters total. The only downsides that I have found so far are that I tend to lose the caps (but I'm sure that's more my fault than Platypus'), and if you are backpacking with a Steripen, it does not work with such a small opening. So you still need a wide mouth bottle if you're planning to sterilize with the steripen. One nalgene and multiple platy bottles will do the trick though.

I've been super happy with the Dakine reservoirs. Nice big opening for filling and cleaning. I have a 3 liter that came with my bike pack, and I bought another 2 liter for shorter rides and hikes. In addition to bike packs, I use these in my hiking packs, and will also freeze the extra one and use it for ice in the cooler on a camping weekend, and then you have cold water when it melts.

Got this to replace last year's dakine bite valve which was leaking air and making it difficult use. This newer style works much better in my opinion. The previous one had a pull/push lock, and I ended up biting too hard on the bite valve and thus breaking it. This one twists to lock it off. The only downside is that I find it hard to lock/unlock with one hand, however it doesn't leak (at least not so far) so I only need to lock it when I'm not actually riding or hiking (i.e. I lock it when I throw it on the car so it doesn't leak by accident).

Nice summer option and alternative to the Active Hipster (which I also love). These are much lighter than the Active line, but every bit as great for active people, and especially great for hot summer days of hiking. The waist band is really smooth, and like the product title claims, feels like it's barely there.

It's hard to see in the photo, but the black has the same fabric pattern as the other two.

These are great as far as being a sandal with a vibram sole, and I like this new Yampa style sole over the traditional options. The double strap is always a nice touch, and seems like it helps to customize the fit better than one wide strap, and the green colors are especially awesome. They take some time to figure out the best strap adjustment, but I am also convinced I need the wide version, which does not seem to be available (or wasn't at the time I bought these).

So I would caution anyone with wide feet to seek out the wide version, otherwise, if you're a Chaco fan, you're bound to enjoy these.

So good! Both flavors are equally as good in my opinion. Makes a great snack, and is WAY more exciting to eat than a bar of things all mushed up and pounded into a brick. Not much protein, pretty much just a calorie punch, but great when that's what you need.

I've used these lately for backpacking, hiking, and biking.

I was so excited that these finally came in green! I bought them, broke them in, they quickly became my favorites, their distinct tan lines were emblazoned into my feet in no time, and THEN... I lost them. SAD PANDA. I had swapped them for my hiking shoes for a very steep scramble up a hillside and forgot to pack them up. I went back the next morning to retrieve them and someone had swapped their rubber-dollar-store flip flops for mine. LAME. I am extremely bummed that the green is now sold out (all-time favorite color, things in green just make me happy), but I bought a second pair in a different color because they are seriously THAT comfortable.

Also, I have a wider foot, and prefer less arch support, so I think these are universally good for anyone and will break in just right for your own feet (saw previous review saying they were good for narrow feet and higher arch).

This beanie is SO cozy and warm and comfortable. The yarn is super soft, and I think it would be a great fit for a lot of different people/heads. It has a nice stretch factor in the way it was knitted (most women's hats are too small for me, but the cable knit has a nice give that makes it versatile). I like that it's not lined with fleece, too. Those sometimes feel claustrophobic. This one is great!

LIGHT! A+ for that. BUT, the heel pieces feel like I might brake them when I step out (and I have never felt that way with the Barons). We will just have to see how they stand the test of time. This isn't my primary set up, not even my secondary set up, so it won't get abused as much as my Barons anyway.

They feel just fine for skiing in, and I haven't had the chance to tour in them yet, but will throw up a new review when I do.

I have been wearing Helly Hansen pants for the last 4 years at least. Always the men's cargo pant (because the girl pants never offer enough freedom of motion for me), and always the same size. I had the same problem as the previous reviewer. I ordered the same size as usual, and it's at least a full size too small. I ordered a size up and they are still tighter than my previous HH pants (that are a size smaller). Really annoying. Returned both of them.

Apparently they have started building them for tall people??? And if you go up a size it's just because you're taller? I donno... I am really bummed. My current Helly Hansen pants are cased in duct tape at the ankles, and I'm gonna have to keep wearing them until I find another brand. I have tried on a good 5 brands at this point. Pain in the arse.

So.... If you're a slim tall guy, you might still like these pants a lot, but will probably need to go up a size from what you are used to.

I started off with a L Tek Towel but now have this DryLite and I like it MUCH better.

I went with the XL because I prefer the full coverage and use it more for car camping and traveling vs. backpacking (I have a smaller tek towel I'm still using for backpacking, but will probably replace with a small drylite)

Even though this one looks more like the texture of a chamois, I find it to be a much better and softer feel across the skin than other towels, especially compared to the tek towel which felt very grabby when you run it across your skin. Even though it (tek towel) looks like a plush cotton towel, as soon as you run it across the skin it has this weird rough grabby feeling. This is NOT the case with the dry lite, it feels perfectly soft (note, it is not plush, but feels smooth and soft in comparison to others) and dries you off really fast. The loop is also great for hanging to dry in a tree, and its nice that it opens with a snap to hang it from almost anywhere. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I have used this towel for travel and camping (size L). It's nice to have a standard size towel that packs down so small and is easy to shove in a corner of the pack. It absorbs great, dries you off quick, and dries off itself in a reasonable amount of time.

I purchased this one because I liked the fluffy-beach towel texture, however in reality the micro fibers are a bit grabby on the skin (dry and well moisturized skin alike). The "grabiness" lessens a bit with every wash, but it's still a little grabby. In the end, I let my boyfriend use this one, and have picked up a Sea-To-Summit DryLite for myself.

I bought this along with the aquapack 414 compact camera to compare them for use with the camera (because this one was a little cheaper). I decided the window feature of the 414 was the way to go for camera use and ended up returning this one, however I could definitely see this being useful for documents, passport, or anything else small that you want to keep dry and handy. You could still use it to keep a small camera dry and just take it out when you want to use it (depending on the situation of course, and would not be able to do under water photos). Also, it's not pictured, but it does come with a string to hang around your neck, or tie to something else.

I used a Canon S90 in this aquapack during a multi-day raft trip, and loaned it to a friend during a canyoneering trip who loved using it. The temps were generally cool to moderate while I was using it.

Pros: Keeps the water out! The plastic is nice and pliable so it's pretty easy to change settings on the camera -even with a rotating dial, and the long neck string was great to just keep it around my neck hanging down over my PFD -it was always at the ready, and as long as the window was clear for the shot, you can't notice any difference in quality shooting through it.

Cons: because the closure system is a long plastic bar, it didn't fit very well in any pockets of my PFD, and even if it fit, it was difficult to get it back out of those pockets (so I had to just leave it hanging around my neck), you also need to take a little extra care to make sure the plastic window is flat against the lens so your photos don't look warped, but it's not difficult to do that (or you could turn this into a plus and get artsy!)

Pros: The wide opening is really great for packing and unpacking and finding your gear, and the 4 straps and handle/strap can also be useful for tie-down on a boat.

Cons: I found it harder to purge the air enough with such a wide opening for a comparatively shallow bag. I think this was due in part to the items I had and how I packed them, so I will explain. I used this bag on a river trip to hold some camera gear, tripod, small camera pack, and a couple random things. So the items themselves created a problem in purging the air around them. I also used this bag for canyoneering/backpacking and had items organized into 3 stuff sacks that I then put into the dry bag. The air purged a little easier with these softer items, but still had trouble getting it all. I think it would work better if you are not packing and organizing items in other stuff sacks or cases first, or if you have one stuff sack with say a sleeping bag, and then fill in all the space with your clothes.

Suggestions: I think adding a purge valve or a zip-lock style closure would make this bag close up better and more securely.

When I first opened the package just to check it out, brand new, I found the storage compartment to be worthless. I thought maybe I was crazy and wasn't suppose to remove that end cap and had to double check the packaging to make sure it was listed as a feature. I eventually got it open, but it was near impossible and is WAY too much trouble to bother using it for any storage, especially TP. The buttons to collapse the shovel are a little easier, but could still be improved. Overall, it still works as a shovel, but I hope they upgrade and smooth out the kinks in the next version. And call me girly if you want to, but if you're going to bother offering a product in multiple colors, it would be nice to choose your own color when purchasing on the web.

I was also skeptical like the last reviewer but was convinced to try it from reading the rest of the reviews. We weren't hungry enough to eat it after dinner, but decided to split it between our group of 9 after breakfast the next morning since we had it with us and thought eating raspberry crumble with breakfast sounded way better than hiking out with it. Everyone loved it. We also passed around a Hazelnut Bavarian creme that was pretty good, but everyone agreed the raspberry crumble was the best.

My friends used this on our trip through The Narrows to put on sandwiches and had more than the three of them could eat. I had a bag of baby carrots that was perfect for dipping. It made a great snacky extra to the small lunch I brought on day 2. I can see how it would make 8 servings, too. It was on the dense and filling side of the spectrum. I thought it tasted great as a snack in the backcountry.

I wanted something that had a good amount of meat and veggies, not just creamy noodles or rice and one topping. This was looking like my only option to fit the criteria, and after reading all the reviews I was extra sold on this one. I didn't have time to try it at home first like many people suggest of any dehydrated meal, but thanks to the reviews I made an awesome decision here, and as far as a dehydrated meal after a full day of hiking, it did not disappoint. Like most people I had the whole bag to myself as one meal. I also did not have any desserts or side dishes, and didn't do any snacking between lunch and dinner. I didn't keep track of the time I let it sit before eating, but tried to err on the long side as well from other suggestions and it worked great. Would definitely buy this one again.

I broke my previous favorite coffee mug and decided to try these out. I find them great for camping since you can store them without leaking any leftover drips that might have been in there and great when you want to bring a hot beverage to work and not have to drink it all right away. It's also nice to not worry about it leaking in my tote bag on the way home. Also great to take into your local coffee shop for a 12 oz refill (and force yourself to NOT spend the money on the 16 or 20 oz). I also used these on a road trip.... loaded up one with a chai to drink right away, and kept a mocha hot in the other one to drink 4 hours later. Been using them for 2 months pretty consistently and they are not as scratched up as I expected either (green and blue ones).

The fit on these is SO great and so comfy with that smooth waist band. I was lucky to get some while the colored/patterned version was still in stock. Awesome for skiing and hiking.

Love these! Can wear the wool ALL DAY and it's great. My other favorites are the Patagonia Active Hipster briefs, which I actually think are more comfy at first because they have a -slightly higher- rise and that awesomely smooth waist band, HOWEVER, I feel the need to take those off at some point after wearing the synthetics all day. The Icebreakers are different/better in that respect and makes them awesome for all day ski tours, hiking, and traveling.

I bought the 15L, but wish I had the 20L, though that's a personal issue really. Great stuff sack, not too bulky, though I did expect it to be a little lighter than it is (but guessing this will last longer). The lock on the drawcord is sewn into the rim/opening of the bag which I was a little annoyed with at first, but then I realized how my other stuff sacks all have broken plastic pieces and I can no longer lock the drawcords and decided it was actually a really smart design on OR's part and I can just get used to it.

I love the look of this top and the Sea Blue color, but was bummed to see it's not available in XL. Was hoping the a-line/empire waist would let me get away with a size L (I can usually do that with a style like this), but that was not the case. It's still more of a slim fit despite the a-line. Bummed. Oh well.

Normally I am on the upper end of the XL and prefer brands like TNF and Columbia that tend to run a little big, but the XL in this top was too big (most problematic in the arm holes since it is sleeveless). The Light Jade color option being mostly white was also see through. On the plus side, the fabric was soft, and really light, and I could still see it being great for a hot summer day. I would definitely recommend sizing down.

The shelf bra doesn't do much for me (still wear a sports bra with it) but I like the rest of it enough that it doesn't bother me. I've been wearing this mountain biking a bunch and love it. It wicks great and even though it's "slim" fit, it's not too tight, and fabric has a great hand despite being mostly polyester. Nice and soft/comy still. Love the green with yellow pattern combo, and I like the keyhhole back for style points so it's not as boring as the rest of my tech tops.

Great top, perfect in the chest and shoulder area, but too snug in the mid-section for me. I have other Columbia tanks that don't have this problem. Otherwise it would have been awesome for biking. I had to return it. Would be great for someone smaller in the hip area.

I liked the first one I bought so much I bought a second one. The fabric is super soft, like a fine stretch jersey. They have already become a staple in my wardrobe.

I have a variety of lorpen socks and these are BY FAR my favorite. The merino is really comfy. Some of the others have a weave that starts to itch or irritate my feet on long days or hiking/touring, but not these. Wish there were some Mediums left in stock! I recently tried out some other brands and still not as good as these. Padding is for suckers. These are the perfect thin layer of comfy merino.

Just spent a week touring in BC and I am now a Dynafit convert. I have used my Freeride setup for the last 7 years and also tried out the marker barons earlier this year. The Dynafits take some getting use to, especially in rotating the heel lift back and forth on the fly while hiking, but the weight (or lack there-of) and ease on the joints while hiking, and just general ease of motion while hiking is amazing. I went back to the freerides for a day and could really feel the flexing in the binding and tweaking on my knees while hiking. I also hike with a boat load of heavy camera gear, so getting the weight off my feet was a huge draw. I don't really huck but do like to crank out big turns when I can and found no issue there with these bindings. (I am definitely not the type that lives for the up track). I will probably still use the freeride setup on occasion, but I think touring with those marker barons will be extremely rare from the pain-in-the-arse heel lifts and required removal of ski to go back to ski mode. I don't care how bomber people say they are and how much they ski like a "real alpine binding" and how much the weight isn't noticeable. It is. More Dynafits please.

This top has a great fit, and seems perfectly warm, but the fabric has this weird grabby feeling to it. I purchased this along with a couple options for mid-layers and decided to return this one in favor of the thinner, smoother fabric of the north face el cap top. The fabric might soften up or smooth out in the wash (it has a similar feeling to some of the micro fiber tek towels out there). But ultimately I just wanted one mid-layer and chose a different one for a couple reasons.

This fabric was thinner than I expected it to be (but that may be a plus for my applications during skiing), but I decided to try this instead of the TKA 100 top because those have a crazy slim fit and was not comfy. This one on the other hand runs big. I could probably size down, but not worth the hassle so I'm sticking with the XL.

A friend of mine recommended these and now I see why. They are just really really comfy and they keep me warm on cold winter nights because I can't afford to turn the heat up too high in my apartment. They are so comfy I almost just wore them to work one day. I decided to get a second pair and I do want to note that the second pair fit tighter than the first so maybe TNF should keep an eye on their QC. Luckily, they were not too small, but definitely a big difference between the grey ones and the 2nd pair I bought in black. Still love them though.

Always a big fan of Lorpen socks, these are great, however they are a little thicker in the foot than I thought (I usually buy ski socks with zero padding whatsoever), but perfect thickness through the leg/calf.

as others have mentioned, this runs very snug. Usually an XL from TNF is roomy on me, but this one was too snug to be comfortable over a base layer and under a jacket. I wish the fleece had more stretch in it as well for putting it on, and general movements while wearing it. Since I can't order anything bigger than the XL I'm returning, I ended up getting one of the TNF heavyweight baselayers instead (and that ones runs on the big side).

These are soft on the outside, but no fleece on the inside. Thinner material than I expected. I ordered these and the north face tka 100 pants and decided to keep the TNF ones and return these. These are nicer price, but i had to go for the fleece-on-skin comfort factor of the others. The fit was good, but the feeling of the fabric was the downside for me.

It's just so foldable and easy to take anywhere. Ready to go after a bike ride, fits perfect in my camera pack in case I need it later in the day (and since the bill is split I don't have to worry about destroying it or mangling it) and is light and perfect for hiking in. OR is crushing it these days, keep up the good work!

I bought a pack for my boyfriend to use biking and he got holes in them on the first use (at least 2 of the three pairs). I don't know if there is something going on in his shoes, or if he was man-handling them, or if he just got a lemon pack... but unfortunately they did not work out.

Comfy enough I bought a 2nd one.

The fabric is a little heavier than I was expecting, but the seamless-ness is really nice and comfy. So comfy that when I burned my shoulders by accident one weekend, this was the only bra I could wear until my burn went away.

I use it for hiking and biking, and plan to wear it skiing. It wicks and dries better than the seamless Champion bras I have been wearing (which are still great, but I think the Patagonia will be better in the winter for that reason).

Bought this for my boyfriend but he left it at my house... so i started using it and found out that I really love it. I thought... "whatever it's just another water bottle" but the smaller mouth is much easier to drink from than a nalgene, my water tastes great, and the finish on the outside of the bottle is just nice and classy.

My only complaint is that there are a few too many threads in the screw top. I like to get to my drinking water a little faster than that. I would compare it to the Laken bottles... easier to get at your water especially nice when you are really dehydrated or just want a really quick drink. It sounds nit-picky but those kind of details can be really nice.

So glad these finally came back into stock. I recommend buying one now if you are considering it cause they sell like hot cakes and for good reason!

The only bowl or plate I ever take camping now. Slides right into my pack or dry box, no more trying to find other things to nest into the bowl that never really fit right.

I just bought my second platy bottle and the new ones are made of a newer and seemingly more durable material (though I have yet to have a problem with my first one). They also have a slightly different shape with a loop near the mouth to grab on to or clip to a biner. I'm not sure if BC has mixed stock of old and new designs, but it was the 1.0L regular screw top close top.

I like to use them for extra water on long bike rides, or freeze before a camping trip to use as ice pack in the cooler and eventually for drinking water in the next day or two.

I had the same problem as some previous reviewers... too clingy/tight in the waist/stomach area. It fit perfectly up top, but unfortunately not enough flow of fabric out from the empire waist (which would usually be the perfect style for my body shape, but sadly not with this particular dress). Otherwise it's really cute and the fabric has a nice feel.

So... recommended if you are on the slim side, and not recommended if your middle is your "problem area."

Much like the spoon... I feel like a kid eating with this fork. It is oversized in the handle and the fork/tines part itself, using it feels clumsy. It gets the job done, but won't be my preferred fork.

This spoon has the feel of a kid spoon to me. Not that it is small, but the way kid spoons have that extra coating of plastic and are shallow (as other reviewers noted). On the plus side it nests nicely with the matching fork, but on the down side, it's not the most comfortable to eat with. Better than a throw-away plastic spoon, and gets the job done, but not the first spoon I would reach for. It looks like a normal shape in the picture, but the angle of the photo is a little deceiving I think.

I love this hoodie but had to return it. I ordered an XL which is usually perfect or big for me coming from TNF, but this one was very tight in the stomach/waist area and would have been awful for layering. If they made a 2x I would exchange it, but they don't. Smaller size ladies might want to consider sizing up.

As far as construction, it is a nice thick fleece, and the buttons have a hidden zipper so you don't have to do up the buttons every time if you don't want to bother.

I have worn my 1st pair of TNF flip flops (from last summer) so much I needed to get a second pair. I have not worn out the old ones yet, but they are so comfy I just wanted to get a 2nd pair in a different color (and then be ready for the day when the 1st pair does need to be retired).

The straps are really comfy, and the footbeds conforms to your feet so nicely. TNF did a great job with these. I went with a 9, which is sizing down a half size for me from my sneaker size of 9.5 As the footbeds wear-in they get just a touch wider and longer, so they end up perfect.

Overall a nice thing to have, and nice that it collapses so you can wait to fill it up when you get to your destination and empty it and collapse it before packing up to go home. I did have to tighten the cap extra hard to make sure it wasn't leaking. So the gaskets or whatever could be better (not even sure if it has one, maybe would be a useful addition. But overall a good thing to have.

Love these. Lightweight, bomber, reusable, and easy to use. It would be sweet if they sold them in a package deal of multiple sizes.

I lost a few stakes on my 2nd to last camping trip so I bought a pack of these to fill in where needed. I used 4 of them to stake down the guy lines for my tent last weekend and my tent did not budge (it's a TNF rock 22). In contrast, my friend's big agnes 4 person tent blew 1/4 to a 1/2 mile across the desert, while another friend's tent (that was anchored with guy lines around rocks) blew on it's side, and our BD megamid shelter also blew over (though the stakes did stay in the ground for that guy).... but you get the idea... it was REALLY WINDY! I'm sure tent design was a large factor, but I'm sure the stakes helped tremendously as well.

I wrote a review back in 2007 and since then my little joe was stolen (out of my garage along with some beloved bicycles) but I thought i would come back to say I bought another one because I still loved it so much and found it so useful for maximizing the capacity of bikes on my car (a subaru impreza outback sport wagon). When you can carry five bikes (3 with the little joe and 2 on the roof) you can save gas money on the way to the trail!

I bought this one in green to use mostly for biking and some hiking and I liked it so much I ended up buying a second one in blue. It has a nice relaxed fit, is the perfect weight for summer, and does not cling like a lot of other tech top materials. The shoulders are wide enough to comfortably wear my small camelback style pack for biking and the diagonal/asymetrical line is a really nice touch so it's not so boring.

I really liked these, but the size Large ended up being too big for me (I wear a 9.5 shoe and a 25.5 ski boot). If I could have ordered the right size, I would have replaced them with the mediums.

I bought these in a 9.5 (my usual shoe size) and they fit fine, but when i looked down on my feet they seemed to look more like long narrow bowling shoes so I ended up returning them. The fit was good though, just not quite my style. I don't know why they looked better to me in the photo. My friend has a pair and she loves them, so I guess it's just me.

I have gotten a TON of compliments on this hat and I am always so stoked to say it's made by Outdoor Research.

I originally bought this to wear hiking or after biking when my head is all sweaty and dirty, but it's so cute and comfortable that I decided I should get a 2nd one to keep clean for every day use at work or out and about. Sadly the green one is sold out!

I have one suggestion for OR though... the zipper pull on the stash pocket was kind of annoying against my head because of the direction that it zips when it it closed. I just leave the pocket open so the zipper pull is under the flap that lines the bottom inside of the hat and it's not a problem, i never notice it anymore, but maybe for future versions they should reverse the direction of the zipper.

I also bought the size Large because women's specific hats NEVER fit my head (they are always too small) and I had to exchange this for a Medium. If it helps for reference, I also wear a size medium in Giro helmets (both ski and bike).

I hope OR makes more of these in even more color choices for next season.

Still a solid choice, but last year's version was a lot better. They are both long which is great for a base layer top so it is less likely to ride up, but this newer one is tighter in the hip/butt area which is not as functional for most women (hello people, women have hips!) so it tends to ride up a little anyway, despite the length. I have to try and stretch this one out a little before wearing it unlike the one I purchased last year which is still a perfect fit.

Last year's color choices were a lot better too, loved the charcoal one especially and do not like having such light colors in my base layers (this year's). It would have been nice to have one darker color option available. And normally I would be all over a green option, but that "guacamole" looks like vomit. Sorry guys!

To end on a high note, i still love the material and the weave they use. A nice flat smooth finish to this merino that is more like a jersey knit (but not as stretchy as cotton jersey) and good flat lock seems. And performance of the merino during activity is stellar.

I also LOVE LOVE LOVE these boots so far. The ONLY thing I have done to them is to put my own footbeds in them and wear them around my house for a couple hours before skiing on them, and the first day on snow was awesome.

I tried on the Scarpa Domina, Scarpa Diva, and Garmont Xena and NONE OF THEM fit. Mostly it was a problem with my amazon calves. All of those boots had the buckles moved to their biggest settings and it was still a HUGE struggle to close them only to lose all blood flow. I was starting to think I would never be able to have a dynafit set up if I wanted to. I tried on the Shiva and it fit pretty close, AND it had two more spots to move the buckles over (i ended up moving them one bigger).

They were hard to get into at first with the BOA lace over the tongue and all the heel padding, but I quickly discovered all you have to do is pull up on the tongue and your foot slides right in (there is a band of elastic over the base of the tongue). If you put it in walk mode first it's even easier.

I was skiing a Salomon Rush 9 previously (claimed to be a 90 flex) and had spent mucho dinero on getting them fitted. The Shivas ski just as well if not better out of the box (with my own footbeds) and I would say they have a similar flex (BD says these are 110).

I have about 20 days on them so far and the liners seem to have packed in a bit so I am glad i did not get them heat molded. If it becomes a problem i will surely update my review.

Our snowpack has been super sketch until just recently so I have not taken them out on any tours, just skiing in-bounds (which should give you a good idea of how awsome they are for the pure pleasure of skiing), but will also update after a few hikes.

Final thoughts... the buckles are super smooth, and my feet are super happy. I want to go skiing now just so I have an excuse to use my new boots!

i like the fit of these, nice and relaxed, but i was really bummed to find out they do not have ANY vents as stated in the tech specs. I have had previous year's models of the same pant that also had inner leg vents, so i assumed they would have them by that fact as well. But no. They are really harshing my ventilation mellow.

Aside from that, the fit is great, nice and loose, the VELCRO on the cargo pocket is burley and because they have the waist adjuster tabs i don't have to wear belt if i don't want to. I have been wearing my last pair for 3 years and they finally gave up on keeping the water out, so it's nice to have a new pair that is waterproof again.

can't get much better than this. I'm gonna have to buy another for my car camping dry box (my other bowl doesn't collapse and is taking up way too much space). I've been using this all summer for bike-camping trips. I used it for an overnight tour in the spring as well where i crammed all my stuff in to a day pack and it was so nice to just slide this bowl in flat. wish i could choose my color, but oh well, it's great either way!

sporks seem all multi-functional and all, but i really love having this spoon. you just can't scrape the bottom of your oatmeal quite as well with a spork. I don't why you wouldn't buy these, so cheap, light, and useful.

i said almost the same thing about the spoon.... sometimes you just want a real fork and not a spork. i also feel like im scratching the crap out of my jetboil with my spork, and come on... you can't eat noodles quite as well with a sport as you can with a real fork. it's really light, really cheap, cleans up fast, just get one.

this was my staple until i found the sea to summit X bowl. this is great for what it is, though i found my spork and cleaning it with sand in the desert scratched the crap out of it. the price is nice though.

i wasn't sure if this was a hard plastic or a collapable plastic, but i was recently camping with a friend who had one and found out it is the collapsible one. Now i'm getting one for sure. I hate having to buy water on the way to the campsite and using all that extra plastic. Stoked to have a refillable one

i never really thought about a long handled spoon before, but can be nice to have when you need to go deep in the jet boil mug. This spoon is RIDICULOUSLY light.

these don't hold up quite as well as the jet boil ones. they like to fold up on you while you're trying to use them and the plastic is a bit too pliable in general to be as effective as they could be. for a few extra bucks i think the jet boil utensils are the way to go.

not bad, but i wish they had some padding or at least reinforcement at the base of the fingers. i found myself switching to my old gloves half way through a day of lift-served riding. probably better for xc/freeride than downhill. otherwise the fit is good (make sure you follow their fit chart). Usually i wear a large womens or a medium mens/unisex and i needed the XL in these, glad i measured first.

i measure 7 inches from tip of middle finger to wrist and 4 inches across my palm (8 inches around the palm), and i wear a size Large. i find the base of the fingers to be a little on the snug side but maybe i haven't worn them in enough yet (i have another pair of PI gloves that don't have this problem, so maybe i am forgetting about the break-in period). I like the big cush padding in the base of the palm and the reinforcement at the base of the fingers. I wish they would put padding in that part that doesn't fall apart like their other gloves (i.e. similar design to the padding they did use in the palm) but that's just me. I don't see why we have to assume calluses are normal when they can be prevented with a little bit of padding (they just need to make the padding quality.... the best gloves i ever had were a pair of Scotts but those seem REALLY hard to find in the US for some reason.) anyway....on another high note, the soft fabric for the nose-wipe thumb seems extra soft on these, real nice as we head into fall with cooler riding and the occasional need for a nose wipe from the cold.

So filling! You definitely feel like you are eating real food with these. Love the banana flavor (hope to see the pistacio on here soon too)

i thought it was great until it broke (the press part is what broke). now i use it to hold pens and pencils in my kitchen. I don't know if someone else broke it without telling me, but i got it out to use one day and it was broken. I never even used it very much. hopefully mine was just a lemon. I know friends who have had better experiences.

Still my go-to favorite. I have an MSR hubba hubba too, but save that for when i really need the ultra light experience. This tent has served me well and i think it's the best design (two doors so you're not stepping on anyone to get out, two vestibules for each person's gear, pockets around the inside, simple two pole design). It has held up quite well in the rain too. Recently i was up in Idaho and it rained so hard it woke me up twice, but the fly stayed off the tent walls and everything inside was nice and dry.

a little more fitted than i was hoping, but still a good fit, not too tight. I find it realy comfy for hiking in. it's hard to see the pattern in the pic, but it has a pattern to it (i thought it was some kind of waffle weave in the photo, but it's a smooth fabric, with a pattern).

nice and light. i wanted a straw style drinking top but this one is still nice. actually its nice to just pour it in and not have to worry about dumping it (like wide mouth nalgene) or needing to suck on a straw (camelbak bottles).

not sure if the plastic top is going to hold up in the long run. the hinge already seems a little loose.

These were my boyfriends, but he left them at my house one day and now they are mine, hahaha. They have nice full coverage for mountain biking (which is what i use them for), the wood tort frame looks pretty cool, and polarized is always nice to have. I thought the brown was too warm/brown/orange at first, but once your eyes get used it, they are great. They fit great and stay on during biking just fine. overall i have a medium sized head for comparison.

I also bought the gin color and i am brunette and think it goes great. it is NOT lime green. I would say it might be a little lighter than the picture, but it all depends on how color calibrated your monitor is. anyway, i love the T, i wear it mostly for biking and sometimes for hiking. It has a nice relazed fit (i HATE tight body hugging tech Tees) this has nice contours and wicks well. I know some people think Columbia is lame, but their Titanium line is awesome and such great prices. I am considering getting another one, i wish they other two colors weren't so pastel pink and yellow. A blue would be nice.

love the memory foam. i was using a kelty synthetic camp pillow which was pretty good, but now i put that in the big agnes memory foam sleeve (i actually just bought the kit and not the inflatable pillow). I like having the extra pillow height cause i usually sleep on my side when camping. My camping is usually car camping on various biking trips so i'm not worried about the weight. I'm really interested in their memory foam sleeping pad kit too, just need them to get the bigger size in for my sleeping pad. (i have friend who uses it and swears by it)

fyi on the fabrics... they are slightly different. the blue is a little softer and the brown has a pattern/weave, it seems a little bit thicker. The inside fabrics on both seem to be the same amount of snuggly soft though.

this yarn is SOOOO soft, love it!!!

it's hard to tell just how soft something is in the photo. All of the Rosa stuff from coal is made with the softest yarn, i love it.

i still use my nalgene. the non-bpa free ones. we have been scared beyond belief about this stuff. my boyfiend has a degree in plastics engineering and was dumbfounded by this bpa-free craze. maybe if you drank liquid hot magma every single day of your life, i mean literal magma from a volcano, then you might have a problem. don't be afraid, it's not going to kill you.

if you need a goggle for low light cloudy blizard-type days, the crowbar with the H.I. Yellow has been perfect for that. I thought they seemed a little big at first, but with a helmet that all gets balanced out and the extra air space between you head and the actual lens is good for air circulation. I have been really really stoked on these.

i was pretty dissapointed in the fit in the hips. the XL is plenty big in the shoulders and chest, actually almost too big, but way too tight in the hips. If you have hips you might need to size up. I ended getting a mont bell men's jacket instead. the rest of the jacket seemed great, i was just bummed on the fit.

I bought these for my boyfriend and he loves them. They were even perfect for a casual wedding, but he wears them as his every day flip flops, too. If they ever wear out, im sure he will want another pair.

these are great, boot top or 3/4 length is really the way to go for skiing/snowboarding. I had been sold on the icebreaker 3/4 bottoms but when i ordered a new pair they had this new tighter (sausage roll inducing) waist-band. These smart wools do not, they have a wrapped comfortable waist band. So these will be my new go-to bottoms. they also don't seem to stretch out as much as the ice breakers did.

It seems like socks are never as "ultra light" as you would expect from a description like "ultra light." So i expected them to be a little thinner. Not that bad though, very supportive, quality fabrics. I might go up a size next time as i am right on border of sizes. I wear a 9.5 and the medium is suppose to go up to 9.5, but they feel really snug in the forefoot and heel so I might go for the L next time.

this is a great little purse/messenger bag, it is kind of between the two on size. when you lift up the flat there is a great organizer pockets for ID and cards, i was using mine for business cards as i would still keep my credit cards, etc in my wallet inside. the main pocket is big enough for an exta layer if it is a thin layer, like a thin merino wool layer or something. Not saying everyone walks around with one of those, but to give you an idea it would be big enough for that plus your wallet, keys, cell phone, checkbook, and a few extras. Not huge, but big enough. Also the strap gets plenty long to go over the shouler/across the chest style.

these are SOOOO comfortable. Not the most practical to take camping, especially if you are strapped for space, but for sitting out back and enjoying the sunset, you can't beat it. You won't understand the comfort until you sit in one.

This ski is still my go-to-ski, or "daily driver" as someone else put it. going into year number three riding a pair of gotamas. Every once in a while I wish i had something fatter for those uber deep days, but as far as a one quiver resort ski for living in Utah, this is my true love. It's funny...sometimes i get comments on the lift from out of town skiers saying "ohh, you brought out the fat skis today.." and they seem shocked when i tell them, "no, actually I ski these every day." They will rail groomers when you need them too.

Some people mentioned light enough for touring, but i prefer a much lighter ski for touring (i carry a small boat load of camera gear though, so i try to keep everything else as light as possible). Maybe for side-country touring, I could see the use?

not sure what you can really say about this... i have heard other brakes suck to bleed in comparison but these are the only ones i have tried. I'm glad there are bleed kits available though so i don't have to always for it at a shop cause i am PO'. Also, not pictures, the kit comes with a plastic bag, but you can use any sandwich bag. I also used a twist tie and a paper clip to keep it in place. Oh... and there are no actual instructions on bleeding your brakes, so if this is your first time you will need to look that up somewhere us. Parktool has a really good step-by-step info page with a couple pictures.

i bought these for my boyfriend and he loves them. personally i think they could have a cleaner design/style, but it sounds like the comfort and the heat moldable comformability (is that word?) more than over-ride that point. He hardly ever wears real shoes because of an old broken toe that doesn't sit right in shoes, so he wears these almost everyday.

the chocolate peanut butter is my new favorite ride snack. my doc suggested i eat more protein to help with energy levels, so now i take these on long rides (the kind where you start before it's time for lunch and end when it's time for dinner). Sometimes i'll just eat half and save for the next ride, or sometimes the whole thing, depends on how long we are riding.

if you want a bar that seems more like real food (i.e. actual nuts, etc instead of soy nugs and everything ground to a paste) then this is the bar for you. My favorites is the mountain mix and i love that cliff uses organic ingredients

Got the Medium for weekend camping trips to bike/hike/canyoneer etc. So far it's been the perfect size. I can fit my sleeping bag, pad, and camp pillow inside along with the clothes i need so I don't have so many random things strewn about the car on the way down, and I'm also not taking up more than my fair share of cargo space from friends I travel with.

I've only been using it half a summer so I can't say exactly how well it stands up over time, but it seems pretty bomber and I'm not afraid to drop it in the dirt/sand/whatever around camp.

Like one other review I read, the plastic tab holding the small bit of cord to the zipper pulls came off which makes the one zipper harder to open/close. Not the biggest deal, but I think something like that should have lasted a LOT longer.

I wasn't sold on the backpack straps at first and the lack of a regular shoulder strap, but i live in an upstairs apartment, and the backpack straps have proven quite useful and comfortable for getting my crap down to the car and loaded.

I had been using a dakine heli pack for day hikes and was very unhappy with it (harsh on the shoulders, zippers hard to access). The Talon is so much better. It is lighter to start with, the straps and back panel are light and airy, great for hot summer days, the zippers are plenty easy to access and use, etc. Plenty of room for a layer, water, sandwich, first aid kit, etc. It's just perfect for day hikes.

I now have 21 rides on these gloves and have found a few breakdowns now. The strip of padding that runs along the base of the fingers has gotten worked pretty good. It is hard to describe but has kind of folded in half beneath the fabric of the palm which results in lumpier padding. The wrist is meant for skinnier wrists and the velcro is not strong enough to make up for that, so it comes undone often.

There are things I still like about these gloves, such as the mesh fabric between the fingers and the abundance of nose-wiper fabric on not just the thumb, but the index finger as well. Those parts are great, but I think I will buy a different glove next time on account of the padding issues.

I would still recommend them for a more casual rider, but not if you are riding 4+ days a week.

If you aren't afraid of Nalgene bottles yet, this is a sweet top (or if you need to replace one for the CamelBak bottle). I still don't trust it enough to pack it inside a pack (leakage possibility), but for everyday use and getting yourself to hydrate so you're ready to go out and play (and not get soaked from the widemouth) it's awesome.

I bought the size large and found the fingers to be a bit snug. Decided to get the mens Burton liners instead, but I don't think I have typical female hands. The seams could be a little more stream-lined, too, but the grippy goat palm is great. One of the best grippers on a liner i've seen (and i've gone through plenty because I use them for shooting photos in the winter).

Recently I needed to fit an overnight trip into a daypack and this bowl came in super handy. It was the last thing to get shoved in, and it was no problem. I think it's even bigger than my old camping bowl that didn't fold up which was awesome for containing all my dinner noodles. And since it can withstand up to 300 degree temps i left my mug at home, too. I haven't given the cutting board base any action yet, but it looks bomber.

I bought these to use skiing, but find I don't like them as much as some older title nine ones i have had. The elastic on the leg opening tends to be a little bothersome after a while.

i tried on a bunch of lightweight down jackets to use for layering, winter camping, ski touring, emergency layer, etc and this one came out on top. It was half the weight and a lot less money than the others I looked at and it packs down smaller, too. After using it I am stoked that I made the right choice. I find myself wanting to wear it for any reason i can find and my roommate has threatened to steal it, too. The only thing I could possibly complain about is that the arms seems to be on the big side, but it doesn't bother me at all (and might be good to know for those tall people out there).

I was able to fit my 15 degree 800 fill down sleeping bag perfectly into the size small and after cranking down a little the whole thing fit perfectly into the bottom on my day pack. I decided to use the size medium one that I bought for my MSR Hubba Hubba tent and found that without putting the poles in, i could have easily used a small for my tent as well. I will probably buy a few more of these since they are so light and so helpful in packing. The only minor complaint I could say is that the sil-nylon is not the most durable fabric in case you end up strapping one of these to the outside of your pack for some reason you would want to be careful of what you might brush up against.

I only have two rides on these gloves so far, but being the first two of the season where everything tends to hurt, i can say at least my hands don't. I am a big fan of the gel padding. Also, they seemed a bit on the snug side as I started that first ride, but seem to be perfect fit now and i love the soft nose-wipe material and the fact that it is not just the thumb but the index finger too. Nice touch.

i bought these as a gift for my brother and sister-in-law and their newborn and I have just been asked to get them more because they are the only socks that will stay on (he is now 5 months).

they changed the waist band and the fit on these. I have 2 older pairs, a large and an XL that both fit great. I actually have to fold over the waist on the XL, but i have always preferred that because it reduced the whole "sausage-waist" effect of most base-layer waist bands. But the XL pair i just bought are smaller than my old size Large and the waist band is skinny and tight and really uncomfortable. I am SO SO sad that I will have to return these as I love the old ones so much.

i went ahead and gave this the test of a good 4 or 5 days of wear before washing (including one epic 12 hour drive in a snowstorm). I can't say it smelled like roses cause it didn't. but it didn't smell at all, so it passes the test.

as far as fit, it's great. if you go a few days it will stretch a little bit, but not beyond pure comfort.

and the fabric/weave of this merino is really nice. To compare it to an older icebreaker oasis crew that i have (which is awesome, don't get me wrong), the icebreaker is more of a fine rib knit and the backcountry merino is more of a smooth weave, so it feels nicer to the touch.

it's the only top i've worn skiing since i bought it.

Didn't think I would really love this T as much as I do. There must be something about the organic cotton, it stretches just enough, but not too much, and is really one of the most comfortable T's I own. And it's really funny to see people's reactions when your hair is covering the "Gear" side of the text and they have to do a double take of your "Slut" shirt and then guys realize it says "GEAR slut" and they are suddenly in love. How -YOU- doin?

This red is actually a bright red, like fire engine red, arrest me red, i've got a ludicrously expensive sports car that i'm using to compensate for things-Red. Just wanted to let people know. Otherwise, this T kicks ass; great text, and wonderful organic cotton.

WOW. Not sure how you could not love this beacon. It will still take some practice, like any other beacon to nail down the multiple burials, but it's so cool that it can display the number of signals in a given distance, and the upgradeable software is prime. I bought mine last year before a couple upgrades came out and had the software updated, no problem. The included CD that explains how the DSP works more accurately , especially as you get into your pin point search is great too.

The only thing i miss from my last ortovox M2 beacon was that the ortovox automatically turned on anytime you strapped it on which was a really nice feature, but as long as you and your buddies are in the habit of checking each other's beacons (and you should be every time you go out) then it shouldn't be an issue. Also, i think the ortovox M2 was easier access being worn closer to the waist where you could easily reach up and under your jacket without having to unzip your jacket to get your beacon and put it in search mode, but again, just practice with the DSP, i think the other features of the DSP far outweigh those two criticisms.

i will be honest, i bought this bottle to use at work and have not really put it "through the ringer" outside at this point. BUT, you need to stay hydrated if you play outside on a regular basis and having a straw for some reason helps me to drink a lot more water during the day than if i just have a wide mouth Nalgene and have to unscrew it all the time, dump water down my shirt, or let dust and whatever other randomness flies through the air fall in there if i leave it open. I have at least tested the leak-proof-ness by turning upside down and shaking violently. seriously, it was violent. And mine passed that test.

I already have two king cobras on my roof but wanted to be able to shuttle more bikes when needed. I bought this before a weekend trip that was nothing but shuttle rides and i am SO STOKED on this little guy. I would dare to say i like it better than the super joe my friend has. Since there are no "bumpers" to set your bike in, you have a lot more options of how to rack newer frame styles that often have small triangles between the top tube and the down tube. For my bike, this means i don't have to hang my bike where it will be sitting on any of my cables because i can fit the rack through that triangle. I also think that being able to nest the bikes closer together makes the whole thing really stable. I have actually been REALLY impressed with how stable it is.I generally take the extra strap lengths (from where the rack attaches to the car) and tie those to the frame of the bike to keep them on the rack nice and tight, but buying some cheap bungee cords is not a bad idea either. As long as you have the bikes tied on tight though, they don't sway an inch while driving.

Bottom line, it's not about girth. Best little bike rack (especially for the money) and actually preferred over the beefier looking racks.

I've worn through part of the top layer on my reefs but couldn't find the same/similar ones from reef to replace them with, so i decided to try these and cross my fingers that they would be as comfy and mold as well to my feet as the reefs and they have done just that. I got the brown ones, a lot of people have complimented them as well. ALso, i wear a 9.5 and the size 9 has worked out perfect (it seemed a tad small at first, but since they mold like the reefs, the foot bed kind of spreads out a bit, so now they are perfect)

usually i go down to a 9 if a 9.5 sandal isn't an option, but for these i'm going to have to exchange for a 10, my little toes spread off the sides. Otherwise they are really cute in person and the construction seems really durable.

i've had this type of mighty mounts for 3 different cars now (they were all outback sports, but different years have slightly different sized bars) and for two different bike racks (an older one similar to the raptor and the new king cobra). Using them with the king cobra has been great. Really easy to attach to the cross bars and equally as easy to attach the bike rack. I used to leave my bike rack on ALL the time, but this set up is easy enough to remove that i can take it off or put it up in about five to ten minutes for non-bike-related road trips when i want less wind drag.

I bought one of these so i could take back-up water supply for long, hot, and dry bike rides. The size/shape will fit in the main compartment of my hydration pack much better than a nalgene or other round water bottle and when it's empty you can fold it up and not have the clunk factor of still carrying an empty traditional water bottle. I have also used it for backbacking where it is equally great for the same reasons. I bought the regular top figuring i would empty it into my hydration bladder when i needed more water, but i'd like to get a sport top version as well for time when i'll end up drinking straight from the Platy bottle itself.

So far i've tried these sandals on a few short hikes, an overnight backpack trip through a gulch that requires walking in an average of 5 cm of water, and on a couple river trips.
For general hiking, i do NOT like them. Little rocks get in there and they can't get out because of the toe protection and I would have to stop and take them off all the time to remove the rocks (i've tried to work out a few methods to shake them out, but most of the time you need to stop to extract them). I had the same problem in the gulch hike, and ended up hiking barefoot most of the time in the water when the surface was mostly sand and small rocks, although for areas that required hiking around waterfalls on slickrock, i felt the traction was pretty good.
For rivers they are, of course, GREAT! Used them on the green river, and two portions of the payette river. We dumped our boat on one occasion and i was never fearful for my toes/feet and walking through the rocky river bed whenever we were launching, or stopping for lunch, or whatever, was never a problem, in fact you can move fast with more confidence (than in open toe sandals) in times when you need to get to shore in a hurry.
i'm rating them at 4 because i'd give them a 1 or 2 for hiking and a 5 for river use and i know they are mostly intended for river use, but they've been hyped up a lot for multi use on trails (make sure your trails are ultra smoooooth or paved and they might be fine).

I've been using this bag since last fall. The 800 fill is really comfy and it kept me nice and warm on a frigid desert night in october the first time i used it and was really happy about that (i know i would have been a frozen popsicle in my old synthetic winter bag). Since then i've used it a bunch in Utah, Fruita, CO and recently in Idaho. We were camped pretty closed to a river in Idaho with no fly and I woke up to my tent mate asking if i was wet from the dew/condensation, but the drizone fabric worked perfectly to keep me dry inside and keep the down from getting wet.

A few things to note...

a) The zipper tends to get stuck and does not zip as smoothly as they intended. They are suppose to have "snag free zipper tracks" but mine seems to get hung up on the baffle quite a bit.

b)The "Regular" is made to fit someone up to 5'5" and i am exactly 5'5". The long is made for 5'11" which seemed excessive to me, but i now wish i had gone with the long for 2 reasons. For one, when my toes are pointed in the bag they are tight against the bottom of the bag, and second, since i am not a "skinny minny" (about size 14/16 up top) i would have loved the extra shoulder room in the long. I tend to end up sleeping on my side or stomach a lot too and would love to have the extra wiggle room, though i'm trying to learn to sleep on my back without moving as much, lol

c) The Bag comes with two straps on the bottom to go around your sleeping pad to keep you in place, but if you're like me and you move to your side these are useless because the pad with go with you or keep you from moving. If you can sleep on your back without moving, then im sure they are great.

Overall the good outweighs the bad and i really love this bag. (And the green fabrics/patterns are a really nice touch!)

I have the first model of the SyncroFLOAT and have loved them from day one. The SyncroFLOAT 2 however has not been as great for me. They do not feel as comfortable from the get-go, and they are not as comfortable while jogging as the original SynchroFLOAT, not to mention my pinky toes got "pins and needles". I'm continuing to use them for now to see if they just need more breaking in than my other SyncroFLAOT, and i'm trying to experiment with different lacing, but the laces are really short and doing something as simple and common as the runners loop leaves very little lace left to actually tie your shoes (and you can certainly forget about any kind of double knot).

I bought this for a recent backpacking trip to avoid taking my over-sized car camping pad. I was originally looking to get the Thermarest Pro Lite because I know a lot of people who love theirs, but I really couldn't justify the price of the prolite. I came across this POE pad and liked the sound of it, and the price!
I have only used it a couple nights but i couldn't be happier. I even fell asleep on it at home by accident the first night i had inflated it before i was going to pack it the next day. The baffles on the side that are suppose to keep the heat in also help to keep you in the middle of the pad (and i usually have issues sliding off the sides of my pads -hence my oversized car camping pad- and even when i was a little 12 year old i would fall off, but i don't fall off the sides of the All Out Lite.
i haven't used it enough to report on durability over time or inflated it enough to speak to it's self inflation but will report back when i have. But so far, i can't see why anyone wouldn't want this pad for backpacking!

This tank is definitely a new favorite of mine this summer. It's vaporwick, but it feels like jersey knit cotton, so it's really really comfortable. I wore it first for two days of backpacking and was really stoked on it (no issues under the pack straps). Since then i've used it for morning/evening jogs, the Wasatch Back Relay, and will more than likely use it for biking, too. I might even buy another one. I also really love that TNF is making technical clothes with cool asymmetrical print details.

I was able to borrow this pack for a weekend backpack trip and could not have been happier. I usually sweat a ton, but never noticed a sweaty back with their mesh back panel, so i guess it worked! A friend helped me shorten the torso length to make it fit me properly and it was really easy to do. I also really love how the waist belt cinch is set up to give you better leverage. I compared this to my friend's Arcteryx pack with your standard cinch type and the Ariel was SO MUCH EASIER to tighten and get as tight as you needed (the ariel was also MUCH more comfortable on the shoulders than my friend's arcteryx -she tried both and agrees on that point too). I am seriously considering buying this pack now, but if i don't get this one, it will definitely be one of the Ospreys.

the dress code at my work is pretty casual but i have to wear shoes that cover my toes and heels. I thought these would be a great alternative to sandals, but i can't stand wearing them for more than about 5 minutes. They just make my feet sweat. Even when im not moving and just driving my car, they sweat. Maybe if they had more air holes they might be better? They also squeak a bunch when you walk in them, sometimes creating a squeaky fart sounding noise. If you walk through a quiet room and you embarrass easily, well, be careful with your footsteps.

Until the weather got really hot, i was wearing this almost every day since i bought it. I used to think Columbia made kind of lame stuff, but their titanium line has really stepped things up technically and with great style. I have the green and love the color, love the stretch side panels, love the high neck, love the feel on the inside of the fabric, love the fit (it's a fitted cut/style but it's not tight at all, which is perfect). I use it for everyday, for after working out, for nights at the campsite... lovin it.

I needed a pack to carry a few more items than my shuttle pack would allow so i picked up the Drafter. The main pocket is big enough that i can put my collapsible Platypus "platy bottle" in their for those long rides when you're gonna need extra water and it also has inside organization pockets for tools, hand pump, energy bars, keys, etc. The hydration bladder made by Nalgene is my favorite bladder yet, i will use this bladder for hiking in larger packs too. It's way easier to open than the camel back bladders (i once had to use pliers cause my old camel back one was so stuck on there!) and the detachable tube is a really nice touch for refilling. The lock mechanism on the bite valve is nice and easy to use too. Flip it straight to lock, turn it 90 degrees to open.
I also like the helmet pouch, it's nice to have place for the helmet vs rattling around in the back of the car, and i guess there are some people who would take it off for climbing (not me, but whatever) so it would be nice for that. I put my arm guards in the helmet pouch last night for the climbing part of our ride and was able to easily pull them out the top without removing the pack from my back. I think shin guards would be too big to hold in there however and would end up hitting the back of your head if they even stayed in.
I haven't used my shuttle pack since i got the drafter. It's been perfect for all my rides (usually a bunch of climbing with a nice downhill payoff is my style) but sometimes get suckered into longer cross country rides and will most likely use it for some lift served as well.
Oh yeah, and it looks way cooler than any camelback style!

I have a couple of the smaller sizes so far and will definitely buy some of the larger ones to add to the arsenal. It's nice that they all come in different colors to help you find what you're looking for faster. so small and light, you almost have to see it to believe it.

overall this is a great rack to have, but there are a couple things Yakima could improve on. For one, the locking red bolt up front to keep the front wheel holder in place will loosen while you drive. After driving the highway for 4 or 5 hours and then down a gnarly dirt road (driving pretty slow too as there were infinite amounts of potholes), my bike went crooked in the wheel holder, made a clunk sound from above, and almost fell off the roof. In their defense i think there is a disclaimer in the instructions not to drive on such roads, but c'mon.... Most people with the bikes they need this rack for will be driving dirt roads at some point. So I found out the hard way that you need to tighten that every time you stop, or stop and check if it's been a while and the road is about to get bumpier. Also, the bikes do seem to sway a lot at lower speeds around town. I've never had any problems with that by itself, but the noise of them on the roof is a little unsettling sometimes.

Other than that, this rack has been great. I have a lefty fork so it's harder to use a fork mount anyways, and it's really nice to not deal with taking off the front wheel. Getting the bike up and in the rack is relatively easy as well. It's nice that the back portion of the front wheel hold rocks up and into place automatically as you roll the bike forward and into the front hold. That way you don't have to balance the bike in place while you're messing with attaching and locking the rack.

I guess they tweaked the 08 a little from the 07, but the 07 is a great ski. It took me a couple weeks to get used to skiing them coming from a really really light sugar daddy/freeride set up to a beefier gotama with rossi alpine binders. But after that break in period, i am IN LOVE. They will ski over pretty much anything, nice and stable.

i use this for my 17inch mac laptop. most of the time i throw it in a larger Chrome messenger bag, but when i just need to take it to a friends house, the sleeve with handle and strap works awesome by itself (the pocket is great too, there is one little cord i keep in there, and i know i would have lost it by now if not for that pocket). I also got one for my mom to use in her travels and so far she loves hers too!

I fell in love with this jacket, but it just proved to be too fitted for my purposes (cold weather skiing) in the size L. I don't know why they can't just make an XL in this jacket like they do in the Ama Dablam or the Guide Down. I had to exchange it for the Patagonia Down Patrol. Aside from not making it in a better size, I WAS stoked on this particular down jacket because of the really high, and really soft/comfortable collar to protect the face on those really really cold days. Also, the arms have incredible range of motion (I think they call it the butterfly or something), and the elbows and shoulders have extra beefy fabric to protect against ski edges and branches and what not. I was kind of broken-hearted at the prospect of returning it.

I love that Icebreaker makes such technically great pieces AND it has fresh colors and progressive styles.
On the topic od fit, this top seemed to run slightly big, so I ended up returning it, but got another similar icebreaker top later that I love. I have heard of other people sizing down sometimes as well so I think ifi you're in between, you might be able to go for the smaller size.

I've had great sucess with other wool tops, so I bought this T for hiking. I wasn't so stoked on the thin "clingy-ness" of the fabric though and decided to give it to a friend instead. On the whole though, I would definitely reccomend it for anyone who doesn't mind a more fitted, thin/lightweight fabric style T. A wool t-shirt sounds weird or hot, but they really are great and perfect for hiking or as light base layers for warm ski days.

The backlight on my alterra stopped working after about two weeks of ownership. They tell you not to set the barometer unless you REALLY know what you're doing, and the altimeter (probly since i haven't REALLY set the barometer) has been nice as a ball park figure, but I wouldn't trust it in any situation where I was relying on a certain altitude to know I was in the right place. The watch is also fairly bulky and not too comfortable to wear with ski gloves. I had it attached to my bike handle bars for a while this fall, but it got ripped off by accident (don't ask how, I'll admit, it wasn't easy) and broke some of the rubber/plastic so now it's pretty useless as a watch and I have an excuse to get a suunto. It was fun for the first week or two at least.

We had a couple ski days where it was -7F, and I got some temporary frostbite on my cheek. Not real fun. So I decided to throw down for this waterproof down jacket and haven't had any problems since. The collar comes up nice and high to protect your face from the cold and wind, and the hood is helmet compatible which will be great for those pow mornings when I'm standing in line for forever before the lift opens. The fit is pretty roomy, which gives a good range of motion for skiing. I would usually wear an XL in most brands, but I got a large and it's still roomy enough to fit a hoodie underneath when I'm wearing it around town (so other people might want to consider sizing down from their usual sizes). Anyway, I LOVE this jacket and I'm 100% happy with the purchase, it's really comfortable and totally worth it!

So many things have already been said about this top. It really is ultra warm, and the high zip neck really helps to lock in the heat. If it ends up being a little too hot, though, you can simply unzip it and vent a little. This top also works for layering. I've used it as a mid layer over another Icebreaker skin 200 top for colder days. The thumbs loops are great for keeping my wrists warmer, too, since I have shorter cuffs on my gloves.

This is my new favorite base layer for everyday. It's simple, it doesn't smell bad after wearing it for a week, and it's really comfortable. It seems to stretch out just a little bit after wearing it a day or two, but nothing bad, if anything, just more comfort. I use this mostly for skiing, but have also used it to sleep in for some fall camping in the desert. I've found that even sleeping in merino vs anything synthetic is SO nice. In comparison, synthetics just feel like plastic to me now. Icebreaker rules, it just feels right.

Like the other review said, these shoes are really comfortable, don't need much break-in period, and run pretty true to size. In the last year I decided to branch out and try some other skate shoe companies but nothing compares to the comfort of my vans (at least for my feet). The others needed too much break-in, or were too tight, or had some weird pressure points, or just hurt after standing/walking/whatever all day, so I came back to what I know just works. And the No Skool are perfect.

I haven't worn a watch for close to 8 years, but decided to get one for travelling to South America where my cell phone wouldn't work. This watch was perfect! No frills, casual yet stylish, and the band is super comfortable. I wear it everyday now!

The new sequence has some improvements on the old one, and a couple short-comings. There is no longer a small inner mesh pocket in the top pocket, which was perfect for keeping track of small random things, such as keys. One thing they made better is the water bottle pocket which used to take a lot of wrestling with to fit a nalgene bottle into....now it's a pocket that unzips to turn into a water bottle pocket. it is sized better for a nalgene bottle and when not in use you have an extra zippered pocket.
Overall the pack is still great for hauling camera gear while skiing, and it skis really well (i.e. it does not feel cumbersome or hinderng). On longer hikes it's not the most comfortable pack to hike with when it's fully loaded and your diagonally loaded skis are pulling back at your left shoulder, but for shorter hikes it's just fine.

I decided to get the Companion Cup for the same reason mentioned above. And it's true, it's perfect for making coffee in the first and oatmeal in the second. Or coffee/tea/etc for two people since you can use the same base/gas on either cup.

I admit it, I don't have one of these. But it's going HIGH on my wish list after seeing it in action from some friends. The cooking possibilities seem completely endless from chili to fish and rice to all kinds of pasta. I can't believe i didn't get one with my original Jet Boil.

I wear this top for biking ALL the time, if it's clean, it's the first one I will grab. If it's not clean, I might still wear, though I caution you not to wear it too many days in a row (i.e. a weekend in Moab) since it's not wool, the smell gets a little ripe after a while. But if you wear it and wash it, then not to worry. Aside from that, I love the look/style and the white-ish back panel is an even lighter, softer, airier fabric than the colored portion of the top and it breathes and wicks moisture fantastically. It is especially perfect when you have a camel back on causing you to sweat a little extra back there. Last note...the size runs slightly big. I stayed with the size I usually wear cause I don't mind the roomy comfort, but I probably could have gone down a size for a more fitted look without it being too small for me.

I've found this top to be one of my favorites for jogging. Wicks great, drys fast. I also wear it biking a whole lot when my Helly Hanse Trail Wizard is dirty.

it's true. this shirt does not stink. an extended weekend in the mountains.... a 24-hour relay race... no stank. Love it! Also really comfy and not as "clingy" as some other wool t-shirts i've tried on. Although the image makes it look a little frumpy, it's not actually like that. It has a fitted and contoured cut for women, like most other perfomance tees, with just a touch more room than the rest (which is perfect in my opinion!)

I was skeptical of the 3/4 pant at first, just because i've ALWAYS had full length long johns, and i don't think i want to go back now. The question of pant legs in the boots or trying to roll them up and leave them out of the boots is just a non-issue. I used these for the end of winter and all of spring skiing, and they were perfect! I was also skeptical of the waistband because it looks like one of those super tight elastic bands that's only good for creating a good looking sausage, but it's not so, they made it just right. Also (if you need the testimonial) they do not smell bad. I have always used capilene and its stinks so terribly after one use. I ski alot....and i can't afford to buy enough long johns for every day, so having ones i can wear more than once with out washing and without stinking is awesome!

Also, of note, Icebreaker claims these are lightweight and not midweight, and I would tend to agree with that, however I have never found myself to be cold in them yet.

It's so nice to finally have some pockets on my hydration pack. I previously had to stuff my keys, granola bar, pump, etc. (I use this for mt biking) in next to my hydration bladder. The pockets could be slightly roomier, but maybe it's better to help me limit the amount of junk i throw in the pack. That's my only issue really. The compression straps are awesome, too, for the extra layer or knee and elbow guards if you plan to hit the gnar or are just accident prone.

I love this little pillow! It's the perfect size and so much more comfortable than wadded-up clothes. It is SO light and it doesn't even take up any extra space as i can put it in the foot of my sleeping bag and then stuff my sleeping bag in it's stuff sack like normal, and you'd never know i had an extra pillow in there.

I used these for hiking and loved them. It's SO hard to find technical/hiking pants with a lower rise, and non-elastic waist band. So MANY MANY thanks go out to The North Face for that. I wish more manufacturers would follow suit!

These are great goggles, but I was really bummed to find they did not fit with either my old helmet or my new helmet (a Leedom and a Giro G10 respectively). It could just be the combination of my head shape and helmet size (Giro: Medium), but they didn't work out for me. Otherwise they ARE sick goggles, and i especially like smith's platinum mirror lens.

Brighton seems like the underdog in Salt Lake when you have the infamous likes of Snowbird and Alta right next door, but Brighton is one of my favorite places to ski! You will spend FAR less time standing in line when you go to Brighton, and much more time on the snow. They also have everything from fun groomers to tons of tree skiing to a super good terrain park (and definitely some sweet pow stashes).

How can you not go to Alta? That place is CLASSIC! And not to mention the price is half what you'd pay to ski on the East Coast with way less vertical and WAY less powder than Alta.

I am not a fan of standard ankle socks, so when I saw these I decided to try them. They are now my most favorite socks (based on both comfort and performance)! I use them mostly for mountain biking, and sometimes jogging. I had to go back and buy another pair and I will probably buy a few more!

Great little pack. Although the strap system is not very girl-friendly (and by girl friendly I mean compatibility with the upper sports bra region) on account of the chest strap. It would be fine if one could move the chest strap higher up on the shoulder straps, so they attach higher across the chest, but they don't go high enough on account of the gear loops. I will probably try to remove some stitching so the straps can slide higher and hopefully the whole things fits better. (Right now I can't put the shoulder straps where they should be cause the chest strap would be all weird).

Otherwise, it's a great little pack and I’m sure dudes have no issues with the chest strap. It's perfect for in bounds use and perfect for short OB hikes from the resort. I have also used it hiking in the spring/summer and it works especially well here for post-season ski-recovery. The diagonal ski carry is great, too. Quick and easy.

I had these socks with me for a relay race but I didn't wear them for my first 5 mile leg and I started to get some heinous blisters under my big toes. I had two pairs of them so I wore them for my second and third legs (both about 5 miles each) and the blisters were suddenly a non-issue! Not only did I not notice the blisters but they did not get any worse at all. I wish I had worn these socks for all three legs of the relay!

These are officially my new mountain biking sunglasses. Nice and light. They fit my head and face perfectly (I guess I have a medium sized head -large for a girl, but small for a dude.) The rubber on my last pair of sunglasses would ALWAYS get stuck in my hair when I took them off, and these have been much better at not getting stuck. The scoop thing seems to work too. Sure, I will fog up a bit when I stop but as soon as I start moving they are fog free. I went for the bronze/taupe combo and really like the lighter lenses for riding in the shade of the woods. I also dig the slightly more "urban" style of the frames.

I haven't tried jogging with this bra yet, but have been using it a ton for hiking and mountain biking and to that end it rules. The mesh is great in the summer heat and I love the seamless band that goes around, SO MUCH BETTER than the standard thick elastic band of most sports bra, this one is SUPER comfortable and wicks moisture away perfectly.

I've been using these bottoms forever! I am talking years, like ten years. Super comfortable, and since mine are a little long on me (I guess I am short for my waist size) I just roll over the waist a couple times and have an instant comfort soft waist band (not a fan of the straight up elastic band, but the problem seems to have solved itself). The one thing I am bummed about is they do kind of stink now that I ski 75 to 100 days a year, but with lighter use they were fine.

A sweet shoe for sure! They seem to run slightly on the big size so I stay away from wearing thin socks with them, but otherwise, great. And I LOVE the simple style.

I have a lower arch and a wider foot, and am having some difficulty getting these shoes dialed-in for my particular feet. I have used them at a local nature park with a coarser gravel path and found I wish the soles were a little thicker -like them better on the road. What I really love about these shoes, however, is the mesh. Even when I just walk around indoors, it feels like I have a personal air conditioner attached to each foot. And they are so, so light on your feet.

The fabric they use in this tee is quickly becoming my favorite. Hiking, biking, running –it’s awesome. It keeps you nice and dry and is definitely light. And even though it feels so light, it doesn’t feel flimsy, too thin, or too clingy. It's just right.

Growing up on the East Coast, I have used the Capilene mid-weight zip tee for skiing for as long as I can remember (it may go back as much as 10 years!). It is soft and comfortable and I love having that zipper for ventilation. I don't use it quite as much in the milder temps of Utah, but it still remains a much used piece of winter clothing.

I think these bags could survive warfare! I've had mine for more years than I can remember, though I think it's somewhere around 5 or 6, if that gives you an idea for the durability and it really doesn't show ANY signs of falling apart. The first one I bought was the small, which I use almost every day, and then I got a larger one a couple years ago to transport my laptop and use for various larger needs. You could drop this thing in a puddle close to its height and as long as water didn't get in through the top everything would stay dry. Conversely, if you spilled your whole Nalgene bottle's worth of water inside, you could tip back your bag and drink it right out (not that you'd want to, but it makes it a lot easier to clean when you can dump things out instead of them getting soaked into the fabric). If I could give this more than 5 stars I would!

I bought the Omega Reservoir when the bladder in my generic bike hydration pack broke. I wouldn't dream of buying anything other than camelback. My Omega is still going strong (and clean) after about 3 years of use from biking to hiking to easy water access on long road trips (just hang it off the back of the seat.)

The wide mouth is great for getting ice into the pack and makes cleaning much easier. The seal on the bladder is also super good, you can feel it when you close it. I once had trouble getting it open it was sealed so good (but that is probably more my fault for letting it sit for a few months w/o use in the winter). I've also endo-ed straight over the handlebars and on to my back while biking, and the camelback did not break. In fact it probably helped alot to cushion my fall. I can't imagine life without the camelback.

I've had them for about seven months now and I wear them everyday driving, walking around town, biking to the store, whatever. They rule. I get pissed when I forget them and have to use the "back-up" pair I keep in my car. They look a little big on all my friends with small faces, but anyone with medium to large face looks like a rockstar.