Kiley

I recently got these boots because they are one of the narrowest boots with a BOA lacing system. (Note to snowboard boot companies: women's feet do not stop at size 9 or 10, please make some larger boots, for intermediate/advanced riders, so we don't have to fight men's boots in order to ride.) I really like the feel of the boot and especially enjoy how stiff they are, I am a trained skier so I am used to relying on my boot for quick responses when on the snow. The BOA system is great, I'll never go back to another lacing system.

I wear these glasses all the time and they are great. Comfortable, stylish, and nice lenses.

I wear these glasses all the time and they are great. Comfortable, stylish, and nice lenses.

These are our uniform pants when we're teaching skiing and snowboarding and we're not impressed. (Luckily we're allowed to wear our own black pants to work if we want, every year, more and more of us are ditching these pants.) As it's Washington, rain is very common, yes even in winter; these pants are not waterproof! When it's raining, wearers of these pants can't be outside longer than 5 minutes before getting soaked. Even sitting on the chairlift earns the wearer of these pants a very cold/wet butt, very disappointing. The 'feminine fit' is practically non-existent, these fit much like the men's version of the pants.

I have this jacket in basmati and love it! It fits true to size and is the perfect balance between a classy/city jacket and a jacket that fits well and is very warm. I wear it almost everyday!

I can't decide if I love these or hate them. Some days they're great, don't ride up much and are comfortable, and other days they ride up to my butt and itch. I'm going to keep wearing them and hope that as my thighs get slimmer, well that's the plan anyways, lol, they always fit great.

They're Chacos, either you love 'em or you hate 'em, the rest of the reviews can tell you that much. The main difference I have had between these and my Z1 Pros is the adjusting, not only do these have the toe loop but with the double straps, adjusting is much more difficult. I love the look of the ZX2 much more than the Z2 but getting both straps adjusted the same is sure a pain, I'm still working on mine.

I ordered these shoes a few weeks ago and love them so far! They're quite warm even though they're breathable too, the tread is amazing, the insole is pretty good (I have a really high arch so I'll have to replace it anyways, but for the average foot, it's good), and the sizing is great. As a size 11, it's important that shoes are large enough because I can't get a size larger, these shoes are great. My favorite part is the lime green color though!

I bought this shirt on SAC for my dad. Being Prana, I ordered a size up than he usually wears, a wise decision since the shirt runs small. The logo in the center looks quite silly because it is so small in comparison to the XL shirt.

These shoes, like all Vasque shoes run small and a little tight in the toe area. It would be awesome if I could order the next size up but until I find a women's 12 for sale, that's not going to happen. (I've tried men's but they are too wide.)

I ordered this shirt from SAC because I always like to show a little ski love. The shirt is nice but is a little boxy fitting and a little short. Also note, "Arc'teryx" is printed in small letters in one of the bottom corners on the back of the shirt.

I ordered the green shoes for my brother from SAC expecting the light green shoe pictured. The color of the actual product was a very dark green/forest green.

These leggings are pretty great for what they're made to do. They're warm and comfortable. However, because they are so thick they are a bit slouchy and therefore not able to be worn as leggings with shorts for an after-activity meal or get together.

I actually wear this shirt for swimming. I wear it over my swimsuit top every time I practice with my whitewater kayak in the pool. It is great because it allows me to wear a supportive swim top while being fully covered (I wear my spray skirt under the shirt). The fit is great for rolls because it is tight to the body and the sleeves are very tapered. Also, the fabric is created to not hold on to moisture so even when it is completely drenched, it doesn't get really heavy or drip excessively.

I pretty much love all things Patagonia and this shirt is no exception. It is super comfortable, well fitting (nice shape through the waist and long enough to be comfortable under backpack belts), and a great color. The only two shortcomings of this shirt: it holds on to that lovely sweat smell and is quite thin (but since I usually wear a sports bra with it, it's not a problem).

I have this jacket in gecko green and love it! The jacket is super lightweight which is perfect for layering, a 'fashion' necessity here in the northwest. I chose this jacket because a friend of mine has the same and I noticed how nice it looked and how waterproof it was. As for the discussion about the microfiber collar, there is a piece of fabric above the tag area that touches the back of the neck but there is no fabric in the front or near the zipper.

I have used this rack for several seasons and love it. I am a ski/snowboard instructor at a commuter mountain so this rack sees a lot of use during the winter. It is easy to use, can store 2 boards and a pair of skis (as long as the boards aren't wide and the skis aren't powder), and has reliable locks. The only downsides I have encountered with this system is having the locks/latches freeze shut with snow overnight, and having a whistling sound from wind traveling through the plastic parts next to a pair of skis in the rack, however, both of these issues are only occasional. I always lock the rack for travel to ensure that the bars are actually latched because with a lot of gear, the latches become quite 'strained'. The rack takes a bit of time to install initially, but after the ties are on, the rack part comes off very easily for summer storage. I have this rack on Subaru factory crossbars, very wide, and it fits great.

Anyone who owns Chacos will sing their praises. This sandal is just as deserving of that praise. I like the Z1 because of the ease of wearing it with socks (it's ok, I'm from Washington and don't have any fashion sense anyways, haha). Unfortunately, I am one of those unlucky people who sometimes gets blisters from Chacos; if I go more than a month without wearing the shoes, wearing them again is far from comfortable. Despite this, I love the shoes, especially when I remember to take them off inside (the sole is definitely a marking sole). I'm currently looking into buying a pair of ZX2s.

Although there are already a lot of reviews for this jacket, I want to throw in my 2cents too. I currently own 2 of this jacket style and had to throw out one old one (I wore it several hundred times!). This jacket is great because of the generous fit, the classic look, and the warmth for the low price.

I love these shorts, in fact, I own two pairs! They are lightweight, fast drying, comfy, and stylish (for what they are). I wear them with UA compression shorts, so not having a liner in them is great.

These pants are super comfortable, I love them! I chose them because of the price and the environmental friendliness. I have the brown & orange onces and even though the pictures shows the pants as almost black, they are definitely dark brown. They are very long for capris, may look like high-waters on legs shorter than 35". Also, I have only worn them a few times but the crotch seems to be pilling a little bit, I hope it doesn't get too bad because I really like the pants.