Works great for my kid, large enough for his 1st grade papers, folders, binders, and such. The little pocket on the top lid fits the little things he likes to bring with him. The emergency whistle was not on the pack for some reason, something my son was bummed about so he put his own whistle on it. He puts his gloves in the side mesh pocket but it would hold a little water bottle nicely too. I'm sure we will go hiking with this pack too. Love the green color (aka - "moss"). What are you waiting for? Your kid will luv it.

Tested this great new jacket while backcountry skiing in Big Cottonwood Cyn. It was a warmer day so I went with my merino wool base layer and this STOIC jacket. Perfect combo, I did not overheat as it breathes nicely but when a little wind hit on the ridge it kept me comfortable. Looking forward to using this jacket for mtn biking (rainy or colder days), trail running, or just hiking in the mtns. Very functional piece of gear that will for sure make you happy! Go for it! You will keep this item for years and use it all the time. Peace.

First of all this shoes has no laces! I hate those frickin things. Three velcro type straps made custom adjustments easy and made the fit comfortable. Seemed really light yet very sturdy to me. I'm 200 lbs and they have been on about ten rides so far, everything is holding up well no unusual wear. Seems like these will last me for quite some time. I am going to get an insert to replace the one it comes with. Do this for sure.

I love the shorts, they are sturdy and light but still look cool. Functional pockets all over, some with hook and loop closures. The liner works great, the chamois seems to be doing its job too. I will wear these shorts at work, or play, it's not going to matter. I wear a size 34 waist, so I purchased the large size and they seem to fit about right, maybe a little big in the shorts but I use a belt and they are perfect. They are great shorts.

Ya gotta wear them for a while to fully appreciate why Chacos are the best! They fit great, no hot spots, easy on/off, durable, cool, just everything you need for a casual sandal. But the great thing is you can wear them hiking with a backpack and cruise thru the desert canyons, thru creeks or whatever. The sole is bomber. These will last you for years! Get em, you will totally be psyched about them. Make sure you get fit for the right size though first, then go online and buy them, this will insure you get exactly what you want.

After a long desert haul, it was great to set up the tent and make the pad into the chair. After dinner and drinks, it was time to hit the tent for some sleep, taking the pad out of the chair was easy. This pad allows for a great night's rest with plenty of support and comfort. I was ready to go the next day. That is worth a lot to a 43 year old guy that works in a cubical all week. I retired my older Thermarest and saved a pound or two, making it an easier load overall. Get the stuff sack and the chair, they are worth it. A little pricey but this stuff is made to last you many years to come. An investment but it pays off. Happy backs make for much nicer backpacking trips.

Get it and relax! It's worth the money, it's worth the weight. A must have for the backpacking trip. Rolls up small and fits on the outside of your pack. Easy to use and saves your back big time around the kitchen zone. Go for it ...your back will thank you.

After a long day of trekkin around in the desert, it was great to come back to camp and set up the chair around the kitchen zone and start cooking dinner and making coffee drinks. My back was well supported and the butt was comfy sitting in this awesome chair. The straps and buckles are beefy enough to last, the material is tough enough to protect the sleeping pad. Yep, it adds a little weight but it is so worth it. I used to just sit on a log or the ground but no more, this is the way to go. The extra weight is not a big deal and it rolls up nicely to attach to the outside of my pack on the side easily. If you want a well rested back for the next day, get this gear!

I used this on a multi-day backpacking trip into the SE Utah desert. It packed well in my backpack (flexible) and it seemed to be able to take a crushing without any damage. The screen is micro enough that I didn't get any coffee grains in my brew. I placed two TBSP of grounds into it and set it into my mug, with the wings resting perfectly on the edges of the mug, then poured the hot water into the mug thru the filter until full. Covered the filter with the little cap included and let er rest for a few minutes. Pulled the filter out and had a perfect cup of coffee. No messy paper filters, just grounds that I left out to dry during the day and then put into my trash later. All my friends loved it and I ended up making coffee for all of them over the subsequent days since this filter was so easy and quick to use. The only thing I can think of that would improve this filter is if the little black cap was somehow attached to the filter itself, this would create less of a chance of loosing the cap. I will probably rig it somehow with some kind of leash. Overall, I was very satisfied with this filter and will be using this for many years to come.

Follow up review ....this is a great shower option but do not expect the typical solar shower experience. The walls are solid black with no clear side to allow the solar radiation to heat the water (like a typical old school sun shower). But I filled it up and hung it in a tree, allowing the sun to hit it all day. Then after a long day of trekking around the desert canyons, I arrived back at camp and showered off with air temp water. Not too hot, not too cold, just perfect. Who wants to shower with hot water after a day of hot desert hiking?? The twist head that allows the water to flow thru the shower head worked well. After my shower I was able to let three other people shower with the water left over. Amazing capacity for such a small packable item. Go for it.

I used these on a desert backpacking trip, they held up well. No blisters or badly placed seams that create hot spots. They are not too tall and not too short. I was wearing low-top Montrail Vitesse shoes and Chaco sandals during the trip and they were fabulous! I got four pairs and am thinking about getting more. I have since used these socks for other hikes and several Mtn Bike adventures, they are awesome.

Plenty of room for flexibility, lots of pockets, nice fly zipper to drain the snake, belt loops and dual Velcro-brand fastener waist tightener system, waterproof breathable fabric (Toray Entrant-Dermizax EV), a little lift ticket attachment thingy, two button snaps to keep em on, slightly flared at cuffs to go over the boot easy, gaiters keep the snow out, and a nice fit overall. I am 5' 11" and 200 lbs (34 waist in Levi's), size large fits great. The inner thigh vents go from the knee to the crotch, while not as good as full side zips these work fine as you climb. Lifetime warranty makes this purchase a no-brainer. Spyder is going after the backcountry skier in style. I like these pants.

Works great for the backcountry. Easy to use. Comfortable on the body, hardly notice it. I am an old Pieps user, so the easy directional finder was so easy to practice with and find another beacon quickly. Make sure you practice with it though! VERY IMPORTANT. After you get the hang of it, it is a fine beacon. The only one I think that might be easier to operate is the DTS Tracker. Very happy with this purchase.