I was looking for a lightweight shoe with excellent traction and the ability to drain a lot of water. I've used these guys for day hikes, trail running, peak bagging, and even a trip through the Boundary Waters. These shoes excel at nearly everything I've tossed at 'em. I put Superfeet Green into them and they're a shoe I can wear all day and not get sweaty. After logging nearly 200 miles of trails in under a month, I can safely say that they hold up well and won't disappoint. If you like light & fast shoes, do yourself a favor and pick up a pair.

The first thing I noticed about this jacket was its weight (or lack thereof). Coming in at a scant 8oz. makes this jacket an ace-in-the-hole when weather turns sour. The Essence packs down to the size of a tennis ball and is my go-to layer if the rain/snow/wind picks up while on the trail. It's breathability makes this a perfect addition to your cool morning bike commutes and since it packs down so small, you'll never struggle to find a place to stash it during the day. If Marmot had made this jacket with adjustable cuffs this would have gotten a full five stars but they saved weight and went with elastic cuffs instead. If you're unsure of this piece follow my directions: 1) Buy the Essence. 2) Go outside. 3)Stay light and dry.

This jacket is great! The Monkey Man provides you with instant warmth even in the chilliest weather (so long as there's no wind). Speaking of wind, with all of the complaining people did here, I was expecting the slightest breeze to freeze me but this jacket does fairly well in light breezes. I'm definitely going to be buying another one as soon as this one wears out. My only modification to the current design would be to add thumb holes like MH did on the 1/4 zip pullover version.

Awesome. That's all that I can say. I wear them everyday when the snow has melted. I've hiked 15+ miles/day in these guys with a 40 pound pack and my feet never hurt. These shoes give you a grip that you can count on and hold your feet in place solidly. The only problem I've had with them is that when I tighten them up nice and tight for long climbs, they tend to readjust and get too tight around the big toe but a quick break/readjustment and they're good to go for another loooong stretch.

These Chacos are the perfect thing after you've tortured your feet on trail, in biking shoes, climbing shoes or any other form of footwear. I have used these as my go-to sandals for a year now and they've been a lifesaver. They're great when you want the comfort that Chaco is known for, but your Z's are a little too much. They do run tight, so you'll either need to go through a callous-forming break in period or simply order a size up. I've never been able to wear flip-flops all day until I slipped these babies on and now, they rarely come off.

I've had my Big Mouths for about a year and I've come to pretty much love them. For starters, they are incredibly easy to install and even easier to put to use. I can get two bikes in their trays in under two minutes. I drive a Pontiac Vibe so it's a little taller than most cars but this rack is still a breeze. There are a couple of tricks that I've learned though. First, place the mouth in a vertical position that way you can plop your bike into the jaws right away. This will help hold your bike upright while you work your fat mtn. tires in the trays. Secondly, if you want to really secure your ride, before you close the jaws, reach up and squeeze the jaws around your frame and simultaneously close the lever. This will increase the pressure on the frame and to this day, I've never had any problems with the arm slipping on either my mountain bike or my roadie. Another little thing I've learned is that you can use the tire straps like a winch to really wedge your tires into the tray. There is a bit of sway when cornering or going over bumps but I've never been worried about the bikes coming off. Other than the increased wind noise, gas mileage takes a slight hit, even with two bikes up there. All in all, I'd be likely to buy this rack system again and I'd definitely recommend them to a friend but if you're looking for a rack that holds your bike completely secure, take a look at fork mount racks.

First off, the lack of the plastic taste I've grown accustomed to is a very nice change and the absence of funk is also a plus. The bottle is the same size and shape as its plastic cousins, but it weighs a bit more. I have a couple gripes about the lid rope though. You can't remove it without cutting the sucker off which is a bummer because this would be a great ultralight pot when all you need to do is boil water. Also, if you get a little dirt in the loop around the bottle, the rope doesn't twist freely with the cap but rather, it gets caught in the threads and that gets to be a pain when you're looking to take the cap off again. Other than that, it's a good bottle that doesn't carry the taste of the last drink at all so there's no need to worry about your water tasting like coffee for the next week and a half.

Native's Ignition sunglasses were my first pair of brand name glasses and now I find myself wondering how my eyes ever managed before these. The amazingly light frames hug your face perfectly and the Cushinoid pads keep these suckers stuck. Glare from ice, snow, pavement, glass and water are all but eliminated. I've used these glasses for singletrack, hiking, cruising, bumming around town, and even rolled a few times in Lake Superior and the Ignitions clung to my face. The only reason these didn't receive the full 5-star rating is because the Reflex coating (the blue shine)deteriorated after a hard season in the elements but Native replaced them with no problem. I would definitely buy these glasses again, but as far as I can tell, I'm not going to need to anytime soon.

I've had this jacket for about a month now and all I can say is AMAZING! I live in northern Wisconsin and it's been downright cold lately. Low temp of 2-5 with a windchill of -10 to -15. I went out with the Sub-zero and a light baselayer (MH Hyperdry) and I was sweating after walking to town. The only thing that would make this coat better would be a longer torso. Other than that, it's a great coat and you shan't be dissappointed.

The Nordnoggen Toque is simply amazing. It's warm around the ears but still lets your head breathe keeping you at the right temperature. I would buy this hat again, but I doubt I'll need to, it's extremely durable.

This jacket is amazing. I've worn it paddling, hiking, biking, and toolin' around town. If you add a sweater or other base layer underneath, you'll keep warm in the most frigid temps.