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    Midwest... However I get out West any chance I can :-)
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    I grew up in Salt Lake but moved to Iowa in high school. I moved back to Utah for a brief stint @ the U but then transferred back to Iowa to go to school and have lived here ever since. I enjoy running, biking, hiking, skiing, golfing, SCUBA diving, camping, etc. I get back to Utah and Oregon any chance I can :-)

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KEEN Newport Sandal - Kids'

KEEN Newport Sandal - Kids'

Rating for this product: 5 June 16, 2009

I got these for my 3.5 year old and she LOVES them!! She can run and play in them @ the park, but also can wear them if she's going to get wet too... She's worn them every single day since we got them a month ago. If you are hesitating, they are definitely worth the money.

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Under Armour Proximo T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Under Armour Proximo T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 June 16, 2009

This shirt is great! I have some other under armour shirts that have a blend and sometimes are almost itchy. This one is awesome!! I'm planning on ordering another short sleeve one and also a long sleeved version.

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Good shirt, note the sizing remarks...

Tramdock.com Tramdock Logo T-Shirt - Men's

Tramdock.com Tramdock Logo T-Shirt - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 June 13, 2009

This shirt is cool, but runs small and is VERY long. I kicked it down to my brother and he loves it...

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Nice Gloves

Backcountry.com Liner Glove - Men's

Backcountry.com Liner Glove - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 June 13, 2009

These are great fleece gloves for driving, walking, hiking, camping, etc. I don't use them as liners, but you obviously could. I like them for the other reasons mentioned and they have a nice griping goat pattern on the palm. I bought a pair of these a while back but lost one so I naturally got another pair :-)

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Sweet Shorts

Columbia Roc Short - Men's

Columbia Roc Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 June 13, 2009

I bought three pair of these shorts and they are without a doubt the most comfortable shorts I own! I love the extra hidden zip pocket for securing anything. I bought the 8 inseam and they aren't "short" by any means. Just a good length... If you prefer longer shorts that come to or below your knee, then go with the longer inseam. Bottom line = you can't go wrong with these and Backcountry has a sick price on them in that they retail @ $38.

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Lovin' it...

KEEN Briggs Shoe - Men's

KEEN Briggs Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 6, 2009

These shows rock! My first pair of Keens and I'm lovin' it... Based on other recommendations I ordered up a 1/2 size. I'm kind of between a 10 & 10.5 so I went with the 10.5 and they fit perfect!!! Glad I didn't go with an 11 because they don't run "that" small. I think they are pretty true to size but if you are in between two sizes, bump up to the upper one.

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Very Comfortable

Patagonia Lightweight Endurance Ankle Sock

Patagonia Lightweight Endurance Ankle Sock

Rating for this product: 5 May 6, 2009

I now have four pair of the Patagonia Ultra Lightweight Endurance socks and decided to try out this sock. They are great, about the same as the Ultras. Very comfortable, feel great on runs and my feet are very happy with them :-)

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KEEN Briggs Shoe - Women's

KEEN Briggs Shoe - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 May 6, 2009

These are my wife's second pair of these shoes and she swears by them!! She said that within one day of wearing the new pair they felt like her old pair, perfect!!! My wife is an emergency veterinarian and is on her feet all day working long hours and she claims these shoes are a life-saver...

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Sweet Socks!!

Patagonia Ultra Lightweight Endurance Anklet Sock

Patagonia Ultra Lightweight Endurance Anklet Sock

Rating for this product: 5 May 6, 2009

This is my fourth pair of these bad boys... Not because of any quality issues with the previous three pairs, but because they are suck awesome socks! They feel great while running and hold up well. With the first pair I had, I found myself favoring them when heading out for runs. So I added two more pair and then decided to snag another one in that they were available in white. Try 'em, you love 'em!!

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As advertised...

Sorel Caribou Boot - Men's

Sorel Caribou Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 April 6, 2009

These boots rock!! I had Sorels as a kid growing up and these are everything I remembered and then some!! I live in Iowa where it can be -35 degrees F and that doesn't even factor in potential wind-chill. With these boots, your only problem will be keeping the rest of your body as warm and happy as your feet will be :-)

They don't come in 1/2 sizes so definitely order down. I normally wear a 10.5 and ordered a 10 and they still have a little bit of room.

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Great Boots!

Sorel Caribou Boot - Men's

Sorel Caribou Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 7, 2009

I had Sorels growing up and it sure is great to have a new pair!! These boots won't disappoint... They are awesome!! I've only had them for a month but I'm praying for more snow so I can go out and play :-) Only thing is they run a bit big so go down a 1/2 size (they only come in full sizes). I wear a 10.5 and got a 10 and they fit nice.

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Sweet shirt...

Pearl Izumi Phase T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Pearl Izumi Phase T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 7, 2009

Great shirt for just about anything...

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Nice shirt

Patagonia Capilene 2 T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Capilene 2 T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 January 7, 2009

Great shirt, lightweight and comfortable :-)

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Love 'em

Patagonia Ultra Lightweight Endurance Anklet Sock

Patagonia Ultra Lightweight Endurance Anklet Sock

Rating for this product: 5 January 7, 2009

I love these socks :-) I bought a pair last year and I found myself always selecting over other socks them when heading out for a run :-) Very comfortable, great for running!

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Awesome shirt!!

Backcountry.com Limited Edition Not-Cotton Goat T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Backcountry.com Limited Edition Not-Cotton Goat T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 28, 2008

This is my first Sport Science shirt and first Backcountry shirt of the month shirt and I love it!! The reflective goat is sweet on the front!! I live in the Midwest and so everyone asks what the goat "stands for" so I also love telling people about backcountry.com :-)

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Sweet Jacket!!

Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover - Men's

Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 30, 2007

This jacket rocks!!!! It's lightweight and compresses down to almost nothing when it comes to size and backpacking! It's great for layering under a shell and is also great as a standalone jacket, providing quite a bit of warmth :-)

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Cute Toddler Shorts!!!

Patagonia Baby Baggies Short - Infants'

Patagonia Baby Baggies Short - Infants'

Rating for this product: 5 August 30, 2007

These Patagonia shorts look sweet on my daughter! They are light weight and dry super fast! I would order a size down. We ordered two pair of 24M for her (she is 21 months) and they are huge on her. No problem because they will be perfect next summer. We ordered this pair of 18M and they are still a little big but the nice thing is that with the drawstring it's all good!!

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Great Puffy Jacket

Patagonia Reversible Puffball Jacket - Infant

Patagonia Reversible Puffball Jacket - Infant

Rating for this product: 5 November 10, 2006

We bought this puffy for our 11-month-old daughter and is a great jacket. It's not bulky and she can easily wear it while buckled into her car seat. The fact that it is reversible is awesome! Great puffy for the money... :-)

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Kelty Backpack Mirror

Kelty Child-View Mirror

Kelty Child-View Mirror

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2006

This mirror is super sweet and light-weight! We bought the Kelty Kid Carrier - Wanderer this summer for our 6 month old and totally love it but you can't see your child that well. So the mirror is great:-) It's super cheap and attaches directly to the shoulder strap.

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Best Capri Pants EVER!

prAna Bliss Nylon Capri - Women's

prAna Bliss Nylon Capri - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2006

I bought a pair of these Capris last spring for my wife and she loved them so much I bought her two more pair before our trip to Oregon. She wore them every day and she swears they are the most comfortable pants she owns. They are great for literally ANYTHING!!

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Great Watch!

Nike Timing Nuru Digital Watch

Nike Timing Nuru Digital Watch

Rating for this product: 4 September 8, 2006

My wife got this watch and really likes it. It's stylish, yet practical. The only thing she doesn't like about it, and we should've realized this before we bought it, is that it doesn't display the "seconds" on it. Other than that, great watch for the price!

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Love it!

Nike Timing Triax Speed 50 Super Watch

Nike Timing Triax Speed 50 Super Watch

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2006

I got this watch after wearing a G-Shock for 18 years! Although I still have my G-Shock, this watch is sweet for running. It has features that I might not ever use like interval training. However, it's light-weight and looks cool. It stored two alarms as well as two different times and is very easy to learn to use.

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Awesome Pants!!

prAna Bliss Nylon Capri - Women's

prAna Bliss Nylon Capri - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 August 9, 2006

I bought a pair of these capri pants for my wife for her birthday and she ABSOLUTELY loves them!! She wears them all the time. We are heading to Oregon for a vacation so I just bought her two more pair!!

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