very warm and durable construction. another high quality Columbia product.

i own two pairs, and they are rock solid. very durable nylon, not like the thin material you find in columbia brands. i frequently have to bushwhack to the good fishing holes, and these things slide right through prickers and brambles.

i'm not sure if they changed the design or not, i've owned mine for 3 years now. maybe the other reviewer bought them recently and they are different...

if you're a kayak or canoe fisherman, this is the vest to have. awesome fit, lot's of mobility for casting and paddling. lot's of pockets on the front so you don't have to dig around the hatches for tackle. i can easily hold a day's worth of drop-shot rig tackle in this vest. it also comes with a whistle which isn't mentioned in the product description.

it makes a good extender or replacement tube. my tubes get moldy long before the hydration bladder, so this is the best way to replace the tube. just put the end in boiling water for a few minutes, and it will easily fit over the valve on the hydration bladder.

Headlamps are pretty simple affairs, so it takes a lot to stand out of the crowd. Fortunately, this one does. The push-button switch is much easier to use than the slider, and the flip-up red lens is a nice addition. The beam on the highest setting is more than adequate for a trail light, while the dimmer setting is good inside tents. It's also as durable as the other lights in Petzl's lineup. I haven't found a weakness with this headlamp.