This thing packs down as small as an apple, and is super warm. I used it on the PCT for a couple weeks and it worked great for when I needed just that extra layer. It's always hanging out in my ski pack, ready for when a storm blows in. It even gets used as casual wear, but I am not sure if I could recommend it too much. Biggest downside is now they use a zipper, mine is way cooler, and has snaps.

I used this in Oregon on the pacific crest trail this season in July, which was pretty close to the peak of the mosquito season. It kept the mid day swarms off my face, but did nothing on my arms or legs. Around sunrise and sunset all hell breaks loose and it does very little to keep me protected. I tried to get away with using no DEET but a couple days into it and covered in bug bites, I had too. I liked the bandanna in the day, but it really didn't work well when it was thick as hell out.

What can I say? I've been wearing Chaco's for more than 10 years. They support my feet like a champ, and never give me rub marks. I've backpacked with these as my primary shoe all over Utah and Montana. I've walked to class through a snowstorm with them, and hiked peaks in the Wasatch. The Chaco's recently graduated from a 18 day private Grand Canyon float. I even discovered a line in a free write from an x girl friend of mine talking about our love for Chacos. I tried to hate Chaco when they moved production to out of Colorado, but hey, now I like the shoes and everything.

The only downside... The grip on wet rock isn't amazing.

I got this stove last spring and I have loved using it all summer. I first got to use it on the Dolores river, with some snow, so the temps were easily in the thirties and twenties, and it worked just fine. It even had enough power to heat potatoes on a cast iron pan. I took it on the PCT for a hundred miles and found it to be very efficient and easy to use. I ended up using less gas than my buddy who had the pocket rocket. It works awesome with the wind screen in place and has been very durable.

Very nice and light, plus it secures well around the pack but it has no taped seams!!! I sealed mine... we will see how well it works.

I used one of these Bandits for a trip on the Dolores River, and also down Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River. For the Dolores (lower flow) it was a blast, and could easily do class III water, even a run on Snaggletooth (class IV). I found it a little overloaded with two bigger guys... the tandem model shouldn't be used by two big paddlers if your hitting big water (easily on lakes and calm rivers though). Westwater was very fun in it too, and it had enough float to make me feel comfortable in the bigger class IV water. It is a little narrow which makes it tipsy, but still pretty stable for a boat being 24 lbs. You could almost roll it if you had thigh straps too (heard of some one doing this but never seen it). This is awesome river boat for class IV and below, and would be more than adequate on lakes and for recreational use.

I've been using mine for a couple weeks now and its one of my favorite sleeping bags so far. I've used it down to 25 deg F or so and was pretty comfortable (I am a cold sleeper). It packs down well and is soft. Not as small as the down option, but its the price you pay for synthetic. I slept in some pretty wet spots and found the bag to be quite water resistant. I am a skinny guy (130 lbs) and its plenty roomy, but still hugs me all night long. My only complaint is that it has no draft tube. This turned out to not be a big deal because the bag forces the zipper outward naturally and insulation blocks it.

Cheap, light, and gets the job done. 50+ miles of scruboak will understandably rip this little guy up a bit, but that won't detract from the comfort to weight ratio this thing brings to the backcountry. My only nitpick is that it could stand to be a bit smaller when rolled up.

Does their job, and does it well. Keeps the debris out as good or better than other gators out there, especially for the price.

My feet didn't get any blisters, and after 5 days of wearing these socks they didn't even smell that bad. Sweet!

Used these with some nice wool backpacking socks and some brand new boots for over 50 miles with nary a blister. Feel great, breathe well, and all that other lovey-dovey fluff.

Not only does this vest make me look like even more of a badass mountain man tough guy, but it does a marvelous job keeping the heat in when used in conjucting with some long underwear, down jackets, rain coats, and their ilk. Awesome!

This shell rocks. It has a high collar with lots of fleece to keep your face warm. Bomb proof construction (I've already ran into several trees skiing with not even a scratch). The jacket is also really light for how waterproof it is, wire brim is nice too. The side pockets also act as vents and the pit zips work well. Hard to really find anything negative about this jacket... it even goes way over my helmet!

I've loved my Rime pullover for pretty much every activity I have used it for. For skiing it blocks out the wind very well, and insulated a little bit. It dumps heat very well when your sweating a lot, and it it very water resistant. It dries very quick and is pretty stylin too. I've been using it for everything from hiking, biking, to skiing and casual wear. It layers well too. I feel the jacket could use a hem cord on the waist, but otherwise is very nice.

Been wearing these pants for about a month now and I am very impressed. The fit is very nice, baggy, but not so baggy that you can't walk around. Super burly construction with fully tapped seams, and the Gore-Tex keeps you dry (still have yet to get wet in them). I really enjoy the large pockets which also keep your things dry and the side vents help a lot to cool you down. Only downsides to the pants are that the side vents don't function as easily as I would have liked them too, and they need to put scuff guards on the ankles so skiers can use them!