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Chacolex

Trail Runner // Climber // Hiker // Boulderer // Mountaineer // Biker // Kayaker // Backpacker // Telemark Skier

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Stoic Forge Glove

Stoic Forge Glove

Rating for this product: 4 January 7, 2012

These are great gloves the way they wrap around the wrists to keep out snow and the cold. Also, the material is different inside; it doesn't feel like your usual soft fluff, but it still is comfortable and adds a little grip to the inside of the glove (good when hands get sweaty).

As far as warmth, I haven't been able to test them in the dire cold yet, but they have done well in average cool temps in the upper teens and 20's when backcountry skiing.

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Great for Movin'

Osprey Packs Porter 65 Backpack - 3900cu in

Osprey Packs Porter 65 Backpack - 3900cu in

Rating for this product: 5 March 13, 2009

I have had this bag for about a year and it is awesome! I have traveled throughout the states and went to Bali with it for three weeks. It has great side compartments, convenient and well built handles for switching how you carry it. Furthermore, it handled the sometimes "rough handling" of the airports like a champ. Last, the backpack feature can be especially nice if you have a lot of gear and need your hands.

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Definitely worth it

Osprey Packs Meridian 22 Wheeled Convertible Backpack - 3700cu in

Osprey Packs Meridian 22 Wheeled Convertible Backpack - 3700cu in

Rating for this product: 5 March 13, 2009

I have this piece of luggage for a little over a year and have traveled near and far with it, including Bali for three weeks, in which my luggage got lost, but I was using the backpack as a carry on and it surprisingly held an extra pair of clothes, books, travel purse and other essentials that it doesn't look like it could. Another plus was it was easy to match it to my big piece when the airlines found my luggage four days later. One thing is don't expect the backpack to be the kind of you would use for school or business; it is meant to be used for simple carry-ons. With that said the durability of the overall bag is awesome and the features and ease of use make it worth the extra $$ in my opinion.

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Pretty slip

Osprey Packs Slipstream 20 in Rolling Gear Bag + Glide - 2400 cu in

Osprey Packs Slipstream 20 in Rolling Gear Bag + Glide - 2400 cu in

Rating for this product: 4 March 13, 2009

The great things about this piece are it's all-in-one features with a business like front that holds pens and other small items and then the division between the three pockets, so you can organize your stuff better. With that said, the one thing that is a little annoying is that the main, big pocket doesn't open all the way...meaning that if you want something at the bottom of your bag you have to hunt for it and pull everything out, unfortunately.

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Great Chillin' Shoes

The North Face Hayden Canvas Shoes - Women's

The North Face Hayden Canvas Shoes - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 December 29, 2008

These shoes are great for chillin' out around the house or around town and they are great looking shoes. The only thing that is a slight bother is that they are just on the thin-soled side, without much cushiony support. Hence, they are not ideal to wear on long treks around town, but are perfect for casual walking and hanging out inside the office or house.

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Flattering

KUHL Cargo Pant - Women's

KUHL Cargo Pant - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 December 3, 2008

These pants are soft and comfortable. They are also very flattering because of how they are cut: they make your legs look long and slim. The only drawback for me is that they are a little long for my legs and I am 5'7"

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Great Looking

KUHL Rodeo Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Women's

KUHL Rodeo Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 3 December 3, 2008

This is really a very good looking shirt, the accents especially on the front pocket have received numerous compliments. Also, I have wide shoulders and the medium fits great on me. However, the reason I am giving this product three stars, is because two of the snaps on the shirt don't catch the clasps well and the so the shirt can come open easily, but that may be a fluke with mine and it would be fine with a cami or tee underneath, either way.

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AWESOME

prAna Melissa T-Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Women's

prAna Melissa T-Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 December 3, 2008

This is an awesome looking shirt and it feels great, true to size. I have received many compliments on this shirt. The sleeves have a wispy see-throughish feel to them, but the material is very soft. I usually where this trompin' around town.

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Not too bad

Eagle Creek Pack-It Compression Sacs

Eagle Creek Pack-It Compression Sacs

Rating for this product: 4 October 31, 2008

I have an extra large one and a medium one I just used for a two week trek to Bali and I have to say that they did the job just fine and were definitely durable, but at the same time I didn't find that they worked any better or worse than a 4-pack of Coleman compression sacs (lasted 3 years in rigorous wildland firefighting bags) that I have gotten at a Walmart superstore for the price of a size L of Eagle Creek.

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All-in-one great!

Haiku To-Go Bag - Women's

Haiku To-Go Bag - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 October 31, 2008

I have the bloom-chocolate flower bag and I absolutely love it! It is great for packing a small book and a water bottle for a day on the town; not to mention that it is a great looking bag that has received many compliments. Lastly, the suede on the outside is easy to clean up any spills.

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Awesome On-the-Go Bag

Haiku Grab Bag - Women's

Haiku Grab Bag - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 October 31, 2008

I love this bag! It is perfect for those times when you want to carry minimal amounts like a wallet and chapstick. It is also great on trips when you need to carry a passport and other travel docs. They fit very nicely in a nice, compact, convenient to get-at space in the bag. Did I mention that this is also a great looking little bag that is easy to clean up and has a rugged-outdoor feel, while still holding its feminine appeal.

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Good Lookin'

Kavu Portside Jacket - Women's

Kavu Portside Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 August 14, 2008

This is a great looking jacket, and I have received multiple compliments on it. It definitely blocks the wind nicely and the mesh liner is very soft and comfortable to the touch on the skin. It also breathes fairly well if you're trecking it somewhere. Though, I would recommend ordering a size up from normal. The sleeves are a little short than what I normally order for a medium; may want to be especially advised of this if you have wider shoulders that can take that stretch away.

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Pata-great

Patagonia Footwear Drifter Shoe - Men's

Patagonia Footwear Drifter Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 7, 2008

I am a pretty big fan of long hikes and these are absolutely amazing! I have wider feet at the ball and they had a nice wide base, but were still snug. They absorb shock very well on hard surfaces for days at a time. Also, for a shoe they have excellent stability and support on rocky rough terrain. The heels have a lot of padding as well so they cushion and cup the heels nicely when going out on a jaunt.

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Very Versatile

The North Face Ultra 104 GTX XCR Trail Running Shoe - Women's

The North Face Ultra 104 GTX XCR Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 July 7, 2008

These shoes are incredible. I started out by doing a short 3 mile trail run in them and then tried them on a rigorous 13-mile uphill trek in very different, rugged terrain. They were awesome for absorbing shock, including no blisters and stayed dry in some snowy parts of the trail. Even with the gore-tex they breathe very well in 80-90 degree weather. The one thing I would be careful with is they are a little snug, so if your feet tend to swell when running or hiking, you may want to go for a 1/2 size bigger.

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Compliments Galore

The North Face Sidney Shoe - Women's

The North Face Sidney Shoe - Women's

Rating for this product: 4 June 5, 2008

These shoes definitely have some pluses. I receive compliments on how they look nearly every time I walk out the door and can wear them with a variety of things (dress up or down). The footbeds are very comfortable, nice amount of support and squishiness when walking. The only downer on these is that my toes are comfortably at the end of the shoe, but the heel slips when I take a step, likely because of the stretchy give on the top strap. With that said, I have not got any hot spots or blisters, which means there is adequate padding on the heel. Overall, I have enjoyed these shoes with my foot type: wider base at toes with a normal arch and normal heel.

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Awesome Shorts!

The North Face Space Cowboy Board Short - Women's

The North Face Space Cowboy Board Short - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 April 1, 2008

These shorts are awesome! They fit great and felt true to size. The best thing is how quickly they dry. I was out in the water on what started out as a warm day, but then moved into a cloudy colder day, but I was not stuck in damp shorts thanks to how fast these guys dried. Did I mention that they are great looking as well and have great back pocket features!

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Great bottoms to go with the top

Patagonia Solid Sunamee Bikini Bottoms - Women's

Patagonia Solid Sunamee Bikini Bottoms - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 April 1, 2008

These were awesome, quality built bottoms. They felt great,dried fast$ and, fit great and looked great with the top. Also they felt true to size.

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Nice Fit!

Patagonia Solid Bidart Tank Top - Women's

Patagonia Solid Bidart Tank Top - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 March 31, 2008

I love this top! I have the bottoms to match and it has a great fit, drys fast, looks great and the thing I like the best is that it is a little bit longer than most other swimwear of this type and so my stomach doesn't get burned :) unlike some others. Lastly, Patagonia stays true with quality.

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Runs Big

Mountain Hardwear Junket Pant - Women's

Mountain Hardwear Junket Pant - Women's

Rating for this product: 3 September 21, 2007

I have the junket shorts and absolutely love them; however I forgot and got my regular size in the pants, but this model runs big, so I would order a size smaller than what you normally wear

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Prana Vest...ok

prAna Nordic Vest - Women's

prAna Nordic Vest - Women's

Rating for this product: 3 December 12, 2006

It has kind of an interesting fit and is long and it's not real cute with it buttoned up, kind of sags, I thought, but still a cute vest to have over something.

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