Contributions by Shadowfax (15)

I've never ordered sunglasses off of the internet before (without trying them on in a store first), but I took a chance on these and they are perfect (for me, anyway). They are medium-sized as far as bigness - not totally Hollywood-huge, but not slim either. They have a great curve to them which protects your eyes from the sides, and the lens really does feel light even though it's glass (and the polarization is ridiculously clear). I have a fairly small head (for a girl) and the width is perfect - I was afraid to order big sunglasses because I thought they would just fall off, but the width on these is just right, and they don't slip down because they have built-in nose pads. I think they would be too tight for a lot of guy's heads, though.

I ordered an XS (what I wear in prAna and most other tops) and it fits well - a slightly tighter fit than, say, the prAna bliss top, but that could also be because it's a different fabric. And speaking of the fabric, the inside of this shirt is super soft - feels fuzzy, but not omg-too-hot-for-summer fuzzy. The built-in bra feels secure - a bit of a uni-boob look, but perhaps that's because I'm between a 32 and 34 B.

I like this bottle - I ordered the 0.7L and the size of the bottle is slightly bigger (taller) than a Sigg 1L bottle I have (because of the insulation of this Laken bottle). So, that was a surprise, but not a bad one - I got used to it, and I really love the bottle. The lining is great - I use Accelerade powder mix in this bottle and the water after a mix-use never tastes residue-y. Plus the texture on the outside is slightly bumpy so you can hold on to it.

I was previously wearing a harness (the Metolius Safe Tech Harness, actually) that made me feel like I was in thigh-tourniquet hell whenever I fell, hung, or belayed someone. I got the Hirundos on a friend's suggestion and I'm so stoked - despite the fact that the padding is minimal, it is unbelievably comfortable. Less bulk also means I'm less of a sweaty monkey on hot days. I'm a fairly small gal (5'6, 103lbs) and the XS was perfect, even though this is a men's harness.

I use these biners and 8mm runners for my slings, and they work really well. The keylock system is great - it's a real pain when non-keylock biners snag on the chains b/c you're going at it one-handed (your other hand is breaking on your rap device). Plus they do look rad.

Sweet top - fitted, with a bit of stretch. I'm 5'5 and 103lbs and the XS was just right. Plus you can wear a bra underneath and not worry about your bra straps noodling around for everyone to see.

I wear this tank climbing - it's great because you can sweat in it and wear it a few times in a row due to the fact that it's merino wool so it doesn't get stinky. It's soft, and the built-in bra is supportive enough for me (34B) as far as climbing goes (not enough support for running, but climbing/hiking is ok). The yellow piping and straps are quite a bit brighter in real life than in these pictures, but it'll probably fade a bit. I gave it four stars because the built-in support isn't quite as supportive as some other tanks I have, but I still love the shirt.

I really like these pants - they actually stay on my hips and they still have a baggy fit, which is what i was looking for (I'm fairly thin - 5'6 103lbs, and I got the xs). So far i have worn them while it's snowing and they stayed dry. The knee pads are OK - they seem to be set a bit high, though. The front pockets are lined with cozy fabric. yum.

I got these bindings and mounted them on a pair of fat Seth Pistols - they've been great. As far as touring, the free pivot is definitely rad - I've toured in regular G3 Roxy bindings with no pivot, and these are definitely a huge improvement. Also, the entire heel really does easily flip up to become a climbing bar - I'm not sure if that will cause more wear than if it were just a climbing wire, but I do know that trying to get the wires up and down on my old Roxy bindings while touring was really hard, took forever, and ended up being a real pain in the arse. So, big improvement there as well. I didn't get any snow build-up under the foot yet. Very secure when locked down.

I got these snowshoes and went out hiking with a friend of mine, who was wearing some tube-frame snowshoes. He was slip-sliding backwards and sideways and all over the place, while I was just breezing right along. The blade-like frame on these is really incredible. Plus, they are really lightweight.

I bought this watch for my boyfriend for Christmas - he's totally stoked on it. It's super wide, and he likes the fact that you can actually tell the time, but it doesn't look like a sport watch either.

This pack's shoulder straps and hip-belt are definitely some of the most comfortable I've come across. The springy-mesh action for the back panel looked pretty odd to me at first, but I quickly realized how great it is - hiking around in 100-degree heat without getting a full-on back sweat was great. The clip-close front pocket works well for stashing climbing shoes between routes, and front side pockets are great for snacks. The only things that really bother me are the hip-belt pockets - they stick out and bother my arms. No worries, though - a quick snip-snip and all is well.

These climbing shoes are great. They are advanced without feeling like those totally hardcore shoes where your arch is pulled into this uncomfortable "C" shape. I've worn them climbing in the gym and outside, and the sole is nice and grippy.

I like the weight of this watch - it feels and looks very substantial. I will say the band width is not perfect, because I have a small wrist. You can take out links in the band, but I seem to be right in the middle of too tight and a bit loose. I really like the simple face, though, and I don't mind a looser fit, so I'm stoked.