Contributions by alenka (3)

I bought these gloves with an idea of using them for biking and potentially light scrambling becasue I like the fact that they're lightweight and have grippy pattern on the palms. Well - just after week of using them the material started pilling pretty badly and they show heavy signs of wear. Fair, I am not using them for what the manufacturer made them for but then - who would buy a new pair gloves just to be able to adjust volume on an iPod???

Yes, this jacket is pricey, but you will NOT regret the purchase. I'd say Arc'teryx Alpha LT (fall 2007 model) is the best Gore-Tex jacket currently on the market, wonderfully lightweight yet with all the details you need it to have. Hats off to this one.

I loved these pants from the moment I first tried them on! They fit really nicely and the cut is smooth and flattering. The material seems it will last a through a lot of backcountry use. The manufacturer claims the material is water-repellent but that is true only when the pants are new. I wouldn't really recommend them for winter sports (not waterproof, not warm enough) but they are absolute no.1 for mountaineeringa and backpacking.