Contributions by Polish Gear Monger (4)

I use this jacket for skiing and at work. The work I do is outdoors and will usually require some standing in the cold to moderate aerobic activity. This jacket will aspirate amazingly. It blocks the wind and moisture completely out while keeping me warm and dry on the inside. The fit is perfect for me. The jacket isn't too baggy and the cut is just right. The generous hood and sealed zippers are another nice feature to this jacket. The only thing it doesn't have is a powder skirt. Aside from that I would highly recommend this jacket to anyone. I'm actually going to buy a second one for a spare. Its actually on sale here at the goat farm! Sweet!

This is a really warm jacket. Everyone advertises this jacket as a softshell but when you get your hands on it, it feels more like a hard shell. This jacket has some really nice features. Great zippers and pocket placement with a really nice powder skirt to finish it off. For some reason the mediuim I tried in this jacket was a bit roomy in the front. I had a good 4 to 6 inches of jacket I could pull from the body. Very nice jacket, just beware of the larger sizing.

I first purchased the v10 model of this bag and it was way too big for my needs. I was simply looking for a bag that I could put about four days worth of clothing and fire gear in. The v8 was definitely a better size for me. The construction of the bag and the materials are top notch. There is a zipper hood at each zipper to keep weather and dirt out of the bag. The bag is a little pricey for a duffel, but well worth it in my opinion. Just be careful with what version you buy. The V10 is the medium and it's way too big for most people not on an expedition.

I enjoyed the fit of this shirt while out and about at work. However, the shirt doesn't breathe as well as it could during more rigorous activity. The back vent is great but really didn't help me aspirate while on the job. I also couldn't easily roll up and secure the sleeves as advertised. Aside from the reduced breathability (the shirt being almost entirely made of polyester), it has a great fit.