Reviews by User: JKC (18)

I love Smartwool socks and have been wearing their hiking socks for years. I also like the Saturn stripe stocks. Since I like Smartwool so much, I thought I'd give these Cable socks a try for the office. Well I was very disappointed. They actually feel rough, fit poorly, and are slightly scratchy. I will probably go ahead and wear them, since I would feel stupid returning socks I've worn, but I definitely won't buy any more of them.

I have had this kayak for a year and can't say enough about it. I am not an expert paddler by any means, but this boat is great. It handles super, the seat is comfortable, and it is stable in the mild whitewater that I paddle. It is very well made, and the fabric and other materials are very durable. It is lighter than many inflatables, which is a real plus for lighter paddlers like myself. I considered several different brands, but I'm glad I went with the NRS Bandit!

I had never snowshoed before, and I got the idea to start snowshoeing last winter. My husband was reluctant. I decided that if I was going to talk him into snowshoeing, that I'd better get us high-quality, lightweight snowshoes to make it as fun and easy as possible. My husband said he would try snowshoeing once, and that if he didn't like it, I could sell his snowshoes. Well guess what, these snowshoes paid off! He loved it! We had so much fun, and the heel lifters made it so easy to walk up the steepest hills. Now we're hooked on snowshoeing and can't wait until next winter. If you're considering these snowshoes, go for it. You will not regret it.

Of all the hiking socks I've tried, these are the best. They are comfortable, they don't stretch out or sag, and soles are nicely cushioned. I bought one pair just to try them out, but ended up buying a couple more for an upcoming backpacking trip. They are definitely worth a try if you're looking for a nice wool hiking sock.

I had never snowshoed before, and I got the idea to start snowshoeing last winter. My husband was reluctant. I decided that if I was going to talk him into snowshoeing, that I'd better get us high-quality, lightweight snowshoes to make it as fun and easy as possible. My husband said he would try snowshoeing once, and that if he didn't like it, I could sell his snowshoes. Well guess what, these snowshoes paid off! He loved it! We had so much fun, and the heel lifters made it so easy to walk up the steepest hills. Now we're hooked on snowshoeing and can't wait until next winter. If you're considering these snowshoes, go for it. You will not regret it.

I saw this jacket at a local store, but they didn't have the color I wanted (brown/pink) so I checked out here, and of course they had it. I actually haven't worn it yet, because I live where it's still hot, but come fall, I'm sure it will become one of my favorites. In my opinion, the only thing that could improve this jacket is to make the neck a little less "tall". Also, I wish it came in the brown/orange combination like the men's version. Whey do they always think women want pink?!!

I am 5'5" and 105 lbs. I ordered these in a size small. I didn't even have to try them on to tell that they would be too small. They were tiny! I sent them back and exchanged them for a size medium. The medium doesn't fit too well. The leg openings are too tight, and the waist is too big. You might have better luck if you're shaped differently than me. The fabric is kind of heavy, even the mesh part. If your looking at these, I would consider Patagonia first. I've had better luck with Patagonia and their fabric is nicer.

When I first saw these, I thought they were really ugly, but the more I saw people wearing them, the more I liked the look. They seemed like they would be great for walking and playing around water, so I decided to give them a try. They are great--very comfortable and quick drying when you get them wet.

I normally wear an A cup, so bras like this usually work fine for me. Since I love almost everything Patagonia makes, I decided to try this bra. I ordered the size small. The band fit fine, but the cup size was indeed "tiny". I looked like a C cup trying to fit in an A cup bra. This might be a good pre-teen bra, and it might work for AA cup and smaller, but if you don't fit either of those categories, I recommend you skip this one.

I've had this jacket for a year, and I can't believe how much I have used it. It is so lightweight and packs up so tiny that I take it with me almost everywhere. I carry it with me when running if there's a chance of rain. I take it on hikes in case it gets windy, chilly, or I just need an extra layer. It blocks moderate wind, light rain, and adds a little warmth when needed. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because it's kind of expensive for such a lightweight jacket.

I've used these for years and will continue to use them. They are great for backpacking and just about any activity where you need to take water along. They don't make your water taste funny like some bottles, and they are very durable. Just how durable? Well my husband and I were riding our enduro motorcycles, and he had two of these bottles in a fanny pack. He went down on his bike and slid on his side down the gravel road. One of the bottles scraped along the road during the accident. The bottle had some nasty scrapes on it, but the only thing that broke was the little strap that connects the lid to the bottle. The bottle survived the crash and is still usable. As for my husband, he was able to get up and ride away with only a few bruises, some torn clothes, and a scraped up helmet.

When I first saw these in the stores, I thought they were really ugly! Then I went to Hawaii and saw people wearing them everywhere--on the sidewalk, on the muddy hiking trails, in the water. I started to like how they look. When I got home, I decided I had to give them a try. Now I really like them--the way they look and feel and the fact that they are so versatile. One tip I can provide is that I found that the lighter colored ones tend to make your feet look wider/bigger. If your worried about your feet looking big, go with a darker color.

I use these for running, cycling, kayaking, hiking, and snowboarding. I lost my first pair in the river last summer and immediately bought another pair. They are lightweight, fit well, look good, and the interchangeable lenses are great. They seem to be quite durable too.

I have a couple of these shirts, and I highly recommend them. They are really comfortable as a base layer. I like to wear them under fleece tops in the winter. The fabric feels great.

I like this bra so well that I have it in six different colors. I wear it for running and cycling and it is very comfortable. I recommend it for A/B women. The double-layer fabric offers lot of support. The only downside is that it takes a while to dry, but it is still my favorite.

I have a couple pairs of these that I use for running. I really like the fabric and the fit. They don't ride up in the hip area, so they are comfortable, but I do find that the waistband tends to work it's way down as I run.

Both my husband and I have this hat. It's lightweight, holds it shape well, and looks good on. It does a good job blocking the sun and is comfortable in both hot and cool weather. The only drawback is that it's only offered in two sizes.

I ordered a pair of these for an upcoming backpacking trip. I ended up returning them only because the fabric was a little heavier weight than I was looking for. These would be great for spring and fall hiking. For summer I prefer a lighter weight fabric.

My husband has a pair of these pants and really likes them, so I decided to get a pair for myself for an upcoming hiking trip. They are nice looking and well made, but unfortunately I had to return them due to sizing. They run really big! I normally wear a size 2 or 4 depending on the brand, so I ordered these in a size XS. These pants were waaaay to big for me. To bad they don't make them more true to size, because they are really nice pants.