Contributions by addicty (3)

This may be the last hat I ever buy. Water-proof, sweat-proof, and great-looking. The back attachment has a durable clasp with elastic to ensure a great fit. I was very pleased with my purchase!

These are solid hiking shoes. I took them to Costa Rica and they performed marvelously. They have a rugged tread on the bottom, and the open lacing system gives them a cool sandal-hybrid appearance. However, before you purchase them, be aware of the following: -- The "charcoal" color is not really charcoal, it's a dark green color. This is not apparent in the picture and a little misleading -- They take a LONG TIME to dry once they get wet. The leather is waterproof and there is a neoprene sock material inside the shoe, which makes them more versatile when hiking in water or wet environments. But once they were submerged in water, it took them a good 2-3 days to dry out. -- They run very true to size. I wear a 12 in almost every shoe brand, and the 12 fit me just fine. In all, these are great shoes by a great company you can really trust in. Keen makes great shoes. If you're looking for a less traditional hiking shoe that is versatile enough to wear on the trail and off, this rugged sandal hybrid is for you.

The Volt jacket is the most versatile The North Face jacket I have found. It is very stylish and cut with a slim, modern look that allows you to wear it with everyday clothes, and the breathable material and water-resistant coating makes it a terrific light raincoat or running jacket. It also is made with a stretch fabric that is very comfortable. To me, most rain jackets, even the expensive north face ones, just look silly when you wear them, unless it's absolutely pouring out. This jacket's water resistance and sleek styling makes it much more versatile. Although it's only water "resistant" and not water "proof", I found that the water clearly beads up on the jacket's exterior. All in all, a very useful and versatile jacket that is well worth the money.