Contributions by Gabriela (3)

I purchased these boots in anticipation of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. I haven't done the expedition yet, but I have begun breaking them in and it seems effortless. The soles are sturdy, but the insides are like butter and have already formed comfortably to my feet. I ordered them a half-size too big to accommodate bulky socks on the mountain, but they still fit well at the ankles and my foot doesn't slide around. The water-proofing is excellent and I think they're pretty darn cute, too. An all-around great shoe that I hope will aid my way up to 19,000 feet!

I bought this jacket mostly because I LOVE the color, but it's also just a great all-around waterproof outer layer. I ordered it one size up and it fits perfectly as a shell over my down jacket. The taped seams and zippers are well sealed - completely withstood the rain without soaking my down. Plus, the cut is nice and long in the back and nipped in at the waist so that I still look like a girl and not a big, fat pumpkin. Love it!

I typically shy away from shorts and opt for capris or long hiking pants simply for coverage and comfort. However, these shorts fit well and do not ride up or bunch as some shorts often do. The length is great, falling maybe five inches above the knee. And while I usually struggle to find a nice fitting ratio between hip and waist the elasticity in the waist band keeps them snug at a lower rise, so that they don't fit like "Mom Jeans" hitched up to my true waist. Very comfortable.