Eric P.

The Patagonia web belt has been my go-to for a few years - jeans, shorts, ski pants. I definitely prefer this belt for ski pants, though. It is elastic and gives, rather than being more rigid and non-stretchy. Lightweight. The clasp is flat and works great when you're wearing a pack over it. There's not much to this belt. It's basic, but does the job with ski pants very well.

I love this water bottle and use it primary for resort skiing when I don't want to wear a pack. They fit nicely in the internal goggle pocket of my shell, and are comfortable to ski with since they're non-rigid. With the valve cap, I don't have to unscrew anything or remove gloves when I want a drink. Never had any leaking, and these are easy to clean. They take awhile to dry out, though. Great for minimalist traveling - they roll up VERY compact. Highly recommended. I use them all the time.

These shorts are high quality and very well designed. The pocket layout is great - my keys, wallet, snack and phone always feel secure, easily accessible, yet still out-of-the-way when I'm active. Material is super durable and dries fairly quickly. I found sizing to be true. I wear a 30" waist in the vast majority of clothing, and the 30" in these shorts fits well. There is a good amount of room in the crotch which makes the shorts feel light and non constricting. These are the best designed, most comfortable shorts I've owned. I will definitely purchase again. It's probably one of the clothing pieces I've been the most happy with.