Kristina Fischer

These shorts are amazing! I have two pairs now and are always the first ones I pull out when getting ready for a ride. They are light and breathable, but still feel durable that if you take a spill they wont get beat up. The venting/pockets on the side and lazer-cuts on the bottom of the short make sure you don't overheat when it gets toasty on the trail. Overall, my favorite spec of the shorts are the grip dots that line the waist band -- they make sure the shorts stay in place while you are flying down the trail. As for sizing, I will say for me these shorts ran slightly large...I am almost always a size XS (which I bought), but I found that the waist here a little big. Not a total deal breaker for me since you do have the ability to tighten the waist a with the adjustable velcro tabs -- once I made the adjustment I found they fit perfectly! I highly recommend these shorts!

I was at first skeptical of the hip pack trend for mountain biking but this hip pack converted me! It sits nice and snug on my hips that I often forget that I have it on while riding. The pack itself has enough room and compartments for all your essentials even with the 1.5L reservoir completely full. I would highly recommend this pack!

These jeans are amazing...they have some stretch so you can move comfortably in them but I've found that they still keep their shape even after a few wears. Because of the stretch I would recommend sizing down one size . Overall, I would highly recommend this brand as they are perfect for work, errands, or even travel.

Lightweight yet durable! I found these to be perfect for both on and off track skiing.

I'm relatively new to cross country skiing and these are my first new pair of skis and they are great! Super light weight compared to my old used pair and very fast.

These boots are super comfy and keep my feet nice and warm even if it is bitterly cold out! I am generally a size 39 and found that those fit perfectly.

Super comfy for everyday and performance wear! Can't beat a 3-pack for that price.

I don't have a ton of time in with this pack yet, but here are my initial impressions:
A lot of great things about this pack. 32L size is perfect for day tours. Fabric has shown to be burly against what I’ve thrown at it so far (thrown down on rock outcroppings, hung against trees, ski edge abrasion in the A-Frame carry) and fairly water resistant too, though not waterproof. The spindrift collar opens wide enough for me and does a good job of keeping snow out. The side zipper is great to be able to access layers at the bottom of the pack without having to dig from the top. The foam back panel and suspension system give good shape and substance to the pack offering better support than I would have thought just foam would provide. Now this pack seems to fit me pretty well, so your mileage may vary if it doesn't fit you. You may want something with beefier suspension if you tend to carry heavier loads.
Now a few critiques that aren’t deal breakers for me, but may be for you:
A helmet carry would be nice, but you can definitely jerry rig your own using the packs daisy chains.
The bungee coord loops for securing probe and shovel take way longer to adjust than using the more typical sleeves in other packs. I’ve given up using them and just throw my probe in it’s bag and shovel in the pocket wholesale.

I bought this for my brother and this is what he had to say about the shirt: The graphic on this tee is rad. Fit is on point for me, being a tall, but lanky guy the small was perfect. Long enough to end just past my waist. Not a tight super fitted look, but the small on me isn’t baggy like a lot of shirts are. Capilene has soft next-to-skin feel, super light and it fights the funk that comes with wearing it out for 3+ days in a row. Drys quickly too. I wear it everywhere, from the daily 9-5 to the skin-track and beyond. You can’t go wrong with this.

I bought this for my brother for Christmas and this is what he had to say:

The Snap-T is the standard that all Fleece pullovers should be held to. Bomber synchilla fleece that has a soft feel, but will take a huge amount of abuse and last the test of time (assuming you’re not a total idiot and don’t take a knife to it). Y-jointed sleeves make for dexterous arm movements so you can have full range of motion from bouldering and scrambling to being able to reach whatever you need on the top shelve. The elastic cuffs on the sleeves and waist are a nice add too, keeps the cold out. The fact that most of the fleece is recycle is just an awesome cherry on top.

As for sizing I don’t like a lot of extra bulk in my top layers so I sized down to a small from my normal medium like other reviews have suggested and I’m happy I did.

I have used this hat quite a few times now and I absolutely love it! Just as the description states, it keeps my head nice and dry while being active. I feel comfortable sporting every where I go. I had never seen the bison on skis image on Patagonia’s hats before which is why it initially caught my attention — super cute! 10/10 recommend to anyone looking for a new trucker hat.

I upgraded to these goggle after using a very old pair for far too long and i'm glad I did! The changeable lenses are perfect if you are going from high to low light conditions frequently. The lens changing system is a little tricky at first, but once you figure it out I found it to be very easy to use while out in the mountains. The field of view is amazing as well and you don't feel like you have super tunnel vision when wearing them. I'd definitely recommend these!

I am obsessed with theses boots! I was a little hesitant to get them at first because of the price point, but they are worth every single penny. The break-in period was not as tough or long as I thought they would be. Once they are broken in, I found them to be very comfortable to wear. As for sizing, I generally run between an 8 and 8.5 -- i did buy an 8.5 and found that they fit perfectly. The sole on the bottom makes walking in icy conditions easy and the overall silhouette goes with any outfit. Highly recommend!

These are the softest most comfortable yoga pants I have ever bought! They’re warm but not too thick. Would recommend for leisure or play!

I bought the shirt for my husband for the design but was so happy to see that proceeds go to protecting parks! The material and quality of the shirt lives up to expectation. My husband said it fits true to size and is very comfortable.

This is my first pair of Saucony‘s and I have to say I love them! They’re comfortable but still make me feel like I’m putting in effort to my outfit. The color is great as well. I also found these to be true to my regular shoe size.

I’m loving the Kuat bike rack! It was easy enough to assemble but very sturdy. It holds the bikes very securely and I love that it has built in locks. The tilt feature is a must have for a hitch rack on an SUV and this one works very well. Overall, very happy with my purchase.

Since the weather has been a little on the warmer side I have not been able to put these to good use, but I wanted to share my initial thoughts. I have been a little skeptical about onsie base layers, but this one has converted me. I have had 200 weight base layers from Icebreaker before and they have stood-up to some cold days (so I know this one will as well). The onise fits almost perfectly -- it is a little long in the legs, but with my height most bottoms are. Nothing that a little rolling can't fix! The overall fit is perfect, fitting where it matters, but gives you the room and stretch so you don't feel constricted. My favorite feature is the zipper in the back -- you don't have to worry about sacrificing warmth when nature calls in the backcountry! Overall, I am super excited for the snow to start falling so I can put these to good use. I highly recommend!

I love this headband! I have used it for pretty much every occasion, active or casual. It has no fleece lining so it is perfect for those high output activities like Nordic skiing or touring or just cool fall days heading to the office. The fun colors and prints adds pop to any outfit.

This mini-fanny pack is perfect for those short runs where all you need is to carry your ID and keys. It is made of super stretchy material so I am also able to fit my iphone 7 in it with no problem!