I am tall and thin and I like my pants to have a low-profile athletic fit, which means it's difficult for me to find pants that I really like. These are no different... They are good quality pants, the fabric is strong and durable, and I'm sure they're great for some people, but they are way too baggy on me. I tried the S/Reg and M/Reg and both were baggy enough that I couldn't lift my knee more than about 12" up before catching the fabric of the pants. On long hikes, that means constantly battling the pants when I'm walking uphill, so I sent these back and opted for the much more expensive but much better fitting Arc'Teryx Palisades instead. And I love those ones!

I ordered a pair of these to try on after reading a review that said they were a good fit on this guys like me. I'm 6'1", 160, and I usually wear a 30-31" waist, with 32-34" inseam. I like my pants to fit me well and not be the least bit baggy, I find that the extra fabric gets in the way and often leads to chafing on long hikes. Even among the top brands, it's difficult for me to find pants that have the right kind of athletic, low-profile fit, and these pants, like most of the others, do not fit the bill. I tried about 12 different styles from 5 or 6 manufacturers, and ended settling on the Arc'Teryx Palisade series (30x32 and 32x34), which fit like a charm and are a pleasure to wear. These NF pants were way too baggy, even the S/Longs fit like relaxed fit Levi's, which is just not what I want to be hiking in! If you don't mind baggy pants though, then these might be a good deal for you. The fabric is of ok quality, it's a little heavier than some of the higher-end series, but these pants are half the price of some of the high-end stuff so maybe that's worth it to you.

These pants are not a bad deal, but they are not great pants, especially for thin folks. The cut is more for those with muscular thighs and butt, which means if you're slender and usually wear 30-32" waist like I do, these pants with not fit you well, which means lots of chafing and catching on stray objects while moving around. If you have a more average-thickness build, they will probably fit you alright.

I like my pants to fit tight enough that they don't catch on every stray buckle and twig when I'm walking, and light enough that I don't feel like I'm carrying more weight on my legs that in my backpack. These don't fit either bill. I usually wear a 30-32" waist, and the 32" in these was a tent on me. The fabric was also heavy and kind of rough feeling, not what I would want to spend a lot of time moving around in.

Fabric is great, lightweight, stretchy, strong, wind-resistant, and even comfortable! These are the best all-around hiking/walking pants I've every purchased. I am tall and thin, with long legs, and I am usually disappointed with these kinds of pants because the crotch is almost always too low, which means I can't lift my legs (for instance, when walking uphill), without catching the pants. It's incredibly irritating, and makes hiking much less fun. These pants do not have this problem, thanks to the stretchy fabric and the crotch being at the right height. I am 6"1' and 160 and the 30x32 are perfect in the waist but a little short on the inseam (but length is fine for wearing with hiking boots, just probably not with sandals), and 32x34 are great lengthwise, but a little bit big in the waist. The only reason these pants don't get 5 stars is the price, and because they don't make the size I really want.. 30x34!

This is a solid, well built headlamp. The double battery packs on the strap help distribute the weight, but four AA batteries weighs a lot no matter how you look at it. Using lithium AAs (lighter, longer lasting) instead of alkalines or rechargeables makes a big difference. The light is bright and the adjustable settings are useful if you want to save battery power. The red led is not very bright. I would have liked it to be bright enough to see by, but it's really only good enough to see things that are close to your face, like a map or a compass, or that branch at face level that you didn't see until it was too late to avoid headbutting it. The only other negative comment I have about this headlamp is that the mount, though tiltable, does not tilt far enough down, so I have to position the thing way down on my forehead to get the right angle. Maybe it's the shape of my head or just my height (6'1"), but this seems like a make-or-break kind of design decision, and Brunton didn't quite make it. I'm keeping this headlamp for use around the house because it's good enough for that job and it seems to have good battery life, but I won't be taking it on any long night hikes or backpacking trips.

This is a good headlamp. It is solid and the removable battery packs are a nice touch. It is very bright, though it doesn't seem to have the same illuminating power as the xenon bulb headlamps I've used in the past (although batteries last many times longer when running an LED than they do with a xenon bulb). I have not used this lamp enough to comment on the battery life, but the mechanics and ergonomics of it are good, and it is lightweight, comfortable, and sturdy.

This is a good jacket. The material in particular is super-comfortable and the craftsmanship is of good quality for the cost. However, I had to return the one I ordered because the although the fit around the shoulders was a lot more roomy than I needed, the sleeves weren't long enough for my arms. I am 6'1" 165lbs, with longish arms. Marmot makes great jackets but they're designed for thicker folks. I'd say go with a Mountain Hardwear if you have the tall and thin build as the fit is much better.

I looked at about six different jackets and this one was the best by far. For the price I paid (about $140) it was the best deal too. I am tall and somewhat lanky (6'1" / 160lbs) and I have trouble finding jackets with long enough arms that don't fit me like a tent, but this one is perfect. I ordered a M. I wouldn't recommend it for people with broader than average shoulders or shorter than average arms. I love the chest and wrist pockets, and the thumbholes make this otherwise excellent jacket over the top. It is also comfortably stretchy, not stiff at all. My only complaint is that the relatively wide weave of the exterior fabric makes it prone to catching on stuff and absorbing fine debris like dust and dog hair. If you can handle that, this is otherwise a fine mid to cold-weather jacket, though below 30 degrees you'll definitely need to layer to keep comfortable (unless you're working real hard, in which case it would probably be fine down to about 20).