Sized a little large

Salomon Wayfarer Stretch Short - Men's

Salomon Wayfarer Stretch Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 January 26, 2009

Great for bouldering! I love these shorts, though the pockets are a little weird. Also, I'm a size 30, so I ordered a size 30 and these almost fell off! I'm going to exchange them for a 28.

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Great base layer

Ibex Zepher Zip T-Neck Crew - Long-Sleeve  - Men's

Ibex Zepher Zip T-Neck Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 9, 2009

The merino wool CANNOT be beat. Wicks like nothing else and is super soft. This piece does fit slim, so size up if you're in between.

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Great glove

Seirus Softshell Lite Glove - Men's

Seirus Softshell Lite Glove - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 January 2, 2009

This glove was purchased for ice-climbing and it rocks. Great gripping power, while keeping your hands warms. However, when the temp gets down below 20F try another glove. It doesn't insulate that well when it's below freezing. Other than that, you won't be disappointed.

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Excellent piece

Icebreaker BodyFit 260 Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Icebreaker BodyFit 260 Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 29, 2008

This is my favorite base layer. Perfect.

The sizes do run small, I normally wear a medium, but I didn't want the tight feel so I went to a large and it fits great.

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Perfect cold weather glove

Level Super Star Gore 2 In 1 Gloves

Level Super Star Gore 2 In 1 Gloves

Rating for this product: 4 December 29, 2008

It's a great glove! I love the wrist support in this glove because I had to get reconstructive surgery on my wrist and for a while there needed all the additional bracing I could get.

I have no problems with the valve, it's functioned perfectly for me.

Strong, breathable, warm.

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Just what I expected

SmartWool Lightweight Bottom - Men's

SmartWool Lightweight Bottom - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 December 29, 2008

I expected an itch-free wool product that wicks sweat away and I got it all.

I have high expectations for a company such as Smartwool and my expectations were met. Great product!

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Warm, but not all that efficient

Dohm Pattern One Beanie

Dohm Pattern One Beanie

Rating for this product: 3 December 29, 2008

As far as warmth goes, this hat rocks. The wind cuts through a bit, but not enough to be a problem.

The problem is that it fits like a skull cap, it only covers 2/3 of my ears. I really would have liked it if the length came further down.

Nailed It? 1 Yes

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66 North Iceland Gola Jacket - Men's

December 25, 2008

I have a Backcountry.com Wool Siphon jacket and it's a tad heavier than the Gola, but works great.

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KEEN Austin Casual Shoe - Men's

December 25, 2008

i feel the size is true. i am a 9.5 in most brands and that is true with this shoe and keen. the toe box is generous but i find it more comfortable than sloppy.I normally wear an 11, but for KEENs I wear 10. They run a bit wider than the average shoe which is PERFECT for me (I usually wear a 10W, but go with an 11 if the 10W is not available).

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Very comfy, but ride up

Ibex Pointelle Boxer - Men's

Ibex Pointelle Boxer - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 December 23, 2008

The feel of these boxers is amazing. Incredibly comfortable and, being merino wool of course, naturally resists any kind of funk.

The only con is that due to the large leg holes they ride up fairly easily. Would be great for walking around, but not so much as the office where I'm sitting all day.

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Very warm

Arc'teryx Covert Zip-Neck Sweater - Men's

Arc'teryx Covert Zip-Neck Sweater - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 23, 2008

This sweater is warm, but breathes fantastically. It looks great on the trail or in the office.

It's an athletic cut, with sleeve length being true to fit.

The wind cuts right through it, but it's not designed to be a wind layer.

great buy!

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Perfect for the blistering days

Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Down Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Down Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 23, 2008

I wear this jacket in any weather (I've worn it down to -20F) and been comfortable. Looking back, I should have gotten the hooded version, but I'm happy with this jacket.

Very comfortable, fits true to size, and has lots of pockets!

Nailed It? 1 Yes

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Sinks NICE

Black Diamond Cobra Ice Tool

Black Diamond Cobra Ice Tool

Rating for this product: 5 December 23, 2008

I've used these on glacier ice and fall ice. Worked like a dandy every time.
They swing nice, and have a good feel in the hand. The carbon shaft is incredible.

A great buy!

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VERY Comfortable!

Smith Phenom Goggle

Smith Phenom Goggle

Rating for this product: 5 December 23, 2008

These gogs never fog up and provide distortion-free viewing. The best goggles I've ever owned.

Nailed It? 1 Yes

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Good, but not great

Black Diamond Momentum Harness

Black Diamond Momentum Harness

Rating for this product: 3 December 23, 2008

This harness functions well. It's not the greatest I've ever tried, but it's comfortable. Next harness I own will not have the elastic bands on the legs as it is kind of a pain when putting it on and egressing.

Good, but not great.

Nailed It? 0 Yes

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My Outdoor Staple

Arc'teryx Epsilon AR Softshell Jacket - Men's

Arc'teryx Epsilon AR Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 22, 2008

Anytime I go out in less than perfect weather, this jacket's with me. It's light but it's warm enough for mild weather by itself. If the weather's a bit chilly it fits close to make a good mid layer.

Great jacket, but do try and shop around for a better price.

Nailed It? 1 Yes

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Love the Look

Backcountry.com Siphon Wool Hooded Jacket - Men's

Backcountry.com Siphon Wool Hooded Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 December 22, 2008

Not the blend. I wish I would have seen the "wool blend" described below. But my jacket has significantly more wool. The outer lining is very soft. I REALLY like the small liners inside the arms around the wrist to block the cold from coming in, GREAT feature.

It's a warm jacket, I wore it over a polo in 20F weather and was good for a few minutes. So it's not a winter jacket, but should be great for 30F and above.

The wool blend I just got is as follows:
42% Wool
37% Polyester
16% Nylon
5% Polyurethane

So, it's better, but I would have liked more wool.

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Broke when I really needed it

MSR SweetWater Purifier System

MSR SweetWater Purifier System

Rating for this product: 2 December 22, 2008

The Sweetwater was my pride and joy for several trips into the backcountry and it served me well.
About the 5-6th time I used it I was on an aborted hike/raft trip after all our rafts flipped us into the river at 7pm with only a few hours of daylight left. It was going to be a long night. Thank goodness I had my water filter, until, of course, the pivot system cracked on me and broke completely.

I returned it. The thing has way too many moving parts. I went to a Katydyn.

Nailed It? 2 Yes

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Awesome, but large

Therm-a-Rest BaseCamp Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest BaseCamp Sleeping Pad

Rating for this product: 5 December 22, 2008

I got the large and I love it, except when I'm backpacking. My fault, I should gotten a smaller one.

Anyways, the pad is great. It's more comfy than a lot of mattresses I've slept on.

My dad needed to use it and he's DEFINITELY one to complain if he had anything less than a good night's sleep. But the next morning he was just as happy as ever.

Great pad, but if you're going to use it for backpacking get the smaller one.

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Backcountry.com Siphon Wool Hooded Jacket - Men's

December 20, 2008

I bought mine last year and they've made a few changes on the new version. Mine has the logo in a different place and they don't offer it in the color I bought. I don't know if they've changed the materials on this run but I can tell you what my tag says:28% Cotton27% Polyester25% Wool8% Nylon8% Acrylic4% OtherIt's a real bummer that the jacket is over 1/4 cotton. It would otherwise be the perfect fleece replacement. I love it around town, but ironically I'm not using in the backcountry.Hey, I just got mine and the blend is more wool. 42%. 37 Polyester, 16 nylon, and 5 polyurethane.

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Awesome Tee

SmartWool Microweight T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

SmartWool Microweight T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 September 26, 2008

This tee is the tee for you! I got one of these and love it! It's a performance tee that also feels great underneath my North Face TKA100 microfleece. Even under my Arc'Teryx Epsilon, this guy performs! Sizes run large, though. I normally wear a medium, but the small was the one that it me best.

Nailed It? 0 Yes

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Great base or for layering

Icebreaker BodyFit 260 Tech 1/2-Zip Top - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Icebreaker BodyFit 260 Tech 1/2-Zip Top - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 September 25, 2008

This piece rocks. I love the merino wool. Whether wearing this top to the lab or work or the mountain I know that I'll be looking good while staying comfortable. The sizes run small, so order up if you're in between.

Nailed It? 3 Yes

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WARM!

66 North Iceland Gola Jacket - Men's

66 North Iceland Gola Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 September 22, 2008

When I first got the jacket I was disappointed. This was heralded as a winter jacket, but I live when I felt how light it was I thought that I was defrauded. But as I wore it more I realized just how warm it really is! It's a great fall jacket, just as long as you're wearing a t-shirt underneath. Much to warm for anything else.
I have a thin, tall build and the sleeves are a bit too short for me, but this only becomes apparent when I'm riding my bike. I would have preferred about another 1/2".

I have many jackets and this one, in just a matter of days, got more compliments on it than all my others. I love it!

Nailed It? 2 Yes

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