The other reviewers are forgetting one very important thing: this is a 12-oz pack. No, it's not super-heavy duty, indestructible. It's not super-heavy anything. It's way light. I love it. I strap my snowshoes on the outside using the compression straps. I carry water, layers, nom-nom's, and a camera. I bag 12,000 and 13,000 ft mts in winter with it. It's a no nonsense, minimal pack, and that's exactly what it is. It's perfect.

I bought this piece for use just as casual wear (I'm not big into soft-shells for the backountry, I stick to down and gore-tex) and it's great! It's solid and looks good. It is warm enough for walking around town in winter, although I haven't worn it in cold temps yet. It did keep me dry in a downpour while I was walking -- I was probably only in the rain for 20 minutes, but it was POURING and the water all beaded off like crazy. I'll update my review when I get to put it to some cold-weather use.

It is nicely cut -- athletic but can fit layers under.

I knew I got the right hydration system when I took it on my long weekend run in the Boulder mountains. Not only did it feel like I wasn't carrying anything, with a seemingly perfectly engineered suspension that prevents bouncing and distributes the weight perfectly, but every other runner that I saw out that day was wearing the same damn thing! I probably saw ten runners, and nine of them were wearing this vest!

I've heard the bigger version is also great, but 50oz is more than enough for me, so I chose this one.

This pad rocks! Comparable in weight to foam pads, but packs down to nothing. I've been through a lot with this pad, and it hasn't let me down! Well, except when I put a big cut in it with a sharp point sticking out of my cooking-kit, but a little duct tape saved the day. If you want to get a sleeping pad, and you like to go light, but you don't want a bulky foam pad dangling off the outside of your pack, this pad is the best choice.

See photo below: This definitely wasn't the pad's fault! Taped up and good to go! Turns out my patching job was a little leaky (pad gets soft by morning) so I'm going to get the same pad again! Nothing beats the Stoic LTWT Pad!

December in Vermont. Rain. Snow. Cold and wet. Enter Minus 33. This time of year I wear Minus 33 merino wool base-layers as my first layer every day, all day. Under the button-down shirt to work. Or under my lycra cycling kit on a training ride. One piece does it all! They are available in a range of colors, styles (both tops and bottoms) and weights to match your needs for the day. Made in New Hampshire, quality to last a lifetime. Get yours!

*I don't work for Minus 33. I'm just an addict.