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Salomon XA Comp 5 GTX Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Salomon XA Comp 5 GTX Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 2, 2010

These are a great pair of running shoes, plain and simple. Solid stability, but plenty of cushioning. The sole grips well on loose gravel and dirt. The "Quicklace" system is wonderful and allows you to get the perfect amount of tightness throughout the shoe. I haven't had the chance to test out the waterproofing...yet. I'll have to wait for a good, hot summer day to see if the GORE-TEX causes any major sweat issues.

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Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Jacket - Men's

December 2, 2010

I don't believe they do. I had to buy mine elsewhere, but if you're thinking about buying one...find it somewhere and buy it. They are great!

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Lightweight and Awesome!!!

The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's

The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 16, 2010

The perfect lightweight rain jacket. Easy to pack and carry just in case. Keeps you dry, but not sweaty, in warmer rain storms. Plus, if you throw a couple layers underneath it, the Venture works as a great waterproof shell for colder weather. I wore this boarding in NC this winter. It was freezing and RAINING...which made for an icy mess, but with a thermal and hoodie underneath, the Venture kept me dry and the layers kept me warm.

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Lighter, Cheaper Denali Alternative

The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Men's

The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 February 24, 2010

I got the Khumbu for free with my rewards point at another outdoor retailer, so that is really the only reason I own it. It is lighter than the Denali, and cheaper as well. I wore it boarding in NC under a venture jacket this winter, when it wasn't quite cold enough for a fully insulated snow jacket. It worked great. It is also surprisingly warm by itself, with only a t-shirt or long sleeve thermal underneath. Although it works best between 40F-55F, I've worn it with a long sleeve shirt underneath down to 30F and been ok. It works great as long as the wind isn't blowing hard, obviously since it isn't made to be a wind barrier.
All in all, I'm 6'1 and 175lbs. and I wear a medium (in everything from TNF), however if you like a slightly baggier fit, you may want to go with a large.

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Great For Staying Dry When Layering

The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's

The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 February 24, 2010

I've had an Apex Bionic for a few years now, and absolutely love it. It is great to throw on by itself to stay dry in warmer fall and winter weather. I live in NC so that is fairly common around here. And when the temperature dips a little lower, just throw it over a hoodie to stay warm and dry. I've even worn it on warmer, rainy spring days...without much sweat problems. Very breathable and water resistant. I was a little sceptical of the wet suit like material at first, but once I started wearing it, I loved it. It's very lightweight, which is why it works great with layers.
In closing, as most everyone has said, this jacket is great, but you have to understand what it is made for. Layering or warmer winter climates.

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