This is a great base layer that wicks well and keeps from smelling bad on trips unlike synthetic. Smartwool makes very high quality gear and I have been very happy with everything I have bought from them.

These long underwear bottoms are amazing. They wick moisture and regulate temperature really well. Perfect for those cold fall days.

A very solid hiking boot. Great support and construction. The only improvements that might be made is a Vibram sole and maybe a little bit more shock absorption but with a good insole that is taken care of. I am very satisfied with them.

This helmet has served me well over the past couple of years. It does vent very well which makes temperature control easy. While it fits my head well, there is a gap between my goggles, which are made by Smith as well. I'd like to think that a company like Smith would make sure that wouldn't happened with their own goggles. It is also a very large helmet that makes you look like you have a space helmet on. In the future I think I will go for a different helmet that is a better value for the money.

There are lots of good things about this pack: quality materials, well made, just the right number of pockets and is comfortable. My only gripe is small, I don't like zippered sleeping bag compartments because in the Pacific Northwest it is necessary to line ones pack to keep things dry so it is useless, just a weak point in the pack that might leak. I cannot fault it too much though because I knew it had one before I bought it. The only other thing is I am not sure how well it carry heavy loads because I haven't loaded for a week or more trip yet.

They protect your knees with out restricting your range of motio and after awhile you forget you even have them on.

This is a great fannel shirt. Super comfortable and warm without being overly heavy.

These shoes are great except that I found that the soles are not very supportive or cushioning, a problem with most vans I have owned.

Lets just get it out there, this jacket rocks. It is super light weight but is still super toasty. It doesn't have pit zips but the fleece that makes up the side of the jacket and armpits help vent moisture and excess heat. The material on the out side is surprisingly water proof as well.

This shell has everything you want without any needless extras. I have never gotten soaked through with this on, everything beads off. The fit of the jacket is also better than anything else I have tried on. The price tag is through the roof though, I waited till was marked down on sale. Arc'teryx can get away with selling it at price because no one else can match it.

This is one of the best t shirts I own. It not only looks great but it super comfortable.

These good simple adjustable ski poles. My only complaint is that they dont seem as sturdy as my old Leki's and the entire basket housing cracked and broke off on the fourth time out with them. BD's customer service sent me a new one and a replacement basket within a couple of days though so it was not a big deal.

The Line Prophet 100's do everything you can hope for with a fat all-mountain ski. They can cruise through any condition, expecially booming through crud. They are not the most nimble skis out there but that is because they have 100mm under foot.

This pack is just how everyone has described. A simple but thoughtout design but made from very weak material. It is also not the most comfortable of packs either. I expected more from a company that normally produces such great gear.

I agree with everything everyone has writen about this hat but the sizing does not seem to be very consistant. My sister like this hat and got one for herself and it seemed like a completely different size of hat even though they are one size fits all. Still awsome.