Reviews by User: Jeffrey Hawk (7)

Sizing is a bit on the large side, as is most patagonia '"infant/toddler" clothing, where as the "kids" clothing is usually right on. The 24 month size i purchased for my 24 monther is quite large and fits my 3 year old perfectly. Patagonias plush fleece is really the softest I have ever felt, my 2 year old rubbed her face on them in the store and said "so soft daddy;" she loves to wear them everywhere. They are also very warm so they work as pajamas on a cool night, as a warm set of clothes when trouncing around the house or outside, even camping on a cold fall night. As with all patagonia clothing the quality is top notch. They are a bit on the spendy side, but well worth the extra money - you will not find a softer, higher quality pair of fleece clothing anywhere... I just wish they had a pair in mens medium. 4 stars and not 5 just due to cost and sizing issues.

Very light and warm. I took these with me for a 8 day hike along the Superior Hiking Trail in northern MN. It gets pretty cool up there in the fall, but with these babies on I stayed extra warm and dry (no sweat!) The only time I took them off was when I hopped into the bag for the night, and in the morning I awoke to a fresh smelling pair of long undies. The lined waist is extra comfy (seriously comfy), and didnt cause irritation under a heavy pack belt. The fit was well, more fit... not baggy. All in all, I didnt pull out a pair of pants the entire trip; who says you cant look cool with a pair of shorts over a slim pair of long undies. Super Comfy, Super Warm (even for a mid-weight), and extra durable (no tears despite romping through a ton of brush), and even after about 140 miles they didn't put up a stink.

The XXS fits my 3 year old perfectly. Granted there is a bit of extra in the length in the arms and legs but I assume this is intentional since after at age 3 children start to grow faster in height than in width - plus an exact fit in the legs would prove to be to restrictive for a child who flexes in every which way. The capilene items are more form fit, yet no to the point of restrictive or irritating so they work great for layering, and provide a good deal of warmth when doing so. As well they can be used as a great pair of PJ's. Not as soft as Merino wool, but less expensive and more durable.

The XXS fits my 3 year old perfectly. Granted there is a bit of extra in the length in the arms and legs but I assume this is intentional since after at age 3 children start to grow faster in height than in width - plus an exact fit in the legs would prove to be to restrictive for a child who flexes in every which way. The capilene items are more form fit, yet no to the point of restrictive or irritating so they work great for layering, and provide a good deal of warmth when doing so. As well they can be used as a great pair of PJ's, and the zip top is cute enough to wear alone as a top with just about any pair of pants. The zip neck is sized well and leaves enough room underneath so as not to irritate my sometimes fussy 3 year old. Not as soft as Merino wool, but less expensive and more durable.

First off let me make a correction to my last review: Yes, you do obviously sweat, but the sweat doesn't accumulate within the fabric. Ok, so I have had a chance to use the undies in some other settings. I find myself wearing them under my scrubs at work, as do a great job at keeping me warm when I am working in cooler areas of the hospital such as the ICU, or OR. I have also washed them a few times and they have only gotten more comfy, no shrinking (not even the %5 they say is possible). I might also add that wool and me normally do not mix I cant even wear wool socks. Thank god for those wrinkly New Zealand wonder sheep. Oh, and for all you PETA people out there I am told Smartwool, Icebreakers, and I think IBEX do not partner with suppliers who still practice Mulseing, in fact they supposedly (though one can never be sure) are advocates for the humane treatment of these woolly wonders.

I have this jogging attachment for my CX1 and CX2. The CX1 kit was perfect right out of the bag, no adjustments to the tracking system needed. I put on well over 1000 jogging miles and it still held a straight line. The CX2 attachment did need a bit of tweaking, but after a few, very simple, 30 second adjustments while on the road it ran perfect, and continues to do so. The CX jogging kit also keep the esthetic appeal of the CX line as well as uses the same high quality material.

This is the second Chariot I have purchased. I originally purchased the CX1 after the birth of my first daughter in 2005, and I loved it. Then along came daughter #2, so in 2008 I decided to make the leap to the more expensive CX2. I was so impressed by the CX1 that purchasing the CX2 was really a no brainer. The new CX2 has a few upgrades I really like, such as the glow in the dark material along the front and sides (which glows really well if you are running during the transition from day to night). The tracking on the jogging setup needed a bit of tweaking before it ran true, but since then it has yet to lead me astray. The bike attachment seems a bit flimsy with two passangers going over rougher terrain, but it is still holding together just fine. The stroller attachment allows you to bike / jog to the store / market and still bring the carrier inside, it does however does tend to tip backwards if you have goodies in the back and the kids are not in the cab. I plan on purchasing the Cross Country Ski kit this winter - review to come. Overall you cant buy a better combo carrier, its pretty light for a two seater, vents extremely well in the heat, and provides enough shade to be out in the blazing sun while the kiddies sit inside comfortably looking at all of the crazy people out there. Not to mention that the seating and harness system is the best I have seen on any jogger / carrier. I have used these models in every season and the kids love it; even after 3000+ miles my CX1 was still in mint condition and I expect the same of my CX2. My only complaints is the lettering / insignia has flaked off after just a couple months use, and the handlebars have a little play in them. The carrier does seems a bit less bomb proof than my older model, maybe Chariot switched production facilities - I dunno. Still, all things considered, it is by far more solid and outperforms my friends BOB revolution for jogging, and is more comfy than the Burley trailer - not to mention it does it all.