Reviews by User: RdeL (2)

This is a slick little monkey, perfect for slipping into a briefcase or bag without worrying that it will spill all over your "business papers" (read: magazines, iPod). If you are looking for a car-friendly travel mug, look elsewhere, as there is no grippy rubber handle or spill-resistant sipping mechanism involved; screw off the top and you have an open, insulated cup to drink from. That said, it keeps drinks hotter longer than any other vacuum mug I have used (Nissan, etc.) and is truly spill-proof when closed. Great if you come to work, sit down at your desk, and have your coffee. Bonus: looks classy. Extra Secret Bonus: has a hidden space in the cap to store a teabag, so you can carry hot water and brew your tea en situ.

The Soldier is without a doubt the best goggle I have worn in a long time...stylish as hell, with fog-free, distortion-free spheric lenses for less $$$ than the easily scratched Oakley A-Frames. This year though, they switched the way they make their lenses to a new vacuum process they call Gemini technology, which they claim is better at killing the fog. Now, I never had any problems with them fogging before, so I can't really say they are much better at that, but I can say with confidence that they now have distortion spots in the lenses. I have a brand-new pair, my old pair AND a new backup lens, and I work in a ski shop where we sell them, so I have the luxury of comparison. Message to Spy: The Soldier is the best thing going in ski goggles. Make the distortion go away and you'll be the ruler once again.