Reviews by User: EAS (11)

I go through a pair each winter, since a thaw means that my trails are a mix of ice, snow, mud and bare rock. Rock is pretty tough on these, but they're cheap. I keep a spare set in my SUV for friends. Yaktrax work best on packed snow, but if you're careful about your footing, you can get up and down icy slopes without too much trouble. The grip isn't as good as STABILicers, but you can slip these in a pocket for around-town use. In my experience, they fit on shoes better than on boots, since the toes are higher on the latter.

Backpacker gave this pad a good review, but noted that the pump isn't much help. I couldn't get it to do much myself, and if there's a trick to it, the enclosed guide isn't much help. But my biggest beef with the pump is that it makes the rolled pad much thicker than it needs to be (but only on one end). So it's a pain to cram it into the stuff sack, b/c it rolls up asymmetrically. Comfortable pad, but the pump (which I wouldn't use anyway) is a pain. No thanks. I'll be returning this one.

Well-built, handsome, and well thought-out. I think Westcomb crammed this thing full of features to help get make a name. MSRP is competitive for a high-end shell, and THEN it has iPod controls! It has pit zips, even though the eVent site calls them relics. I'm not a weight weenie, so I kinda like the option. There's what I assume is a pass/ticket pocket on the sleeve, although the vinyl is hard to see through. No internal pockets, except for the iPod pocket. And finally, it's very easy to get someone on the phone at Westcomb to answer a question.

I love these sandals, and put them on the minute I come home from work. But I discovered that the fit is less forgiving than with Keen's shoes. I have several Keen shoes that I wear regularly, and am happy with the fit. The Newport sandal, however, does not have a heel adjustment, so you want a closer fit to keep your foot stable fore-and-aft. In my case, a size smaller than I wear in Keen's shoes (13) is appropriate.

The idea is pretty cool, but I'm not as thrilled with them as I'd hoped. They are pretty wide, and look a little like clown shoes (at least my 13s do). They're wide enough that it can be tricky to drive with them. Also, I can't swear that I feel the footbed has molded to my foot. It takes a little work to pull the cord tight, too. I like the integrated booty, and that makes these my cold-water shoes. When it's warmer, I wear shoes that are slimmer. Mion's customer service is good, though. I lost a cord anchor in the river, and they replaced it very quickly. Finally, the soles are pretty grippy, and work well on wet rocks.

I've seen other reviewers comment that Arc'Teryx seemed to have some consistency problems withe their casual lines. I have 3 pairs of Gamut shorts that I love, but the Delegate in the same size are definitely too small. That aside, they're a nice pair of casual shorts that hit above the knee. Great value for the price.

I walk my dog on about 2 miles of trail daily, and in winter, the snow quickly becomes packed sheet ice. Yaktrax work well until the ice gets steep, but I can go through a couple pairs each winter when rocks start coming up through the snow and ice. No worries on that score with the STABILicers. They grip better, too. They do take a little more fiddling around to get on the boot or shoe, and you can't slip them in a pocket, but for grip and durability, they can't be beaten.

The aqua isn't the most masculine color in person, but the construction is absolutely top-notch.

I've been really pleased with this sweater. Like others have noted, it really covers a wide range of temperatures and conditions. I wore it kayaking on a 70-degree day in March, and was perfectly comfortable. It's a ski staple, and is warm on the slopes (under a shell) and not too warm in the lodge. I've washed mine several times; lay it flat to dry. It shows a very minor amount of piling. It's enough that it's not quite as crisp as new, but not enough to stop me from wearing it to work in the winter.

And I hate to see them slipping from the market for some reason. I have three pairs, and they are my everyday, just-got-home-from-work shorts. The material is good, they look great, and not being 15, I love shorts that are cut above the knee. They're incredibly comfortable, and look good around town as well as on the trail.

I've been really pleased with this sweater. Like others have noted, it really covers a wide range of temperatures and conditions. I wore it kayaking on a 70-degree day in March, and was perfectly comfortable. It's a ski staple, and is warm on the slopes (under a shell) and not too warm in the lodge. I've washed mine several times; lay it flat to dry. It shows a very minor amount of piling. It's enough that it's not quite as crisp as new, but not enough to stop me from wearing it to work in the winter.

It's lightweight, comfortable in a wide range of temperatures, and looks great on the trail and in town. I have the tobacco colored version, and have gotten many compliments on it. The silicon nanoparticles are the icing on the cake. Fortunately I didn't have to squirt ketchup on my own jacket, as you can find online gear reviews from people who have. Reportedly works as advertised.