Reviews by User: devNull (6)

I had a pair of these snowshoes for less than a year. I bought them near the end of last winter and took them out a few times. The last trip of the year resulted in the loss of the rivets that hold the binding to the snowshoe on the inside of each snowshoe. Atlas gladly replaced them with a beefier rivet. After my fourth time out this season, I lost both rivets on one snowshoe. The snowshoes were returned with remorse. I really like the ease of use and stability of the binding. The comfort was fair, but after a long day of snowshoeing the backs of my heels were very tender. The crampons are adequate for most terrain and the flotation is what you would expect. If I wasn't the type to run downhill and jump off cliffs I think that the durability of these snowshoes would have been fine. If you tend to work your snowshoes pretty hard I would consider a different pair.

I like this jacket quite a bit. It is light enough that I don't overheat when active. If I do start to get hot, the front zip is deep enough to help it vent well. It does a nice job of keeping the wind off and works well as a top layer. I also really like the fact that it packs down pretty small, so I don't mind tossing it in my pack just in case. The one nitpick I have is that it is a bit short. I would have liked it to be a few inches longer. Overall, I am very happy with this jacket for the price.

I purchased this pack to carry a bit of water and nourishment while on longer trail runs. I have been pretty happy with it when used for that purpose. I wish that the waist belt had a bit more padding but it isn't that big of a deal. I have also used the pack on shorter day hikes. It can carry my water, lunch, an extra top, and SLR camera. I don't like to take it on longer day hikes because I like to have more than 70 ounces along if I am going to be gone all day.

I purchased these shoes for trail running and have been quite happy with their performance for both trail running and day hiking. I did take them on a backpacking trip and most of the time was left wishing I had worn some boots with more support. I found the shoes to also be very durable. I have worn them longer than I should have, but my friend's shoes of another brand wore out much more quickly than mine. The mesh is a double edged sword. It is great for breathability, but I wish it didn't let in so much dust. They do dry out quickly when they get wet due to the mesh. I like these shoes enough that I am currently working through my second pair.

I really enjoy these sandals. For years I have worn flip-flop style sandals around, but I was finally convinced that I should buy something more versatile. These Chacos have certainly been that. They are stable enough to use when running short distances or hiking. When they start to stink I just toss them in the washer and they come out looking like new. They aren't the lightest sandal around, but I don't notice the weight when I am wearing them. They are also very comfortable and don't hurt my feet like the flip flops would from time to time.

I had previously run trails in normal running shoes. A friend convinced me to get a pair of trail shoes. I tried on a number of shoes and these fit best. I have been very pleasantly surprised at how much more support the trail shoes provide. I have been very happy with this shoe. They currently have about 75 miles on them and are holding up well.