Reviews by User: Nicole Woltersdorf (55)

These pants are adorable. I use them as my dressy sweats because they look nice. The wool is so soft and feels great on my skin. Another plus: I am 5'10" and the inseam on the medium is actually long enough for me (I have a 36 inch inseam) if I wear the pants on my hips. This makes me think these pants are better for taller, thinner people if you are wondering about fit.

LOVE this softshell. It is fleece lined and thick, which keeps me nice and toasty. It also repels water really well for a softshell. I have to say I wear it a lot more than my Arc'teryx Gamma softshell, which is much thinner and wayyyy more expensive. I would recommend this Marmot over the Arc'teryx any day. Sizing wise this jacket runs a little small so keep that in mind.

The fit on this is great since it is so adjustable and made for female bodies. It has never irritated my arms from rubbing against it while paddling like other jackets. The color is also very pretty and you won't look like a nerd in this.

these things are great for keeping organized while traveling. I use on for tops, one for bottoms, one for outerlayers (like fleeces) if neccesary, and one for undergarments. Your stuff never gets jumbled in your bag. I have hooked probably three people I have traveled with on these when they saw how helpful they were.

I must say, I gave this rain jacket the ultimate test straight from the get-go. I took it on a month long trip to Venezuela were it encountered tropical thunderstorms and a drenching boat ride to Angel Falls. I was underwhelmed with the jackets ability to repel water in these conditions (it only could take a medium amount of water). It might be better for light rain and city livin'. I wouldn't recommend this coat for hardcore outdoor activities. I ended up returning it and got a beefier jacket instead.

These shoes look so freakin weird with the different colored sides, but I love em. Everyone always comments on their unique appearance. On top of that, they have great traction and support. They are narrower than most shoes, so I wouldn't recommend them if you have wide feet.

I wear these sandals all year round. In the winter you can just add some socks and they are perfect. I have tried pretty much every style of Chaco and these are the best mix of comfort and stability for me. I don't do the toe strap thing.

Very pleased with my most recent Icebreaker purchase. The wool is very warm and not itchy at all. I have pretty sensitive skin and this doesn't ever bother it. I love that the sleeves are long since I am tall and have long arms. The thumb holes are incredibly comfortable and i use them all the time.

Let me just say that icebreaker is amazing. if you do not have any, you need to get some. It is not itchy, very warm and lightweight. I will admit it is expensive, but I have never had to pay full price since it is always on sale. This shirt specifically has a great slim, long fit, which is what I love in shirts. It is longer in the back than the front, something else I like. The blue color is so vibrant, the photo doesn't do it justice. One other note, I buy long sleeve icebreaker tops in large, but t-shirts in medium so it fits closer to the skin. Their t-shirts seem to be a little wider than the long sleeve shirts.

Let me just start by saying the material feels amazing! It is very soft against the skin. Also the cut is nice, it is not super boxy like a lot of flannel shirts. Be aware that it is a thick, warm shirt, so maybe not the best for hotter climates.

Don't pay attention to the other review on this jacket. I am assuming she is talking about the silver or blue color, but I have green and it doesn't so the feathers at all. On the performance side, this jacket is amazing warm considering how light and thin it is. I get cold very easily but in this I am cozy down to 20 degrees with just a light baselayer. This is a great technical jacket for that reason because it would pack down really small and light. It is also windproof (no wind through zipper at all) and repels light precipitation. I love the look of the jacket too!

This is a very warm, attractively cut hoodie. What I really love about it is the wicking material on the inside-it works great and feels nice against your skin. The wool outer layer keeps you really toasty too. This is a great piece for cold weather outdoor activity.

I dare you to try and rip a hole in these. The material is TOUGH and still comfortable. I will say these capris do run a bit small like most arcteryx stuff so order a size up, especially if you are on the upper end of a size.

These are great all-around snowshoes, but I have a couple problems with them. As one other reviewer mentioned, I have noticed there tends to be build-up of ice and snow under the ball of your foot even if they are on correctly. This is a little annoying since you have to take them off to get the ice/snow out. They do also kick up a fair amount of snow, but all snowshoes do that to some degree. It doesn't really bother me. If either of those points are problems for you, I would look for a different pair, but for me these are great! The traction is amazing even on extremely icy hills. I have never slipped once. They also are a great shape for women so you don't have to walk a little awkwardly like in some other snowshoes.

These are my dream sunglasses! Love the oversized frame, which really blocks sun from all angles. They do fog up occasionally (like when I went snowshoeing in 2 degree weather the other day), but overall they are the most attractive sunglasses EVER.

I don't really know why everyone likes these. For me, they take up quite a bit of space in my carry-on and the shirts come out wrinkly anyway. I would rather just roll the shirts up and stick them in a eagle creek cube.

I've taken this on quite a few trips now including lugging it through the Amazon for a month. It hardly looks used. There is tons of room in this bag for a carry-on, definitely more than any other carry-on I have tried. I can fit enough stuff in here for a month long trip abroad no problem. The construction is top notch and I have to gripes about this bag.

These pants are OK...the fit is kind of boxy and awkward on me. The length is barely long enough and the butt and hips are pretty baggy. I am 5'10" 140lbs and wear a 8 for length but the waist on the 6 fits better. There are much better TNF pants out there.

I have owned like ten pairs of salomon shoes and they never disappoint. I have to say I am slightly more partial to the salomon techamphibians because they are lighter and more breathable, but these are great too. Very comfortable straight from the box. They do run about a half size to a full size big.

Love this pack. Use it for college (with laptop and books inside) as well as snowshoeing, climbing and other outdoor stuff. It works perfectly for all of them. You can attach pretty much anything to the outside in a comfortable way. I think some of the other reviewers have gotten too used to overly cushy, padded packs. I love the simplicity of this one better.

I don't know why I am the only one that doesn't really like this top, but I found the cut really bizarre. I am 5'10" 140lbs and this was long and baggy in strange places (like the arm pits). The built-in bra was not supportive at ALL and kind of pushed my boobs down--not attractive. I saw pictures of myself in this top over the summer and realized this much too late. Not for tall girls I guess. (oh and I got a medium)

I love Chacos (I have like 6 pairs), but I can't do the ones with the toe strap. On every pair I have tried, that little strap digs into my toe and it HURTS. No matter how much adjusting I do, it never really helps. My big toes are indeed big, so if you have the same issue, these sandals probably aren't for you. Try the Chaco Z/1 series instead.

This is a great softshell, but I've worn it like twice. In the NW, a rain jacket or down jacket always seems to be a better choice. Maybe by spring time this will come out of the closet more, but the conditions are not the best here for this type of jacket. Would recommend for a warmer climate since the jacket is very thin and not really warm.

Thought the color was great on the bright green version of this jacket, but the fit was off. I am tall and slender and this jacket is not made for my body type. It also runs large to say the least (I ordered a large and it was ENORMOUS width-wise). I returned it for the North Face Thunder Down jacket and couldn't be happier.

Patagonia socks are fabulous. I love how the toe, heel and bottom are a thicker material so you don't get holes and blisters. They also look HOT.

Everyone's got one. This is the most popular item on Backcountry.com. It's a great jacket--lasts forever, easy to clean and warm. The masses don't lie!

These flip flops are pretty comfortable, but they look kinda weird. The front part of the flip flop kind of curls up to protect your toes I guess, which creates a gap between the floor and the shoe. Hard to explain, but it looks GEEKY. I rarely pick these flippy floppies out of the line-up. Chacos are way better. Oh and they run a bit small, I normally wear a nine, but the nines in this shoe are verging on too small. SIZE UP!

Great cut, amazing wicking properties and a fabulous color. I love that this is a technical piece but I can wear it around town without looking like I belong in the woods or something. Icebreaker is the shiznit.

Yeah so this is the clingiest dress that has even existed on the planet. I would like to think I have a decent body, but this thing shows every little bump, including the moose knuckle if you know what that is. If you don't, all that matters is you better have an eight pack and not an ounce of fat on your body to wear this dress. And it also runs small. Good luck.

So I may be slightly impartial since I own a million pieces of icebreaker, but I love it all. This top espeically is the perfect weight for 3 season hiking, camping, climbing and such. By three season I mean in the 50s or warmer. If you don't own any icebreaker, try some out. The lack of smell after many uses is worth it alone over synthetics.

Loved these shoes the moment I put them on. Other reviewers mentioned some unwanted stiffness, but for me they had the perfect amount. Approach shoes need some stiffness so you can manuever easily. They are also incredibly comfortable and I have not gotten any blisters or sore spots at all. The soles have held up pretty well even with some serious scrambling under the treads. Totally Recommend these!

It's a cami. I wear it under stuff or when it is extremely hot out. It wicks pretty well and doesn't hold smells. The one somewhat surprising thing was the excellent support the built-in bra provides. I can get away with wearing this by itself and I'm a 34C. I can't say that about too many other shirts...

So this is definitely a different looking fleece material. It is kind of carpet-like with a hint of shine. I happen to like this look when paired with the fitted cut of the jacket. If you are not a fan of fitted, furry jackets then don't buy it. This jacket also happens to be very warm and stylish, although I probably will never use it as a technical piece. As a side note, it does run a bit small, similar to other marmot fleeces and softshells. If you are at the upper end of a size, definitely order a size bigger.

These shoes are very comfortable and look great.They are tough and I have worn them in all sorts of mud and rocks. The sole washes off soooo easily. I agree with others to order probably a full size up. Mine fit perfectly at size 10.5 and I usually wear a 9.5. I would highly recommend these shoes overall if you keep that in mind.

Great socks for a variety of uses-everyday wear, running and hiking. Not itchy at all and quite warm. They also don't get holes very easily which is a plus!

Yeah definitely not much support in this top. Mine has a built in bra but it does nothing. I also agree with other reviewers that the fabric looks old and dingy really quickly. I have the blue one and the color faded a lot really fast and the fabric got rough. It's cute for hanging out I guess.

These shoes hurt my feet in a BADDD way right off the bat. Not only that but they fit awkwardly in the arch and the toe box was really narrow-they were returned. I love the montrail wasabis so I would recommend those over these ones anyday.

I really can't think of anything wrong with these shoes. As a disclaimer, this is for my feet and everyone is different. I have long, medium width feet and these are perfect. The toe box is not crammed and the fit is awesome. I also don't have much of an arch and these were great for that. I have tried dozens of pairs of climbing shoes and these are it for me.

This is a really comfortable and lightweight harness. The padding is perfect for the bony people like me. Well made too. Definitely recommended.

I love this shirt. I have three of them and always use them as baselayers for all sorts of conditions. they are warm and I love the material-very comfy. The high neck is great and the fit is not too tight but not too loose. I get them in large (for length) and I am 5'10" 140lbs.

It's long underwear. It does its job well-warm, wicking and looks nice too. Not much else to say.

I picked these up for like 12 bucks at the local REI just because they were cheap. I was really surprised to see how warm they kept my hands even in 2 degree weather in montana just walking around. Snowshoeing in the same weather with these made my hands sweat!! I have poor circulation so I was super impressed. Highly recommend these, especially for the price!

Eagle Creek cubes are awesome! So helpful for organizing stuff. I have all sizes of these and they keep my luggage so organized. Definitely recommended.

Warm and not itchy AT ALL. It also doesn't smell after a long day on the slopes, which is a big plus. My boyfriend lives in this stuff since it doesn't smell. The only small problem I have with it is mine has started to pill where it rubs a top layer on the sleeves and bottom. Not a big deal though.

These are my favorite TNF pants. They have a great slim fit while still being easy to move around in. I would not recommend them to someone with larger hips-any of the other North Face pants would probably be better for you since they have more room in that area.

I have had one of my Nuptse vests for over 8 years. It hardly looks worn even though I have used it a ton. This vest is really warm and looks great. Like everyone says, size down from your normal size.

This is a very soft, stylish fleece. I love the thumb holes and kangaroo pockets, but it is not all that warm since the material is thin. I wear this around the city all the time, but not so much for outdoor adventures.

Comfy, supportive flip flops. Chaco does it again!

I've had this hat for like three years and I love it. I still wear it all the time. I love how it makes you look like you have braided hair (mainly cuz I don't have much). It is also lined with fleece which keeps the wind out and my noggin warm.

Ummmm, why did they have to completely change this top?!?! It USED to be one of my favorites but now it fits awkwardly and causes chaffing. WTF Patagonia, WTF.

If you get this on sale for like $280 like I did, its a smokin jacket. Completely waterproof and windproof and great tech features (minus dark pass window). The avalanche locator might be a little over the top, but its hardcore so I like it. I wouldn't pay full price for this jacket though because there are tons of jackets for around $300 that are just as good.

Best shoes ever I wear them rain, sun, snow, cold, hot, you name it. I've worn these all over the world in every condition and they are the best shoes. I've converted quite a few people to salomon shoes and they are never disappointed! Sizing wise, they do run about a half size big for me.

I get petted by a million people a day when I wear this. It is a really attractive cut and I always get tons of comments on it! Just for sizing, I am 5'10", 140 lbs and I got a medium.

It's slim-fitting and the perfect length. You can't go wrong with this one!

I wear this all winter long!! It is the perfect amount of warmth for the Pacific NW and it makes me feel good. I've had mine for three years now and it is still holding up great despite my attempts to beat it up.