Reviews by User: Alexei Kissell (25)

I wear this jacket as a layer most of the time. It fits well under my Arcteryx Javelin shell. Do not buy this jacket if you are expecting a sub zero down. It works best as a layer with another layer underneath. This is my favorite hood on a down jacket, it actually has enough down it to keep my head warm, and its helmet compatible.

This jacket it alright, I think it runs a bit small and isn't very warm. I highly recommend getting the hooded one, and ordering the size up if sometimes you are the size up. This jacket is also kind of short. The sleeves are long so you can cover your hands when it is cold, and they have an extra layer of fleece at the end to help with keeping the cold out as well. This is a fully waterproof soft shell, which is nice and different. If you are debating between this and one of the Arcteryx softshells, go with Arcteryx.

I'm very happy with this bottle. I was very surprised by how light the bottle is. It is way cuter than the nalgene too.

These run pretty small. Great standard workout shirt.

I wore these socks skiing on a cold day with a very wet ski boot. My feet stayed dry all day long. These socks also fit very well in my tight race boot.

I have had this jacket for about 10 years now, and it's really the best jacket when its freezing cold out. It is great to take backpacking because it is light and packs well. This is going to be one of those jackets I keep forever.

I love that Arc'teryx, doesn't just make a fleece, they make it windproof, and make it shed water. Great jacket, I think I'd have a hard time paying full price for it, that's why I gave it 4 stars.

This bag is awesome, it fits my 15in macbook pro pretty well. I have to put in in the front compartment, instead of the back one, which is intended for laptops. I have the green one, it's such a great color. Patagonia also has a very good warranty, so if anything happens, they will send you a new one.

Very narrow, like most Chacos, so buy a size up. The strap also hits under your foot further back than most flip flops so they take some getting used to.

I really think the only differences between this jacket and a trash bag are the sleeves and the cut, otherwise they perform about the same in the rain. This doesn't breath well at all. The jacket's only redeeming qualities are that its really light and you can almost always find it on sale.

There are a couple of features that this bag has that make it the bag you should buy. First of all the wheels are really smooth, and I don't feel like I'm going to break them when I run down the stairs with the bag. Second, there are two straps across the front of the bag that make it so easy to lift up and off a conveyor in the airport or out of your trunk. Third is the stretchy fabric that separates the different compartments. I tend to over load the bag and the material gives me some extra space. Of course it's really cute too.

I put 101 days on these pants last season. While, gloves, backpacks and skis fell apart these pants still look like new. I highly recommend these pants to anyone skiing in the rain in the East. For those of you that backcountry ski, these are very breathable and keep you feeling cool and dry while you're working for your turns.

This fleece is so soft and warm, but not windproof. It is a bit bulky. I washed it and kind of ruined it, its not fluffy at all now. Great jacket, just don't ruin it in the wash (or dryer, I donno what I did to it).

These sun glasses keep the sun out so I don't get a headache while I'm hiking in the snow. I'm very happy with the Smith warranty. These glasses look great on guys and girls, and fit my medium face well.

Sit on your butt a lot in the snow, does your butt freeze to the chair lift? Problem solved with these shorts. They fit well under ski pants and only cover what really needs an extra layer. Hot Buns are for old people, wear the ultimate boxer shorts.

I could wear this layer 365 days a year and be comfortable in it. It keeps me warm in the winter under a jacket and it is great for a summer night around a fire. Don't buy one of these, buy two. You will need to have one to wear while the other is in the wash.

These fit my face very well, and do not leave a gap between the goggle and my helmet. I'm very happy with the tint of the lens as well.

These goggles took me a little while to get used to because they were really big on my face. I think I got them before they came in two sizes. Women should consider getting the smalls. I never had a problem with them fogging up, even when I was hiking.

I love this water bottle. I had no problem with it at high elevations. It never leaked, even when I was constantly changing elevation. I do get told I use a sippy cup at work, but it is better than using the nalgene. I highly recommend this to anyone. My 18 month old niece loves hers.

I got these skis toward the end of last season. I hiked the ridge with them my first run, they were exactly what I was looking for. I had been on a womens powder ski, and as a former racer, they were a bit too soft even for powder. The ski completely changed the way I was getting to the bottom. The Scott P4's have the perfect amount of snap to them, throwing you right into the next turn. These skis, although quite wide, also perform well on groomers if that's the only way to the base. They are very stable at high speeds. Overall they were great in deep powder days on the steeps, groomers and backcountry in June.

Perfect size, I'm so glad that I got the women's pack. The hip belt is very comfortable and hits my hips and not my waist like my dakine backpack did. I can easily fit everything I need without feeling like I have a huge pack on. It's a little heavy, but worth it for the back protection.

How many shoes have you seen that have drinking shoe in the description? This is a great flip flop I wore them all summer and they really held up. Don't wear them in the water too much, it seems to break down the leather. The Fanning sandal also offers more support than some of the other sandals on the market. Fantastic flop!

Great jacket, but like most OR jackets it runs a little large... mostly if you are used to wearing mountain hardwear.

These are not only great sandles, but I can't tell you how many times the bottle opener has come in handy. I love them, they don't leave my feet until the snow starts to fall.

This is the third softshell I've owned and by far my favorite. This jacket is great for anything. I wear it skiing and I wear it out. It's got a great cut to it, so it looks nice. I love the big hood for when I'm skiing with my helmet and the bigger sleeves are also nice for days that you need to layer.