Best Outdoor Recreation
Make every beat count with Fitbit Charge 2—the all-new heart rate and fitness wristband built for all-day, workouts and beyond. PurePulse continuous, automatic wrist-based heart rate tracking to better measure calorie burn all day.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I found the Fitbit to be an incredible fitness device compared to the Apple watch. The fitbit can also track sleep, and give you an estimate of your cardio fitness score (V02 Max). Other features: Clearly the fitbit is not a smart watch, but the text and call notifications are great when you're working out and don't have quick access to your phone. Accuracy: Tie. I have no idea what the negative reviews are talking about (Maybe they received a defective device or have exceptionally hairy arms?). The apple watch is slightly more accurate when it comes to distance, and probably more suited for someone who runs at a competitive pace. I love watching my cardio fitness score change and keeping an eye on my resting heart rate overnight. Apple has a ton of 3rd party apps which are great, but it lacks the complete integration of the fitbit. I haven't decided which one I will be keeping yet, but if I were basing my decision on fitness alone, at a non competitive level, I would choose the fitbit hands down. There are other useful features that make the Apple watch appealing in my line of work, so I'll have to weigh those into my decision. The apple watch doesn't have the same coolness factor with regard to fitness, and really doesn't motivate me to workout anymore than my iPhone would. It is perfect for someone who doesn't care about tracking fitness goals, but wants to leave their phone at home during a workout. The ability to stream music, track distance with a built in GPS, and respond to text messages are wonderful. I have a 7 inch wrist and the large band fits me on the last 2-4 holes (keep it loose when not working out)."
"As a Blaze and original Charge HR owner, figured I'd try my hand at the newest Fitbit Charge 2. It replaces the original best selling Charge & Charge HR. Steps, Flights, Heart Rate, Calories Burned, Connected GPS (shows a little map post workout when tied to your phone, and yes, you need to bring your phone with you on walks/runs), and notifications (as of now, just texts, calendar alerts, and displays phone number of incoming calls). The Charge watch has been the workhorse of the fitbit line. Since you're familiar with the Charge already, let's go over some of the issues you may have experienced and highlights/common questions answered: 1) Build Quality: The Charge 2 is a far far superior quality than the original Charge. **If you had problems with your original Charge band bubbling, the ability to swap bands and how the tracker is connected to the bands should eliminate the issues you have experienced ** Obviously way too early to make a call on how the device will hold up, but given my experience with Blaze & Alta, this feels similar in build quality, if not better, and neither of those devices have suffered from bands falling apart on a wide scale. 5) Display is nice, 4x larger than the original Charge. The font is a bright offwhite, as opposed to the original Charge that had a soft almost blue to it. Some display day & date, and most have option to where when you tap the display it will cycle through stats (may display heart rate, date, steps taken, how far you are in your goals, your hourly movement reminders, etc). Yes, two of the watch faces are digital (numbers display, not hands) and have seconds displayed. There is no 3rd party support at this time such as facebook, instagram, etc (The Blaze watch will be offering these soon in next software upgrade, so I guess there is hope the Charge 2 will get those as well). Heart rate was spot on as it usually was with original Charge HR & my Blaze. Obviously some folks have trouble with them due to body hair and whatnot, but the sensors on Charge HR, Blaze, and now Charge 2 seem to be spot on. An issue I had with the original Charge was it getting "lost" when I hit higher cardio levels. CONS: - vibration is notably weaker than the original Charge. The Charge HR slowly scrolls texts and notifications to you, which can be annoying if you're used to the Blaze. They serve their purpose well though, and I can't ding it for this as it's a step up from the original Charge. The Blaze is their high end product at the moment, but the Charge 2 is a very close second. I'll happily answer questions as I did for when I originally reviewed the Blaze out of the gate, and edit this review to reflect common questions or any issues I face as I put the device through its paces in the coming days."
The LifeStraw Personal water filtration straw measures 9 x 1 x 1 inches and weighs 0.1 pounds; includes sealed bag for storage in backpack or survival kit. Removes minimum 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria, 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites, and filters to 0.2 microns; surpasses EPA filter standards.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"On top of one of the lower peaks, I drank from the most disgusting looking crevice filled with brown scum (see photo). Get one for your outdoor adventures, and one for your bug-out bag, which everyone should have in case of natural disaster (or apparently civil war, because the world seems to have gone mad)."
"In the past I always carried a General Ecology First Need XL water purifier and refilled nalgene bottles with it. When you're at high altitudes in the mountains this leads to longer "drink breaks" since you can get winded pretty easy while trying to suck up water through the LifeStraw."
"As soon as I got this thing in the mail I went straight to the nastiest, most contaminated thing I could find."
"UPDATE - 4-25-2016. After more than 3-years of numerous weekend and 2-week excursions, my very first LifeStraw would not produce anymore clean filtered water. I really don't know how many liters of water that was used, but I can say this....with the coffee filter attached to this unit it out last my friends LifeStraw more than a year. Now, I use a Portable Siphon Hand Liquid Transfer Pump with this unit."
"So I intentionally got lost in the wilderness with a couple friends with the LifeStraw in my pocket and nothing else. We were going to die of dehydration out in the redwood wilderness, huddled around a useless LifeStraw. So I grab a cup of water and dunk the LifeStraw into it, letting it soak for a few minutes. Frantically I call my friends and tell them how it wasn't a piece of junk and how we were just stupid guys who didn't read the directions."
"Link to video of review: [...]. Link to purchase: [...]. Tested it in 3 locations. 1."
Make every beat count with Fitbit Charge 2—the all-new heart rate and fitness wristband built for all-day, workouts and beyond. PurePulse continuous, automatic wrist-based heart rate tracking to better measure calorie burn all day.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I found the Fitbit to be an incredible fitness device compared to the Apple watch. The fitbit can also track sleep, and give you an estimate of your cardio fitness score (V02 Max). Other features: Clearly the fitbit is not a smart watch, but the text and call notifications are great when you're working out and don't have quick access to your phone. Accuracy: Tie. I have no idea what the negative reviews are talking about (Maybe they received a defective device or have exceptionally hairy arms?). The apple watch is slightly more accurate when it comes to distance, and probably more suited for someone who runs at a competitive pace. I love watching my cardio fitness score change and keeping an eye on my resting heart rate overnight. Apple has a ton of 3rd party apps which are great, but it lacks the complete integration of the fitbit. I haven't decided which one I will be keeping yet, but if I were basing my decision on fitness alone, at a non competitive level, I would choose the fitbit hands down. There are other useful features that make the Apple watch appealing in my line of work, so I'll have to weigh those into my decision. The apple watch doesn't have the same coolness factor with regard to fitness, and really doesn't motivate me to workout anymore than my iPhone would. It is perfect for someone who doesn't care about tracking fitness goals, but wants to leave their phone at home during a workout. The ability to stream music, track distance with a built in GPS, and respond to text messages are wonderful. I have a 7 inch wrist and the large band fits me on the last 2-4 holes (keep it loose when not working out)."
"As a Blaze and original Charge HR owner, figured I'd try my hand at the newest Fitbit Charge 2. It replaces the original best selling Charge & Charge HR. Steps, Flights, Heart Rate, Calories Burned, Connected GPS (shows a little map post workout when tied to your phone, and yes, you need to bring your phone with you on walks/runs), and notifications (as of now, just texts, calendar alerts, and displays phone number of incoming calls). The Charge watch has been the workhorse of the fitbit line. Since you're familiar with the Charge already, let's go over some of the issues you may have experienced and highlights/common questions answered: 1) Build Quality: The Charge 2 is a far far superior quality than the original Charge. **If you had problems with your original Charge band bubbling, the ability to swap bands and how the tracker is connected to the bands should eliminate the issues you have experienced ** Obviously way too early to make a call on how the device will hold up, but given my experience with Blaze & Alta, this feels similar in build quality, if not better, and neither of those devices have suffered from bands falling apart on a wide scale. 5) Display is nice, 4x larger than the original Charge. The font is a bright offwhite, as opposed to the original Charge that had a soft almost blue to it. Some display day & date, and most have option to where when you tap the display it will cycle through stats (may display heart rate, date, steps taken, how far you are in your goals, your hourly movement reminders, etc). Yes, two of the watch faces are digital (numbers display, not hands) and have seconds displayed. There is no 3rd party support at this time such as facebook, instagram, etc (The Blaze watch will be offering these soon in next software upgrade, so I guess there is hope the Charge 2 will get those as well). Heart rate was spot on as it usually was with original Charge HR & my Blaze. Obviously some folks have trouble with them due to body hair and whatnot, but the sensors on Charge HR, Blaze, and now Charge 2 seem to be spot on. An issue I had with the original Charge was it getting "lost" when I hit higher cardio levels. CONS: - vibration is notably weaker than the original Charge. The Charge HR slowly scrolls texts and notifications to you, which can be annoying if you're used to the Blaze. They serve their purpose well though, and I can't ding it for this as it's a step up from the original Charge. The Blaze is their high end product at the moment, but the Charge 2 is a very close second. I'll happily answer questions as I did for when I originally reviewed the Blaze out of the gate, and edit this review to reflect common questions or any issues I face as I put the device through its paces in the coming days."
Best Outdoor Recreation Accessories
Get PurePulse continuous, automatic wrist-based heart rate tracking to maximize workouts, better measure calorie burn all day and to gauge how your cardiovascular health and fitness levels change over time — all without an uncomfortable chest strap. Stay connected with call, text and calendar alerts on your wrist and transform your Charge 2 from workout to night out with stylish accessory bands. Our #1 selling fitness wristband - built with PurePulse heart rate, multi-sport modes, guided breathing sessions & interchangeable bands. Track all-day activity like steps, distance, calories burned, floors climbed and active minutes;Find moments of calm throughout your day with personalized guided breathing sessions based on your heart rate, Like all heart rate tracking technologies, accuracy is affected by physiology, location of device, and different movements.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I found the Fitbit to be an incredible fitness device compared to the Apple watch. The fitbit can also track sleep, and give you an estimate of your cardio fitness score (V02 Max). Other features: Clearly the fitbit is not a smart watch, but the text and call notifications are great when you're working out and don't have quick access to your phone. Accuracy: Tie. I have no idea what the negative reviews are talking about (Maybe they received a defective device or have exceptionally hairy arms?). The apple watch is slightly more accurate when it comes to distance, and probably more suited for someone who runs at a competitive pace. I love watching my cardio fitness score change and keeping an eye on my resting heart rate overnight. Apple has a ton of 3rd party apps which are great, but it lacks the complete integration of the fitbit. I haven't decided which one I will be keeping yet, but if I were basing my decision on fitness alone, at a non competitive level, I would choose the fitbit hands down. There are other useful features that make the Apple watch appealing in my line of work, so I'll have to weigh those into my decision. The apple watch doesn't have the same coolness factor with regard to fitness, and really doesn't motivate me to workout anymore than my iPhone would. It is perfect for someone who doesn't care about tracking fitness goals, but wants to leave their phone at home during a workout. The ability to stream music, track distance with a built in GPS, and respond to text messages are wonderful. I have a 7 inch wrist and the large band fits me on the last 2-4 holes (keep it loose when not working out)."
"As a Blaze and original Charge HR owner, figured I'd try my hand at the newest Fitbit Charge 2. It replaces the original best selling Charge & Charge HR. Steps, Flights, Heart Rate, Calories Burned, Connected GPS (shows a little map post workout when tied to your phone, and yes, you need to bring your phone with you on walks/runs), and notifications (as of now, just texts, calendar alerts, and displays phone number of incoming calls). The Charge watch has been the workhorse of the fitbit line. Since you're familiar with the Charge already, let's go over some of the issues you may have experienced and highlights/common questions answered: 1) Build Quality: The Charge 2 is a far far superior quality than the original Charge. **If you had problems with your original Charge band bubbling, the ability to swap bands and how the tracker is connected to the bands should eliminate the issues you have experienced ** Obviously way too early to make a call on how the device will hold up, but given my experience with Blaze & Alta, this feels similar in build quality, if not better, and neither of those devices have suffered from bands falling apart on a wide scale. 5) Display is nice, 4x larger than the original Charge. The font is a bright offwhite, as opposed to the original Charge that had a soft almost blue to it. Some display day & date, and most have option to where when you tap the display it will cycle through stats (may display heart rate, date, steps taken, how far you are in your goals, your hourly movement reminders, etc). Yes, two of the watch faces are digital (numbers display, not hands) and have seconds displayed. There is no 3rd party support at this time such as facebook, instagram, etc (The Blaze watch will be offering these soon in next software upgrade, so I guess there is hope the Charge 2 will get those as well). Heart rate was spot on as it usually was with original Charge HR & my Blaze. Obviously some folks have trouble with them due to body hair and whatnot, but the sensors on Charge HR, Blaze, and now Charge 2 seem to be spot on. An issue I had with the original Charge was it getting "lost" when I hit higher cardio levels. CONS: - vibration is notably weaker than the original Charge. The Charge HR slowly scrolls texts and notifications to you, which can be annoying if you're used to the Blaze. They serve their purpose well though, and I can't ding it for this as it's a step up from the original Charge. The Blaze is their high end product at the moment, but the Charge 2 is a very close second. I'll happily answer questions as I did for when I originally reviewed the Blaze out of the gate, and edit this review to reflect common questions or any issues I face as I put the device through its paces in the coming days."
Best Camping & Hiking Equipment
Removes minimum 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria, 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites, and filters to 0.2 microns; surpasses EPA filter standards.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"On top of one of the lower peaks, I drank from the most disgusting looking crevice filled with brown scum (see photo). Get one for your outdoor adventures, and one for your bug-out bag, which everyone should have in case of natural disaster (or apparently civil war, because the world seems to have gone mad)."
"In the past I always carried a General Ecology First Need XL water purifier and refilled nalgene bottles with it. When you're at high altitudes in the mountains this leads to longer "drink breaks" since you can get winded pretty easy while trying to suck up water through the LifeStraw."
"As soon as I got this thing in the mail I went straight to the nastiest, most contaminated thing I could find."
"UPDATE - 4-25-2016. After more than 3-years of numerous weekend and 2-week excursions, my very first LifeStraw would not produce anymore clean filtered water. I really don't know how many liters of water that was used, but I can say this....with the coffee filter attached to this unit it out last my friends LifeStraw more than a year. Now, I use a Portable Siphon Hand Liquid Transfer Pump with this unit."
"So I intentionally got lost in the wilderness with a couple friends with the LifeStraw in my pocket and nothing else. We were going to die of dehydration out in the redwood wilderness, huddled around a useless LifeStraw. So I grab a cup of water and dunk the LifeStraw into it, letting it soak for a few minutes. Frantically I call my friends and tell them how it wasn't a piece of junk and how we were just stupid guys who didn't read the directions."
"Link to video of review: [...]. Link to purchase: [...]. Tested it in 3 locations. 1."
Best Climbing Equipment
Keep in mind the Walk may look smaller than your actual shoe size, but are designed to stretch considerably to fit appropriately over your shoes or boots. Made In USA: Designed and manufactured in the USA to the highest quality and performance standards, the Walk offer a secure fit for shoes and boots and are easy to pull on and remove.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Upon inspection the product looks great and I would have given both pair 5 stars except the sizes promoted on the website are not accurate."
"My size L cleats are perfect."
"These are great for walking on the hard-packed ice that happens in New England after we have several freeze-thaw cycles and all the hiking paths become skating rinks."
"Gripped the ice well, but note, take them off before going inside of course not only to protect your floors, but while they offer traction on ice, they'll actually be very slippery on a tile floor."
"They make me feel safe and secure as I track down my icy sloped driveway here in New England and I have been able to walk my dog on icy trails without any slips or falls."
"We regularly got severe ice storms and all our roads were quite hilly, so for 10 years, all 180 of us tried every type of ice cleats we could find, from very expensive professional quality crampons designed for glacier climbing, to very low budget ones. As a result, we became very familiar with the quality and durability of the different types of rubber used in ice cleats. Unfortunately, as soon as I stretched the rubber of the Stabilicers, my heart sank because the sides were so extremely flimsy, just like all the other rubber cleats we had tried over the years."
"Caused me to walk on the outside of my foot and throws my balance off."
"I pick it up only to realize the front rubber strap snapped."
Best Cycling Equipment
Make every beat count with Fitbit Charge 2—the all-new heart rate and fitness wristband built for all-day, workouts and beyond. PurePulse continuous, automatic wrist-based heart rate tracking to better measure calorie burn all day.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I found the Fitbit to be an incredible fitness device compared to the Apple watch. The fitbit can also track sleep, and give you an estimate of your cardio fitness score (V02 Max). Other features: Clearly the fitbit is not a smart watch, but the text and call notifications are great when you're working out and don't have quick access to your phone. Accuracy: Tie. I have no idea what the negative reviews are talking about (Maybe they received a defective device or have exceptionally hairy arms?). The apple watch is slightly more accurate when it comes to distance, and probably more suited for someone who runs at a competitive pace. I love watching my cardio fitness score change and keeping an eye on my resting heart rate overnight. Apple has a ton of 3rd party apps which are great, but it lacks the complete integration of the fitbit. I haven't decided which one I will be keeping yet, but if I were basing my decision on fitness alone, at a non competitive level, I would choose the fitbit hands down. There are other useful features that make the Apple watch appealing in my line of work, so I'll have to weigh those into my decision. The apple watch doesn't have the same coolness factor with regard to fitness, and really doesn't motivate me to workout anymore than my iPhone would. It is perfect for someone who doesn't care about tracking fitness goals, but wants to leave their phone at home during a workout. The ability to stream music, track distance with a built in GPS, and respond to text messages are wonderful. I have a 7 inch wrist and the large band fits me on the last 2-4 holes (keep it loose when not working out)."
"As a Blaze and original Charge HR owner, figured I'd try my hand at the newest Fitbit Charge 2. It replaces the original best selling Charge & Charge HR. Steps, Flights, Heart Rate, Calories Burned, Connected GPS (shows a little map post workout when tied to your phone, and yes, you need to bring your phone with you on walks/runs), and notifications (as of now, just texts, calendar alerts, and displays phone number of incoming calls). The Charge watch has been the workhorse of the fitbit line. Since you're familiar with the Charge already, let's go over some of the issues you may have experienced and highlights/common questions answered: 1) Build Quality: The Charge 2 is a far far superior quality than the original Charge. **If you had problems with your original Charge band bubbling, the ability to swap bands and how the tracker is connected to the bands should eliminate the issues you have experienced ** Obviously way too early to make a call on how the device will hold up, but given my experience with Blaze & Alta, this feels similar in build quality, if not better, and neither of those devices have suffered from bands falling apart on a wide scale. 5) Display is nice, 4x larger than the original Charge. The font is a bright offwhite, as opposed to the original Charge that had a soft almost blue to it. Some display day & date, and most have option to where when you tap the display it will cycle through stats (may display heart rate, date, steps taken, how far you are in your goals, your hourly movement reminders, etc). Yes, two of the watch faces are digital (numbers display, not hands) and have seconds displayed. There is no 3rd party support at this time such as facebook, instagram, etc (The Blaze watch will be offering these soon in next software upgrade, so I guess there is hope the Charge 2 will get those as well). Heart rate was spot on as it usually was with original Charge HR & my Blaze. Obviously some folks have trouble with them due to body hair and whatnot, but the sensors on Charge HR, Blaze, and now Charge 2 seem to be spot on. An issue I had with the original Charge was it getting "lost" when I hit higher cardio levels. CONS: - vibration is notably weaker than the original Charge. The Charge HR slowly scrolls texts and notifications to you, which can be annoying if you're used to the Blaze. They serve their purpose well though, and I can't ding it for this as it's a step up from the original Charge. The Blaze is their high end product at the moment, but the Charge 2 is a very close second. I'll happily answer questions as I did for when I originally reviewed the Blaze out of the gate, and edit this review to reflect common questions or any issues I face as I put the device through its paces in the coming days."
Best Outdoor Recreation Clothing
Zipper closure.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is an excellent fleece sweater with great length where other sweaters lack for me."
"Perfect for fall and spring so I purchased different colors for everyone in my family."
"Fits pretty close to expected."
"I got all my family members one for Christmas year before last and they still have them and wear them regularly, this seller has some great stuff and awesome customer service, I had to message with size changes and when everything arrived the has gotten it all right!!!"
"I bought seven sweaters, seven colors, at different times."
"I bought this jacket as a birthday gift for a friend and it was perfect!"
"I thought I'd give this one a try, it is very soft, stitching good and zipper."
"So you may want to order a size down."
Best Skates, Skateboards & Scooters
SAFETY - For best protection, we strongly recommend that children wear helmets and knee pads when riding. AWARDS - ASTRA Best Toy Award 2014, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum, Gold and SNAP Award Seals 2009, 2010 and 2011, Parents’ Choice Award 2010, Learning Express Best Toy Award Outdoor 2009, Tillywig Top Fun Award 2014. Swiss-designed, the Micro Mini is also known as the "Mini Kick" - it is the quality choice in 3-wheel scooters for young children ages 3-5.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We originally pick up a scooter at walmart for our 3 yr old daughter - dont remember the name brand - see picture of pink scooter. The brake cover was hard plastic that my daughter couldnt step on hard enough to stop, so she would have to jump off or run into something to stop."
"Love, love, love this scooter!"
"He learned to ride it easily (he was a bit ahead of the curve physically), and was zooming around on it after two weeks. I broke it down and easily packed it for a trip to Portland, and it allowed us to explore more readily on foot during our vacation."
"We gave this scooter to our short 2 year old for her 2nd birthday."
"It was easy to put together, just snap the handle bar into the piece with the wheels. It was enough that I had to check the box (it says blue) and the Amazon page (to see if purple is even offered)."
"Today as we were riding down the sidewalk, not going fast or doing anything strange, on a scooter only TWO MONTHS OLD, the brake just fell off again. I just spoke with the company and although they were very helpful and assured me that the brake could be easily replaced, they also told me that this is very likely to happen due to the way it's constructed. That's fine to say, but if a child is used to using one and trying to stop even at a regular speed as he/she approaches a street, the brake suddenly not being there is going to throw them."
Best Water Sports
Stearns Basic Puddle Jumper. Choose a fun, floatable swimming aid for your child! US Coast Guard-approved Type V/III life jacket for kids. Adjustable buckle at the back offers a secure fit.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"He's 10 months-old today, weighing about 8.5 kg/ 19 lbs and has decided that he is too big for a baby floatie ring."
"My son has been in the water at a very early age and wants freedom so that is why I purchased this even though it's technically a little big on him. It is important with relying on any floatation device to know what your child is capable of AND you never leave them unattended by water. My son did not like it at first but we made him feel comfortable and honestly at his age and with his determination it's the only way he can be in our pool at the moment. I purchased this 3 months ago and with regular use and exposed to hot sun drying it has begun fading and the design is coming off."
"I bought this product based on seeing a friend throw a 3 year old into the deep end of a swimming pool while wearing this."
"They're easy to put on, my kids (both with sensory processing disorder) don't fight with me when I tell them they have to wear them, and it provides major peace of mind with a child that doesn't know how to swim yet."
"Obviously nothing is a replacement for vigilantly watching children around water but these make it possible for me to introduce my kids safely to the water."
"She's just learning to swim this year and it gives her the confidence to stay in the pool and not clinging to one of us for dear life."
"We initially bought some cheap, plastic arm floaties during a family vacation in Florida but they weren't enough to keep my 2.5 year old's head above water - they weren't that effective at keeping her body balanced so she ended up swallowing a ton of pool water."
Best Winter Sports Equipment
50% Cotton/50% Polyester.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Shipping took a little though, so don't expect to get the item quickly."
"It's really comfortable, great soft warm fabric, nice pocket in the middle, pretty bright vivid royal blue, I wear it to work at my warehouse job, it's warm, comfy and it holds my cell phone well."
"price was right and needed red hoodies for work so i got em, so much cheaper than buying through the store and better brand."
"Very pleased with this purchase Pullover fits as expected."
"After shopping a few brick and mortar stores for a new women's hoodie, I ordered a men's size small on Amazon."
"My husband takes a L and I sized up to an XL and I really didn't have to, the XL for like an XL, a touch too big but it's ok."
"So that really ruined the fit of it all for me but otherwise, I suppose someone would be happy with this but I can't stand having something constantly rubbing my wrists in such an awkward and itchy way."
"It was actually pretty hard to get around my neck and arms when first trying it on because of how tight it was."
Best Women's Sweatshirts
50% Cotton/50% Polyester.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was looking for a loose sweater I could wear around the house and go running in, as I like a loose sweater over fitted/tight athletic wear and this seems perfect. That said, I won't be recording any music videos or going on dates wearing this sweater, unless the music video is starring my dogs and my "date" consists of eating junk food alone in front of my computer. However, I haven't washed it yet so I'm not too sure about shrinkage, though I only use cold water so shrinking isn't a normal concern for me. I am 36C, sometimes 38C and got an XL which fits comfortably loose."
"The bottom band lays over my hip bones and the sleeves are just right as you can see from the photo."
"It's a pretty boxy swearshirt, which was comfy."
"I would buy more for $5 (the price I bought this and the pale pink color for), but wouldn’t consider buying for a higher price."
"These sweatshirts are great for casual wear."
"The sweatshirt is too short in length, just at the waistline."
"After two wears and only one wash a huge hole appeared on sleeve, like a tear by the wrist fabric."
"Purchased in the size medium for my mother, who has a small figure and is pretty petite."
Best Men's Sweatshirts
Air jet spun yarn for softer feel and no pill. S (34-36: To Fit (ins)). GILDAN ACTIVEWEAR - every style, color and size you could need at a price you will want to pay. Cotton Blend.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Love the color and fits snug and comfortable."
"It is men sizing so even a small is a bit loose on teen girls."
"Great quality for the price."
"I loved it but after one wash (I followed the directions) it was too small for my son!"
"It fit OK but I had to trim loose threads from it and it is a lightweight sweatshirt."
"Love this hoodie!"
"Gave this to my boyfriend!"
"Fits great...keep me warm and snug....keep up the good work.."
Best Women's Raincoats
Charles River Apparel infuses their clothing with technology, performance and contemporary style. Charles River Apparel offers function that performs and fashion that lasts. After more than 30 years of leading quality, the family-owned business pushes into the future with their eyes on the horizon of innovation. Hand Wash. Zip-front rain jacket featuring breathable mesh lining, reflective striping, and bungee-cord hood.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"There are so many great reviews here that helped me decide on my purchase, so I only have a little bit of info to add. For the record, I really liked the mint in person but it didn't go well with my rain boots and it is a much darker hue than I hoped, and I LOVED the aqua, so my decision was easy. I plan to buy another, one to keep in my car, and I will probably get the purple or a slightly darker color this time because I'm a bit abusive towards my coats and there are a couple of small dirt marks on this one now."
"I was worried about the fit but to my surprise the XL fits perfect and I can comfortably wear a sweater underneath."
"I tested it in the rainy conditions while hiking in Peru (at the end of the wet season/ beginning of the dry season), and I can report back that it perfectly protects the clothes from getting wet, and keeps the warmth very well."
"I am 5'6" and 150 (or so) lbs and almost ordered a large, but got medium - it fits great."
"Up here in the Northwest it can be cold so this will be great for colder days and on warmer rainy days you can just leave the cuffs loose so you don't get too warmed. - Hood is well sized and has cords at the sides to adjust it tighter for windy days. - Bottom of cage also has cords to adjust to make it tighter at the bottom. - Nicely lined and soft on the body and inside the sleeves. - Colour is vibrant and matches my pink hair :). Cons: - My only con is the sizing."
"The jacket is perfect for walking in the rain."
Best Shoe Dryers
ALL FOOTWEAR, ALL MATERIALS: Safely and effectively dries leather, rubber, vinyl, neoprene, canvas, synthetics, fleece, felt, microfiber, and more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Purchased this for my fiancé since he has to wear steel toe boots to work. His feet sweats since he works in a factory, so his boots will get a little damp and he just pops them right on over night and they're dry in the morning! It did bring out the smell a little when you walk by the dryer so I will say, PURCHASE THIS IS YOU WEAR BOOTS!!"
"The best tool for drying boots, shoes, and gloves."
"Love these."
"I have perfectly dry non-smelly shoes in a matter of hours. Note: I have also used this to dry shoes after washing them in the washing machine."
"it does take pretty much all night to do it's duty, but i can't complain because then i know it won't overheat and start a fire, which no one wants."
"My husband has been using this dryer for his steel toed work boots for several months and so far it is still working."
"My favorite discovery in the last year."
"Love this dryer, it works great, really gets the boots dry overnight."
Best Women's Parkas
Lining Material: high quality fax fur, soft, comfortable and super warm, big and deep hood with fax fur lining and beautiful color trim.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was worried about size but I got a medium 8 and it's fits perfect. The arm length is perfect, they don't stop at my wrist."
"I purchased the "new" style (no patch) black coat in a 14 (I normally wear a 12 but I wanted to be able to layer underneath.). I'm not accustomed to cold, so when I found myself in temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees outside and I'm very pleased to report that when I wear this coat with a sweater underneath, I stay surprisingly warm and toasty! The only thing I'd change is that I'd add more snaps down the front (there are 2-3). I rely on reviews to help me decide which products to buy, so I try to "return the favor.""
"Pocket are large and deep and zipper works great."
"There is a cinch at the waist & the sleeves are lined with a pretty satin like material so sweaters will fit nicely!"
"SUPER warm!"
"The only thing I’m not a fan of that there’s only 3 buttons...one at the top, center and bottom."
"I love this coat!!"
"This jacket arrived extremely wrinkled, I hope it fades away with a few wears. Inside the sleeves are a cute mattern but the color looks kinda rusty and dirty."
Best Architecture Model Kits
Each model starts out as 4 inch square metal sheets and you simply pop out the pieces and follow the included directions to assemble your model. MetalEarth model.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Once you have your tools though the puzzle is great."
"For anyone who loves building things with their hands, this is the perfect gift."
"This looks great when it's put together."
"This version of the metal models is one of the more complex ones."
"I love doing these models but this one I would suggest finding s good pictue of one already done to use as GUIDE THE INDTRUCTIONS ARE VERY VAGUE I HAD TO USE A PICTURE RO FIGURE OUY HOW THE SAILS weNT ON.and there is one pieced I still cant figure out where it goes."
"Far from the easiest model to put together; the final product looks really cool, especially to Pirates of the Caribbean fans."
"Satisfying afternoon project for those that like to tinker."
"These 3D metal puzzles are so fun, but unfortunately Inreceived the wrong model."
Best Sports Fan Headbands
![Fleece Neck Warmer [Solids] - Reversible Neck Gaiter Tube, Ear Warmer Headband, Mask & Beanie. Ultimate Thermal Retention, Versatility & Style. Performance Comfort Fleece & Microfiber Construction](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91iHYQGcdkL._SS600_.jpg)
We never go on an adventure without our Tough Headwear, and we know you'll love our neck warmers! ADVENTURE INTO THE ELEMENTS: Our neck warmer is your perfect companion whether you're hitting the slopes like Shaun White, walking the dog, or shoveling snow faster than a John Deere snowblower. SAVE YOUR MONEY, WEAR YOUR NECK WARMER IN 3 DIFFERENT WAYS: Humans don't hibernate in the winter (thank goodness for your neck warmer) and money doesn't grow on trees. Why buy a ear warmer headband, face mask and neck tube when you have it all in one here?
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The only bad thing is that the two color layers are not sewn in a way that prevents the material from rolling back on itself."
"I just purchased one of the black fleece neck warmers, and I must say, this thing is great!"
"THIS is what I needed."
"Gaiter is warm and comfortable."
"I get cold relatively easy, so this small addition to my pseudo or full on winter wear really helps keep me happy when out in the elements."
"I've used scarves in the past, but they don't hold as well and definitely don't keep me warm like this product!"
"I LOVE this gaiter."
"Cheap."
Best Men's Athletic Hoodies
HanesBrands is a socially responsible manufacturer and marketer of leading everyday basic apparel under some of the world's strongest apparel brands in the Americas, Europe and Asia, as well as in Australia and South Africa. In the United States, we sell more units of intimate apparel, male underwear, socks, shapewear, hosiery and T-shirts than any other company. 50% Cotton/50% Polyester.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Shipping took a little though, so don't expect to get the item quickly."
"It's really comfortable, great soft warm fabric, nice pocket in the middle, pretty bright vivid royal blue, I wear it to work at my warehouse job, it's warm, comfy and it holds my cell phone well."
"i got Small, im 5'2 and weight 105lb, it fits perfect, a little bit snug but thats what i wanted... i think is good for the price .. love it .."
"sort of costume, fits good and quality is OK for the price."
"Not the color I expected..."
"I'm 5'10 140lbs and this Medium fits perfectly!"
"Bought it as an oversized hoodie."
Best Men's Down Jackets & Coats
Machine Wash. Channel-quilted zip-front jacket featuring side-entry hand pockets and down feather padding.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Hilfiger has made a come back with the teens."
"This is a good coat for what it is."
"Nice super soft light warm coat."
"Nice design perfect quality."
"Size is good, it fit properly."
Best Women's Trench, Rain & Anoraks
Charles River Apparel infuses their clothing with technology, performance and contemporary style. Charles River Apparel offers function that performs and fashion that lasts. After more than 30 years of leading quality, the family-owned business pushes into the future with their eyes on the horizon of innovation. Hand Wash. Zip-front rain jacket featuring breathable mesh lining, reflective striping, and bungee-cord hood.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"There are so many great reviews here that helped me decide on my purchase, so I only have a little bit of info to add. For the record, I really liked the mint in person but it didn't go well with my rain boots and it is a much darker hue than I hoped, and I LOVED the aqua, so my decision was easy. I plan to buy another, one to keep in my car, and I will probably get the purple or a slightly darker color this time because I'm a bit abusive towards my coats and there are a couple of small dirt marks on this one now."
"I was worried about the fit but to my surprise the XL fits perfect and I can comfortably wear a sweater underneath."
"I tested it in the rainy conditions while hiking in Peru (at the end of the wet season/ beginning of the dry season), and I can report back that it perfectly protects the clothes from getting wet, and keeps the warmth very well."
"I am 5'6" and 150 (or so) lbs and almost ordered a large, but got medium - it fits great."
"Up here in the Northwest it can be cold so this will be great for colder days and on warmer rainy days you can just leave the cuffs loose so you don't get too warmed. - Hood is well sized and has cords at the sides to adjust it tighter for windy days. - Bottom of cage also has cords to adjust to make it tighter at the bottom. - Nicely lined and soft on the body and inside the sleeves. - Colour is vibrant and matches my pink hair :). Cons: - My only con is the sizing."
"The jacket is perfect for walking in the rain."
Best Baby Boys' Novelty Hoodies
We deliver exceptional quality, superior softness, and high attention to detail so you can choose Rabbit Skins with confidence. Made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester fleece, this pullover provides a comfortable and soft feel that will never irritate the skin of its wearer.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The kids loved these they go with anything and very warm."
"Nice hoodie."
"The side seam pockets are convenient, the vintage blue is a beautiful color without blinding you and it's sooo cozy inside.. if only it came in adult sizes."
"My son looks good in it and it sense pretty durable and can hold up to what my son will put it thru."
"Not very thick and not fleece; just a normal sweatshirt."
"Live these little sweatshirts!"
"I was looking for an over-sized white sweatshirt for a costume."
Best Boys' Hats & Caps
With multiple color options, for boys and girls, get the lovable look of the exclusive CC basic beanie and keep your sweet kiddo snuggly in the fall and winter weather. Beautifully designed, this unisex kids’ beanie cap will look fabulous on your little angel and is perfect when the weather turns from warm to snuggly. Great to throw on with everyday outfits and can add pop of style and fun with some cute boots or a winter coat. Great for the playground, at a pumpkin patch, during Christmas season, in a stroller, at a parade, on a play date, at school or in the best spot…cuddled in your arms.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It receives a lot of compliments and people often ask if someone made it before they notice the little label on the front."
"Great, reasonably priced hat for our 3 year old."
"My son wears this in dark gray and pale green every day in the winter."
"Warm comfortable hat for my toddler, and he looks adorable in it."
"Good quality, not a cheap beanie, it should keep my grandsons little head warm throughout winter."
"Colors are great, hat is perfectly made just lil smaller than I had thought."
"But I've bought 2 other CC Beanie kids hats and this one is about an inch smaller than both of the other hats."
"Returning."
Best Men's Casual Socks
The industry standard for cold weather warmth and comfort, our signature style is fully cushioned to keep you warm and protected from the elements. 70% Acrylic/15% Wool/14% Nylon/1% Lycra Spandex.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"If wearing heavy thick socks or multiple socks ALWAYS buy boots at least a half size larger than you would normally wear. These are specially made to wear under heavy socks and are very thin and usually made of a polyester material to wick away any sweat from your feet."
"There are thin socks, thick socks, warm socks, and then there are these - these socks are absolute gamechangers."
"Bought these for my husband whose feet are always cold in winter."
"Well made, thick socks."
"Comfortable and warm."
"Warm and very comfortable."
"Well made....I work outside, in very cold weather, and these socks kept my feet warm."
"Feels decently warm in 50°F by itself but definitely works well if you use it properly e.g. in a warm insulated boot."
Best Women's Athletic Shirts & Tees
Opna Women's Short Sleeve Moisture Wicking Athletic Shirts in Sizes XS-4XL. Soft Lightweight Fabric with comfortable V-neck collar and a slimmer fit, delivers a sleek, more feminine silhouette and Added Comfort.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought my normal, to a size smaller than normal, and it was still loose without being too large. I bought a large and when it comes to Under Armor or Nike workout shirts I find larges snug and usually size up. I honestly have worn these shirts (I bought 3 colors in the vneck and one tank) to work because they are so comfortable."
"I am over 200 lbs, and only 5', so I do have problems finding a well fitting top, especially to go to the gym or just around town. It washes beautifully - never a wrinkle - you don't even have to fold it neatly to put it in your drawers or on hangers."
"Other than sizing issues the shirts are a nice weight, great colors and I will order more but with the expectation they may have to be returned to get consistent sizing. Thinking I'll order 2 different sizes and just have to return one."
"I'm 5'4 120 pounds and medium fits well."
"I bought this shirt in a medium orange for my daughter."
"I also purchased a large in Champion Women's Powertrain T-Shirt and I actually prefer this shirt over that one."
"For ref. 5'1 105 lbs. Bought small. Color Gold. The fabric is so smooth and comfy and stretchable. The fabric seems thick enough but still be cool to the feeling. Ft is also just right. Great top for summer casual or even on the run or gym. The only disappointment is the color it is not true to the website color."
"I used to buy danskin now but I can no longer get away with those at work because they moved away from a basic tee to something that looks athletic, and therefore inappropriate, in a business casual setting."