Reviews by Jean K.

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Roomy lightweight tent

"We'd been using a North Face Harrier tent but after 8 years we were wondering if we should update/upgrade.



The North Face Harrier tent is a full 4 season tent. So it was very comfortable in bad weather (the fly goes all the way down to the ground and the sleeve-in poles were very sturdy in the w …"  Read Full Review »

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Good lightweight roomy tent

"We'd been using a North Face Harrier tent but after 8 years we were wondering if we should update/upgrade.



The North Face Harrier tent is a full 4 season tent. So it was very comfortable in bad weather (the fly goes all the way down to the ground and the sleeve-in poles were very sturdy in the w …"  Read Full Review »

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Won't turn lead into gold

"As a bowl this is perfectly sufficient but it's not anything to get excited about. It's just a bowl folks!



It's stainless steel so it's easy to just wipe clean if you don't have water to spare.



It's pretty much the size of a normal cereal bowl or something similar from your kitchen.



You ca …"  Read Full Review »

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It's just a plate

"The MSR plate performs exactly as I expected for any plate. There's nothing fancy about it. It's made of stainless steel. It's sturdy and durable. However, it's not particularly lightweight.



I would recommend this for car camping instead of bringing disposable paper or styrofoam plates. Ho …"  Read Full Review »

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Good value despite price

"I thought a long time about whether or not to get a backpacking lantern. Obviously there's no need for a small lantern like this when car camping (when you can get a really bright propane lantern instead). However, when backpacking with a group it's nice to have a lantern to sit around when you ca …"  Read Full Review »

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Great dry bag for cycle touring

"Since I wrote the initial review I've taken it on a week long cycle tour in Denmark with lots of sunshine but unfortunately a very rainy day. I'm really impressed with how this duffel has held up.



Despite my initial concerns about the thinness of the material there are no marks (scratches or ni …"  Read Full Review »

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A good chemical free alternative

"Okay, so Feline Pine is not some miracle kitty litter. It will not stop all odors. And it will still track across your floor.



However, if you are looking for an environmentally friendly solution I think Feline Pine does a pretty good job.



My cat is not very stinky so we don't normally have o …"  Read Full Review »

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Blindingly bright

"***warning*** if you test this light on yourself be prepared to be blinded.



If this is not the brightest rear light out there it sure comes close. Super bright. Bonus is that it's small and lightweight. It doesn't require 4 batteries like just a couple of years ago. It only needs 2 AAA batt …"  Read Full Review »

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Gross

"The only good thing about this product is that it's cheap.



It does not clump.



It "reduces odor" by overpowering the cat odor with artificial "freshness" instead. Except that it doesn't quite overpower the cat odor but instead fights with it, creating stink synergy. Imagine artificial room fr …"  Read Full Review »

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A must have for heavy loads

"Anyone who uses a bike as their main form of transportation when running errands or getting groceries needs something more stable than a regular kickstand. Yes, you can get away with a regular kickstand as long as you have a wall or pole to lean your bike up against. But it can still be difficult …"  Read Full Review »

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Clear sound, easy to program

"Though I'm as tempted by gadgets as anyone else, I'm also a little cheap and don't like to spend my money if I don't think I'm getting great value out of it.



When I originally moved into my apt I started out with a corded phone. $5 from the local drugstore. It worked fine. But sometimes I fo …"  Read Full Review »

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One lens to rule them all

"I just bought these goggles a couple of months ago. After spending years (10+) using cheap goggles (orange tinted lens, $30) to go skiing, I finally had enough of not being able to see very well in bad conditions. Cheap goggles are good in bright sunlight but in anything more challenging, you can …"  Read Full Review »

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Like waking up to sunlight

"I've had this clock for 3 years now and would buy it all over again if I had to.



My requirements for a night stand clock were:



1) looks good and not like a business clock



2) easy to read - I wear contacts normally but obviously don't sleep in them so it was important that I could get a cloc …"  Read Full Review »

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Okay

"This pans performs about as well as can be expected for a stainless steel pan.



Do not expect it to be the same as a non-stick pan. SS is a lot more work. It is less forgiving about cooking than non-stick. You have to use enough oil and make sure the food is cooked before trying to lift it up o …"  Read Full Review »

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much cooler and useful than MBT shoes

"I read somewhere that people need to exercise their ankle muscles in order to maintain good balance and that today's environment, with so many flat surfaces, means that our ankles and feet tend to have weak muscles. Ideally we would walk on slightly uneven surfaces, like cobblestones, to exercise o …"  Read Full Review »

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great value

"In my kitchen I do not have a cooking set of pots and pans. I have a bunch of stuff I put together based on my cooking needs. If you buy the pieces separately you can save a lot of money because 1) you don't end up buying stuff that you don't really need, and 2) you can buy non-standard pieces bec …"  Read Full Review »

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good excercise for skiers/boarders

Super Informative

"Hubbie first noticed the bongo board at a friends house. Soon he was on the board every time we were visiting. So of course I had to get him one for Christmas last year. However, I avoided trying it myself after I was quickly thrown off the first time.



Then this year I decided to give it anoth …"  Read Full Review »

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perfectly adequate

"Salad spinners aren't anything to get excited about. They're pretty simple gadgets and I haven't run into one that can't do the job.



The reason I got this one was because it has a nice mechanism for spinning and it was small.



I have a small apartment and since there are only 2 of us, I didn't …"  Read Full Review »

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extremely useful for avid cooks

"I thought I was doing fine with my basic Ikea timer that only marks 1 time and even then not very accurately (time is marked with tick marks that you try to approximate with the knob).Then I received this just in time for two big Christmas dinners this year.Wow.This thing can take up to 4 different …"  Read Full Review »

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Only good for drinks

"When this blender showed up in our office as a gift from a vendor wanting to do business, I kept a close eye on it. When no one was looking I inspected it carefully to make sure it was a working blender and not just some gimmick. Finally after sitting out in an abandoned cubicle for a month I star …"  Read Full Review »

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great performance for half the price

"I'm a bit stubborn. When I find something that works well I tend to stick with it. And over 6 years I've stuck with the same blender, the Braun PowerMax 5 (though not exactly the same blender as you will soon find out).I find a blender to be indispensable in the kitchen. It does something that is …"  Read Full Review »

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Waterproof panniers that wont break bank

"Although I love Ortlieb panniers, given the number of cyclists in our household and the many different bikes, it would be impractical as well as expensive to outfit everyone with a sets of Ortlieb panniers.



Luckily these TransIt panniers fit the bill.



I dare you to find a better bargain for a …"  Read Full Review »

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Cat refuses all other toys

"My cat is around 8-9 years old now. She's no frisky kitten anymore. Plus by nature she's a lazy cat. She doesn't run around much and has a definite preference for the floor over jumping up onto tables/shelves. And even though she has plenty of access to the outside, she's not really into hunting …"  Read Full Review »

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Test them out first

"It's really nice when they make a cat toy that where you can replace the destructible parts instead of buying a whole new toy.



I appreciate that.



My only complaint about the replacement feathers is that they are not all made the same. Meaning some of them fly better than others. Of course al …"  Read Full Review »

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Complete bore

"Despite everyone's raves about this toy, my cat found it super boring. She looked at it. But no amount of twitching convinced her it was anything to run after. In fact, she moved away from it and looked at me like I was crazy.



So though it's a great toy for lots of cats, it doesn't work for al …"  Read Full Review »

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A wardrobe staple

"Okay, I readily admit that since I've been introduced to Icebreaker it is quickly taking over my winter sports wardrobe.



Not only are their products made of merino wool, but they are also stylish (in that sporty way) and have a flattering fit. I just hate how sports clothes are alway so baggy an …"  Read Full Review »

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A must have for all your bikes

"A lot of people often look disbelievingly at my saddle, completely unconvinced that it's comfortable. These are usually people who are under the impression the more cushioning a saddle has the better it will be. Or they're part of the spandex gang who insist that a saddle must be so skinny as to …"  Read Full Review »

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No more frozen fingers!

"These gloves have saved my perpetually cold hands.



If you are considering liners for your winter gloves then you need to seriously wool ones like Icebreaker.



My problem was that while skiing I'm more than warm enough. But then when waiting around or taking the lift my hands got cold. Thi …"  Read Full Review »

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Cannot go without this

"My eye makeup goes on okay, but by the end of the day it's fallen into the crease in my eyelids leaving it looking clumpy and gross.



I guess you're supposed to wear foundation on your eyelids and also finish it off with powder.



But I'm not that high maintenance.



I went to Sephora to get a …"  Read Full Review »

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Mostly happy with all mountain performan

"I had been living in London for a couple of years, and even though I was really close to the alps and cheap deals I never really went that much. Then when I made friends with some hard core powder hounds I thought hmmm....looks like I'll be spending several weeks skiing during the season, maybe I s …"  Read Full Review »

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#1 for chapped lips

"I get really chapped lips normally. From when I was a kid my lips would crack and bleed on a regular basis. I thought I was doomed to live with this the rest of my life. I tried different lip balms but it's really difficult to get it to stay on your lips when eating or doing any activity that cau …"  Read Full Review »

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best detergent I've ever tried

"I've been looking for a good eco-friendly dish soap for a long time. Most of the ones I tried just didn't do a very good job cutting the grease and getting dishes clean (and I cook all the time). I had settled on Ecover but wasn't entirely happy with it (you have to use a lot of heavy grease). I …"  Read Full Review »

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When I fell in love with Osprey

"I cannot tell you how much I love this backpack. I tried on a ton of backpacks and found the popular North Face to be extremely uncomfortable and the much vaunted Arc'teryx to be poorly fitted. But Osprey....aaaah Osprey. Not only did it fit well and feel super comfy, but it had lots of cool feat …"  Read Full Review »

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Worth all the money

"I'm a total convert to wool ever since Icebreaker came out with their baselayers. Not only are they warm in all kinds of conditions (did you know that wool insulates even when wet?) but they don't get stinky.



Yes, wool is not cheap.



But it is soooo-o worth it.



And the reason I like Icebrea …"  Read Full Review »

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Like wearing a skunk on your head

"I was thinking about buying this wig for my bride of frankenstein costume, but I don't like to buy wigs without at least seeing them in person. Luckily my local shop had not just this wig, but 2 others as well.



Of the 3 wigs I tried on, this was by far the worst. The "hair" looked like cheap pl …"  Read Full Review »

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Just like I remembered

"Converse are now popular again. So though I haven't worn them since I was a kid I thought it was time to take the plunge again - and they were just like I remembered them. No arch support but very comfortable. These are great for wearing around the house, to the office, or going out (if you live …"  Read Full Review »

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Keep my feet happy!

"I run about 3 or 4 times a week, anywhere from 2-6 miles. I've been doing this for the last 5 years and Brooks Adrenaline is my shoe of choice. They are very comfortable with lots of room in the toes (I have long toes). I find a lot of other shoes to have really boxy blunt toes and that doesn't w …"  Read Full Review »

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A kitchen staple

"This is the kitchen tool that every cook must have (if they have enough room in their kitchen to put it out on the counter, I've yet to encounter anyone who stores theirs away). Good for all kinds of baking and bread kneading (if you are incapable of this simple task yourself). It even has an ice …"  Read Full Review »

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Only if your cat is picky about water

"If your cat is really picky about fresh water and only likes to drink from the faucet, then it may be worth investing in a fountain.



However, my cat is fine drinking water from a bowl so it wasn't worth the hassle for me to keep this fountain plugged in.



It needs a filter that has to be change …"  Read Full Review »

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Sick of meowy mornings?

"I guess there aren't a lot of automatic pet feeders on the market so Le Bistro has the market cornered. That's about all I can say. I'm really glad they have the product, otherwise my cat would continue to meow at 7 AM and jump all over the bed begging for her breakfast. Now she just waits and wa …"  Read Full Review »

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Best buy in skin care

"If you're looking for an exfoliate, you really can't be St Ives at just [$]. It's made of natural almond shell so you don't have to worry about washing small plastic granules down the drain to live forever in the ocean. And it leaves my face feeling as fresh as a baby's bum.It's great for everyday …"  Read Full Review »

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great everyday boot for all occasions

"I have size 9.5 feet. There, I said it. Perhaps that doesn't seem that big to you. But considering my 5'6" height I always felt they were long. Good for swimming but not always easy to find good fitting and good looking shoes.



The problem is that despite the length of my feet, I actually have …"  Read Full Review »

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Provides great added warmth

"I'm a pretty avid skier. While on the slopes, I don't need a lot of layers, but it doesn't take much downtime for me to start getting cold. And as skier/snowboarder knows, sometimes you're stuck eating outside at lunch. The last thing you want to do when sitting around in the cold is take off your …"  Read Full Review »

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Sigg - pretty and practical

"I for one never bought into the whole Nalgene craze at college. I find it a bit vulgar to run around with a Nalgene bottle hanging from your backpack to show off your brand awareness and hipster factor.



Plus I just have a naturally low need for liquids. Sometimes I think I must have some came …"  Read Full Review »

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Most comfortable heels I've ever worn

"What could possibly cooler than a pair of red heels? How about a pair of Tsubo Acrea red heels. They look hip and are super comfortable. Although they look like they have a high heel, it's not as bad as that because there's a hidden platform inside the shoe. So even though the heel looks like 3" …"  Read Full Review »

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You'll never need another fleece

"If you're looking for a real technical fleece that can be used for layering or for wearing on it's own, this is the best fleece you could ask for.



Plus it doesn't have that same fleecey look, so you won't be mistaken for Britney running out to get more cheetos.



The fleece is warm enough on i …"  Read Full Review »

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Time to convert to Beyerdynamic

"I always used the default headphones I received with my portable audio equipment. I never knew what I was missing until I finally got these. I was just looking for a pair of enclosed headphones to wear at the office. I started working in a new job where everyone sat in cubicles and the noise leve …"  Read Full Review »

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Sporty yet flattering

"I was looking for a pair of sporty shorts that I could wear hiking/biking without looking like a complete dork when going straight to the bar afterwards. It's not that I don't believe in technical clothing. If I were a die hard hiker or rode centuries every weekend then I might invest in some expe …"  Read Full Review »

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Cleans without overdrying

"I was running low on my Clinique soap bar after years of use. Instead of just running out and getting another bar, I decided to reevaluate my options. Did I really need to pay that much money for facial soap? Is Clinique really the best facial soap for me?



After a long time researching expert …"  Read Full Review »

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baggy but do the job

"I had been wearing a pair of Columbia ski bibs since I first started skiing. They were very basic. No pockets, no fancy vents, but they did the job.



Lately as I've been improving on my skiing skills and have been going more often, I started to find the bib style very inconvenient for using the …"  Read Full Review »

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tech and fashion all in one

"So I'd been wearing the same Columbia snow jacket since just after college - almost 10 years - being completely unaware that there was a such thing as snowsport fashion. Yeah, I grew up in Michigan where winter regularly meant cold weather and snow, but we just wore whatever kept us warm and weren' …"  Read Full Review »