Chuck from United States, NC Public Profile

I'm a fan of Rab, but their jackets are somewhat slim-fitting, so keep that in mind. There's not much else to say about the Nexus other than it's perfect for a wide range of outdoor activities during just about any temperature where a jacket is needed. When it's 40-60 degrees, wear it as your primary. Any colder and its light / thin nature makes for a terrific mid-layer beneath an outer shell. Heck, it's even really good when assuming the role of a casual, cozy, laying-around-the-house hoody.

The Nexus Jacket is stretchy and breathable - everything you'd associated with outerwear geared toward movement - but the thing that caught my attention the most was that it feels very lightweight in-hand, yet it packs a warm, insulating punch once you slip it on. As an added bonus, Rab always has great color options. It's superficial but c'mon ... most of us want to look good and stand-out!

Cons? I find the pocket placement to be a higher than I'd prefer. Also, they're constructed in an odd way. I don't think that I can accurately describe it, but the pockets themselves are made from a material that seems best suited for venting ... not carrying things. I'm sure that helps with the breathability, but I could see a scenario where something sharp (like your keys) could pierce through. It's not something that I'd worry too much about, but if I had to provide a negative, that would be it.

Oh, one more negative would be the price. I got a ridiculous discount from the Campsaver

First the good - I love the fit and feel of these shorts. I bought them because of the 9.5" inseam as most mtb shorts are way too long in my opinion. I really appreciate how these perform well on the trail, as well as in everyday life. They're light and comfy, and the fit is neither baggy nor tight. It finds that perfect middle ground. Also, the fact that they dry quickly is an awesome bonus.

Now the bad - after the 2nd (gentle) wash, they emerged with a large snag / run on the leg. it's pretty noticeable, though less so when I actually wear them because they get stretched out a bit. I contacted FlyLow's warranty dept, which told me to send them back ... for what, I'm not sure. I don't think they can be repaired. Maybe they would have given me a credit or sent a new pair, but ultimately I decided to just live with the snag. I bought the shorts for a really great price and I only had a month or so of warm weather left, so why go through the trouble? I can still wear them on a regular basis and I doubt anyone but me will notice. Still, I'm a little disappointed, mostly because I love these shorts. I'm willing to concede that this could just be a weird outlier. I have a 2nd pair of Hot Tub shorts that are still in good shape.

And in case you're wondering, I only line-dry these. With all my performance-based clothing, I follow care instructions to the T.

At the end of the day, I'd give these a thumbs up, but with a caveat regarding the durability. Again, maybe it

Not a ton to say here other than this belt is simple, stylish and most importantly, functional. I can't speak to the durability yet, but it feels like it's going to do its job for a long time. The buckle is removable, which people have said is nice for going through metal detectors at airports. That probably won't affect me much, but I do appreciate how that particular feature also gives you some room to adjust the overall length. Other than that, there are no slippage issues (thus far) and I'm happy with the purchase.

I get annoyed by the lack of options for mountain biking shorts with a shorter inseam; 12 - 13 inches just feels way too long to me. I'm 5'10", so not super tall, but I'm not short either. My personal comfort zone is 9-10 inches, so the MacReady shorts seemed like a great choice. The fit was good, the material was comfortable and semi-stretchy, but rugged enough that they would probably hold up under rougher mtb conditions. The overall aesthetic is not super-sporty or, but I appreciate that you could wear these in casual, everyday situations as well. I will say that the 9.5" inseam felt more like 10" whereas I wished it wore more like a 9".

Having said all that, I ended up returning these ... but only because I also purchased the FlyLow Hot Tub shorts which I liked better. Still, I would have been perfectly happy with the MacReady shorts if they were my only option.