tdibbs from United States, OR Public Profile

Great smart trainer at a lower price point than the top shelf versions. I was having trouble connecting bluetooth until realizing I needed to use the Garmin Ant+ usb dongle with Windows 10, once installing the Ant+ connection has been perfect. It comes with a 30day Tacx trial, and a ~7day Zwift trial to try them out which is sweet. The Tacx app has hyper realistic terrain, direct correlation with changes in grade, and real pro road race courses in the EU. Zwift has lame graphics, but the sociological encouragement to ride hard with all the other people riding live on the app, and training programs/workouts which are great. The flywheel is a little light, however with race gearing of 11-23 cassette and 39-53 crank it is great for both ~12% climbs on Tacx courses, and rolling flats. Connectivity to the apps is simple, Zwift is automatic, however sometimes I have to toggle Bluetooth on/off for the trainer to connect to the Garmin app, definitely get the Ant+ antenna right off the bat (~29$ on Amazon). Excellent for staying in shape during winter

very happy with this pack. have not put it through TSA (have many other osprey packs), but it has seen many camping and mountain biking trips across OR, WA, and canada. Pretty weather proof, but not entirely (not expecting to be a dry bag though). very abrasion resistant, was skeptical of the shoulder straps, but have ended up using them very frequently. 4 stars only because at pricepoint would like to see it 100% waterproof, otherwise fantastic.

favorite go-to all day, everyday jacket in the PNW (most of winter). 3L is robust, but not too 'crinkly.' I wish the hood was a little smaller. it has plenty of space for my bike helmet (more than necessary), but then is too large when wearing a hat to keep rain off the glasses. prefer the hood of my previous gen beta jacket that was gore active shell, but guess that one fit a different niche.

wish chest pockets were more hand pocket placement/size (i dont climb with it), but they still work well for hand resting. I understand the intent of this jacket with pack/harness accessible pockets, I just don't use it for that, but hard to find a jacket in the Arc lineup with these specs... and regular hand pockets. feel like at this price point, i should be able to find that option. otherwise 5 stars.

flip lid really sets this off. not a fan of hydro flask threaded lids due the awkward un-threading by hand of the eyelet. i wish all hydroflasks in this volume rand had this lid, or the option for it. for everyday this is much more convenient for water, tea, coffee. etc. In larger size I prefer threaded lid for spillproofness will adventuring, in water, at the bottom of the pack etc, but for everyday this is significantly better than HF stnd. lid.

also, the LTD colors really set it off.

its a water bottle, it holds water. i like it because it keeps water in it from becoming ice when stored in my car/outside below 32. presumably it will do the opposite during summer, I cant speak to that yet (only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars), I presume it will excel at this.

it's also really phenomenal at watering my indoor house plant collection. my 48oz over'sized nalgene is never enough for this task.

purchased as gift for my step mom, approx. 5'-10", 150lb-ish.

size large fit perfect her perfect. significantly softer, and much stretchier than anticipated. 10/10 product. brown/green color appeared true to images.