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Long time user of Zi

Reviewer Comments: I’ve used virtually every other eye drop on the market and nothing comes close to the magic that’s inside these little bottles. I don’t know if they actually make unicorns cry and then bottle it up their tears or what the deal is, because that’s the closest thing I can imagine Zi resembling.

The other reviewers are right most eye drops are too thin, and don’t last long at all, these have a very slight thickness to the solution and it keeps your eyes moist for a long time. I like these better than the other Rohto drops since they aren’t as harsh. The others have a nice cooling effect but the initial sting isn’t worth it, in my opinion.

Originally posted at drugstore.com (legalese)

This is a real piece.

Reviewer Comments: I guess there is technically nothing incorrect about the description of this product. But I would say that its’ carefully worded language appears to be written by a politician. Let me reword the description for normal people.This is the fanciest cardboard box you have ever seen, but it is still a cardboard box. You can tell because the edges in plain sight show the structure. You have to figure out how to cut a nice slot in it and add the ribbon to make it look and work as shown. We will charge you [$] for a box that could have been shipped flat and probably for less than $10.

Originally posted at The Knot (legalese)

Great pack for large loads

Reviewer Comments: HOW I’VE USED IT: Several one to two night trips, and 2 longer (5 night trips). I’ve owned this pack for 3 years, and camp mainly with the boy scouts. (I’m a scoutmaster.)

I’ve also taken my kids backpacking, and was able to carry all the gear (including sleeping bags and tents) myself.

PROS:
1) It’s HUGE! Great for heavy and/or bulky loads.

2) Very comfortable! The hip strap is one of the best I’ve used. (NOTE: I don’t think it would really fit a 28 inch waist — I’m a 32, and I cinch it down nearly all the way. A 30 would be ok, but a 28 is iffy.)

3) I like external frames because they are cooler — my back doesn’t sweat. However, they are not as stable when going over rough terrain. This pack is best on established trails — not for bushwacking or scrambling up and down rocky hillsides.

CONS:
1) It’s Huge!! (Larger and heavier than necessary for most short trips, especially if your other gear (sleeping bag, tent, stove, clothes) is not bulky.
2) The side pockets are not attached to the body like you think they would be. Instead, they are attached by a piece of fabric that goes around the frame and is sewn to the back seam of the pack. The top two compression straps are attached to the pockets, holding the pockets to the side of the pack when then straps are attached across the front. I think they reason they did this was to avoid putting any tension on the zippers. The problem with it is the side pockets fall away when you undo the straps. Not a huge deal, but mildly annoying if you’re getting in to your pack via the front a lot.
3) It weights almost 5 pounds. But you get a lot of comfort and carrying capacity for that weight.

NOTES:
1) The hydration bladder is external to the main pack — it hangs down between the pack and the frame, and it’s not easy to get a bladder in there, especially if the pack is full.
2) The side pockets are large enough to hold a 2 liter bladder, so it may be easier to use one the them for hydration. (I use a 2 liter soda bottle and a SmarTube, which REI doesn’t appear to carry anymore.)

SUMMARY:
THIS PACK IS HUGE!! If you’re looking for a large capacity external frame pack, this is about the best out there that I’ve seen. If you don’t need all that room, there are lighter choices out there.

Originally posted at REI (legalese)

Great Baby Costume

Reviewer Comments: At first my 16 month old trick-or-treater was scared of it, but we left it out long enough for him to get used to it. The costume worked out great since he could wear his own clothes under it. It was too bulky for a high chair but fit fine in a stroller and kids’ pull wagon. He would not wear the hat.

Originally posted at One Step Ahead (legalese)

Works great!

Reviewer Comments: I broke my old one of these with my car. Yes the mouse ran under the wheel of my car and… So I purchased a new one to replace the old one and I cannot even tell the difference. This is a very comfortable mouse especially for those of us with larger hands. Pinky the Mighty MicroSoft Mouse rules!

Originally posted at Staples (legalese)