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Re: Re: Re: Hillary Step on Everest to get ladder
I guess the ice fall has been laddered every season for decades.Sure makes it quicker to get through it.Everest is hardly a clean climb.More like a zoo of line of least resistance yupppy sloggers. ...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Hillary Step on Everest to get ladder
May 29, 10:46am
Re: Re: Re: ZPacks Poncho/Groundsheet
I would use it unprotected in most East coast sites/ duff,dirt,grass.The rocky sites might puncture it as it would puncture any ground cloth.I find that with an 1/8'' pad under,then poncho,...

In GEAR » ZPacks Poncho/Groundsheet
May 12, 12:46pm
Re: ZPacks Poncho/Groundsheet
I love mine! I've always hated gortexish products.Too hot when they wet out.Every one I've had has been expensive trash,except in Winter conditions. When it looks like rain I store my ponc...

In GEAR » ZPacks Poncho/Groundsheet
May 11, 3:55pm
Re: Video
Best JMT video yet! Thanks.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What's so great about the JMT?
May 07, 7:23am
Re: packrafting brooks range
Very nice! Looks like a great trip!

In Packrafting » Brooks Range raftpacking and packrafting.
April 28, 5:05am
fit
Loosten the load lifters and tighten the shoulder straps.That thing might just fit OK.Lifters are way too tight now.

In GEAR » Osprey Exos 58 - Need help with sizing or other recommendations
January 08, 4:05pm
exos
Tyler: If you are 6'3" tall you'll need the Large torso exos.I use the large and am only 6'.You might try one on at REI or another local shop to be sure the belt fits.

In Gear Swap » WTB: Osprey Exos 58, Exped Synmant UL7, Big Agnes Q-Core SL
December 30, 6:00pm
Re: Osprey Exos re-model
Nice work!I love my Exos 46.Great with 35lbs in it....Fantastic with 15lb load. I tossed out the lid.A great off the shelf sub 2 lb pack. I've hauled 10 days food and packraft in mine.I'd l...

In Make Your Own Gear » Osprey Exos Re-model
October 20, 11:47am
Re: custom
I use the poncho/ground cloth with my sil solomid.I sewed a loop of floss to the inside of the seam running down from the peak.Works great. If you mid is Cuben,Z-pack sells a self stick patch with ...

In GEAR » Duomid - Zpacks Poncho
October 07, 10:36am
Re: Sizing questions - Exos 58, Rab Pulse, WM Flash, Houdini
I am 6' 175 lbs and the large Exos fit me better.Be sure to try both. I'm sure REI will have a great return policy.I love the pack!

In GEAR » Sizing questions - Exos 58, Rab Pulse, WM Flash, Houdini
August 05, 9:04pm

All Reader Reviews by alan york

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MLD 12 oz. Spirit Quilt
I used the Spirit 45 quilt with Momentum foot for my recent Alaskan Hayes Range traverse.Andrew Skurka recomended this quilt or the 30 degree version that he used on his 6 month AK loop.It was perfect...

In Sleeping Bags - Quilts & Top Bags
September 17, 10:40am