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Re: Re: NEW 2007 Marmot Ion Windshirt Thanks for the insight, Ben. The tag on the 2006 version with the comment on down is why I think it was the calendared version of pertex, and why it feels slicker and is less breathable. The proce... |
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Re: NEW 2007 Marmot Ion Windshirt Ben Sounds like this version of the Ion is worth the afforable price. So the Marmot label for the fabric is indeed re-branded Quantum of some type? My old Marmot Chinook is more breathable tha... |
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Re: John R.; re; 9020 I agree with you guys - for the most part the under 40 crowd doesn't know how to use a compass. I grew up hiking and sailing. I truly learned to use a compass by sailing, particularly when ... |
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Re: The Case for a Flashlight - The Final(???) Chapter PJ, I appreciate you sharing detailed info about the Fenix Cree line of lights. The only think you left out were links to purchase them. Though I'm a dedicated headlamp user for hiking, the... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Ultralight fire starter Yup, the drier lint is a great way to recycle. Lint compresses well, too. A small zip lock of lint can start a dozen fires or more, and weighs only a few grams. Don't breathe the smoke ... |
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Re: Re: Re: Marmot Ion vs. Patagonia Houdini Well heck Mark, I just paid $53 for a Pertex Quantum Ion from Campor. They apparently have a few in every size. I have a Marmot Chinook that is a few years old (pre-Ion I guess). I sweat so much th... |
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Re: Re: Montbell inflatable pillows are now in the US Pillows are such an individual thing. A good pillow is one item where I'm willing to carry extra weight. Great ideas with the Flexlite double, David. Ryan's combo of clothing and pillow sounds work... |
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Re: Montbell inflatable pillows are now in the US Dondo, did you try the Luxury Lite pillow? I have one, a bit disappointed considering that it is also $29. Nice construction, but even with only a few puffs of air, my head rolls around on it like ... |
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Re: Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles Review Summary and Gear Guide Overview My post is a bit on the tardy side, but I'm just now catching up. I did want to share my experience with the Alpkit CF poles, compared to my other set, Leki Makalu Ti poles (no anti-shock). I b... |
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Re: Flexair Pillow-First look review Well heck. Wish I'd checked the forum sooner to get in on the newest pillow offer! Looks like a great UL solution for my aging neck. I do have the Luxury Lite pillow, and it does indeed use the inf... |
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Marmot Ion The comments above explain my perplexion with the Ion - it's highly water resistant, but breathes noticably less than my old Marmot Chinook. I just happen to have a pair of Montane Featherlite rai... |
