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GOT ONE!
I just received mine in the mail today. To my big surprise, it's actually 3oz less than specified. It's super comfy and instantly my favorite among ultralight pads - much better then Neo, G...

In GEAR » Pacific Outdoors Peak Elite AC Pad???
May 17, 6:01pm
British invasion
Doug, Will, Ryan and BPL, Really glad to see Montane jackets reviewed on your website. The more the better. How about doing a review of Rab's new eVent shell line as well? If it wasn't f...

In Editor's Roundtable » 2007 Montane eVENT Quick-Fire Jacket REVIEW
April 25, 8:27am
weight of the Corsa iceaxe
I should add by the way that C.A.M.P.'s listed weight is incorrect. The axe does not weigh 7.4oz. It registers around 8.3oz. Regardless, it's pretty light. (Thats without a leash)

In GEAR » C.A.M.P.
February 28, 4:24pm
Camp Corsa is perfect for what it was meant for
I have Corsa and have used it on two winter hikes/climbs to Mt. Washington. The axe is great for light, not too technical use. It's perfect for steep hiking trails where you need to use crampon...

In GEAR » C.A.M.P.
February 28, 4:21pm
Re: Re: UL Winter System
Camping above the tree line is oriented when there is 2 or more feet of snow on the spot. Can you let me know a bit more about the Mahoosucs site? Wide-mouth bottle sounds like a good idea. I'll...

In Gear Lists » UL Winter System
January 11, 9:07am
Re: Re: Anons Winter gearlist
The firstlight I'm using does have winter stakes. Right now they are just long titanium stakes with holes to help them freeze in the snow. Not sure if that's the best way to go. Are there any other...

In Gear Lists » UL Winter System
January 11, 9:03am
OR Mitts
I own the new OR Talus Mitts and can say they're nice. It's not GTX but Ventia, OR's proporietary Waterproof/Breathable material. They well on 2.8oz in sime M. It's just simple shell

In Editor's Roundtable » Notes from the Field - SuperUltraLight in November on the Flagstaff Peaks, Arizona
January 10, 11:44pm
Too hot?
Lloyd, thanks for the tip. Do you live close to the Whites by any chance? Can you explain more what you mean by too hot. This gear list is for May 1 to mid fall. The fleece pants are in there for 5...

In GEAR » hiking with comfort in ULTRALIGHT?
May 01, 5:47pm
Osprey
David, definitely check the Atmos series. The most comfortable, ventilated, durable and useful pack I've ever seen in this class range. And it has a great frame. You'll sweat 75% less

In Gear Lists » hiking w/ comfort in ULTRALIGHT?
May 01, 10:09am
Agree
Tim, This list is definitely for early May to mid fall. Above treeline. The thing is, I'd love to ditch the fleece pants (no extras carried), but the weather in the Presidential Range behaves in s...

In GEAR » hiking with comfort in ULTRALIGHT?
April 30, 11:58pm

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