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Re: Re: MEC "The sizing is very strange on the MEC, not to mention the fabric is not that nice against the skin. I tried to like it but went with the Patagucci. Much nicer for me." The fabric is I... |
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Re: MEC YUP! Huge fan of Patagonia here, but a lot of their fabrics are no longer proprietary. MEC makes several of the same products using an identical fabric [Polartec Power Dry] for 50% of the cost ... |
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Therm-a-rest pillow case ... I can't justify the bulk of a pillow. Down pillows just aren't firm enough for me. 99% of my camping is done in the mountains so I always have a parka of some kind along with me. Therm-a... |
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Re: Velcro +1 ... that's how I'd do it. 3 long strips: top, middle bottom. Could always separate the two in the field which gives you flexibility. |
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Camp The Camp ... as you mention is one of, if not the lightest harness out there, fine for glacier travel, but not much more. At $50, it's also one of the cheapest harnesses out there. Making a h... |
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you get what you pay for ... MSR/Cascade Designs, Patagonia, EXPED, MEC [in Canada], and Black Diamond [Arc'teryx isn't too bad either, but not like the aforementioned] are among the few that have insured that they'... |
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Salomon I bought some Salomon tights last fall for trail running - couldn't be happier. Fantastic fit and finish, great materials, comfortable. Only downside is they were pretty expensive. Same goes... |
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I've been using a Patagonia Ultralight I bought a Patagonia Ultralight Down Jacket in January and I've been very happy with it. Not sure how it compares with the Montbell. I've been using it all winter as a mid layer while at ... |
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Chafing ... Chafing has always been an issue for me too. Last year, I discovered trail running shorts. Basically, they're a slightly longer short with a semi-compression type liner [think boxer brief]. ... |
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Surefire Minimus I've completely switched over to CR123s - far more energy dense [i.e. lighter], don't leak, have a shelf life of 10+ years, and function wonderfully in cold weather. I've had a Suref... |
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