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Re: New Hardshell/Rain Jacket
Yes, I got my replacement "new" Montbell Versalite last Sept here in Japan and in the USA it was re-released for 2013 apparently with the addition pit zips instead of vents! ARRRGGG.. bac...

In GEAR » New Hardshell/Rain Jacket
June 18, 8:48pm
Re: Re: Board shorts
Patagonia now has Houdini flagship Board short. I think it is lightest one made.

In GEAR » Board shorts
June 18, 7:43pm
Re: weights and temp ratings
Samuel, I already have 2 Montbell #5 UL Down Huggers, a Super Spiral from the USA and a Super Stretch from Japan. Unfortunately, they were purchased prior to the Fall 2012 season when the USA model...

In GEAR » Snow Peak Bacoo Sleeping bags
June 16, 10:54pm
Re: Re: Snow Peak Bacoo Sleeping bags
The total weights and comfort temp ratings are in the first post. Price ~US$250-350 at current FX. I can add the 800FP (White DUCK down 90/10) fill weights: 6C-200g, 1C-350g, -7c-550g Hence t...

In GEAR » Snow Peak Bacoo Sleeping bags
June 16, 7:12pm
Re: Re: Austin TX and environs...
I am a San Antonio native and went to UT in Austin. All my family still lives there and I return every Summer to visit for a few months. While I did alot of lakeside camping there in my youth, ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Austin TX and environs...
June 15, 9:18pm
Re: Re: Extending the life of a rain jacket when DWR is gone
Eric sez "I am sure Gore warranties their products for life if you cannot resurect the Dwr." Correct. A few years ago, I sent a 20yr old Gortex rainsuit back to their office in Japan. ...

In GEAR » Extending the life of a rain jacket when DWR is gone
June 15, 5:26pm
Re: Re: NEW PRODUCT SALE!! 3.4 oz Escape Pod Cooler
Nice creative idea. Would like to know some temp data before I throw down $25 for it though. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=465522766876515&set=vb.404330409662418&type=2&theater

In Gear Deals » NEW PRODUCT SAlE!! 3.4 oz Escape Pod Cooler
June 14, 7:19pm
Re: Re: liquid coffee concentrate
After a web search I see BPL actually sold something similar called Java Juice. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/java_juice_coffee_extract.html The Java Juice web site...

In GEAR » how to cut coffee weight
June 13, 5:39pm
Re: liquid coffee concentrate
Don't know if this format is sold outside of Japan, but this type of liquid coffee concentrate is surprisingly tasty in Summer. Just add water, http://tinyurl.com/mmgdvtr

In GEAR » how to cut coffee weight
June 13, 4:49pm
Re: Injinji socks -- which models?
Thinking about this some more, I am going to cut my cheap $1 toe socks at the arch that have already developed holes in the heels. The rest the sock lacks any performance features and all the benef...

In GEAR » Injinji socks -- which models?
June 07, 4:03pm

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