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golite direct sales and msrp
Because Golite has stopped separate retail sales and only sells direct the msrp is basically fictional. It's a marketing strategy where they look at "comparable" (what they consider c...

In GEAR » New 2013 Golite Gear
February 08, 3:14pm
Re: Patagonia makes dry down
Serge, when you say Patagonia invested "so much so quickly" are you talking about the 2 year research period or the seeming rush to announce it after the other water resistant down produc...

In GEAR » Patagonia makes dry down
November 07, 5:28pm
size restrictions
I have carried on my Golite Jam2 dozens of times with no problems and it fits in end on. I have also carried on an older north face prophet 65 without a lid and it fits end on without problems on e...

In GEAR » carry-on backpack
April 05, 9:00am
Re: Montbell Flatiron belay parka price reduced
Hey Matt, Got the jacket today (that was super fast). Looks great and I'm sure i'll be loving it as my insulation layer for Utah this summer.

In Gear Swap » Montbell Jackets and Parka for sale.
May 18, 12:43am
Re: Pack for backpacking AND carry on for plane
As Ben said most airlines have a 45 max linear inch requirement (typically broken down as 22x14x9) but I know Alaskan airlines allows bags up to 24". Be aware that a lot of airlines, especiall...

In GEAR » Pack for backpacking AND carry on for plane
May 15, 6:29pm
ul down inner
PM sent about the UL down inner

In Gear Swap » Montbell Jackets and Parka for sale.
May 15, 12:34am
parks pass
my understanding is that the passes are non-transferable. That being said, unless things have changed since 2008, the last time I had one, (which is entirely possible) the passes have two signature...

In GEAR » Resale of America The Beautiful Pass?
April 29, 7:45pm
Re: clo
For the nano puff to get the clo rating I believe you should multiply the synthetic insulation's "inherent" or "standard" clo value by the weight of the insulation (in this ...

In GEAR » MontBell U.L Down Inner vs. Patagonia Nano Puff?
April 15, 9:33pm
Re: down v. synthetic v. holes
I agree with David that synthetics do better with sparks and flying embers because if you do burn a hole the insulation doesn't really noticeably leak out. I have a few holes here and there in ...

In GEAR » MontBell U.L Down Inner vs. Patagonia Nano Puff?
April 15, 7:49pm
petzl rechargeable battery
I read on another site that the rechargeable battery for the tikka headlamps will work with any of the current (new style) of tikkas. This is just info I read in a post on another site so take it a...

In GEAR » A Brief Report From Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
January 26, 11:16pm

All Reader Reviews by Ryan P. Murphy

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GoLite Virga
I've had a virga for about 4 months now. It's the production virga with the two low-mounted side pockets (handwarmer style). The jacket compresses to about the size of a grapefruit. The jacket...

In Clothing - Raingear
July 15, 9:34pm
Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover
I've had the micropuff pullover for about 2 years now and love it. In the summer/fall in the northeastern US I bring it to toss on in the evenings. I wear it for belays while climbing (although a ...

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
July 15, 9:11pm