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320g hooded climashield pullover
Also interesting to note: Cumulus, a Polish specialist in down sleeping bags, has recently commercialised a synthetic pull over. http://www.sleepingbags-cumulus.com/Climalite-Pullover,jackets,81...

In GEAR » 320g hooded climashield pullover
May 20, 12:52pm
Autumn RAB gear
I am not sure if this has been already reported but RAB has presented their new stuff for next Autumn, some of which I am looking forward to. http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/gear-features/rabs-new-...

In GEAR » Autumn RAB gear
May 20, 12:44pm
windshirt over rain shell= enhanced waterproofing?
Here is the case: I have a lightweight eVent rain shell(OMM Cypher smock) and a lightweight pertex-type windshirt (el cheapo Decathlon Helium). I have had exceptional cases whereby my rain shell ...

In Philosophy & Technique » windshirt over rain shell= enhanced waterproofing?
May 20, 9:03am
Patagonian dreams
anybody following these (Belgian) guys? Everytime I check there website I secretly start hoping I get the sack next day and leave for the same (patagonian) dream. http://patagoniandreams.com/

In On the Web » Patagonia dreams
May 19, 8:36am
altitude sickness
'pour la petite histoire': MILD altitude sickness (AMS) does not necesitate an immediate descent. One must of course not continue climbing. Mild altitude sickness: - do not climb further -...

In Editor's Roundtable » Rab Xenon and Patagonia UL Down Hoody: Comparison and Long-Term Review
May 18, 10:57am
down jacket should be better on paper
Something doesn't add up: this review states that both jackets provide comparable warmth. Über insulation expert Richard Nisley however concluded that all synthetic insulation - including Prim...

In Editor's Roundtable » Rab Xenon and Patagonia UL Down Hoody: Comparison and Long-Term Review
May 18, 10:47am
sleeping system
mammoth lakes has an average low of 7.4 c° in july (+/- 2500m altitude) Since you will probably camp @4000m, is your sleeping system not to risky? On average, temperatures go down 7° C° per 1000...

In Gear Lists » JMT gear list 2013 late July
May 18, 10:29am
drinking water with silt ok?
Dear all, A potential newby question: Untill now, I managed to prevent drinking water from glacial rivers. When the water seems dogdy, I use Iodine tabs. But is the silt in water actually a h...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » drinking water with silt ok?
May 06, 5:30am
mixed reviews for Iridium
Not all readers live and/or hike in the US. For those hiking in the EMEA hemisphere, Thuraya would be my advice. I have one: low rates and good coverage in most parts of EMEA. Bought mine on Ebay f...

In Editor's Roundtable » SOTMR: Two-way Satellite Communications for Backpacking: Part 1 - Introduction
March 24, 2:11am
My situation has changes
Dear all, A PCT-permit is already out of the question as I have decided to merely walk the JMT. Still, my issue remains open: how come that Yoesmite permits are already booked out e.g. for Septe...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Hiking Sierra's: newbie confused with the permit system
February 07, 7:51am

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