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RE: I Want a Shadow Hoody Ooooooo....the shadow hoody! I've been wanting to get my grubby hands on one for some time. It seems like the perfect base layer for the cooler months in my neck of the woods but the price is pre... |
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RE: Expert Answers how safe... Um, I had the same problem with my shoulder when using the GoLite Breeze. 4 or 5 miles into a hike usually had my left shoulder aching horribly and a weekend trip would usually leave it sore for t... |
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RE: DEET Just keep DEET away from any plastics and stretchy materials containing spandex/lyca. That includes stretchy softshell pieces. I prefer applying via lotion. Once I'm done with the application I ... |
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RE: response from Bob First of all, you gals/guys whom have been shafted get my sympathies. I just can't believe the run-around you all continue to receive. Perhaps you'll take some small solace in knowing that as a r... |
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RE: Commercial ecology mumbo-jumbo "All I'm saying is that it's impossible to be "zero-footprint" and develop new products at the same time. This is self-evident. All I'm asking for is intellectual honesty." Woah. You're asking ... |
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RE: sans headlamp Count me as one of those who enjoys night hiking. As with any activity, the risk is directly proportional to your judgement. In my case, I typically night hike trails that I'm familiar with. In ... |
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Simple Improvement to O2 Jacket I recently added a couple of cordlocks to my Rainshield O2 jacket. I highly recommend this addition to anyone using the jacket as I feel it creates a better seal against the face or neck in strong... |
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RE: Love At First Sight I know I'm gonna be run out of these forums for this one: my 1.5" thick, 3/4 length inflatable sleeping pad (Thermarest Explorer). It was used, in great condition and I bought from a local outfitt... |
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Some gear thoughts from weekend trip 1) I absolutely LOVE my Ex Officio Air Strip Lite shirt. I got it on super-duper discount at REI last month. It's everything its cracked up to be. It is the most comfortable shirt I've worn in w... |
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RE: The Straight Dope on DEET and Nylon What about stretch woven softshell material that have some amount of spandex? Are they particularly vulnerable to DEET? |
All Reader Reviews by Antonio Abad
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PossumDown Glove Liner Gloves They are comfy down to freezing, but aren't terribly wind resistant. Thus, I pair these with OR basic shell mitts (goretex) and have used this combination down to the teens. It's comfortable in thos... |
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Integral Designs Sil Poncho I would have easily given this piece of gear a 5 if it was available in a larger option. As a poncho, it certainly delivers. The drawcords help minimize any flapping at the expense of air circulatio... |
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GoLite Breeze I dove headfirst into the ultralight way by buying this pack. I used it for almost 1.5 years before I sold it. My baseweight never topped 9 lbs with this bag yet my shoulders were always aching afte... |
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Montane Featherlite Lightweight, breathable, and very water resistant. What's not to like? This is my favorite and most versatile piece of clothing. I've used it for almost 3 years now. I wear it any number of ways: ... |
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Patagonia MicroPuff Vest When I received my Puffball Vest I was somewhat underwhelmed: it looked like Patagonia skimped on the loft and the fit seemed kind of off. The latter objection was due to the combination of my physiq... |
