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Run REALLY Big!
Like has been said, downsize at least one. I got the XL's and the pants are easily XXXL. I'd say a 44-50" waist. The shirt is large as well, but I think I can use that in layering, ...

In Gear Deals » 100% merino tops and bottoms, $25
August 02, 11:04pm

Re: 2011 Jetboil Stoves
I wonder if the titanium pot will perform as well as the aluminum one. The Ti does not hold the heat in as well due to much lower thermal conductivity. Sounds like a good test fo BPL!

In GEAR » 2011 Jetboil Stoves
July 15, 1:49pm

Re: Re: Had some gear issues - Aloksak, Caldera-H
I think my test was a little more severe than what you mentioned. Mine were both submerged and being moved around inside my pack. I was alternating between swimming with the pack on and scramblin...

In GEAR » Had some gear issues - Aloksak, Caldera-H
July 13, 3:07pm

Re: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Inc.
A couple questions on the ECHO II. I see how the Beak protects the front opening on the tarp, but how is the rear opening protected? It almost looks like the back on the net tent is Cuben, but th...

In Gear Deals » Hyperlite Mountain Gear Inc.
July 13, 8:39am

Re: Had some gear issues - Aloksak, Caldera-H
I tested all 4 bags tonight in water, just as it says in the directions that came with them. 3 of the 4 failed what I would consider a good test. I put some air in them and then manipulated the b...

In GEAR » Had some gear issues - Aloksak, Caldera-H
July 12, 9:07pm

Had some gear issues - Aloksak, Caldera-H
We did a water hike this weekend and car camped. I used this trip to test out some new gear. First were some Aloksaks, which I ordered through Ursack.com. All four of them failed/leaked during t...

In GEAR » Had some gear issues - Aloksak, Caldera-H
July 12, 9:11am

Re: Wide Mouth Pepsi
I found some at a quicky mart, up on the rim this weekend. They were A&W rootbeer bottles. Interestingly, they were marked with a date of July 12, 2010. I am assuming that is a sell by date....

In GEAR » Pepsi Wide Mouth Bottles - Gone?
July 12, 9:05am

Re: Pepsi Wide Mouth Bottles - Gone?
I've been looking at all the convenience stores locally, no dice. Heading up to Colorado next week, I'll take a look in the gas stations along the way. Maybe a few will turn up. Thanks.

In GEAR » Pepsi Wide Mouth Bottles - Gone?
July 08, 8:34am

Pepsi Wide Mouth Bottles - Gone?
My wife and I have been using a pair(each) of Auqafina 1L widemouth bottles for over a year. They are light(1oz)and fit perfectly in the outer pockets of our packs. Since they are getting old and...

In GEAR » Pepsi Wide Mouth Bottles - Gone?
July 07, 11:31am

Re: another shelter thread
You might also look at the SMD Haven with Nettent http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=68 SMD's Lunar Duo is similar to Tarptents http://sixmoondesigns.com/shop/shopexd.as...

In GEAR » another shelter thread
July 02, 12:00pm

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