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All Forum Posts by David Chenault
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re: fleece reconsidered I'm wrapping up a 16 month comparison of fleece, down and primaloft for an article at the moment, and find it difficult to come to the conclusion that expensive fill coats are worthwhile. The ... |
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re: slot canyons Peakaboo and Spooky Gulches in Escalante are the best candidates. They're slot canyons crossed with playgrounds, and the loop is a good length for little kids. It might be out of your way, an... |
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re: Flash 45 Could anyone with a Large post a torso length measurement? (base of back panel to mid point between shoulder straps) |
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re: shorts Mesh liners have never worked for me. Patagonia LW capilene (now Cap 2) boxer briefs have, going on a decade now. The Ex Officos are ok, but IME don't wick or dry as fast (nylon v. poly). Me... |
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re: Logan - Swiftcurrent If you're fit its pretty easy. The descent down into the Swiftcurrent valley is what gets most folks. The trails in Glacier tend to be very hard and thus rough on the feet. If you can swing ... |
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re: mens v. womens I'd imagine it is more fitted, with a different contour in the torso. I've bought and modified numerous pieces of Pata womens clothing for my own use (bring on the jokes Ide), and you need... |
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re: Glacier Seriously consider backpacking at least a little. You can't really see Glacier without doing so, and with the trails so well maintained its pretty darn easy. |
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re: Bitterroots There aren't a huge number of ready loops to be done out of the main Bitterroot Valley, at least without bushwacking or ridge scrambling. If you can find someone to do the rather long shuttle ... |
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re: post hike Usually I'm with you Ike, nice to deal with dirty gear while I'm still dirty. The Guiness is a very good idea. Sometimes if I'm truly knackered I dump my pack out on the mud room fl... |
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re: sticky shoes If NBs fit you the other models would be worth examining. I wasn't fond of the MT100s rubber or tread. The La Sportiva X Country is minimal trail shoe with a mid-narrow fit and rubber that ... |
All Reader Reviews by David Chenault
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STARBUCKS VIA Italian Roast Tastes good enough, tiny and easy to use. What could be better? It not being so darn expen$ive. |
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Lara Bars Cherry Pie Tasty, moist, tasty, good calorie to weight ratio, compact, resists deformation, doesn't freeze too bad in the cold, tasty, made of real food, and tasty! Bar-shaped food does not get any bett... |
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Patagonia Capilene 1 T-Shirt Cap 1 seems to have changed very little since it was called silkweight capilene back in the day. It dries very quickly, wicks pretty well (though not as well as cap 2), and most importantly feels lig... |
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Therm-A-Rest Ridgerest I use a cut-down 48" Ridgerest on every trip. Bombproof, comfy, light, cheap. In winter, I add a full length under it. I actually sleep better on this than most inflatables, but realize I&... |
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MLD Trailstar In summary: Aside from a bivy sack for good weather and race pace endeavors, I've sold off the rest of my shelters. It's a great cross of a pyramid and a tarp. Finished weight, seam sealed... |
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Gossamer Gear ThinLight insulation pad 1/8" approx. 2 oz. It's hard to get more warmth for the weight (or price). I like having a few pieces to add in as supplementary feet and/or torso pieces. It is quite fragile. Do not leave this on the outside o... |
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FireLite Trapper's Mug A very well designed cup. Light, but seems just as functionaly durable as Snowpeak or Evernew stuff. Ideal size for a soloist. The taller than it is wide shape is one I prefer for cooking on a fire... |
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Patagonia Houdini Wind Jacket Note 1: This is a review of my 2005/6 Houdini. It's longevity is revealing (it may have been the Dragonfly back then, even). Note 2: If the price is outrageous, no one would buy it! The prote... |
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Patagonia Ready Mix Softshell Pants I disagree with all Kev's objections, and desperately wish I could find more mediums to buy. The simplicity is what I love best. Actually, the perfect in all conditions from 70-10 F fabric is ... |
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patagonia down sweater Note: I'm folding this review of the Down hooded pullover into this section because 1) the hooded p/o isn't made anymore, 2) the critical comments likely apply broadly. I really liked the d... |
