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All Forum Posts by jeffrey armbruster

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sque Breeze/Taku boots or other options"
Greg: yeah, the Breeze were astonishingly comfortable in store. I definitely need the above ankle. I have to say that for such a light boot they seem to give great ankle support. Can you tell m...

In GEAR » Vasque Breeze/Taku boots or other options
February 17, 10:14pm
Vasque Breeze/Taku boots or other options
For my purposes the Vasque Taku looks excellent, EXCEPT that it seems to have a problem with the toe rand delaminating, and it only comes with gore-tex. Ideally, I'm looking for an over the an...

In GEAR » Vasque Breeze/Taku boots or other options
February 17, 8:41pm
"Quick Liner Glove Question"
Merino and velcro are mortal enemies. Merino loses.

In GEAR » Quick Liner Glove Question
February 16, 7:49pm
"The Great “Do Bears Hibernate?” Debate"
Around Tahoe bears snooze; they don't hibernate. They like to get up and go to the refrigerator for a snack. Your cabin is their refrigerator. Then when another storm comes in, they go back to ...

In Chaff » The Great “Do Bears Hibernate?” Debate
February 15, 8:16pm
"Patagonia Lightweight Travel Pack"
I like this pack as a winter daypack, as long as you understand it's limitations. I can carry a bivy sack, a pad, a sleeping bag and water,plus a down jacket comfortably in this pack. Or a vari...

In GEAR » Patagonia Lightweight Travel Pack
February 13, 7:21pm
"Exped Schnozzel is also a pack liner"
Yeah the Schnozzle is brilliant.

In Multiple Use Gear » Exped Schnozzel is also a pack liner
February 13, 9:52am
"Source for UL Precription Sunglasses or Lenses"
O.K. so we're not talking about Transitions lenses, right? Just regular glasses. Hey, could be that I'm really behind on new technology, but I did just recently buy a new pair of expensive ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Source for UL Precription Sunglasses or Lenses
February 12, 8:51pm
My glasses provide UV protection
"My glasses provide UV protection". Hmmm. Are you sure about that. How?

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Source for UL Precription Sunglasses or Lenses
February 12, 8:24pm
"SUL gear list, how does it look?"
I have a Western Mountaineering down vest that's great. I think that it weighs 4-5 ounces. Has served me well for many years. I think that it's 900 fill but I could be wrong; certainly 800.

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » SUL gear list, how does it look?
February 11, 1:25pm
"Source for UL Precription Sunglasses or Lenses"
I wear Cocoons over my glasses. I know, I know, so does your grandmother. However, for your small frames, Cocoons makes an ubergroovy style that won't make you blush....much. Most importantly, ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Source for UL Precription Sunglasses or Lenses
February 09, 7:57pm

All Reader Reviews by jeffrey armbruster

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Vasque Breeze GTX
These boots really are a breeze on your feet. Unlike another reviewer, I found these boots to have terrific ankle support. However, the deal-killer for me is the relatively narrow toe box. Full disclo...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
March 16, 7:35pm