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All Forum Posts by Jim MacDiarmid

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Re: PowerStretch Zip-T vs. DriClime Windshirt
I think active you'll be plenty toasty in the driclime. I've worn that riding my bike to work in SF and it's held off misty drizzles in 45 degree temps for those 15 minutes fairly we...

In GEAR » PowerStretch Zip-T vs. DriClime Windshirt
March 09, 12:13pm

Circuit/Ohm vs Osprey Exos 46
I am also happy that this thread started. I'm trying to decided between the Ohm and the Exos. The Exos has the advantage of me being able to use my REI dividend. But it's 10oz heavier, (...

In GEAR » anyone used a ULA Circuit and a Osprey Exos 46?
March 09, 12:04pm

Re: Set up at once
Yes, the mesh is already attached, It is a single wall tent. No mesh on the inner walls. I can measure when I get home, but I believe there's about 5 inches of mesh between the floor and the ...

In GEAR » Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 vs. TT-Cloudburst
March 09, 11:48am

Re: Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 vs. TT-Cloudburst
I know you asked about the Cloudburst, but I actually just got a TT Rainbow to replace my SL2. It's freestanding (if you really want freestanding) with trekking poles, or you can stake out the...

In GEAR » Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 vs. TT-Cloudburst
March 09, 11:15am

Re: New 2009 Mont-Bell Down Bags
Darn it. I though I had narrowed down my bag search to the WM Summerlite or Megalite. Now I see this. The only issue might be that I'd have to get the long, as I'm 5'10", but th...

In GEAR » New 2009 Mont-Bell Down Bags
March 08, 5:54pm

Re: Got my Megalite.........
I missed that 40% thread by 24 hours (and therefore my own megalite). I'm still punching myself in the head.

In GEAR » Got my Megalite.........
March 06, 8:42am

Montbell Sleeping Bag Height Question
I've been looking at the Montbell super stretch #3 down bag as a possilbe summer bag. From what I"ve here in the forums, Montbells sound pretty good, a little heavier than Western Mounta...

In GEAR » Montbell Sleeping Bag Height Question
March 06, 8:40am

Re: What do you use for navigation?
I use a map and my Suunto M-2D. I'd love a GPS, but there are too many other things to buy first and I'm not ready to go cross-country yet anyways. So really, I navigate by following the ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What do you use for navigation?
March 04, 12:21pm

Re: Current Gear List
I never had a scale until my workplace got a little 5lb non-digital that I borrow on occasion. It opened my eyes. I can tell you the weight of a few things, since I own them. Big Agnes SL2= ...

In Gear Lists » Current Gear List
March 04, 12:14pm

Re: Platy pillow
I love this idea. I tried it at home with my camelbak, and I think it'll work great. I *need* a pillow, and balled up clothes always end up having a hard spot that hurt my temples. (Side sle...

In Multiple Use Gear » Platy pillow
March 04, 11:55am

All Reader Reviews by Jim MacDiarmid

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Gossamer Gear
I ordered a Gorilla backpack from Gossamer Gear. It's my first venture into UL packs. I ordered a medium, and after trying it on for a few days and not finding it completely comfortable, I worri...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
April 15, 5:39pm