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Re: I have both..
Having both a UL down puffy and a lightweight synthetic like the Nano Puff is generally a wise, flexible passive insulation total solution for most shoulder season hiking (non-mountaineering) scena...

In GEAR » nano puff or ultralight jacket
February 17, 5:34pm
Re: Re: Patagonia Lightweight Travel Pack
I looked at it in the Patagonia stores when wanting a similar pack for peak bagging that could fold up into its own pocket. The unpadded shoulder straps was a deal killer for me since I often need ...

In GEAR » Patagonia Lightweight Travel Pack
February 13, 6:10pm
Re: Precipitation!
Softshells are for when temps are and will stay below freezing for the duration of your hike and any precip falls as snow. As such, they are best used to replace 2 or more layers (base, mid, and ou...

In GEAR » Soft-Shells for Cold Weather Hiking?
February 04, 10:30pm
EB Microtherm Down Vest
I see the EB Microtherm Down Vest is on Clearance for $35. Warmth/Weight ratio should be better than the R1 http://www.eddiebauer.com/EB/Clearance/Bargain-Finder/index.cat?breadcrumb=men-clearance

In GEAR » Marmot DriClime vest vs. 100 weight fleece vest
January 31, 4:00am
Re: Montbell UL Down Pant
I use the Montbell UL Down Pant for 3 winters now. Wear them quite alot now actually, even at home. Definitely not made to be hiking in if you can help it. They keep me warm BUT also seem to shed ...

In GEAR » Which down pants to extend my backpacking season?
January 30, 10:28pm
PM Sent
Hi Chris, I have a UL Super Stretch DH #5 Long. Check you mail for details.

In Gear Swap » WTB: MontBell UL Down Hugger #5 40 Degree Bag
January 29, 10:32pm
Re: "winter emergency gear"
@Jeffery said " At the moment I'm thinking of carrying a 13 oz. bivy, a Marmot 30 degree Hydrogen bag and a light down jacket, plus whatever clothes I'm hiking in. Oh and a light pad t...

In GEAR » winter emergency gear
January 29, 9:00pm
Re: Re: winter emergency gear
I would think that a Blizzard bag, bothy or even a UL bivy like the Montbell Breeze DriTec is sufficient emergency shelter as long as you have puffy insulation (belay jacket and pants) appropriate ...

In GEAR » winter emergency gear
January 29, 4:32pm
Re: vest vs puff
In our mid-summer alpine mountains, I just bring a Nano Puff vest as a wamth booster at night. But it seldom gets colder than 10C and Japan's camps sites don't go higher than ~2800m. If it ...

In GEAR » Active fleece hoody; R1, Piton or Cap4
January 29, 7:26am
Houdini Pants
Might want to look into the new for Spring 2013 Patagonia Houdini pants for about the same price. http://www.patagonia.com/eu/enGB/product/houdini-pants?p=24130-0-155

In GEAR » Montbell Dyamno Wind Pant sizing.
January 29, 4:54am

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