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re: Montane packs The Ultra Tour looks good. Any chance you could give us the back length (bottom to middle of shoulder strap attachment) for the smaller packs? One size fits all packs can be quite variable. |
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re: bivy questions First point: get the full size Trailstar. I'm a hair under 6 feet and the fully was just long enough on some occasions. Second point: define your use. You will not need a bivy for rain p... |
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re: 2013 Open thoughts Dead on across the board w/r/t your assessment, and glad you two will be coming. I was out on the Rocky Mtn front skiing this weekend, and while the high altitude snow pack is in good shape, w... |
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snowshoeing footwear In all seriousness, snowshoes will tweak you hard on extended sidehills and the like. With low shoes it'll be your ankles, with boots it'll be your knees. Pick. There are times when sn... |
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neo socks No reason to switch from Goretex socks for snowshoeing if you're happy currently. Neo socks shine when your feet will be getting submersed in liquid water fairly often, higher than any sock or... |
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Footwear for multi-day snowshoe trips Two words: ski boots. |
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quiet windshirts Pertex Quantum is a lot softer than the Houdini fabric, it will feel quieter in use, though not necessarily be quieter against brush. The Rab Alpine jacket is worth a look. Very quiet, soft fab... |
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re: Bob Open cars Smaller as in a Versa or Yaris. |
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2013 Bob Open Yep, the Xterra is no more (guy pulled in front on me on the way to work last week). We got our money out of it for sure. Whatever replaces it will be a lot smaller, so that will have to be tak... |
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re: MT trip The confluence is only 6-7 miles in, so the first day will be shorter. |
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... |
