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S Long (Izeloz) - BPL Premium Member
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Re: Re: ask yourself Try the La Sportiva Trango Ext. Evo Light GTX. Relatively light, crampon compatible, warm, waterproof. EXCELLENT winter mountaineering boots for moderate conditions (down to zero fahrenheit or so). |
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Re: Re: Best Bug Net for Zpacks Hexamid Solo Umm...what about the Hexanet? Which was actually made to pair with the tarp? Works well for me. |
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Hok ski bindings I was wondering if anyone knew if there was an adapter out there that I could use to adapt my Silvretta 500 randonee bindings to the three pin style that the newly reviewed Altai Hok skis use? |
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Re: FS: lots of gears for sale! (icebreaker, feathered friends, patagonia, mountain hardwear, montbell, thermarest, incase, merino wool, cuben fiber) I'll take the Patagonia Guide jacket. PM sent. |
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Mchale I am such a gear nerd that I would LOVE to try all of them, but I think I am going to save my pennies and go with a Mchale. |
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Re: Dana Designs and other ideas I've already got a 2000 Dana Designs Terraplane but was hoping to update a little. I do a lot of longer duration alpine climbing trips (Wind Rivers, Tetons, etc.) and am planning on doing Denal... |
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Looking for a good expedition pack I am in the market for a good, comfortable pack for week plus trips with climbing gear (rope, trad rack, alpine rack, avalanche gear, etc.). I have looked at Mystery Ranch, McHale, and Cilogear. I ... |
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Re: Re: NICE Cilogear maybe. Lightweight packs that are supposed to be pretty good at carrying heavier loads. I don't know how they compare to Mystery Ranch though. |
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Re: Re: _ I should comment that I use a 2L Osprey Hydraform reservoir inside the back of the Flash 18 for a "frame". It's heavy for a water bladder, but I am happy to accept the jump in weight ... |
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Re: Re: Consider no day pack at all REI Flash 18. I took the bladder pocket out and removed the waistbelt (the "suspension" can't carry loads large enough to warrant a waistbelt). |
All Reader Reviews by S Long
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Sierra Designs customer service I recently bought a tent from Sierra Designs. I set it up in my backyard when a storm rolled through to test it out. It leaked everywhere. I sealed the supposedly taped seams and it leaked again. I em... |
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Trail Designs Customer Service Rand is always helpful and knowledgeable about Trail Designs' products. I have always had good experiences with the company. Recently I bought a new Caldera setup and just got an email from Rand a... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs I have several MLD products and have always had a good experience working with this company. Recently I had the vent support for my Duomid break and when I contacted MLD about buying a new one Ron jus... |
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zpacks Company I was in a bind with an unfortunate accident having happened to my net tent that went with my MLD Duomid. I needed a bug shelter and Joe was super accommodating and willing to help me out by pushing a... |
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Manzella Silk Weight Windstopper All-Season Glove These have replaced my liner gloves since I discovered them. The reason? They are almost as light and totally windproof. The windproof characteristic makes them MUCH warmer than a glove of comparable ... |
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Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap I bought the Outdoor Research Sun Runner hat last year for a week long trip to the Wind Rivers in Wyoming. I didn't use any sunscreen except lip balm the entire trip and didn't get sunburned, ... |
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Black Diamond Cobra Ice Tools (new model) The Black Diamond Cobra technical ice tools excel in any vertical ice endeavor. While very similar to the BD Vipers, they differ in some key respects. The carbon fiber shaft is more effective at deali... |
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Black Diamond Sabretooth (SS model) I have climbed on these crampons for three seasons now and, having tried many others, am convinced they are, hands down, the best all-around crampon available today. The stainless steel is so much eas... |
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Patagonia R1 Hoody I agree with Mark. Even though I have the 2010 version of the hoody I am still totally sold on it. The thumb loops were a bit weird to get used to at first but now I love them. No more cold spots or d... |
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Inov8 Roclite 295 I just got back from a week in Yosemite and I am sold on these shoes. I did Cathedral Peak, Royal Arches, and Half Dome and used these shoes on the approach for each. Snow, mud, hard packed trail, gra... |
