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Northeast winter temperatures. EL: "Really what I'm asking is whether or not a Lithium is appropriate for an average-to-warm sleeper in the Presidentials and Adirondacks during winter conditions." NO! SG: "... |
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EMS Mountain Light. I have the EMS Mountain Light -20F. I haven't used it in the cold yet, but it has a lot of loft and seems well made. There seem to have been changes in these over time. Mine was shipped t... |
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RE:Iceland Trip That looks like an amazing trip. From my extensive two day experience in Iceland: I wonder if you will have enough insulation for windy 30F conditions. Won't wind off the glaciers be prett... |
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SE Winter Insulation: hands. "Synthetic/Down mittens" A good combination is a goretex/event shell plus layers: thin polypro liner gloves plus one or two thin fleece or ragg wool mittens with shell over it all (when... |
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SE Winter. You'll be using both the golite quilt and the MYOG quilt? Just one and you'll freeze. Don't forget a sleeping pad (preferably two if it gets cold). I haven't been there in wint... |
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Nano Puff or Micro Puff. I have the nanopuff pullover (no hood) and an older version of the Micropuff jacket with hood (might be somewhat different from current version but it weighs about the same). I find the micropuff ... |
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Torso insulation. "the combo would be equivalent to the Alpine light for the Torso" They look right for the torso, but the vest doesn't cover the arms. You might need to include an analysis of the a... |
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Light Synthetic Insulated Jacket Patagonia nanopuff, thermawrap, or thru-hiker's Kinsman Pullover kit (ask about adding a hood to it): http://thru-hiker.com/kits/ I recently got a nanopuff pullover on sale; I like it but d... |
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Dryer. "Another concern is moisture accumulation in the bag. Here's a story told by Will Steger about his Arctic Polar Expedition. The Artic climate is relatively humid (as humid as real cold wea... |
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Mittens. I'd add a couple pair of light wool or fleece mittens or gloves; they'll get wet in the snow. Your down mittens will probably be too warm while you're moving. A waterproof shell mitt... |
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