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Re: "winter emergency gear"
condensation will be a problem in any emergency bivy bag ... down jackets will get soaked ... a synth jacket will still insulate when damp ... if you do happen to use a combo of down and synth like...

In GEAR » winter emergency gear
January 30, 2:39pm

northern UL
the northern UL is a belay parka for temps around 20-30F ... that means hanging around belaying your partner for hours in the cold often wet conditions ... its not meant for active use unless y...

In Gear Deals » mec primaloft
January 30, 12:57pm

mec, etc ...
i just buy from MEC, backcountry, or wherever is on sale that has the gear i need the stellar return policy is absolutely important IMO for stuff purchased over the internet ... ive had plenty o...

In GEAR » From the owner of ProLiteGear.com - What traits do BPL members consider important in an online gear shop???
January 30, 12:54pm

T2
the newer T2 is a bit lighter than a cap4 i believe ... think very active base layer that costs 25$ yet has MEC no quetions asked warranty, not that youd ever want to send it back for the price ...

In GEAR » MEC sizing
January 30, 11:44am

Re: "winter emergency gear"
My thinking is that my bag is a pound and a half; the bivy is 13 oz. and the pad is 8 oz. and my puffy is--I'm not sure, 1/2 a pound. again the blizzard bag is a properly rated 40F sleeping ...

In GEAR » winter emergency gear
January 30, 11:37am

price drops
Just a heads up the MEC norther ultra light jacket has dropped to 59$ at the MEC site. If anyone purchased it within 30 days, then you can get MEC to refund you the difference. and if you hav...

In Gear Deals » mec primaloft
January 30, 11:25am

price drops
Just a heads up the MEC norther ultra light jacket has dropped to 59$ at the MEC site. If anyone purchased it within 30 days, then you can get MEC to refund you the difference. and if you hav...

In GEAR » MEC sizing
January 30, 11:24am

skills
the blizzard will keep you alive if you know what you are doing ... the bothy IMO is nice but not strictly needed ... it goes without saying that you should bring rain gear and insulation ... ...

In GEAR » winter emergency gear
January 29, 8:37pm

blizzard
its a tested 40F sleeping bag ... by the university of leeds to 8 togs it is used by the US/UK military, UK SAR groups, etc ... the SOL gear is mainly marketing done right ... you can see...

In GEAR » winter emergency gear
January 28, 12:29pm

over
i remember a few threads where people were complaining about their down products came over the listed weight, and some were happy it came in underweight ... of course there is always the chance tha...

In GEAR » ounces of down = ?temp rating?
January 27, 11:22am

All Reader Reviews by eric chan

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Montbell Extremely Light Down Jacket
the key to using this jacket is to use it under a windshell or synthetic jacket like a nanopuff by itself the shell is fairly fragile, there are no pockets, there is no waist string ... however ...

In Clothing - Insulating - Down
December 30, 7:44pm