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re: Devils Backbone See you there. In '09 Tom fixed a rope up the headwall snowfield going up to Hyalite Peak. Made for an awesome glissade down at the end of the day. |
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re: Hornet 46 The Hornet 46s I've seen have the delrin rods not quite going all the way to the bottom of the packbag. This will create a hinge point, which will pry outward on the hipbelt. If the rods went... |
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re: Xenon fit The fit is the only thing I don't think is outstanding about the Xenon. It's pretty middle of the road: neither long nor short, neither fitted nor baggy. I'd prefer the arms and espec... |
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re: Ohm fabrics The Green ULA fabric is standard 210D dyneema gripstop. The 1.9oz fabric on the Ohm is the black side panel stuff. 500D cordura is substantially more abrasion resistant than 1.9oz ripstop. A goo... |
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re: AK vest Lookin' good for the Devils Backbone Mike. |
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re: Alpacka over the years "May be do you have some additional info about weight/size dynamics of Alpacas from the beginning to the present day?" A good question. I don't have direct access to enough boat... |
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xpac questions 21 does fine in brush, but sharp stuff (rocks, skis, axes) can wear at it fairly fast if abused. A double bottom or burlier bottom fabric could be a wise investment. DIY gear supply has VX-21 a... |
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DAS parka Daniel, the chest of my modded parka is 44" (inside). Sleeves and torso are standard Patagonia medium. Hope that helps. |
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FS: modded DAS parka, stove pipe, 145 Hoks Please email dave at backpackinglight dot com if interested. Emails get chronological priority. I don't have email access at home this week, so responses will be delayed accordingly (dead com... |
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Yellowstone packrafting "We don't have the budget to provide litter clean-up and rescues on the river. That is why we only allow boating in designated areas." I have no doubt that's a current justif... |
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... |
