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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... |
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cold weather shell Most folks don't use more than a baselayer and windshell of some kind down to 20. Ideally you'd have just enough wind protection, thus maximizing breathability. Insulation for standing ... |
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airbeam framesheets Richard, all the Klymit framesheets I've seen are rectangular, so they wouldn't mesh perfectly with the Jam. Provided you stuffed the wider bottom corners well this probably wouldn't m... |
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re: The Yellowstone Anyone out there have any solid info on why boats are banned on rivers in Yellowstone? My assumption is that when the rule was made back in the ~50s fishermen didn't want driftboats, and the w... |
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re: Summitrocket 20 To be fair, it's available on backorder. Hope it actually appears soon. Pricey compared to packs with totally different specs, reasonable compared to the only competition (Ult Dir PB vest).... |
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re: skis and snowshoes The picture will become clear once we get closer to the date and people commit, but I'm assuming we'll have fixed campsites and multiple groups going their own pace, then meeting up in the ... |
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re: Beards Commenting in support of Nick, and beards. Glad my monthly excursion into chaff was this thread. |
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... |
