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+1 On silk weight I use Thermasilk top and bottoms along with thin merino socks (cycling) and a silk hood. I removed the elastic waistband and cuffs on the legs and sleeves. Total weight - 8.5oz. |
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Mass production vs market potential I am not sure what can be brought to the table unless a mass produced bivy/small net "tent" can be made for less and still weigh at or around the cottage gear makers. With a constraint o... |
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History Repeats I hope he is being charged for this. Based on the article he has an apparent history. I am all for challenges but once waved off the helicopter because I was fine and no one asked them to come l... |
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Wide Versions From what I understand, he will be coming out with wide versions for all his bags, slowly rolling them out across each model. I didn't go with the wide version since the regular works so well.... |
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Chisos update.... Update: Four nights with the Chisos (2oz overfill) on a Med Exped UL 7 with a 48"pad underneath (1/4" CCF) on snow, with temps in the mid 20's makes me a believer. When I first la... |
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4 Nights on snow... I have 4 nights on snow in the mid 20's temps and was fine. This was combined with a 16oz quilt and a 1/4" CCF pad. It was just barely warm enough without the CCF but since I was on snow... |
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Enjoy the stars I honestly cant' remember the last time I had a camp fire. We sit around until we get too cold and then turn in. |
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Chisos initial look I received my Chisos with 2oz overfill yesterday and just wanted to update those waiting to hear a little more about my initial impressions. First off I must say that I continue to be very impress... |
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Chisos I have a Chisos at home waiting for me to open the box up. I am headed out tomorrow afternoon for the weekend but will try to give a first impression. I currently own a Sawatch and had a Palisade... |
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Weight As I recall, the pumpsack is 1.5oz and the PVC is less than a half oz. |
All Reader Reviews by John Vance
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Katabatic Chisos This is from previous posts but I thought I would include it here as well. I received my Chisos with 2oz overfill and just wanted to update those waiting to hear a little more about my initial imp... |
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Katabatic Gear Sawatch I know I only have spent 4 nights using my Katabatic Sawatch, I wanted to get a review out for those interested that I have posted elsewhere on this site but not in the review area. I can say thi... |
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Six Moon Designs Swift10 Now that I have some miles on my 2010 Swift I thought I would prepare a more thorough review. I have been using a 2006 SMD Starlight for the past few years and really love it coming from a brief stin... |
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Kookabay Custom Down Air Mattress (DAM) I recently my pad from Bender yesterday and have to say I am impressed. The seams and sealing is very consistent, straight, and even. My custom pad used the standard 70d fabric and is 24" wide, 6... |
