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re: Westcomb Focus #3 zips on full-zip jackets are a pet peeve. Under ideal conditions and use they last, but I don't think that's a realistic expectation for backcountry gear. |
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how often do you backpack Glacier National Park is 30 minutes from my house. Year round I average backpacking 2 out of 3 weekends. Some months its more like 4 out of 5, some 1 of 3. It's very easy to get out; I can l... |
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re: Montana winter list Ryan, AT skiing requires different moisture management techniques than nordic skiing, especially if you're out all day in puking snow. For day trips on AT gear (lapping pow) I usually bring a ... |
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re: winter list "I suppose the Cap4 is less useable as an outer layer in warmer conditions." Exactly. The Cap 4 might come along if I know it'll just be plain cold the whole time. The G-B axes... |
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re: Piton Hybrid It's the same material as the MH Desna hoody I reviewed here recently, so you can expect similar performance. Whether that is what you need is another question. Premium fabrics and construc... |
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2013 winter list: Northern Rockies This list represents what I've been using for the past two months here in northwest Montana. You can find it in my profile, or here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoEhuD5RFB... |
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re: Megalight mods I replaced all the bottom stake points with linelocs, added guypoints to all the seams mid-panel (i.e. 8 in total), and added a stove jack for running a wood stove. The stove jack is specialized... |
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re: Trailstar v. SL2 In summary, the SL2 is easier to pitch, is better in the snow, but significantly less good in the wind. More detailed thoughts: http://bedrockandparadox.com/2012/04/15/trailstar-v-shangrila-2/ ... |
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re: Porter 4400 review It's almost hard to believe no one else has figured this one out yet: put quality stays in a pack with decent harness components. Sometimes simplicity is complex. I see a modular hipbelt in t... |
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re: denier While strictly speaking denier does not directly correlate with fabric weight, given the not especially accurate weights quoted by many companies I think it's the most desirable descriptor for ... |
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... |
