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Helium EQ
Yes, the close grid fabric in the bottom pic looks exactly the same as my full zip EQ.

In GEAR » Marmot: How to Differentiate: Helium EQ v Helium Not EQ
January 18, 11:50am
Arc Specialist
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In Gear Swap » FS: Nunatak Arc Specialist, BMW Vapr side zip bivy, Golite
January 18, 3:17am
FS: Nunatak Arc Specialist
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In Gear Swap » FS: Nunatak Arc Specialist, BMW Vapr side zip bivy, Golite
January 17, 6:45pm
Also bottles and in-line systems from Aquagear
May also be worth looking at the bottles and/or in-line system from Aquagear http://aquagearsurvivor.co.uk/products.html

In GEAR » bottle filters
December 28, 4:04pm
Patagonia R1 hoody vs BPL merino hoody
I would class the BPL hoody as suitable as a base layer or could be used as a mid layer over a T-shirt etc for cool evenings in Summer temps. The R1 is a much thicker and warmer fleece type garm...

In GEAR » Patagonia R1 hoody vs BPL merino hoody
December 24, 5:44pm
Quilts
Hey Mike, That's a great and very kind offer. As a southerner I don't get up to Scotland that often, but I'll let you know when I'm next up your way. Thanks ;-)

In GEAR » valandre bags?
October 12, 9:32am
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Yes, apologies, well aware that glorious BC is in Canada. As you guys have said, lots of choices for great sleep systems. I also can't use a restrictive bag and would consider the quilt option...

In GEAR » valandre bags?
October 12, 9:15am
Valandre v PHD
"Has ANYONE here ever seen a PHD Xero, or other bag and also a Valandre SB? If so, I would really appreciate an honest appraisal of comparitive quality. Like most people, I have to buy my own ...

In GEAR » valandre bags?
October 12, 6:02am
Valandre v PHD
http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/index.php?cPath=93_94 Have to agree with Mike. The real lightweight PHD bags are the Minim series but the Hispar bags are a more similar design of winter bag to the...

In GEAR » valandre bags?
October 11, 4:21pm
Groundsheet puncture resistance
A tip I've used, recommended to me by Stoveman, is a Gossamer Gear 1/8" thinlight pad underneath the Groundsheet. Dimensions are 50cm x 150cm and weight approx 50g - One is enough to c...

In GEAR » Groundsheet puncture resistance
September 22, 1:37pm

All Reader Reviews by jim jessop

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Backpacking Light Thorofare Trekking Pant
Not breathable. Feel immediately hot and sweaty as soon as I put them on, even in very moderate temperatures. Completely wrong kind of fabric for a trekking pant and can't think of any alternativ...

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - SYNTHETIC
June 07, 4:23pm
BackpackingLight Thorofare Trekking Shirt
Not breathable. Worse than the sweaty bri-nylon shirts of the 1960s - closer to a plastic bag. Quite a nice cut but the fabric is simply not fit for purpose. A complete and expensive lemon.

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - SYNTHETIC
June 07, 4:16pm