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re: cold socks Depends on the boot and application. Modern CCF liners in double boots are vapor barriers and should be very warm, so no need for more than one sock. Single boots could benefit from a VBL sock, b... |
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re: Isle Royale list Sean, the list looks good. As has been noted you could go lighter, but I see no compelling external reason to do so. Depending on how early or late season you intend to go I'd actually wond... |
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re: hunting season Wilderness rifle season starts Sept 15th, so around that date you'll see lots of hunters, mostly horse-packing in. The single largest Bob user group. IMO you'd be a fool to not wear brigh... |
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re: 200 denier 200 denier fabrics are generally in the ballpark of 4oz/yard. It's impossible to comment on any particular fabric without seeing it, weave and coating qualities vary so much. VX-21 is 200 den... |
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Cap 4 over the years The evolution of Patagonias "expedition weight" long underwear is worth elaborating. For a long time it was (essentially) 100 weight fleece. In the early 00's it became R 1/2. Th... |
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re: pack bag failures A tight 200ish denier is my minimum. I've been using heavier lately for a variety of reasons. I see pack failures firstly with sharp things (rocks, sticks, skis, ice axes) ripping the botto... |
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re: rock plates The ideal is that one can tune the shoe stiffness/support to the terrain and needs of your feet. By this past August I was able to wear the stock X Countrys on rugged, off-trail alpine talus fests... |
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re: SL2 "Also, is it essential to use the guy out points on each end of the ridgeline to keep ridgeline taut?" When I had an SL2 I never, ever used them. Should be dead easy to get a taught r... |
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re: Hydroskins and temps Dale, the answer is of course it depends. Only one way to find out, unfortunately. Gaiters will help, both to keep your legs warm and to reduce the flushing within the shoe. Less breathable shoe... |
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re: DIY rock plate The plates I made were full length. I played with a number of different plastics, just about anything will work. One of the softer pairs I made from 2 liter soda bottles; after a bit of use they ... |
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... |
