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Scott - how are you thinking of designing yours?
Scott, how are you thinking of configuring your NeoAir equivalent?

In GEAR » Kooka Bay NeoAir equivalent as warm, durable for weight?
November 28, 12:10pm

Any more Kooka Bay users out there?
Love to hear from anyone that has tried both a NeoAir and a Kooka Bay equivalent to a NeoAir, or from a Kooka Bay user who has tried it in various conditions.

In GEAR » Kooka Bay NeoAir equivalent as warm, durable for weight?
November 27, 8:19pm

sounds just right; will check it out at REI
LOL she's the narrower of us with me at with a 42-43 in. chest. I'd be terrified to share a backpacking quilt with her - I'd wake up shivering at one point with her wrapped in that thi...

In GEAR » Kooka Bay NeoAir equivalent as warm, durable for weight?
November 27, 8:18pm

hear ya; within safety trying to figure out what's best balance weight/comfort
Andy, that's where I am - trying to figure out what will work in terms of comfort, safety and weight. I already take a CCF + inflatable in winter no matter what. I would never rely just o...

In GEAR » Kooka Bay Exped 7/9 Equivalent as warm, durable for weight?
November 27, 8:05pm

Merino, merino, merino
The silver technology doesn't work. I've tried it. It just can't overcome the nice bacterial environment synthetic garments provide in such low concentrations. That said, I've ...

In GEAR » Silver Technology underwear
November 27, 5:22pm

size of pad for side sleepers - wider and shorter better?
For side sleepers, if the shelter has room for it, do you recommend going with a wider pad (say 24-5 in.) instead of a 20 in. pad, in a slightly shorter size (say 60 or 66 in. instead of my typical...

In GEAR » Kooka Bay NeoAir equivalent as warm, durable for weight?
November 27, 5:18pm

really about durability and warmth; wider and shorter better?
I'm certain the Kooka Bay pads are lighter than the Exped ones, so I guess the question is really about durability and warmth. I found the Exped pads to be made very tough, and they inflated...

In GEAR » Kooka Bay Exped 7/9 Equivalent as warm, durable for weight?
November 27, 5:16pm

we're both side sleepers, probably go with separate pads
Thanks, very helpful. I should have mentioned - we are both primarily side sleepers, as well as everything sleepers too - so whatever we use has to work for side sleeping. Not too keen on linki...

In GEAR » Kooka Bay NeoAir equivalent as warm, durable for weight?
November 27, 5:08pm

we're in; now we've got to finish some UL shopping
Andrea and I are a go - now we have to finish replacing the old heavier items we sold from our kit or it's going to be a very very cold weekend for us...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 3rd Annual Bay Area BPL Hike
November 27, 4:48pm

Robert I've heard good things about them
Robert, while I've never used the Kooka Bay pads myself, I've heard lots of good things about them for quite a while from many BPL members, and I like to support cottage makers (so long as ...

In GEAR » Kooka Bay NeoAir equivalent as warm, durable for weight?
November 27, 3:33pm

All Reader Reviews by E J

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eBAY.com
Craig, How do you set up an auto search on eBay? Not familiar with that feature. Did you set up an outside program to crawl eBay? eBay is not only useful for acquiring used and new gear at low...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 20, 7:51am

Patagonia Houdini Wind Jacket
My wife has had such good experience with her Houdini that I'm going to switch over from my Montane Lite-speed. I've used my Montane Lite-Speed in almost all conditions. The material has excellent ...

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
January 30, 9:40pm

Montane Lite-speed
I've used my Montane Lite-Speed in almost all conditions. The fit is quite good, with plenty of room to layer underneath, without being way too big. I'm 6 ft 180lbs, 42 chest and I do fine with the ...

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
January 30, 9:31pm