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All Forum Posts by David Chenault
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re: injinjis I've had good luck with the original weight socks. The thinner iterations wear out very fast. |
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re; iron your zipper Nice trick Richard. I ended up replacing the zip on my Pulse to make life simpler. If I got one retail which was kinked like my pre-prod sample I'd insist on returning it. My Pulse has hel... |
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re: Glacier and the Bob 2014 It is probably true that we're not "organized" enough to run afoul of GNP regs. Not many people get permits in late May, so they'd figure out something was up pretty fast. T... |
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WPB jackets and fragility Joel, I think your impression comes from several areas. Some more valid than others. In the last ~3 years we've seen a lot of light PU WPB jackets with very thin coatings, which seem prone ... |
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re: Darby, MT hiking I know nothing about the Troy area. Darby is a great little town. You'll have the whole Bitterroot Valley at your feet, with for all-purposes endless options. Blodgett Canyon is a nice... |
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re: Dial book Only in a few minute particulars concerning the rafts themselves. Overall the gear section, and the book as a whole, will stand the test of time. Highly recommended. |
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re: 2014 Bob Open I am open to any and all ideas, with a few caveats. Being in Glacier NP is (unfortunately) a non-starter. Regulations concerning vaguely organized events are rather different, and the need for ... |
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2014 Bob course Looks like 100% finish rate. Amazing what good weather will do. Looking for feedback on a course for 2014. Longer? Shorter? (Not gonna happen) Concrete ideas on start and end point? I'... |
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re: Bob Open That's definitely a wolf track. Great report, and great job being deliberate and patient to stay within your comfort levels on the creek crossings. Looking at your photos, there was signifi... |
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25 mile creek We had dinner with Andrew and Chris Wednesday night. 25 Mile certainly gave them some troubles. I camped on the eastern side Sunday night, partly because I was bushed and it had a dry tree and ... |
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... |
