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RE: Wind and eVent v.s. Gore-Tex I live in a very windy place and often wear my Event shell jacket for short walks where I don't get sweaty. It is very windproof and seems comparable to Gore-Tex in wind resistance. I think wh... |
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hiking in ballgowns. There is a group committed to hiking the 35 Catskill mountains over 3500': http://gowns4greenbacks.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/how-to-hike-in-a-ballgown-an-illustrated-primer/ "The slit u... |
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RE: Down vs synthetics in expedition clothes? A hooded jacket takes 2 to 3 square yards of fabric, so 21 oz of synthetic is more like (21 oz / 3 sq yards)*0.9= 6.3 clo (or 9.45 clo if only 2 square yards are used). It's worse than that ... |
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EMS Ice Down Jacket $80 on sale at EMS.com Very warm jacket, 1 lb 6 oz. It's a lot warmer than typical down sweaters for a little extra weight. http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12441067 |
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Interesting down jacket at bargain price. This looks like a real bargain for a super warm down jacket (at least with their catalog specs) for $202 (without VAT). I don't know if they ship to the USA, but they give prices in US$. http... |
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need your opinion on down sleeping bag "3. durable" One solution would be to use a tyvek or nylon ground sheet underneath your pad to protect your sleeping bag, instead of a heavier fabric in the sleeping bag. On the oth... |
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EMS Ice Down Jacket $80 -- check stores. This is an excellent deal for a very warm jacket. EMS online has limited sizes, but local stores may have more. The Acton, Mass. store had most sizes in stock as of last wednesday (Jan 23). Cal... |
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RE: Winter Mt. Washington Summit List Add: Neoprene face mask or tunnel hood for high wind chill: http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/new-us-military-surplus-shoremans-hood-olive-drab.aspx?a=916804 Mittens are warmer than glov... |
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EMS down parka on sale $120, serious warmth. EMS has a very nice down parka on sale till Tuesday. I just bought one and it has very nice loft and serious warmth for $120. They are running low and you might have to buy it in a store rather t... |
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NEOS overshoes for snowshoeing. I also have been using NEOS overshoes with a felt liner and several pairs of wool socks for day hikes in the cold (down to a little below 0F). They are warm, have better traction than my vivobare... |
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