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Re: Re: Clove
think winter when frozen (we all know dry treatment wears off) ropes cant get through some of the belay devices the other reason is that it works perfectly fine .... if you dont lower or rap on ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Knots
April 18, 4:23pm
Clove
You can tie it one handed with the rope already on the biner ... Also if you know how to clove, youll remember very easily how to munter ... Which is a critical skill on multipitch

In Philosophy & Technique » Knots
April 18, 4:02pm
Re: Clove hitch
Problems with the Clove Hitch The clove hitch, however, does have some problems. These include: •The clove hitch is not as strong as a figure-8-on-a-bight knot or a self-equalizing figure-8 ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Knots
April 18, 3:04pm
guides
most approach shoes arent minimal, and dont arent that flat .... the guides are one of the flatter ones out there the daescents are minimalistic, but they arent zero drop, they have foam under e...

In GEAR » Minimal approach shoes?
April 14, 10:41pm
marketing
unless its EN rated ... theres a good chance that its marketing hype ... even then dont look at the "ratings" which can still be hype ... ask for the actual en-ratings ... read and und...

In GEAR » What do temperature ratings for sleeping bags and pads actually mean?
April 14, 10:37pm
Idaho family sues USFS for $1M after tree hit son
http://news.yahoo.com/idaho-family-sues-usfs-1m-180507334.html An Idaho family has sued the U.S. Forest Service demanding more than $1 million after a large dead tree at a remote campsite fell a...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Idaho family sues USFS for $1M after tree hit son
April 12, 4:03pm
doesnt matter
unless you are obsessed with spreadsheets and BPL lists ... the bottom line is that youre still carrying, so it makes absolutely no difference if you "count" it or not you could wal...

In GEAR » Does Clothing Count?
April 12, 1:59pm
buy
which is why i buy from REI/MEC ... or manufacturers known for a decently quick turnaround and no questions asked warranty ... like EB/OR/etc ... you KNOW yr covered regardless

In GEAR » Marmot: delamination, warranty, arghh
April 11, 9:26pm
Re: Re: Re: Fleece reconsidered
everyone has different metabolisms im a sweaty male pig that drips more than a middle age geezer in the middle of a mid life crisis in a strip bar ... even when walking briskly to get my alcohol...

In GEAR » Fleece reconsidered
April 09, 10:54pm
Re: Jetboil in the wind: Doing the Jetboil Shuffle
youll be fine ... as a side benefit it acts as a bit of a hand warmer ... and if you should suddenly feel the need to panic ... just chuck the thing as far as you can and shout "FIRE IN ...

In GEAR » Canister failure: has this happened to you?
April 09, 10:48pm

All Reader Reviews by eric chan

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Montbell Extremely Light Down Jacket
the key to using this jacket is to use it under a windshell or synthetic jacket like a nanopuff by itself the shell is fairly fragile, there are no pockets, there is no waist string ... however ...

In Clothing - Insulating - Down
December 30, 7:44pm