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The Straight Dope on DEET and Nylon Does DEET damage nylon? I was convinced that it did simply because everyone else said so. Now I am not so sure. Thoughts? |
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RE: Half ounce lighter Sorry, I'm coming in late to the discussion. I agree with Mark: advancement in WP/B offerings/materials in the last couple of years have mitigated the weight savings advantage. You can get a ... |
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RE: $10 Black Diamond Ion at REI Outlet You might be able to waterproof it by using some silicone caulk from the hardware store. Just apply it anywhere the water can intrude and you can peel it off when you need to change batteries. I ... |
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RE: JT's Updated Gear List Looks solid. What location do you plan on doing your Summer hikes? Any reason not to include the venerable wind shirt? I did find one very minor mistake: baklava instead of balaclava. I mak... |
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RE: Best Windshirt/Hard Shell Combo? I'm in love. That jacket looks perfect for my tastes. Thanks for the heads-up. |
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RE:Best windshirt/hard shell combo? Great replies all around. Kevin - I would definitely stick to the trails with the mircopore jacket. I've been able to get plenty of mileage from mine with just a little bit of extra care. Of c... |
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Best Windshirt/Hard Shell Combo? It's a pretty slow day in the office for me and for some odd reason I'm contemplating gear and gear lists. Anyhow, here is what's cooking in my noggin: IF you're sold on the idea of a wind shi... |
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$10 Black Diamond Ion at REI Outlet Also: Precip Jackets for $63 Convertible pants in the $25-$30 range Mountain Hardwear Wicked Tee for $17 |
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Re: FS Gossamer SpinnShelter Hi Lon, I'm interested and just sent you an email. -Tony |
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Re: Re: RE: Poncho Tarp Dale wrote: "For a trip like Ryan's I think I would just have to bear up against the horrible strain of carrying a 12oz rain jacket and a few ounces more for a fully enclosed shaped tarp." LOL. ... |
All Reader Reviews by Antonio Abad
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PossumDown Glove Liner Gloves They are comfy down to freezing, but aren't terribly wind resistant. Thus, I pair these with OR basic shell mitts (goretex) and have used this combination down to the teens. It's comfortable in thos... |
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Integral Designs Sil Poncho I would have easily given this piece of gear a 5 if it was available in a larger option. As a poncho, it certainly delivers. The drawcords help minimize any flapping at the expense of air circulatio... |
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GoLite Breeze I dove headfirst into the ultralight way by buying this pack. I used it for almost 1.5 years before I sold it. My baseweight never topped 9 lbs with this bag yet my shoulders were always aching afte... |
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Montane Featherlite Lightweight, breathable, and very water resistant. What's not to like? This is my favorite and most versatile piece of clothing. I've used it for almost 3 years now. I wear it any number of ways: ... |
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Patagonia MicroPuff Vest When I received my Puffball Vest I was somewhat underwhelmed: it looked like Patagonia skimped on the loft and the fit seemed kind of off. The latter objection was due to the combination of my physiq... |
