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Poncho
I regularly use a poncho. It works well in the southeast too, where wet and muggy is normal. I was just considering alternatives. I own a set of dr-ducks too but haven't had them on that much.

In GEAR » Do Dri-Ducks really breathe?
July 17, 1:05pm
Do Dri-Ducks really breathe?
Dale, I have seen the same consensus. That is why I was surprised to see that Will's chart seems to show very low breathability for these.

In GEAR » Do Dri-Ducks really breathe?
July 17, 11:13am
Do Dri-Ducks really breathe?
I have frequently read on these forums that dri-ducks were very breathable but fragile. This seemed like a pretty good trade off for some of my trips. I recently read this article by Will Rietvel...

In GEAR » Do Dri-Ducks really breathe?
July 17, 9:52am
Zelph's Fosters Pot and a MYOG Fancee Feest
I just use one of my liner gloves like an oven mitt and it seems to work fine. No pot lifter needed. I really like the foil zelph sends with his stoves. Its corrugated and easy to use. The oven...

In GEAR » Zelph's Fosters Pot and a MYOG Fancee Feest
July 16, 1:58pm
Windom Hood
Will that Windom hood fit a big head like mine? I always buy an XL hat.

In Gear Swap » FS – Summer Gear Purge - Nunatak Skaha+ FP version (med), BRG Hadron (large), Nunatak Esker Beanie (large), Marmot Precipt Gloves (medium), Nunatak Esker Beanie (large)
July 16, 10:37am
High pitch
I think its a great idea. I have done it with a big flat tarp and its really nice.

In GEAR » SpinnTwinn super high pitch
July 16, 8:13am
Misting
I had slight misting only really once in my Spinntwinn. I happened just at the beginning of a cold rain, which would be consistent with condensation forming on it. Otherwise, I have loved my Spinnt...

In GEAR » Inside of Spinntwinn getting wet from misting
July 15, 10:58am
Smokies
Looks a fair amount like my Smokies list. You shouldn't have bugs in October; nix the headnet if you want. The shelters have hanging cables so no bear line/caribiner needed. How many nights ...

In Gear Lists » October in the Smokies - Gear list
July 13, 11:03am
Raven
I have a black diamond raven I would consider trading for one of your nice bivies. Its 70 cm. The axe is in like-new condition

In Gear Deals » WTB: Crampons, ice axe
July 13, 10:14am
Stoic Wraith
Love your work on these. Thanks for letting us all in on the tests. If I could add one, it would be the Stoic Wraith at $37, 2.5 ounces, and pretty good reviews from others. If it works well, it...

In Editor's Roundtable » Windshirts: 2012 State of the Market Report - Part 1: What is a Windshirt?
July 11, 1:27pm

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