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value
sadly the marketplace seems to be trending more towards brands with "outdoursy" perceived associations, rather than the actual value of the product ... i suspect the majority of the ma...

In GEAR » Stoic brand being discontinued?
October 12, 3:39pm

Weight
I personally think its chasing a few oz for very little return ... How much to the sleeves and hood weight on a light down jacket over a vest .... 5 oz? Basically yr ditching the extra warm it p...

In GEAR » light hooded mid-layer + light down vest > than a light hooded down jacket?
October 10, 9:23am

Re: Re: rain
my point was actually more wearing cap 4 in the rain under a rain jacket ... id would be drowning in sweat when moving at a good clip in no time =P

In GEAR » light hooded mid-layer + light down vest > than a light hooded down jacket?
October 09, 9:23pm

rain
ahhh but mark ... what happens when it starts raining ;)

In GEAR » light hooded mid-layer + light down vest > than a light hooded down jacket?
October 09, 8:46pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: temps
well theres fleece and then theres "fleece" ;) for example a Cap4 style fleece is very different from a 300 wt one ... the key with fleece is breathability, wicking and quick drying ...

In GEAR » light hooded mid-layer + light down vest > than a light hooded down jacket?
October 09, 10:06am

try
i would suggest trying a quilt out if possible before buying ... some people like em, others dont ... plenty of people have moved back and forth here one way or another the other thing to consid...

In GEAR » New bag or quilt
October 08, 11:26pm

good ole days
i recollect not to long ago here when anyone who used a jetboil got flamed faster than .. well a jetboil ;)

In GEAR » Flame on
October 08, 11:21pm

Re: Re: temps
well put it this way ... i think were looking at this at not the "best" way a better alternative IMO is to have a very thin base, a lightish fleece vest, and a full puffy jacket ... mo...

In GEAR » light hooded mid-layer + light down vest > than a light hooded down jacket?
October 08, 11:15pm

temps
the cap4 is too warm when active unless yr moving slowly or its cold IMO ... i would still need to take a light base layer a down jacket/parka is warmer ... also as stated the vest doesnt work a...

In GEAR » light hooded mid-layer + light down vest > than a light hooded down jacket?
October 08, 8:20am

shipping
some companies will refund you the shipping cost for stuff which is obviously their fault ... others wont which is why you see me repeating like a robot to try on packs before you buy, buy from ...

In GEAR » 2012 mariposa-GG customer service
October 02, 9:16am

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