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I think it sounds good. If I can make it to 5:30 a.m. before waking up, I consider that a complete night. At that point, I'd just get up and make some coffee. Then break camp and be cleaned...

In GEAR » Gear Test Results last night in -5ºF
February 10, 8:03am
re.
If your philosophy is "only use it at camp", and you don't wear it when hiking, then you can just wrap yourself in your down sleeping bag or quilt at camp to keep you warm. Like a cap...

In GEAR » Puff Jacket Usage Philosophy
February 10, 6:52am
Tornado tube
Here ya go! http://www.highwaterfilters.com/Tornado-Tube-Adaptor-for-SP-131-Sawyer-Squeeze-p/tt-01.htm

In GEAR » Sawyer improves its bags - Aussies go check out Kmart
February 10, 1:58am
Too new
IMO, it is still too new for me to make any valid assessment of this technology. The stuff is just beginning to appear in products. I have no way to know how well this stuff will work or how long...

In GEAR » What's the story with Hydrophobic Down?
February 09, 4:42pm
re.
I have an unusual arrangement. I don't know how it would do in very cold climates because I am in the Southeast, and it normally doesn't go much below 20*F here, unless we get a somewhat r...

In GEAR » Do it all pad combo
February 09, 7:22am
re.
It's good thinking. I think that some/many of us use our quilts or sleeping bags for a wrap/cape around the upper torso when it's cold and we are at camp. At least, that's what I do....

In GEAR » Convertible Down Blanket W/Snaps-Genius? Superfluous?
February 09, 5:23am
Stoic Wraith
I have the Stoic Wraith. It's very light and nice. There is a full zip and a hood. There is no elastic on the hood or the cuffs. But it only weighs about 2.5 ounces, and stuffs into it'...

In GEAR » Hooded Windshirts
February 08, 12:50pm
Re
It's a little different application than a sleeping pad, but if tested under sleeping pad conditions, it would probably perform in that range. In use as a vest, it is close to your body when...

In GEAR » Airvantage Inflatable Insulation Jacket
January 21, 9:02am
Breathe-ability
The vest is easily vented at the neck, front, and arm holes, and has a drawstring waist that can be left open if desired. I don't think it breathes well thru the fabric, but it can vent easi...

In GEAR » Airvantage Inflatable Insulation Jacket
January 20, 9:04pm
Klymit vest
I think the Gore has been out of production for a while, but I have the Klymit inflatable vest, and that works very well, IMO. And it's currently available. It has no sleeves, and is a vest...

In GEAR » Airvantage Inflatable Insulation Jacket
January 20, 8:49am

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