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Re: POE Hyper-High Mtn...availability?
>> Any idea when these (the hyper-high pads) will hit the market? Roy- The latest info from POE is that it will be available around January 2007. Cheers, -Mike

In Winter Hiking » down air mattress
November 28, 10:39am

Re: Re: down air mattress
>> I just can't wait to see the Pacific Outdoor (POE) Aerogel pad- seems that it will raise the bar for insulation (but I sure doubt it will beat the downmat for comfort!) Hi Doug- I've been ...

In Winter Hiking » down air mattress
November 27, 11:52pm

Re: Winter Sleeping Bag
Hi Chrisopher- For a sub-zero (F) sleeping bag, I think you'd be better off without an eVent or Dryloft shell. A waterproof/breathable shell on a down sleeping bag can be useful in conditions n...

In Winter Hiking » Winter Sleeping Bag
November 27, 11:47pm

Re: Anyone Tried a Silshelter
I haven't tried the Silshelter, but for about the same weight, check out the Golite Hut 1. Cheers, -Mike

In GEAR » Anyone Tried a Silshelter
November 23, 6:22pm

Re: BPL Ti Mini-Kettle Teaser
Cool! Sounds like it's time to retire my beer can cook pot.

In BPL.com News and Info » BPL Ti Mini-Kettle Teaser
November 08, 12:16am

Re: Lightweight Backpacking Coming to the SAT?
slog : skip

In Philosophy & Technique » Lightweight Backpacking Coming to the SAT?
November 07, 11:07am

Re: eVent or Epic: Which is more breathable?
Bryan- A couple of comments: 1) Several lab tests show eVent to be more breathable than EPIC. But... 2) EPIC has greater air permeability than eVent. So in windy conditions, it *may* have ...

In GEAR » eVent or Epic: Which is more breathable?
November 04, 10:14am

Re: The North Face Propel Loft
>> I didn't analyze the bag by itself so as to not infringe on the Propel report M. Martin is going to publish in the spring. Thanks, Richard -- very thoughtful of you. But... It's not my ...

In GEAR » The North Face Propel Loft
October 30, 8:58pm

Re: The North Face Propel Loft
Hi Richard- We're testing the '06 model (with the zippered footbox) right now and will be publishing a full review in the Spring. I own an earlier model. Its double layer loft is approximate...

In GEAR » The North Face Propel Loft
October 30, 1:27pm

Re: Sleep system for someone who tosses
Hi Eric- A couple of notes for you: 1) Yes, when you roll over in a conventional bag it does not instantly loft back up -- unless the baffles are overstuffed. Plus, the bottom of a mummy bag...

In GEAR » Sleep system for someone who tosses
October 28, 12:10pm

All Reader Reviews by Michael Martin

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Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stove
If you just bend the arms up slightly, it will support a Heineken Pot cleanly.

In Stoves - Other
May 26, 3:06pm