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RE:"Seamless WPB Down Jacket" Huzefa, The down may not get wet from the outside in, but what about from the inside out (i.e. body vapor)? I would think that a down jacket with a non-breathable external shell would be a sauna. |
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RE: "Scout Gear List" Kai, Nice list. One recommendation: I would discourage the use of aspirin in children under the age of 16 years old. If used during the presence of a viral infection they could develop Reye's s... |
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RE: "What is your willingness to pay for lighter gear?" Chris and Ben - For me at least, part of the satisfaction I get from this recreational hobby is the research and analysis one can put into it. I think I’ve made that excruciatingly obvious. :) Fl... |
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RE: "What is your willingness to pay for lighter gear?" Here are the results thus far: For those making a purchase (n=9), the descriptive statistics for the ratio of “cost incurred : ounces of pack weight reduced” are: Mean = 9.5, standard deviat... |
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RE: "What is your willingness to pay for lighter gear?" It has been fascinating to learn what factors are important to folks when purchasing gear. Some I have also considered when making a purchase and others have been novel to me. George and Ben, thank... |
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RE: "What is your willingness to pay for lighter gear?" Gail, No offense taken. I've been called much worse than an engineer or lawyer... well maybe not much worse than a lawyer... (kidding) Thanks for your input! |
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RE: "What is your willingness to pay for lighter gear?" Gail, I’m an assistant professor in a school of pharmacy. My focus is in cardiovascular outcomes research. Though, I would have enjoyed being an engineer or a lawyer! :) I’m uncertain how y... |
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RE: "Costco Got Gear!" I buy merino wool socks at Costco that I swear are identical to smartwool socks. They are equally as durable and comfortable. They cost $10 for 4 pairs of socks. They are their store brand (kirklan... |
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RE: "What is your willingness to pay for lighter gear?" Great comments everyone... John, Very interesting... I’d be curious as to what the cost per ounce saved between what you are currently using and the new product you are considering is. Feel f... |
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RE: "What is your willingness to pay for lighter gear?" These have all been excellent points that influence purchasing decisions. However, I most interested in what folks are willing to spend to purely save an ounce. So for now set aside gear longevity,... |
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