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Richard Nisley (richard295) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale San Francisco Bay Area
About Me My outdoor hobbies include hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, snow shoeing, skiing, fishing, and hunting. I enjoy continuously refining my equipment and techniques with the emphasis on less weight and volume.
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All Forum Posts by Richard Nisley

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Re: Re: The new TNF Verto jacket (value depends on the Quantum CFM)
Aaron, Definitely that is the case regarding the Pertex fabrics used on the Montane Light Speed.

In GEAR » New TNF wind jacket and marmot rain pants
March 14, 11:23pm

The new TNF Verto jacket (value depends on the Quantum CFM)
Steven, I tested the air permeability of the Montane Lite-Speed windshirt's fabric components using a precision lab instrument. The body of this windshirt uses Pertex Microlight which I test...

In GEAR » New TNF wind jacket and marmot rain pants
March 14, 11:03pm

The Xenon is better
Ismail, The Rab Xenon is camp chores thermo-neutral at 42F and the Feathered Friends Hyperion is camp chores thermo-neutral at 24F. Your objective of 15F is better suited to the Hyperion. Unlike...

In GEAR » What is better as belay jacket: waterproof down or synthetic
March 14, 2:01am

Re: What is better as belay jacket: waterproof down or synthetic
Ismail, Do you plan on using the garment for camp use (assume you will be relatively dry when you put in on); for mountain climbing belay use (assume you will be wet when you put it on); or worn...

In GEAR » What is better as belay jacket: waterproof down or synthetic
March 10, 11:52pm

Re: Primaloft 133g/m2 for only 375g?
Ismail, I don't believe him. A quick back of the envelope calculation is that a garment with the specs you provided in your post would take about 3 yds of insulation and 6 yds of fabric + mi...

In GEAR » Primaloft 133g/m2 for only 375g?
March 08, 12:47am

Re: Re: Is there a chemist in the house?
Thanks Roger, I guess I would rather add a little "repair" weight rather than grow an extra finger (smile).

In GEAR » Shelter Silnylon HH Test Results
March 06, 6:55pm

Is there a chemist in the house?
I suspect that the reason that silnylon shelter’s HH quickly degrades from handling is that the fabrics weaves are not uniform. The microscope photos show randomly located and relatively large si...

In GEAR » Shelter Silnylon HH Test Results
March 06, 2:17pm

Re: Re: Re: if it is not broken...
James, Sometimes I forget about the gloabal audience participating in these forums. I found your observation about your typical raindrop sizes in the UK and the implications for your rainwear st...

In GEAR » Shelter Silnylon HH Test Results
March 05, 9:22pm

Re: Re: Shelter Silnylon HH Test Results - Revision 1
Tom, I have only tested the shelters that I own. I am curious to see what Spinaker would test at. If there is a someone in the Bay Area who has this type of shelter and is willing to bring it Sa...

In GEAR » Shelter Silnylon HH Test Results
March 05, 9:03pm

Re: PU coatings weaken fabric
David, I have never had a silnylon shelter rip in a storm. The first time a sil/PU shelter rips in a storm, that is the point it becomes a BIG issue for me. Until then, if it is weaker and still...

In GEAR » Shelter Silnylon HH Test Results
March 05, 8:31pm

All Reader Reviews by Richard Nisley

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Lite my fire firesteel scout firelighter
I went back to the Midwest, this month, for a family reunion and fishing trip. I took my fire steel with me. My two nephews are 10 and 12 and they love to fish. The 12 year old asked me if I would tea...

In Cookware - Other
July 21, 1:37pm

Jetboil Personal Cooking System
My piezo failed after a couple of days. It took one second to fix it by bending down the ignitor rod to make a slightly smaller gap (1/8" smaller). I then used it in Alaska for 1 1/2 months twice a da...

In Stoves - Canister
August 25, 5:17pm