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variations
yes - the frame sheet on the variant can be removed and stay bent, but the thermoformed back pad cannot be removed or substituted with your sleeping pad. here's the mix-and-match on the weig...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Has anyone used these packs...?
December 28, 10:02am
the variant is a nice pack, but
there are a couple of features of the cilo that make it stand out and helped in my making a decision. i like that the back pad can be removed and i can substitute my sleeping pad or go padless. t...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Has anyone used these packs...?
December 28, 8:37am
ricko
have you thought of up-sizing slightly to the cilogear 40l. for winter it's great to have that little bit of extra room when you need it and the added load carrying capacity of the frame sheet...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Has anyone used these packs...?
December 27, 2:08pm
there's something special about a western mountaineering bag
for a long time i thought there was a lot of cool-aid drinking going on when it came to how warm and lovingly people spoke of their wm sleeping bags. that ended when i slept in one. having slept ...

In GEAR » Input on sleeping bag choice
December 27, 8:58am
powder skirt
the only issue i've had with using a light weight alpine hardshell for skiing is in deep powder where the lack of a powder skirt has been a problem. i've addressed this by wearing bibs or ...

In GEAR » Multi-usage Montane hardshell jacket ?
December 21, 11:49am
Re: Binding...
old-school style: does not require the boot to be auto compatible.

In Gear Swap » WTB - 12 point crampons
December 16, 2:35pm
WT/EP jacket
the EP isn't really a jacket meant for cold weather static situations. it's an active layer (look at the pocket placement compared to the belay jacket). it actually has less insulation th...

In GEAR » Replace my jacket
December 09, 1:50pm
this is what i use
for 2 or 3 day spring trips on rainier, baker and other fun peaks in the cascades. or for winter fun on the various peaks in western north carolina. http://cgi.ebay.com/Cilo-Gear-40B-Work-Sack-B...

In GEAR » 28 litter pack
December 07, 4:32pm
sizing-up
that's dependent on the manufacturer you are going with. there are a number gear makers that anticipate layering and have designed into their garment sizing that one will be layered over the o...

In GEAR » SoftShell Jacket Suggestions?
December 07, 9:11am
i've moved away from a traditional membrane softshell top
and switched to a polar stretch hoodie that i pair with a wild things epic hooded windshirt. the hoodie is highly breathable, but alone has no wind protection. when the windshirt is added you get a...

In GEAR » SoftShell Jacket Suggestions?
December 05, 8:38pm

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