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All Forum Posts by David Chenault
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Windshirt SOTMR follow-up Some further thoughts on these garments and on windshirts in general. First, the number of threads asking some variation of do I need a windshirt since this SOTMR went up is impressive. Whether... |
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re: Bob Open Looks like a good list. I'd strongly recommend some kind of gaiters, even if they just slow down water and especially snow flushing through your shoes they'll keep your feet much warmer. ... |
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re: Houdini and Alpine Sold. |
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re: Houdini and Alpine All emails returned. |
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river knife I use a Spyderco Rescue in whitewater. On mellower floats I'll keep my normal folder or fixed blade handy instead. |
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re: v poles in mid To do this with a larger mid you'll need poles in the 70-80+ inch range, assuming a peak height of 60+ inches. Solidity aside, I know of no trekking (or ski, for that matter) poles this long. |
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FS: Houdini and Alpine My herd has been getting a bit fat lately. Like these two quite a bit, but not enough. Both are very red, men's medium. In interested, email dave at backpackinglight dot com. Sales in CONUS... |
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re: mid pole offset 6" of pole offset is easy. You'd barely notice it when pitching. Three times as much is certainly doable, but the mid will look a bit odd and stake tension will be unbalanced. Probably ... |
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re: Boreas kickstarter You could not cycle with that pack and wear a helmet and look up all at the same time. Why would you want a 20 liter pack with a frame? Any frame that's that flexible can't hold much ... |
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re: two in a mid Off setting the pole you'll have no issue sleeping two side by side. Works well, with gear room on the other side of the pole. A Megamid measures 104 inches along the sides when pitched wit... |
All Reader Reviews by David Chenault
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STARBUCKS VIA Italian Roast Tastes good enough, tiny and easy to use. What could be better? It not being so darn expen$ive. |
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Lara Bars Cherry Pie Tasty, moist, tasty, good calorie to weight ratio, compact, resists deformation, doesn't freeze too bad in the cold, tasty, made of real food, and tasty! Bar-shaped food does not get any bett... |
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Patagonia Capilene 1 T-Shirt Cap 1 seems to have changed very little since it was called silkweight capilene back in the day. It dries very quickly, wicks pretty well (though not as well as cap 2), and most importantly feels lig... |
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Therm-A-Rest Ridgerest I use a cut-down 48" Ridgerest on every trip. Bombproof, comfy, light, cheap. In winter, I add a full length under it. I actually sleep better on this than most inflatables, but realize I&... |
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MLD Trailstar In summary: Aside from a bivy sack for good weather and race pace endeavors, I've sold off the rest of my shelters. It's a great cross of a pyramid and a tarp. Finished weight, seam sealed... |
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Gossamer Gear ThinLight insulation pad 1/8" approx. 2 oz. It's hard to get more warmth for the weight (or price). I like having a few pieces to add in as supplementary feet and/or torso pieces. It is quite fragile. Do not leave this on the outside o... |
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FireLite Trapper's Mug A very well designed cup. Light, but seems just as functionaly durable as Snowpeak or Evernew stuff. Ideal size for a soloist. The taller than it is wide shape is one I prefer for cooking on a fire... |
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Patagonia Houdini Wind Jacket Note 1: This is a review of my 2005/6 Houdini. It's longevity is revealing (it may have been the Dragonfly back then, even). Note 2: If the price is outrageous, no one would buy it! The prote... |
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Patagonia Ready Mix Softshell Pants I disagree with all Kev's objections, and desperately wish I could find more mediums to buy. The simplicity is what I love best. Actually, the perfect in all conditions from 70-10 F fabric is ... |
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patagonia down sweater Note: I'm folding this review of the Down hooded pullover into this section because 1) the hooded p/o isn't made anymore, 2) the critical comments likely apply broadly. I really liked the d... |
