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Women's Xenon Sizing?
Also, can any women here or any of their spouses share any thoughts on the Women's Xenon cut and sizing? It looks like they made the women's version with a thinner mid section, and though ...

In GEAR » Light puffy sizing based on use: Rab Xenon, Patagonia Nano Puff, Montbell Thermawrap
December 29, 2:55pm

Chris - Rab Xenon sizing
Thanks again Chris. When on the trail 3 seasons, sounds like you generally wear your Xenon under your outer shell when you need to, not over it, right? Because we use lighter puffy jackets like...

In Editor's Roundtable » 2012 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
December 29, 2:47pm

Light puffy sizing based on use: Rab Xenon, Patagonia Nano Puff, Montbell Thermawrap
How do you use and size your light puff insulation jacket based on your use? Up to now I've always sized my light puffy belay style, just large enough so that it's not a restrictive fit ...

In GEAR » Light puffy sizing based on use: Rab Xenon, Patagonia Nano Puff, Montbell Thermawrap
December 29, 2:07pm

Rab Xenon sizing based on use
Thanks Chris, very helpful. Sounds like they are pretty similar for warmth, differing primarily in cut and the Xenon seems a bit lighter. A question about use and sizing: My wife and I use our...

In Editor's Roundtable » 2012 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
December 29, 1:55pm

How does the Rab Xenon compare with Patagonia Nano Puff Hooded?
Happy holidays and best wishes for the New Year to our BPL family. Thanks for sharing your picks. Gotta love an old Subie - so good in the snow and rain and easy to maintain. Damien or a...

In Editor's Roundtable » 2012 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
December 29, 12:25pm

Which Ikea locations carry?
Looks just like the Montbell folding sit pad. Nice find, thanks for sharing. Not in our nearby Ikea store. Which stores do you find carry this item?

In GEAR » IKEA Sit Pad
December 28, 4:09pm

Mark have you considered adding modest pit zips?
Mark thanks for the great review. Our recent heavy rains have indeed been excellent for testing. Excited about the material. Have you considered adding modest length pit zips with lightweight zi...

In GEAR » Westcomb Focus LT hoody - initial impressions
December 28, 12:38pm

Best Warmest Synthetic Belay Jacket?
What's the best warmest current or soon-to-be-released synthetic belay jacket? It would be helpful if you could offer any comparison with the current Patagonia DAS 2011-2012 which has Primalof...

In GEAR » Best Warmest Synthetic Belay Jacket?
December 12, 10:55pm

Looking forward; New cottage maker coming; Happy Thanksgiving
Hi Ken, payment sent. Andrea and I are so looking forward. One thing we are very thankful for this holiday season is you and our BPL family. Happy Thanksgiving! Will be bringing a friend ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 5th Annual Bay Area G.G.G. aka GGG 5.0
November 25, 8:55pm

Lightnings versus Northern Lite Rescues
"If you'll snowshoe on lots of wind effected snow and melt-freeze ice, and in alpine terrain, get Lightnings. If you won't, get Northern Lights." +1 I have the Lightnings, a...

In Winter Hiking » msr snowshoes -- evo vs lightning
November 20, 6:43pm

All Reader Reviews by E J

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eBAY.com
Craig, How do you set up an auto search on eBay? Not familiar with that feature. Did you set up an outside program to crawl eBay? eBay is not only useful for acquiring used and new gear at low...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 20, 7:51am

Patagonia Houdini Wind Jacket
My wife has had such good experience with her Houdini that I'm going to switch over from my Montane Lite-speed. I've used my Montane Lite-Speed in almost all conditions. The material has excellent ...

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
January 30, 9:40pm

Montane Lite-speed
I've used my Montane Lite-Speed in almost all conditions. The fit is quite good, with plenty of room to layer underneath, without being way too big. I'm 6 ft 180lbs, 42 chest and I do fine with the ...

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
January 30, 9:31pm