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ROBERT TANGEN (RobertM2S) - BPL Premium Member
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"New?" What's new about it compared to Rab's other two bivvys, especially the smaller one with the tunnel vent out the back? |
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Ueli Steck's parka, an advance? Is this an advance in parka design and construction? MH Nilas parka (the Ueli Steck design), $500.00: - 850 fill down. - 15 denier AirShield. - Weight: 22 oz ... |
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Warmest “The Rab down Expedition Suit has been developed over many years in conjunction with active Himalayan climbers and has been designed for high altitude climbing and prolonged travel in extremely c... |
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Shelter in snow I have the little wifey and our 3 ankle-biters sit outside and hold the gylines while yours truly gets some much-needed shut-eye. Don't worry, I sllow them to dress in warm clothes. Well, fai... |
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Don't suicide yourself, Huzefa! Everything Douglas Ray said makes sense to me, a non-expert. If he is right, my extrapolation (not his) is that you are headed for disaster. |
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A suicidal approach? Huzefa, I hope we don't read about you dying after a 1,000 meter slip and slide down an icy slope. I'm no expert, but I would guess that relying on "exceptional ground feel" will... |
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Blisters and VBL I haven't had any blisters, but I use RBH Designs VBL socks (actually they are more like little booties, with a left foot and a right foot with each pair, and with a fuzzy outer and a unique in... |
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A garment unique in all the Universe! (Prone to hyperbole? Me?) Has anyone else actually tried out Rab’s new Boreas, which may be unique, the only garment on the planet that is a hooded base layer plus a rain-resistant wind shirt? I often wear mine as my onl... |
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Why are Aussies inferior? It’s an obvious and self-validating truth that most citizens of Australia are inferior to most citizens of the United States of America. The only remaining question is, why is that so? Could it ... |
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Ice axe parts WIKIPEDIA: "An ice axe consists of at least five components: Head — usually made of steel and featuring a pick and adze. A hole in the center is provided for attaching a wrist leash or ca... |
All Reader Reviews by ROBERT TANGEN
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Rab Boreas extremely thin soft shell 1. David Chenault: “I'm a huge fan. It's been a great layer for BC skiing thus far. I expect it to be fairly bug proof too.” 2. Noted mountain climber Nils Nielsen: “The last month I’ve be... |
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WalMart / "Starter" compression shorts (Others have written that they like these, and I agree.) The WalMart / “Starter” compression shorts are: 1. Long enough to prevent abrasion, even if you have massively muscled, Greek God-like thighs... |
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MLD 2009 Revelation Five Stars! I love the new 2009 Revelation from Mountain Laurel Designs! I haven’t wrung it out like Ryan Jordan did for the pack he recently reviewed, so I don’t have his detailed data base, but th... |
