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Re: Cool For an inflatable that is designed to see frequent usage around tiny pointy objects (hooks, fish fins...) 70d is probably as light as you'd want to go. |
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Re: Shoe problems on my thru? You wore them too long is all. Also the superfeet may have interfered with the shoes design (engineered to be flexible). But as Jennifer said, if you have no pain then carry on. I'd just start ... |
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Re: it's increments Over stuffing also has the added benefit that the down is better stabilized. You'll get less down shifting off your body into the sides of a quilt/bag when overstuffed. There is a minor warmth/... |
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Re: Caps If you want a better seal, pull out a silicone gasket from the top of a water/soda bottle. Should be same size as the paper gasket (or get a gatorade one and trim it to size). They're stiffer s... |
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Re: Re: Ueli Steck tossed off Everest The UK article is still most accurate. I never trust "anonymous" tips where there's no reason to be anonymous. Big mountains are big business so it is not unreasonable to be suspiciou... |
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Fleece v puffy My UL parka is noticeably warmer than any fleece windshirt combo I've ever had. Even a heavy 300wt fleece with windstopper membrane couldn't come close to my thin puffy. I don't know ma... |
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Two Caps The simplest solution is just two caps. One for storage, flip top for pouring. If you want only one cap, you're going to have to compromise. Then again I've not had any flip top caps lea... |
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Re: Sun Hats - Full Brim vs Ball cap with neck cape/bandana On the Colorado Plateau or in the SW deserts I don't screw around. I usually have a wide-brimmed hat AND a bandana/buff around my lower face. (Think old-timey bandits in Western movies). The bu... |
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Re: DARPA has a new piece of backpacking gear for you You do realize you're all debating the merits of DARPA funding on the direct descendent of ARPANET, using servers that run a descendent of Multics. Not to mention GUIs being invented by DARPA f... |
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Re: Who needs a PLB Breitlings are for those with more money than sense...or new money. Remember only an Omega has been to the moon ;) |
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