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use? Nick, obviously it is of no use in Dallas. However, in the summer I hike in the Rockies (Colorado, Montana etc.) and I lived in Michigan (my whole life) until a year ago and I still visit the fami... |
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Want something Light. Meant the Patagonia "Ultralight Down Hoodie Jacket" and not "sweatshirt" I'm really hoping to get a lighter option down hooded jacket with a zipper (8-12 oz.) like the "Montbell ultralight down parka" (9.3 oz.) or the " Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoodi... |
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Definitely want a hood Chis...thanks for the heads up, but I definitely want something with a hood. I find that an insulated hood adds a lot of warmth and it is often more comfortable than wearing a baclava etc......onl... |
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Weight 13 oz Just checked them out at the Dallas Costco.....with tags they weighed 13oz. Pretty light......but no hood, so not for me. I got some funny looks weighing it with electronic scale on the floor :) ... |
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What down jacket? Patagonia Ultralight down hooded Jacket? Montbell ultralight down parka? Hi......I'm in the market for an ultralight hooded puffy to replace my heavier EMS synthetic jacket jacket for 3 season use (1 pound 7oz.). This jacket will mainly be used backpacking at nig... |
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My preference is wool Scott, I agree with you......that wool is not a good barrier against bugs when compared to nylon. However, this year when hiking in Colorado for over a month I treated all my clothese, including... |
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Permethrin and Picardin 1)I've been using Picardin 20% for 6 years and I have had pretty good success with it (comparable to deet). However, I find that it has to be re-applied more than Deet. I don't use deet b... |
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Backpacking/Fishing Colorado (Gores and Sangre De Cristo Wilderness) I spent about a month on a road trip in Colorado backpacking and flyfishing . I spent most of my time in the Sangre De Cristo Wilderness and the Gore Mountains. The above two areas were my favor... |
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done fine I used mine basically every day for the last month with no problems.....base camping and backpacking with no problems. |
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Cooking pasta in high elevations (10-1200 feet)? Ramen the only way to go? I love pasta on hikes, but many of the places that I'll be camping at this summer in Colorado will be from 10,000-11,500 feet up and I've never cooked at these altitudes. On for example, t... |
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