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TRT I live in Truckee, and thru-hiked the rim trail last summer, so I can offer some opinions: Hiking in June, even if it means some snow and mosquitos, is probably a good thing. But there is still ... |
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Re: SLR users, confess Wow, I didn't expect so many confessions so fast from our UL community, thanks everybody for your experience. Rick: What body are you shooting with; I'm just getting into in-depth resear... |
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SLR users, confess For those committing the ultralight sin of shooting with digital SLRs rather than cigarette-lighter sized point and shoots: What lens, or (gasp) lenses do you use? Wide angle zoom, prime lens... |
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Re: "ULA Arctic 1000 Packs" It's been a while since anything has been said about these packs, to the owners, what do you think? What have you used the pack for, how do you pack it, and where do you store water? Any ... |
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Re: Search and Rescue rain gear Integral designs makes gear for rangers/police/search and rescue personnel. That's where I would start. |
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Re: quilt hype Quilt vs. bag will probably be debated for a long time, but like most things in life, the answer isn't black and white. The fact is some people will always prefer bags, others, quilts. I ... |
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Re: nope No, no kickoff this year, although I did that in 2006 as well, just to start learning about the PCT. Honestly, between the two events in 2006, the kickoff is cooler, but pretty generally doesn&... |
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Golite shoes, gen 2? Speaking of Golite shoes, is there any word on when the second generation will be released? I was very interested in the Golite design, but I'm glad I held off from buying the first generation... |
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Re: Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 vs. Western Mountaineering Summerlite I have a Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32, and pretty generally liked it when I've used it. I've pushed down to right around the 32 degree rating, and been comfortable. I doubt that WM us... |
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New Nunatak stuff Nunatak has updated their website, with some interesting new stuff. The Catabatic top bag looks particularly cool, too bad I can't afford it. |
All Reader Reviews by Greyson Howard
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Jacks R Better No Sniveller quilt I have used this quilt 15 nights this summer, all in the northern Sierra in the greater Lake Tahoe area. Temperatures were between the low 30's and the high 40's. The quilt was used in con... |
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Six Moon Designs Comet I have used this pack a total of 17 days this summer, including 15 on a thru-hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail. The pack volume and design suit my needs perfectly for carrying up to 5 days worth of food,... |
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Titanium Goat Basic Bivy This review is for the large bivy with the old-style bug headnet (a mesh headnet bag sewn across the chest, pulled over the head, under the bivy). This is the best value hands down in water resista... |
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 F, 800 down The phantom 32 was my first light-weight item, and is still my favorite. Loft is great, the hood fits great, and there is enough room for me to add a down jacket or vest. The one downside is the .85 ... |
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REI Minimalist Bivy Sack During the time I have used this bivy, I have experienced no condensation, even when the single wall tent I was in was dripping. I have not found a great solution to getting the bug-mesh away from my... |
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02 Rainwear Rain Suit I've spent 3 solid days in this rain suit in a storm in Point Reyes, and one in the Sierra foothills. The suit was totally water and windproof, breathed very well (sweat only under pack straps and... |
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Golite Den 2 Similar to tarptent designs, but no vestibule and made out of Golite's heavy-duty silnylon, so it weighs a little more (3.5 lbs). I have used it in Tahoe National Forest where it was used for me and a... |
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Pacific Outdoor Equipment Max Compact I found this pad to be extremely comfortable (better than the bed I slept on through college), but it doesn't take much to get a chill through it. I bought a Gossamer Gear Thinlight pad for insulation... |
