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Pole moddin
In a recent search for durable, lightish, adjustable poles I came up with the following 2 sets for my wife and I: 1. Changing the grips on some BD alpine carbon corks saves over 3 oz. I used som...

In Make Your Own Gear » Another MYOG Trek Pole thread - 3.3oz per
February 07, 11:03am
Re: Re: X-Pac Questions....
What they said. I'd go all VX21 and that Melco tape is good stuff. I had fine luck with a household iron but make sure you get enough of extra tape for testing.

In Make Your Own Gear » X-Pac Questions....
February 07, 7:34am
Gossamer gear and Black Diamond poles, Patagonia Rock Guides, Women's Precip, Patagonia Merino 1, down hoody still available
Socks sold.

In Gear Swap » FS: Lots-GG LT4, BD Ultra Distance, Golite SL 2, quilt, down stuff, Patagonia, Darn Tough, Icebreaker, Deefeet Duragloves, PIF, etc
February 07, 7:30am
Fleece
If you're looking for extra insulation while moving, a fleece vest is a super easy project and would be better than syn insulation. You can get Polartec/Malden Mills Hi-Loft fleece (same stuff...

In Make Your Own Gear » Best materials for hiking in freezing temps.
February 06, 3:15pm
Re: jacket measurements and added Patagonia Rock Guide pants
Hey Konrad, Jacket measurements are: Base of hood to bottom of jacket: 24" chest under armpits: 39" middle of base of hood to end of sleeve: 32.5" It's sewn through. My ...

In Gear Swap » FS: Lots-GG LT4, BD Ultra Distance, Golite SL 2, quilt, down stuff, Patagonia, Darn Tough, Icebreaker, Deefeet Duragloves, PIF, etc
February 06, 10:22am
Re: FS: Lots-GG LT4, BD Ultra Distance, Golite SL 2, quilt, down stuff, Patagonia, Darn Tough, Icebreaker, Deefeet Duragloves, PIF, etc
Sold items updated...

In Gear Swap » FS: Lots-GG LT4, BD Ultra Distance, Golite SL 2, quilt, down stuff, Patagonia, Darn Tough, Icebreaker, Deefeet Duragloves, PIF, etc
February 06, 8:59am
Re: Re: Montbell Plasma - nice reply
Hey Richard, We know from your testing that down maintains its full warmth when compressed to a certain point. Does that hold true for down that is "compressed" due to loft lost from mo...

In GEAR » Montbell Plasma 1000
February 05, 5:33pm
PIF
PIF items are gone

In Gear Swap » FS: Lots-GG LT4, BD Ultra Distance, Golite SL 2, quilt, down stuff, Patagonia, Darn Tough, Icebreaker, Deefeet Duragloves, PIF, etc
February 05, 2:46pm
FS: Lots-GG LT4, BD Ultra Distance, Golite SL 2, quilt, down stuff, Patagonia, Darn Tough, Icebreaker, Deefeet Duragloves, PIF, etc
PM me or email at swihart dot b at gmail. All prices include shipping CONUS; I'll ship anywhere for whatever it costs. Black Diamond Ultra Distance poles. Never used, 110cm. $85 Ar...

In Gear Swap » FS: Lots-GG LT4, BD Ultra Distance, Golite SL 2, quilt, down stuff, Patagonia, Darn Tough, Icebreaker, Deefeet Duragloves, PIF, etc
February 05, 2:23pm
Re: WTB: 900 FP down
If you don't have any luck, you can get 850+ FP from wildernesslogics.com for 6.75/oz. It's good stuff.

In Gear Swap » WTB: 900 FP down
February 04, 5:54pm

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