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Re: eVent pants for winter (?) I used Rab Bergen eVent pants last winter working as a ski guide and they were great, if a little light on features. I would buy the ski-orientated Latok Tour versions next time: http://www.rab.... |
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Depends... I'd be happy in 60g Primaloft in parts of the UK even in late autumn. Over here in Norway I'll use the Xenon as a mid-layer under a big fat belay jacket! |
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Re: Cocoon insulated hoody vs Rab vs the 'other' Rab "or the Rab Microlight Alpine jacket, which wld need more careful handling cos it's down" or the new Rab Xenon which is 60g Primaloft One filled jacket. My Medium weighs in at 295g... |
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Your dreams answered? Ike, Try the OMM Cypher - http://www.theomm.com/products/garments/cypher-smock.html or the Rab Demand - http://www.rab.uk.com/clothing/shell/demand_pull-on---261/ |
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Re: Back country/Cross country skiing forum Try here: http://www.telemarktips.com/ |
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Re: Shell Mitts Andy Skurka also commented that the seam-sealing of the MLD mitts isn't as effective as the taping on other models. I use the Tuff Bags and they're great. Really robust palms and that&#... |
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Re: Seeking Feedback on Winter Foot System Nick, I always refer to these articles for lightweight winter footwear systems: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/lightweight_footwear_systems_for_snow_travel_part_1.html ... |
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Re: Overnight trip in Voss Norway Great looking trip and video Bart. I love the mountains around Voss. |
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Just to clarify... ...my comment about the abundance of UL down jacket reviews that seemed to become a weekly feature was in no way a sleight on the quality of reviews here on BPL (because on the whole they are very,... |
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Re: Winter camping On your first winter camping trip go with someone who knows what they're doing. You'll learn so many crucial fundamentals and neat little tricks that will make the experience SAFE AND ENJOY... |
All Reader Reviews by joe newton
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Allen and Mike's Backcountry Ski Book Pretty much the bible when it comes to winter backcountry travel and camping, and not just on skis. Knowledgeable, interesting, humorous and Mike's illustrations are cute and technically astute. ... |
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Terra Nova Laser Competition Couldn't agree more with the other reviewer. It's a cinch to set up and while there are a couple of obvious tiny compromises to keep the weight low (single zip on the door, etc) it really is a... |
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Thermarest Neo-Air I purchased the Short version of this much lauded/derided sleeping mat and have to say it proved to be nothing less than exceptional. I'm a smidge over 6 feet and around 190lbs and once I realised... |
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Inov-8 Debrisgaiter I agree with Sam's review above. The Inov-8 Debris Gaiter is almost perfect. The fit and functionality of the product was just what I was looking for when trail running and backpacking. Stretch... |
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Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spoon I swapped my previously beloved Primus folding Ti spork for the Alphalight spoon (long version) for a couple of reasons. The Alphalight is longer (no more messy knuckles when eating freeze-dried meals... |
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Montane Lite-speed I've been wearing this jacket for over a year now and it gets used maybe three times a week for hiking, backpacking, road and trail running. It is light, packable and just weather resistant enough... |
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Optimus (Brunton in US) Folding Ti Spork I already had a Light My Fire plastic spork which worked perfectly well, weighed next to nothing, cost a couple of quid but kept getting lost in my food/cooking bag. When I was looking to 'streaml... |
