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Re: How to Recharge Your Soul - NY Times Op-Ed What a great guy. Just met him the other week in Ashland before he went with his sons to hike the Timberline Trail around Hood (a la UL). His "Recharge Your Soul" column remains one of th... |
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Lucifer? ...Especially if the pack weighed exactly 6.66oz. >:^)> |
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Long Torso Packs Ditto about the larger ULA packs like the Catalyst. They fit my long torso better than any other off-the-shelf pack of it's size. In the volume range you're after---My Zip fits me very well... |
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Names I always liked the acronym K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) which well describes the Zip---a pack reduced to essentials----a lovely pack all in all. In light of Passover, Exodus will do nicely a... |
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Concerning K. Where have I been? New work and more emphasis on mtneering and now ski oriented activities. I'll be watching. :-)> |
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That dang Warmlite mythos I can't tell you how much the images in the catalogue rocked my world when I received it the first time at the tender age of 12! >:-D I had to hide it from my parents. I always was precocio... |
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Ricoh GX100 review DP Review just in for this much anticipated camera--- http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ricohgx100/ Is this ready for prime time in the backcountry? Question, discuss. |
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BPL hoodywinking Gotta have a Goth option. I'd also like to see a mid-century modern option----say Acid Green. hee hee. |
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Cocoon Pullover FS Immaculate w/ renewed DWR. From a previous crop----deep, rich blue Pertex Quantum exterior and Black int. Size L but sized a little smaller than the latest run ---so call it a generous M. Actual w... |
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theoretical Patagonia Hoody Or a #3---that would be about the Shadow's weight. |
All Reader Reviews by kevin davidson
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BMW --ULA collaboration Arctic Dry Pack This is provisional as it hasn't been out for more than an overnight and a couple of dry-run day hikes ( one of which was over 20 mi.). Although this is not the first backpack that uses an inde... |
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Mountain Hardwear Transition Featherweight Tights Always on the lookout for some simple lightweight pants for climbing and general backpacking that will be (1) wind and water resistant (2) comfortable while allowing unhindered movement and (3) durabl... |
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BMW Cocoon UL60 Pant Simple, UL insulation for your lower half. No bells and whistles----elastic drawstring waist closure and elasticized leg cuffs, no pockets, no fly----that's it. Great materials---Pertex Quantum. S... |
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BMW (BPL) UL 60 Balaclava Initial review, as I just received it. High BMW quality as always. Pertex Quantum and Polarguard Delta. Neat general detailing. Sample I have weighs 1.8 oz. ( listed at 2.1 oz.). This insulated balacl... |
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Patagonia Men's Wool 2 Crew long sleeve I have the zip-neck version of this shirt, reviewed elsewhere. I was curious about the above poster's comments on the wool being a "velcro trap" so I did a test of velcro ( 2 different s... |
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Patagonia Ready Mix Softshell Jacket This light and fine softshell jacket is now standard equipment on my alpine climbing and rando skiing excursions in the long Western high mtn. Spring season. Made of a stretch woven polyester, it is h... |
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Trango Superfly Wiregate I have a few of these in the rack along with the heavier tried and tested BD Neutrinos while waiting for the even lighter (28 g.) but smaller gated Black Diamond Oz Wiregate 'Biner to make it'... |
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WalMart Target has more cachet and helps to keep design professionals off the street. One can almost always find analagous items to what can be found in Walmart. Better yet, shop in some of the more region... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs For all the reasons above. I've had 3 MLD packs (w/ a 4th on order)--a Revelation, a Prophet and a prototype ---all absolutely top notch in design and execution---a Soul Bivy and a Tarp ( top of ... |
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Nunatak Arc Specialist In a sense, every Nunatak topbag/quilt is custom to one degree or another (if one is taking full advantage of Nunatak's services). Mine is no exception, being made for my height and with some loc... |
