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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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Marmot Hydrogen (2004 model) I now have a number of seasons with this bag and can now pass considered judgement. I have a long version of the bag when Marmot was claiming down of 900 lofting power (current models use 850) althoug... |
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Sierra Trading Post (STP) web shopping and service To conclude my current trio of reviews of Gear retailers and their customer service---- STP is not bad at all---it's where I normally get my heavily discounted hiking, ski and cycling socks and... |
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Backcountry.com Very, very prompt order fulfillment. Free shipping over 50 smackeroos (whether or not items are on sale). Fantastic range of products for any and all wilderness sports. What CS doesn't know, the... |
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Maruchan Ramen Have to say that this is the base for many a backcountry meal of mine. Perhaps because of the narcotic addiction of it's MSG and all that salt, it actually is always palatable to me even when my a... |
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Pro Lite Gear customer service Let me also join the throngs. Pro-Lite is one of the good guys. Their policies are clear, their selection of gear good. Pro-Lite CS is intelligent and enthusiastic. Free shipping over $50----what'... |
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Smartwool Shadow Hoody I absolutely adore my SW Hoody, as well. I can't think of one backcountry ski trip that I wasn't wearing this, usually under a softshell jacket and towards the end of the season, alone. Thumbh... |
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Patagonia Wool 2 Zip Long Sleeve Excellent high mountain Summer-weight baselayer made of LW 148 weight merino wool. Zip neck allows for nice ventilation and zips up to a med. high collar when things chill off. Seams are low profile ... |
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Golite Synergy Pant Although, for Summer backpacking, I generally prefer a running shorts/wind pant combo, there are times in which a tougher pant for scrambling and glissading can come in handy. A pant that can also be ... |
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Montrail Namche This is a provisional review as I've used this shoe on a few dayhikes, some scrambling on local crags and an overnight. I like them a lot---good support, excellent breathability, great sole and... |
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Montrail Masai I mourn the passing of the Masai and feel that Montrail has still not adequately replaced it. It was the best pure trailrunner I've ever used. Light, comfortable and pretty durable considering it&... |
