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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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Black Diamond Lighthouse A superb ultralight alpine tent. A lot of useable acreage inside this tent makes for comfortable size for two (w/o the requirement for being vertically challenged)sitting and lying down, and light... |
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Nike Oregon Alti Series Watch One big fat Sports/Altimeter Watch. This is the stripped down version--no compass ( but like most digital compasses-except for some of Suunto's, Nike's is not particularly accurate, so small loss). ... |
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Ibex Tern Zip A merino wool short sleeve T with a big deep zip neck does wonders for summertime comfort levels. Uses a very light weight wool for maximal versatility. 6.2 oz. total in Large. Made well and looks... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Cocoon Pullover One of my very favorite pieces of insulated outer wear. It's uber light, ( L is 9.3 oz. in BMW stuff sack) very lofty and very compressible. No cold spots. The little chest pocket is surprisingly ver... |
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GoLite Phantom Jacket For everything but alpine climbing,this is the Gore-tex Paclite jacket to beat. Well cut,fantastic ventilation,smooth operating water resistant zippers. Well placed pockets that one can use with their... |
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Patagonia Airius Running Hat Among the best "baseball" style caps I've used.Very light at about an ounce. Well ventilated and has a good, deep bill for sun protection. Used with a bandanna, for maximal UV pro. Excellent for gener... |
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Suunto X6 this is one of the best all around altimeter/compass watches around,but-- altimeter drifts quite a bit compared to say the Nike Alti series watches and Suunto does not support the Mac OS when using t... |
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ULA Equipment P-1 This internal semi-frame pack is the cat's meow for loads into the 25-30 lb. range (I've never needed to carry more-- so I haven't encountered it's upper limit). Made by a small cottage firm good en... |
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Snow Peak Gigapower Ti The canister stove to measure all others by. With a homemade wind screen (easily done with practically no weight penalty) it will perform as good or better than it's competition. Still the best made i... |
