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Ryan Jordan
(ryan) - BPL Staff - MLife

Locale: Greater Yellowstone
New TorsoLites on 07/22/2009 17:52:43 MDT Print View

A few lucky folks already have them, because they accidentally went into inventory and on sale for a few hours this week!

But they are here, they are temporarily out of inventory, while we finish inspecting them, photographing them, and updating the product descriptions.

But here's a teaser photo, and the weight is around 8 oz.

They will be in stock next week.

/ RJ

Backpacking Light TorsoLite

Davey Jones
(FamilyGuy) - F

Locale: Where there is snow
New TorsoLites on 07/23/2009 14:18:03 MDT Print View

@david --

Yes.

Edited by ryan on 07/23/2009 14:19:31 MDT.

Matt Lutz
(citystuckhiker) - F

Locale: Midwest
Re: New TorsoLites on 07/23/2009 16:18:54 MDT Print View

Very pretty. Specs - length/width at top bottom?

Also, links to BGT are broken in the pad's store page.

Edited by citystuckhiker on 07/23/2009 16:27:09 MDT.

Chris W
(simplespirit) - MLife

Locale: WNC
Re: New TorsoLites on 07/23/2009 16:24:46 MDT Print View

My red one is only 8.8 oz.

Davey Jones
(FamilyGuy) - F

Locale: Where there is snow
New TorsoLites on 07/23/2009 16:26:41 MDT Print View

Chris - my red one was 10.2 oz. I must have had some air in it ;)

Chris W
(simplespirit) - MLife

Locale: WNC
Re: New TorsoLites on 07/23/2009 16:29:52 MDT Print View

Looks like you got the high end of the line and I got the low end. I'm not trading guys!

A. B.
(tomswifty)
country of manufacture on 07/23/2009 16:36:55 MDT Print View

What country are these manufactured in?

Davey Jones
(FamilyGuy) - F

Locale: Where there is snow
New TorsoLites on 07/23/2009 16:50:14 MDT Print View

@Chris - Never would I suggest that! Anyone want a 10oz Torso Lite? Too heavy ;)

carlos fernandez rivas
(pitagorin) - MLife

Locale: Galicia -Spain
new torsolites on 07/24/2009 08:33:37 MDT Print View

It seems that the last Torsolites were lighter than the previous one

Mine weights about 250 grams (9 oz) as you can check here





http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu146/carlosferiv/P1050670.jpg

http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu146/carlosferiv/P1050671.jpg

The question then Is what advantage had the new ones vs the older.

and what are the differences with previous torsolites?

It seems that is going to be less resistant than the older ones ¿?

Edited by pitagorin on 07/24/2009 08:41:07 MDT.

Davey Jones
(FamilyGuy) - F

Locale: Where there is snow
New TorsoLites on 07/24/2009 08:42:02 MDT Print View

Mine did not have the larger 'brand' so I think you are definitely on to something here.

Maybe Ryan J can chime in?

Steven Evans
(Steve_Evans) - MLife

Locale: Canada
Re: New TorsoLites on 07/26/2009 11:53:57 MDT Print View

I must have missed all this...where can I find some specs? The picture looks as though it's pretty long - shorter version available?

Richard Young
(RichardYoung) - F

Locale: South West of England
New Torsolite - R value on 07/29/2009 10:37:56 MDT Print View

Can someone at BPL throw any light on the statement "R value 3-4"?

Does this mean it hasn't been tested and you are hedging your bets based on the old model or have I missed something?

carlos fernandez rivas
(pitagorin) - MLife

Locale: Galicia -Spain
new torsolite on 07/30/2009 02:43:16 MDT Print View

Reading the specs appears that the only real differency is the new colour and the claim that is made with a "stronger top and bottom fabric"


Ummm... honestly i expect more improvements..... :-(

Sam Haraldson
(sharalds) - MLife

Locale: Gallatin Range
New TorsoLites on 08/04/2009 10:33:55 MDT Print View

The new Torsolite is similar to the old one. New fabric, lower weight, and different colors.

Richard Young
(RichardYoung) - F

Locale: South West of England
New Torsolite - R value on 08/05/2009 05:18:45 MDT Print View

And the 3.0 - 4.0 R value?

Does this mean it varies across different pads due to small variations in thickness etc., or does it vary across the same pad in some, as yet undefined (and unlikely), manner?

Any thoughts/clarifications gratefully received!

Sam Haraldson
(sharalds) - MLife

Locale: Gallatin Range
New TorsoLites on 08/08/2009 23:16:09 MDT Print View

Richard,

I'm sorry but I cannot comment on that scientifically.

- Sam