This product feature was published in conjunction with the Virtual Pack Project from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008. Click here for more information about the ORWM 2008 Virtual Pack Project.
Nothing fancy here - just a light, simple, slick-surfaced, silnyon stuff sack with a drawcord closure and dust flap on top and webbing handle on bottom. While simple in design, these handy sacks are often all that is needed to keep your insulated clothing dry and organized when they're summoned from your pack for in-camp warming duty. A testament to the versatility and universal acceptance of this fabric/design: we could have chosen similar designs from at least a half dozen exhibitors at the show. 1.1 oz for the 880 ci model. MSRP $10 - $18.
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(richard.s) - MLife
Locale: Supernatural BC
Wouldn't the Marmot Helium be a better choice at 7 oz less? Or the Helium EQ and save the weight of a bivy sack?
(MikeMartin) - BPL Staff - MLife
Locale: North Idaho
Hi Richard-
The Marmot Helium or Helium EQ certainly would have made a fine choice for Bob's trip. As we plan for Bob to have a 4-season tent, the EQ version shouldn't be needed. As for the standard helium, Marmot apparently didn't have one on display at their booth for photos, so it didn't fit our only-gear-found-at-OR criteria.
Cheers,
-Mike
(boredomhero) - M
Locale: Pacific Northwest
OK, I'll bite. Even though I'm a summer camper I can manage to use my existing clothing and go for a winter camp trip with Bob. New sleeping bag, Pack, Probe,(I'll borrow a PIEPS from a friend!), plus that cool hat. The cost should be under $750..lets go!
(mad777) - F
Locale: South Florida
My wife and I have these and am very happy with them. They offer a lot of performance for their weight in full-on winter conditions with an abundance of snow!
(sharpstick) - F
It looks like it is available now. They say they will ship from the UK, but it is pricy.
available from canada: $20 + $5
http://whizeasy.com/online_shop.php
I'm going to show this to my wife. She's tried some similar products, but had a backup problem because of the small spout.
Bill Keiser
(MikeMartin) - BPL Staff - MLife
Locale: North Idaho
Hi All-
I just wanted to send out a quick note to let everyone know that the Virtual Pack is now complete.
Thank you for all of your comments and suggestions as we built Bob's kit.
Cheers,
-Mike