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    Kifaru LPP as belay jacket?

    Hoping Dave C or Akicita especially will see this... I am starting to build a kit for some mountaineering and climbing classes this spring and summer. One of the items required is a down or synthetic puffy, primarily used when stationary, such as belaying or standing around listening to the...
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    Wtb plastic boots

    If anyone has any koflach, scarpa, or asolo plastic boots, size 43-44,please pm me! Sent from my G8142 using Tapatalk
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    Silnylon vs silpoly

    All you dudes out there who are more experienced than I, which fabric do you prefer and why? I have read through many other forums about this, and have shelters in both. Just wanting to hear from you roksliders who may have strong opinions / experience as to why you prefer which fabric...
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    Hilleberg mesh tent 1 + tarp 5

    Just got this in today. Perhaps not my ideal tarp and net set up, but I couldnt pass it up for 30% off. Only 750 grams for the combined setup, not too bad for mild weather! Sent from my G8142 using Tapatalk
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    Stone Glacier FS

    ALL SOLD. Sent from my G8142 using Tapatalk
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    Pushing a 3 season tent into 4 season conditions

    Has anyone had a real problem using a yellow label Hilleberg cold temperatures with snow? I already have an Anjan 2. I am wondering from anyone that has used it or another yellow label in the snow if you had a terrible experience with cold air blowing in from the fly not reaching all the way...
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    Other bags compatibility for X curve frame

    Hi all, Has anyone had luck running another company's bag on a Stone Glacier X Curve frame? Which ones? Thanks! Sent from my G8142 using Tapatalk
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    "non hunting" backpacks

    I was just curious, does anyone here use a "non hunting" backpack for any of their outdoor pursuits, including hunting? If so, which ones are best? This is for some research I am doing, as I am happy with my SG setup, so just wondering from an information gathering standpoint. Thanks, Sent...
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    LPP vs FGA Super Cub

    I own and use frequently my LPP. however, I saw on the internet this jacket from Frontier Gear of alaska called the Super Cub. For anyone who has used both, which is warmer, and, how would you compare the two overall? My LPP is getting pretty beat up, and I will probably get it again, just...
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    Feathered friends vs others

    For next winter I seriously need to upgrade my sleep system and was considering the following : FF SNOWBUNTING , 0*, 2lbs 13 oz, $599 MH PHANTOM TORCH, 3*, 2lbs 11 oz, $600 WM KODIAK mf, 0*, 2lbs 12 oz, $675 Let's assume the weight differences are a wash, as they are for me. I know WM is the...
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    SO mountain mat

    Has anyone used this product and can weigh in on it? Thanks Skickat från min G8142 via Tapatalk
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    Backpack fishing packs, SG, SO....?

    I was wondering if anyone here is a backcountry float tuber, and what is an optimum pack setup you have found? I have a stone glacier x curve and solo bag. What I am kind of missing is the ability to detach a smaller bag and take it with me on hikes around the lakes after a basecamp is setup. I...
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    Backpacking skillet

    Hi there, Wondering if anyone uses or knows about a good lightweight skillet that would be good for short backpacking trips with the kids. Bacon in the morning is something we all love! I have one from my trangia alcohol cookset, but wondering what else anyone here uses. Thanks Skickat från...
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    Mid and stove as a sauna tent?

    Please forgive the ridiculous nature of this question, but am wondering: could a silnylon mid with a stove be used at home as a sauna? I have wanted a sauna tent for a long time and just wondering if it could double as a winter backpacking tent as well. Would the moisture inside have any long...
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    Tarp question flat tarp vs. Mld trailstar

    I cant seem to find everything I want in one tarp and wanted some insights from those that like to sleep with a tarp. (1) In using a flat square tarp, I like to pitch it with 3 walls and one open side. Think A-frame but one end closed. Am I better off getting a shaped tarp such as Mld trailstar...
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    Sierra designs high route tent

    I have read through Andrew Skurka and a few other blogs about this. Of course Skurka designed the thing. I was wondering what others might say in comparing to smaller 1-2 man mids, if anyone has experience with both. Is it wind - worthy enough? The video on DaveCs blog makes it look a bit...
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    Any problems with side entrance a-frame?

    Any of you more experienced builders out there that can tell me inherant problems with moving the entrance on a fully enclosed A-frame design to the side? Think megatarp shape, or mountainsmith shelter or msr twin sisters.... Why isn't anyone making these with a zipped side entry instead of...
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    Removing inner tent.... In the winter

    Forgive me if this is stupid for those with more winter experience than I. Is anyone running a tent without the inner in the snow? Idea being that if it was say, a red or black label hilleberg that has the outer fly all the way to the ground, you get protection on all sides but more room, as...
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    Zpacks vs EE

    After following up on the other bag/quilt thread, I was doing some research. It seems some people thought the EE temps were way off and others thought the zpacks were. Anyone here use both can comment on durability, quality, satisfaction between the two? Skickat från min G8142 via Tapatalk
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    Compressible sleeping bags

    I am exploring more compressible sleeping bags. I love my mountain hardwear ultralamina 15 (synthetic) but am interested in seeing whats more compressible. I am assuming it will be a down bag, and looking for something in the 5 to 15 degree temp range. Checking out different websites and...

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