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Warm, lightweight, and versatile bag
Written on Aug 23, 2016
Bought this after being impressed by the women's version purchased for my wife. Needed for six-day backpack trip in Yosemite and worried my 30F REI bag wouldn't be enough. Slept well on insulated NeoAir pad in bag's underside sleeve. Almost too warm for low elevation (7,500') August temps, but foot box vent was great for that environment. Was nice to sleep without quilt early in the evening, then pull quilt up snugly in the middle of the night as temps got colder. Great bag, super happy with purchase, only 8 oz. heavier than my 30F bag.
Nice but pricey, may be better values out there
Written on May 23, 2016
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Voormi Thermal ll Baselayer Tops - Womens
Bought this for my wife as a Mother's Day gift, and because I really like my midweight merino shirt (from a different manufacturer). We hiked over 7 miles in 40-degree temps this past weekend, and she wore only this top except in the breeziest places where she also donned her Thermoball puffy. Plenty warm, although she initially reported a little itchiness across her chest (I often have the same issue with mine but get used to it after a short time) - I don't think it bothered her all day. Only complaint is heavy pilling where her hipbelt (on a light daypack, even) rode across the fabric - expect more durability from a technical product that is so expensive. Probably could have spent less money for same level of performance. Love merino apparel, though, and this top seems solidly made and fit her gorgeously...
Nice, lightweight jacket
Written on May 16, 2016
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Marmot Jena Hoody - Womens
Bought this for my wife, who loved the style and fit - it most certainly would have met her need for a warm, lightweight jacket to use on an upcoming Sierra Nevada backpack trip (warmer than her beloved Thermoball, and with a hood). However, the jacket had an odd smell and we returned it rather than try to have it cleaned. Campsaver was awesome about processing the return and getting us a coupon, which we used on the even lighter-weight Marmot Quasar hoody jacket (the men's version of which I have, btw, and love) - Marmot makes fantastic products, and we don't hesitate to recommend them.
2nd Pair of Renegades - fantastic boots
Written on Apr 22, 2016
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Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Shoes - Womens
My wife bought her first pair of Renegade GTX Mids three years and over 400 miles ago, but the soles recently began to crack and the waterproofing was compromised. She bought a pair of Vasque boots to replace the Lowas and was not at all impressed - finding these on sale prompted her to get her second pair of Lowas, and she couldn't be happier. It should be noted that her old pair has plenty of service life left in them, and she's keeping them as a backup. She's really pleased with the wide width that allows her to wear orthotic inserts while hiking, and that has enabled us to more than double the distance of our various trips. Doing 50 miles in Yosemite this summer, and these Renegades will no doubt perform admirably - great boots that are worth every penny paid.
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