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Zulu 40 Review
Written on Oct 10, 2016
Review for
Gregory Zulu 40L Daypack
I've only had it on 1 hour test hikes, but so far so good. Honestly it's hard to find a really bad pack from the major makers like Osprey, Gregory and Deuter, but they sure do make a wide variety. I needed a pack in the 30 to 40 L size range for a hut to hut walk. I walked around a couple of different stores with several different packs (with weight), and ultimately decided this Gregory Zulu 40 and the Osprey Stratos 36 carried the best and felt the most comfortable. Stratos may have carried just a bit better (with less adjustment), but ZuLu was in the same league and I preferred Zulu's softer, nicer shoulder straps, and some of its features, e.g., stuff pocket, rain cover location, top lid design. Also, the Zulu burnt orange is pretty snazzy!
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Nice Hat
Written on Sep 26, 2016
I already have the regular Tilly hat. My wife wanted one too, but we decided to try this more ventilated style, so we wouldn't look like the Bobsey Twins. So far, so good. Does seem more ventilated, but does let water through, so not a rain hat. Wife would have appreciated other color options in this style, but looks like we're going to keep it.
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Love em!
Written on Sep 03, 2016
Review for
Asolo Shiraz GV - Men's
Love my new boots. Feel light and airy, like Salomon Quest, but with a narrower fit, which is what I needed. Also tried Asolo Equalon (based on their 520 model), but it felt much more like clodhoppers. Very little breaking needed. Great sole protection and ankle support, which I don't get with my Salomon GTX (which is a good boot otherwise). And they are kind of jazzy looking, without being ostentatious. They tie up easily, but don't over tighten. Foot will stay planted in the boot with only moderate tie down. Happy Trails!
Nice but Pricey
Written on Dec 16, 2014
Review for
Helinox Cot One Convertible, Insulated
Very well made. Easy to set up and take down. Good light weight design, and feet that should not poke holes in your tent. Material has just enough give not to feel too stiff. Is it worth $300? Probably not, but it does seem worth the 30% off price I paid.
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Icebreaker is Better
Written on Nov 25, 2014
Review for
Patagonia Merino 3 Midweight Crew - Men's
I have a 16" neck, 33" sleeve, 36" waist, and normally wear medium shirts. I bought a Large to accommodate my pot belly. Fit is form fitting and good. Bought this on the promise of less scratchiness and the hope it would hold up better with the 25% poly blend. I'll keep it, but only as a backup to the Icebreaker Tech Crew Shirt I also bought (elsewhere). The icebreaker is better fitting and much, much less scratchy. The Patagonia is OK but feels a little scratchy. The Icebreaker barely has any scratchiness at all, and only after I heat up a bit. The odor eating quality of the icebreaker's 100% wool also seems much better than the Patagonia's 25% poly blend.
Nice Light Shell - Relaxed Fit
Written on Nov 04, 2014
Review for
Rab Myriad Jacket - Mens
I'm 5'10", Medium build with a 36" waist, 175 lbs., 33" sleeve. I got this as a shell to go over a Patagonia Nano Air Hoody. I had to go large to go over my pot belly and the mid layer. Of the 5 0r 6 shells I tried, this was the most relaxed, comfortable fit, and I really liked the rich (i.e., not garish) blue color. It's also very light weight. The sleeves are way too long, but that's true of all large jackets on me (though this was the worst, in that regard). However, the velcro cuffs fix that problem. The neoshell should be the most breathable option out there. I like the size and arrangement of the pockets, and that this is not a traditional, resorty looking ski jacket.
Nice Shell for Athletic Build
Written on Nov 02, 2014
Review for
Montane Further Faster Neo Jacket - Men's
This Montane jacket is very well made, with a lot of nice features. I had to return it due to a being too tight fitting, particularly in the waist. Since I was buying it to wear over other layers, it definitely was not going to work. I'm 5'10" with a medium build, but with a 36 inch waist.
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