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Light. Warm.
Written on May 05, 2014
Review for
Mont Bell U.L. Thermawrap Jacket - Men's
Having had good success buying lightweight down jackets, but wanting something that would be less vulnerable to rain (so that I could wear it practically every day through a Pacific NW winter) I decided to try the Montbell UL Thermawrap. I'm quite happy with it so far. It's heavier and perhaps a bit less warm, than the down versions, but is still a good deal warmer and lighter than the fleece ja
Small and light, not full-featured
Written on Sep 10, 2013
It's lighter than my Swiss Army knife (I forget the exact model, Tinker IIRC) but lacks some features such as a full (rather than "flat") phillips screwdriver. It has scissors, which can be especially useful because Micra unfolds to give you good-sized handles -- but there's no pliers or wire cutters. It has only one small knife blade. If you're expecting to need to make a lot of repairs, the M
These should be standard equipment
Written on Sep 10, 2013
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CamelBak Bite Valve Cover
Hydration packs are great while you're hiking, but a poorly designed mess when you stop and take the pack off, and the mouthpiece flops onto the ground. A huge design flaw which has persisted for years. I finally made my own mouthpiece cover, which arguably is easier to install and use than this Camelbak cover, but the Camelbak does work. Installation takes some tugging to get the mouthpiece of
LIghtweight, portable warmth
Written on Aug 10, 2013
Review for
Marmot DriClime Windshirt - Men's
For little weight or volume, you can add both warmth and insurance. These versatile windshirts are light and small enough to just throw into a daypack in case it gets colder or later than you anticipate. They've got good breathability so they can be used while exercising or while lounging around in camp or if you're cold and need another layer. One of my favorite pieces of clothing. I usually
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