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Lightweight weather protection
Written on Jul 06, 2016
Review for
Patagonia Houdini Vest - Mens
Picked up the Houdini vest to supplement my rain shell for a week-long bikepacking trip through the Rockies. The vest provided just enough protection from light rain and wind to keep me comfortable while pedaling away on constant climbs. The ability to easily unzip the vest coupled with not having sleeves made it much more efficient to dump heat; meanwhile zipping up the vest trapped just enough extra heat to take the bite off the cold. Fit is somewhat slim, but loose enough to layer a fleece or similar underneath. When not in use, the vest packs down into its own chest pocket and squishes away to nothing in the palm of your hand. Good stuff!
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Simple and Effective
Written on Dec 12, 2013
Review for
Exped Air Pillow
This is one of two pillows I've found to work reasonably well for me. At the moment, this pillow has a slight lead over the other given its all around ease of use.
For around 3 oz. this pillow provides a stable, comfortable and supportive surface for a night's sleep. The shape of the pillow works well for both side and back sleeping and the size is enough to cradle the head without feeling like
For around 3 oz. this pillow provides a stable, comfortable and supportive surface for a night's sleep. The shape of the pillow works well for both side and back sleeping and the size is enough to cradle the head without feeling like
The Ultimate in Ultra-Light Stakes
Written on Dec 12, 2013
Review for
msr-carbon-core-stake-kit
Let's address the obvious first... These stakes are sold at a premium. Even more so than titanium stakes. You've got to have a pretty serious commitment to UL camping for the initial investment in these to start to make sense.
That being said, they are great stakes! For one, they're actually lighter than most of the ti wire style stakes on the market. Secondly, they have better holding power
That being said, they are great stakes! For one, they're actually lighter than most of the ti wire style stakes on the market. Secondly, they have better holding power
Plenty of knife for me!
Written on Dec 12, 2013
Review for
spyderco-ladybug3-4-4in-black-folding-knife
For such a tiny knife, the Ladybug gets a lot of use. First off, it's so small and light, there's no excuse to not carry it. It weighs under an ounce and when folded up is about 2.5 inches long. The blade itself is roughly another 2.5 inches or so and is partially serrated and partially straight. So far seems to live up to typical Spyderco quality in terms of durability and holding a sharp edg
Simple and effective
Written on Dec 12, 2013
Review for
Kahtoola KTS/K-10 Tote Sack
Easy to install, reasonably secure and lightweight. It remains to be seen if these skins are as durable for the long run as other brands' skins, but so far, so good.
They seem to serve their intended purpose... Simple as that.
They seem to serve their intended purpose... Simple as that.
Comfort & Weight in Balance
Written on Dec 12, 2013
Review for
Exped Synmat UL 7 Sleeping Pad
This is close to the perfect 3-season sleeping pad.
The shape, layout of the pontoons, and materials make it more comfortable than the competitors' UL inflatable pads. The R-value rating is accurate making the pad warm enough by itself down to around or just below freezing. Adding a thin closed cell foam pad underneath will let the pad work for winter snow camping applications. The inflation a
The shape, layout of the pontoons, and materials make it more comfortable than the competitors' UL inflatable pads. The R-value rating is accurate making the pad warm enough by itself down to around or just below freezing. Adding a thin closed cell foam pad underneath will let the pad work for winter snow camping applications. The inflation a
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