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Albert Burnham
Backpacker // Mountain Biker // Hiker // Snowshoer // Nordic Skier // Paddler
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Stomping Grounds:
12 Miles East of the George Washington National Forest
Rankings 
- #8 of 1,518 - Men's Technical Shells
- #30 of 533 - Kayak Accessories
- #39 of 1,359 - Summer Accessories
- #63 of 1,345 - Winter Accessories
- #258 of 837 - Climbing Accessories and Training
- #261 of 968 - Headlamps
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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's
December 8, 2008
This jacket is great for harsh conditions, the water and wind protection it offers is unbelievable. Gortex is definatlly worth what you pay for it. That being said you will need to add a fleece layer underneath this to keep you warm. This is a shell and as such it wont keep you warm for long by itself. Also I dont know if this would make a great skiing shell or not. the cut is not parka length and it has no elastic snow skirt to keep the powder out. It does have a draw string around the bottom that cinches it nice and tight though so you will have to figure out if having a snow skirt is worth that much to you.Overall this is a great shell and I always recommend that people buy a good quality shell and a warm fleece to go under it rather than blowing a bunch of money on one of those three in one skiing jackets. (like the ones TNF is so famous for)
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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's
December 4, 2008
Not necessarily.. it really depends on the laminate that is used under the face fabric. However, in this case, the Alpha SL (12oz for the jacket) uses a much lighter face fabric which will be more breathable but much less durable than the Xenon Jacket ( 19oz for the jacket) Hope this helps!I went for several long hikes in very clammy wet conditions and never felt uncomfortable in this jacket. The pit zips are huge and when I got done there was a layer of salt on the back panel from where the condensated sweat had gone out but the salt couldn't pass through.
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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's
December 4, 2008
The torso fits me great, I am 6 6.5 with 38 inch sleeves and this jacket (xl) fits better than most that I have tried. Though it is not parka length ti rides about 3 to 4 inched below your belt line.
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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's
November 4, 2008
Why do some Jackets have a breathability rating and a waterproof rating and some (this shell for instance) say only guarenteed? And what exactly do the numbers mean?
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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's
November 4, 2008
Actually, both are Gore "Performance Shells". The Xenon is made using the Paclite laminate from Gore and the Escape is built in a two layer construction using the standard Goretex membrane with a softer and lighter weight face fabric. Both will keep you warm and dry. The face fabric on the Xenon is a little burlier would make this jacket a bit more durable in the long run. Hope this helps.The Escape also lacks the welded seams and micro taping.
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Mountain Hardwear Beryllium Jacket - Men's
November 4, 2008
What are the major differences between this and the Xenon shell?
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Marmot Never Summer Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down
November 2, 2008
What really is the difference between 600 and 800 fill down. I noticed that this bag is rated to 0 and it costs 100+ less than 800 fill bags that are rated to 0. There isnt much difference in the weight so what is the cause for the price hike.Also thanks for explaining what the fill numbers mean I have never understood that.In response to the answer below... yeah but the bags are all rated to 0 and weigh the same despite the extra loft? For example the Marmot Couloir which is rated to 0 but costs about 180 more and weighs the same. I dont know I guess i am just trying to understad the benefits of paying that extra 180.00 because if there are some I dont mind doing it but I dont want to just because its costs more so therefore should work better.
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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's
November 2, 2008
I answered the question for my self and thought I would leave the answer her for any one else that is wondering.30.5 in or 77.5 cmSource: Mountain Hardwear's Website
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Marmot Shadows Hat
November 1, 2008
Ok so I am going to admit that I have a big head. Most of these one size fits all beanie hats dont even get half way below my ears. This one looks slightly larger. Are their any other big headed cold weather lovers out there that may have tried this hat and can tell me if it truly is one size fits "all"?
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Osprey Packs Airporter Lockable Zipper Bag - 8225cu in
October 30, 2008
Yes... to protect the investment you made in the pack. It's a sacrificial anode. Spend the $30Not to mention that the belts in the airports have a tendency to snag your bag's straps and cause it to get lost in baggage or just plain ripped off, with what you pay for an osprey pack making the investment to take care of it in the airport is a good idea and one that will probabily save you some hasel.
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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's
October 29, 2008
Can you tell me what the CBL is on this jacket?
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