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Axe carry?
Black Diamond Covert Winter Pack - 1343-1953cu in
February 24, 2009
Is this correct?
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
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La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Men's
May 10, 2009
Update: I've put 20 miles on them now and they're starting to fit and feel good. After wearing them a few hours in the house for a few days, I took them out for a 6 mile hike. Bad idea - huge blisters that had me walking funny for a week. Once the bleeding stopped I went with short 2 and 3 mile hikes and my efforts are paying off.
They've definitely widened and I can wiggle the toes of both feet. Another 20-30 miles and I think I won't even notice I'm wearing them.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Men's
April 23, 2009
I just bought these boots from here in size 47. The left boot feels good but the right is a little tight widthwise, as my right foot is slightly larger. Will these stretch a bit as I break them in? I know leather typically shrinks over time, so I'm really not sure what to expect here. There just aren't many options for those of us with large, wide feet and if these could give a little I think they'd fit great.
Also, does anyone know if a boot stretcher and that spray would be worth the effort and expense?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Arc'teryx Alpha LT Pant - Men's
March 4, 2009
How's the thickness of the material compared to the Beta AR pant?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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Black Diamond Covert Winter Pack - 1343-1953cu in
February 25, 2009
okay, see the loops on the bottom? you drop your axe through (upright), then flip it over so it's upside-down and cinch the elastic toggle around the shaft. should be pretty secure, though a cover for the bottom spur is a smart idea----------------------------I added a photo below of what I've been trying. I don't think I understand your method - is it just the tension of the elastic that holds it in place? - cm-----------------------------That's it. It's the tension of the elastic that holds it close to the pack, but the strap holds it up. It'll seem much more solid when the pack's got some stuff in it.------------------------------------------Ah cool, thanks. I think what confused me was that my axe is 80cm (I'm somewhat tall), and using the above method there's not enough length in the elastic to loop over the shaft. I have to thread the axe through the elastic loop first, then create the hitch. - cm
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Black Diamond Covert Winter Pack - 1343-1953cu in
February 24, 2009
Can someone please explain the intended way to carry an ice axe with this pack? Do I just girth hitch the head with the bottom loop? The instructions were a bit lacking to say the least.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Mountain Hardwear Lamina 20 Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Synthetic
February 11, 2009
Given the left/right zip option, is it possible to zip two of these together?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Petzl Mini Prusik Minding Pulley
February 2, 2009
I'm heading to WA for crevasse rescue school this Summer and need a pulley. I don't fully understand the concept of "prusik minding," but it seems that the pulleys with this feature all have rectangular plates. Does that make this a better choice than the Petzl Rescue Pulley for crevasse rescue?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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