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The North Face Elephant's Foot Sleeping Bag: Climashield NEO
June 17, 2009
Minimalist Bargain
Here's old-school ultralight: This armpit-length sleeping bag reprises a half-length sack once used by European alpinists for minimalist bivy nights. The synthetic-fill bag is meant to be used in conjunction with a puffy jacket, and is designed for the abuse of real-world bivies. The waterproof/breathable cover is seam-taped for total weatherproofing, and the seat and footbox are reinforced so you can wear boots inside, or throw it down padless on a slab of rock.
Suspenders and a perimeter drawstring keep the bag pulled up around your torso and closed. Our tester found it true to its rating when used in combination with a down sweater. He added, "It's so light and packable, I also used it to warm up on winter lunch breaks and to augment an ultralight bag." Just remember: An old-school bivy isn't supposed to be fun. $129; 1 lb. 2 oz.; 40°F
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
NEMO Equipment Inc. Nano Tent 2-Person 4-Season
June 11, 2009
no it does not. Poles are packed sep. and are about 19 inches in length.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
The North Face Backpacking Bivy 3-Season
June 11, 2009
4 days above 10k with constant 45mph winds which kept changing directions and was bone dry. It sits so low to the ground i'm sure higher winds wouldn't phase it. Just point the head into the main direction of the storm.
Only problem was one night/day (i slept alot and lost track,lol) you do run the risk of being completely buried by snow if it "dumps" on you. Ended up moving it so that the opening was at a drop-off to prevent snow falling into the shelter when opening it, even after pushing the snow away from the inside the build-up was pretty hvy those days.
Also after that experience I replace the short stakes with longer aluminum rods I made. Aircraft alum with smoothed out eye holes and paracord loops.
Silponcho or like is necessary for cooking/changing area in inclement weather. Also a waterproof pack system is a must as your gear is outside the entire time.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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Wild Country Ropeman Ascender
May 29, 2009
Prevents locking mechanism from flipping over and load freewheeling down to earth.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Petzl Tibloc Ultralight Emergency Ascender
May 29, 2009
Umm..isn't the picture with bloc attached to rope showing the bloc upside down?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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