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Mammut Ultimate Hooded Softshell Jacket - Men's

4 days ago

How does this compare for water-resistance and wind-resistance to the Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody? Which is the most breathable?

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Great daypack.

Osprey Packs Kestrel 32 Daypack - 1800-2000cu in

Osprey Packs Kestrel 32 Daypack - 1800-2000cu in

Rating for this product: 5 November 4, 2009

Now that I've got over 100 miles on this little workhorse, I can safely say this is what Webster had in mind when the word "daypack" was added to the dictionary. It has everything you need for a comfortable day on the trail and plenty of space for all but the largest winter load.The design is terrific if you like a bit of organization. The hipbelt pockets are among the best I've seen and the top pocket is useful for storing frequently-needed items. I really like a panel loading daypack and this one has the great access you'd expect of that configuration.The trekking pole storage feature seemed a bit superfluous at first inspection, but it works brilliantly and doesn't add much weight. If your hikes have ups and downs and long flats, it's a must-have.The hydration pocket holds my 70 oz. Platy perfectly between the back panel and the interior of the bag. I don't even know it's there and this design means that no pack space is eaten up by your bladder.The included rain cover is a great thing to have up here in the PNW, even if it is impossible to re-fold the way it comes from the factory. The small amount of added weight is completely offset by the convenience of not having to rely on bringing a detached cover or having to line your pack every trip with a garbage bag.I previously had the Kestrel 28 which I actually liked better in terms of the way it was designed but the 28 does not have the wire frame of the 32 (and larger Kestrels) and its unsupported back panel would get an uncomfortable lump down low when the pack was loaded over about half-full. The 32, with its wire frame, eliminates this issue and carries with supreme comfort with ultralght, 1/4-full loads or stuffed to the gills with 20 lbs.The AirScape back panel is comfortable, although it doesn't offer quite the ventilation that Osprey's AirSpeed packs (Atmos, Exos and Stratos) do. Same can be said for the Kestrel's foam harness vs. the the others' ventilated harnesses.If you like a panel loading daypack, it would be hard to beat the Kestrel 32 at its price point. If you need to carry gear for a winter day trip, however, you may want to move up to the Kestrel 38 or Talon 33.All-in-all, I'd say the Kestrel 32 is as close to perfect as an all-around daypack can be. Sure, it could be lighter, but there are plenty of minimalist bags out there for the gram weenies. They just don't offer the convenience or comfort of the Kestrel.

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MontBell Ultralight Thermawrap Jacket - Men's

November 4, 2009

I've narrowed it down to the Mont-Bell Thermawrap Jacket and Patagonia Nano Puff. Weight is essentially the same...what about packability? Which would be best for summer backpacking in the Cascades? I would be using it for chilly stops, hanging out around camp in the evenings and layering under a hard shell for nasty conditions.

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Marmot Ama Dablam Down Jacket - Men's

November 1, 2009

Tim - Thanks for the response. However, I'm not sure why you'd think a fairer comparison exists between the Marmot Greenland Baffled Jacket and its 300 grams of 800 fill down and the Fitz Roy's 181 grams of 800 fill down. If the Ama has 125 grams, as you suggest, it is much closer in fill weight (albeit sewn-through construction) to the Fitz Roy than the Greenland. I'd say the Greenland is more apples to oranges.....

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Rab Neutrino Endurance Down Jacket - Men's

November 1, 2009

How many oz of fill does the Rab Neutrino Endurance have? What are the front/rear length measurements?

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Patagonia Fitz Roy Hooded Down Jacket - Men's

November 1, 2009

What are the front/rear length measurements for the Fitz Roy Hoody? Please, not the older Fitz Roy without the hood.

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Marmot Ama Dablam Down Jacket - Men's

November 1, 2009

What's the fill weight of the Ama Dablam? Is it as warm as the new Patagonia Fitz Roy Hoody? What are the length measurements for both?

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Patagonia Fitz Roy Hooded Down Jacket - Men's

October 30, 2009

How many ounces of down is the Fitz Roy Hoody filled with?

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The North Face Him 35 Tent 3-Person 4-Season

October 28, 2009

Him 35 or VE 25?

My winter bag is a 6'6" Western Mountaineering Kodiak. I also sleep on a 25" pad. Would the Him 35 be big enough for two guys over 6' tall (long sleeping bags) and a couple of dogs, or would the VE-25 be a better solution?

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Brunton Vesta Butane Stove

October 13, 2009

Can the canister be turned upside down for use in cold weather?

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MSR WindPro Stove

October 6, 2009

The Cascade Designs website says the MSR Windpro is made right here in Seattle ( http://cascadedesigns.com/MSR/Stoves/Basecamp-Stoves/WindPro/product ). How come your site lists China as the country of origin?

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Perfect headlamp for kids!

Black Diamond Wiz Headlamp

Black Diamond Wiz Headlamp

Rating for this product: 5 September 24, 2009

My seven-year-old daughter has this lamp and loves it. Its somewhat dimmer light is perfect for kids and lets them see around camp, in the tent or even walking at night. It isn't bright enough to let them bother other folks' camps, either, and it won't blind adults for too long if the kid slips up and shines it in your eyes.

It's durable, lasts a good, long time on fresh batteries and makes the kid feel like part of the group. It's an OUTSTANDING product for $18...bravo Black Diamond!

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Osprey Packs Argon 85 Backpack - 5100-5500cu in

August 24, 2009

I'm a touch over 6' tall and weigh 220 lbs. The medium bag fits me perfectly when the adjustment is extended nearly all the way out, and the large fits well when the adjustment is extended nearly all the way in. I prefer the large shoulder harness and hip belt no matter which bag size I have. Ideally, I'm a medium bag with large hipbelt/harness.

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