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Michael Genovese

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Michael Genovese: #1,015 of 174,454

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Answer to: "What's the difference in weight between the SmartWool Lightweght"

SmartWool NTS Microweight Bottom - Men's

March 9, 2012

If you want to get technical, the midweight material is 250 g/m2, the lightweight is 195 g/m2, and the microweight is 150 g/m2. This means that the same size lightweight leggings would be 30% heavier than the microweight leggings.

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Answer to: "Has anybody packed this into a stuff sack? I am trying to find"

Stoic Hadron Down Anorak - Men's

December 14, 2011

I ended up getting a 2L roll top stuff sack and the Anorak fits into it great. I'd say you could even fit it into a 1.5L. The jacket really compresses down small.

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Has anybody packed this into a stuff sack? I am trying to find

Stoic Hadron Down Anorak - Men's

November 16, 2011

Has anybody packed this into a stuff sack? I am trying to find the smallest practical size so as to not add any additional weight. I was thinking 4L or smaller.

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Perfect, Just Perfect

Stoic Hadron Down Anorak - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 16, 2011

I spent a while looking for a packable ultralight down or synthetic jacket for winter use. Specifically, I wanted something I could throw on at camp at the end of the day or wear to an early morning summit. I am 6'3, 230 with a long torso and this jacket in XL fits perfectly.

The entire jacket is soft, warm, ridiculously light, and puffy. The length is perfect for me and the waistline doesn't ride up when moving my arms around. The hood is perfectly warm and fits great over the head (room for a balaclava but no room for a helmet). I really like the kangaroo pocket, but it makes it slightly annoying when it comes to packing--it's a trade off. I am looking around for an ultralight or mesh stuff sack so that I can keep this jacket contained in my pack.

I was initially worried about the button-ups. They take a little more time than a zipper, but they function well and keep the heat in. Overall I am very happy with this jacket and would recommend it to anyone my size.

Update: The DWR works well for snowfall. Moderate snowfall this past weekend camping near Lake George, the snow would stick on the jacket, melt, and stay beaded. Took a packtowl and wiped off the beads before getting in the tent. Easy as pie.

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Answer to: "I want to know if this bag is super hot if you are out in 30"

Sherpa Adventure Gear Tenzing 1 Sleeping Bag: -40 Degree Down

August 31, 2011

It's only a half-zip so your legs might get super toasty/sweaty in that kind of weather. I slept in a -20 bag with heavyweight long underwear on in ~15 degree temps and I had to keep the bag unzipped so that I didn't get sweaty.

For 30 degree weather you're probably better off bringing an equivalent 15 or 20 degree bag which could easily be half the weight and size of this bag.

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Answer to: "What is the actual weight of this sleeping bag? I'd be very"

Rab Quantum 400 Sleeping Bag: 25 Degree Down - Women's

August 18, 2011

Approximately 1.87 lbs or 30 oz.

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Answer to: "does this bag have the bottom loft or no?"

Big Agnes Tumble Mountain Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Down

July 13, 2011

As far as I know, there is not a single Big Agnes bag that has insulation on the bottom. They are all designed to work with a sleeping pad inside the sleeve.

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Thin, Lightweight, Warm

SmartWool NTS Microweight 1/4-Zip Top - Long-Sleeve - Men's DO NOT USE

Rating for this product: 5 June 3, 2011

The shirt is very thin and see through. I am 6'3, 220 and ordered an XL. I was really expecting it to be a tighter fit than it is--it is a little baggy. The zip top is great for adjusting heat ventilation. I've used this top as a baselayer in weather ranging from 10 degrees to a standalone shirt up to about 80 degrees.

Update: I use this shirt to bike to work. It is perfect for keeping warm on cool mornings and ideal to use under a rain jacket to move sweat away from your skin and avoid that clammy feeling. Highly recommended.

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Answer to: "These don't seem kinda high in fat to anyone?"

Honey Stinger Protein Bars - 20g - 12 Pack

June 3, 2011

Also, generally speaking, you need fat to emulsify large quantities of protein. I do agree with you that these bars are pretty high in fat content, but if you are doing an activity that warrants that much caloric intake (such as bike touring or winter hiking) they would be good at giving you energy and aiding in the rebuilding of sore muscles.

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How come Backcountry.com didn't polish the bowl of this spoon

Backcountry.com Long Handled Spoon

May 18, 2011

How come Backcountry.com didn't polish the bowl of this spoon the same as they did with the titanium spork? Makes for a great eating surface and very easy to clean as well.

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Answer to: "Is this bladder BPA free? And does the water taste like pla"

CamelBak Unbottle Hydration Pack - 3L DO NOT USE

February 18, 2011

There is ALWAYS a plastic taste with a reservoir when you first get it. When you first get it, rinse it out several times and run (or suck) water through the drinking tube. After that, it really depends on how you use it. You don't have to rinse it after you use it if you're only drinking water--but rinse it once or twice before every use and it definitely improves the taste. I generally wouldn't drink water that's been sitting in it for more than a few days. The hydrapak bladders have a decent taste after a few uses as well.

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Answer to: "What kind of pad is this? Just air? Insulated? Very pricey if"

Pacific Outdoor Equipment Bomber Sleeping Pad

February 8, 2011

Have you guys considered conferring with each other before answering questions?

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Answer to: "What is the volume of the pot?"

Primus TiLite Stove

November 15, 2010

4.7 * Pi * ((3.7 / 2)^2) = 50.534874 cubic inches = 0.828038344 liters

So since those are the outer dimensions. I estimate it's .75L or so? Obviously somebody can correct this with the actual spec.

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What is the volume of the pot?

Primus TiLite Stove

November 15, 2010

What is the volume of the pot?

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