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I'm all for being friendly, but why would you reply to a question when you can't give an answer?

It's noisy. Maybe even louder than the original and like Dave mentions, it's like a bag of potato chips. It doesn't bother me too much because I'm usually tired, it might bother your neighbors if they are light sleepers.

Depending on you, it'll be warm into the teens, possibly lower if you use a shell and move are moving around. Keep it dry! I think it has around 3-3.5oz of 800 fill. If you need something warmer, use that to compare.

No way. This has less than 2oz of 900 fill. If you have a windproof shell, that's enough to get you down to 20F. Maybe. Try a heavier jacket like the Mostbell frost or Outdoor research megaplume, Mountain Hardware sub-zero. If you run warm, perhaps the Marmot Ama Dablam would work. However, I suggest you get a jacket that works for 90% of the weather you encounter, not spend over 200 for those 5 days when it's that cold (not from NY so I don't know how cold it gets). The above jackets will make you sweat in anything above 20deg and if you do anything active. Get the Marmot AD, wear a shell over it, a light fleece and a wool long sleeve under if it gets that cold.... Or stay home. Hope that helps some.

Kinda. The pan will fit in, but not snug (handle thing gets in the way. If you really want to double cook, get the 1400 and the bowl, they fit in snug. Also, you can get fourdogstoves to make you a custom ti lid so you can have the pan (or bowl) covered while you cook.

But it's just my opinion, but the handle on the pan is not super secure (nor insulated). I'd totally use evernew, but everyone makes stoves that slide into the snowpeaks.

thank you. I was referring to the side pockets. I had thought they rerouted them under the pocket like the with Nimbus Trace. I mean, why would you put a compression strap over someplace where you'd like to keep a water bottle or something.

Try filling with hot tea

Alpha/Beta usually fit your at the belt/waist or just under, a little longer in the back. The Theta will cover your seat - maybe a hand's length below belt.

Other person said good stuff. Bottom line.
TNF: cheaper, a lot of useful extras like windskirt, lining, more pockets, inside mesh pocket, Summit Series logo so people know you're hardcore. (also TNF will never go out of business so their lifetime guarantee means your lifetime)

Theta: Best fabrics on the market. Lighter. Has 4 pockets and a hood. Were you looking for something more?

I'm 5'11" 160lbs and med fits perfect. It's a little roomier in the chest and I can fit at least a fleece and a primaloft vest under. Neck is a little tighter.

According to the description on moosejaw, 2008 does not have an internal pocket. But the weight is the same. You'd think an extra would weigh at least a gram, right?

http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/product_Arcteryx-Men-s-Theta-AR-Jacket_10033725_10208_10000001_-1_

Slightly different in sizing and amount of sticky grip, but material is the same.

Maybe extra tightening? keep extra shoelace out of the way? Doesn't seem to do much.

Easy to slide on, laces like any other boot, but I felt that pulling the laces was smooth and easy since it goes through metal rings.

Probably the 8 1/2, especially since the insulation will give a little. That is unless you're wearing some sort of monsterous type socks.

Length from crotch down. I'm 5'11", 10inches is above knee, 12, just below, 18 - forbidden because they're capris. Nylon is a good fabric because it's light, but it hangs weird if you keep cell or wallet in there. Prana is a climb clothing company. I Have Columbia task Master shorts 70/30 nylon/cotton blend - works for me.