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Patagonia -- January 2008

Patagonia -- January 2008

Mountain Hardwear Lamina 20 Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Synthetic

March 25, 2009

For me, more of a summer bag. Good in damp weather!

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MSR SuperFly Stove

October 12, 2009

Thanks Jeff: No kidding. I use a little snowpeak titanium one that fold nicely into a little white box -- takes the screw ons. I am going to southern Turkey where the only canister you have available is the pierce top -- which is said to be sort of dangerous. As in many Muslim countries, alcohols are available but not all that frequently. Unleaded petrol (gasoline) seems to be the choice. Will finally have to get a multi-fuel burning stove I suppose…and all that it entails. Airport hassles, etc.

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MSR SuperFly Stove

October 12, 2009

Will this work on pierce (non-resealable) canisters. If not, what is so versatile about it? Does backcountry.com sell any stoves that will work on pierce canisters?

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MSR Pocket Rocket Stove

October 12, 2009

I need a stove about like this that will work with a pierce canister. I am going somewhere where this is the only canister available. Either that or a converter like the Vaude/Markhill one (posted in the photo) which is either no longer made or at least very difficult to find. Any suggestions. I am desperate!

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Arc'teryx Aura Pant - Women's

September 13, 2009

i ordered these in a 2. I am 5'5" and about 112 lbs. They were way too big. Some arcteryx items run a bit smaller than other brands. This is NOT one of them. The length was about right on me. It is a sleek good looking pant. They waist is not adjustable -- can not really tighten it. Though the material gives, there is not really any elastic around the waist. The sleek fit is achieved by the asymmetrical zip. I don't think much alteration would be satisfactory. If this pant fits, it seems like an awesome choice!

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Black Diamond Tripod Bivy Bag

August 3, 2009

2 lb 10 oz. What's the point?

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Osprey Packs Exos 34 Backpack - 1900-2200cu in

July 18, 2009

Actually, i'm going to go ahead and order this and the next highest capacity version. I'll report back. Of course we don't really know until we hit the trail! In the woman specific stuff, I find Osprey has a slimmish fit compared with some other brands. People tell me you're either an Osprey person or you're not -- people either love the fit or hate it. So far, I like Osprey fit, so I'll give it a try.

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Osprey Packs Exos 34 Backpack - 1900-2200cu in

July 18, 2009

Please someone answer this question!!!! I am 5'5" and 110. Or even a smaller lighter male. If not what did you buy? I don't think the padding goes all the way around the hip so we should be able to get the belt snug enough. More concerned about the width of the shoulder straps. May be not so much of an issue as the substantial part of the strap looks quite short and presumably if we are going to use this pack, we aren't going to be carrying that much weight!

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Osprey Packs Exos 46 Backpack - 2600-3000cu in

July 18, 2009

Any small/medium sized women use this pack? 5'5" 110 lbs. Or smaller men! If you considered this and didn't like the fit, what ultra light pack did you end up with?

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Deuter Futura Pro 34 SL Backpack - Women's - 2100cu in

July 15, 2009

Check out the Deuter ACT Lite SL 35+10L and 45+10L models. Backcountry.com doesn't seem to carry them. IMO, if you are taking a sleeping bag (and mat, etc?), you may want a bit more volume just to make packing easier. Having stuff hanging off the outside is bummer. Check out the Osprey ladies stuff too. Good for smaller people.

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Deuter Futura Pro 34 SL Backpack - Women's - 2100cu in

July 15, 2009

Yeah, SL is for slim...deuter pitches it to women and smaller men and tries not to make the color too prissy! It's a euro brand and seems a bit smaller to me.

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Granite Gear Meridian Vapor Ki Backpack - Women's - 2900-3200cu in

July 15, 2009

btw, i think the osprey women's stuff tends to fit a bit smaller relative to other brands.

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Granite Gear Meridian Vapor Ki Backpack - Women's - 2900-3200cu in

July 15, 2009

Also, there is a guy above who posted that this is perfect for him and he is 5'11" and 165lbs.

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Granite Gear Meridian Vapor Ki Backpack - Women's - 2900-3200cu in

July 15, 2009

A week of food? As a very general rule, food comes to about 1kg (2.2lbs)/person/day. 7days x 2.2lbs = 15.4 lbs. I have a friend who hardly takes any food on such a trip in order to diet and come home 10lbs lighter. How much water will you need to carry -- 1L=2.2lbs? I am 5'5" and 110. Have the same concerns as you! 59L should be plenty of volume. I think to get the weight down to 25 lbs, you might have to ditch the cooker, mat, and live off very calorie dense energy bars, bring a tarp instead of tent, etc. I sleep cold and need a bag down to 0F to handle freezing temps. I recently did a weeklong winter trip starting with over 50lbs -- though I did have snowshoes = 4lbs. Also remember the old adage that a pound on the feet = 5 lbs in the pack.

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Garmont 7tm Power Releasable Telemark Ski Binding

April 6, 2009

Hi. I am just getting geared up for tele. I got the scarpa women's t2 boot. I hear this is the binding I need. Why would one need the tour version of this binding? Now for the skis. I am about 5'6" and 112lbs. I want something fat and about 163ish. Any suggestions. Why is tele setup so complex? I've been assured it will be worth the effort. BTW, I have the backcountry in mind -- that's the point, right?

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Garmont Mega-Star Alpine Touring Boot - Women's

April 3, 2009

Does anyone know how the sizing compares with the Scarpa T2? I read that the Scarpa T2 is a lower volume boot. What do people think? Also for shell sizes, is the Garmont 1/2 size the shell size up or down?

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Mountain Hardwear Lamina 20 Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Synthetic

April 3, 2009

Thanks, that was the only reason I could think of. I usually order left for that reason! I was wondering if there was anything else.

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Scarpa T2 Lady Telemark Ski Boot - Women's

March 30, 2009

Bad falls can cause injuries, no doubt. Different boots and different fits can put your foot in a different position and change how the forces are going to affect your anatomy. I don't think it's very predictable though. I agree, bad luck. Hope you get better soon!

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Scarpa T2 Lady Telemark Ski Boot - Women's

March 30, 2009

I am a US women's 7 (37.5) in street shoes. I have a low volume foot. I tried the 22.5 (in scarpa same shell size as 23!) and they are too small. I'm a downsizer so I wanted them to fit. I went up a shell size to the 23.5 (same shell as 24, apparently scarpa is different than some boot makers) and I think it will work.

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Mountain Hardwear Lamina 20 Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Synthetic

March 25, 2009

This is a silly question...I have always wondered what people consider in L vs. R zipper!

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Great 40F bag

Mountain Hardwear Lamina 20 Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Synthetic

Mountain Hardwear Lamina 20 Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Synthetic

Rating for this product: 4 March 25, 2009

Used this in Patagonia in the Summer -- damp with temperatures down to around freezing. Wore quite a bit under it when sleeping in my tent -- leggings, thick socks, sweater down vest. But I sleep cold! Very comfortable in huts -- maybe around 50F. Maintained loft quite well in damp conditions. I would probably have gone with the next heaviest version for this trip, though. This is probably more ideal for 40F if you are a cold girl.

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Scarpa Diva Alpine Touring Boot - Women's

March 22, 2009

I am 37 - 37.5 in street shoes (USA W7) with long volume foot though not terribly narrow in the forefoot, narrowish heel and slimmish leg. I ordered the Scarpa Domino in a 22.5 which was too small. I ended up ordering the 23.5. Keep in mind that in Scarpa, the 22.5 and 23.0 are the same size shell. Same with 23.5 and 24.0, etc. (This is different than many boot makers.) My guess is you would want a 22.5/23.0 (they are the same shell size). I tend to downsize a bit. IMO, the charts are useless! My impression is that scarpa runs a tad small. Respect the snow gods!

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Scarpa Domina Alpine Touring Boot - Women's

March 4, 2009

SCARPA Shell sizes: Are a 22.5 and 23.0 the same shell size OR are the 23.0 and 23.5 the same shell size.

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Patagonia R2 Fleece Jacket - Women's

December 26, 2008

i have a couple of these jackets -- they do them each year. i buy an XS and i am about 5'5" and 112lbs and a 32B with solid shoulders and arms-- i'm not petite. I like the fit. it has those diagonal arm seams which make it easy to move. I don't think it would be uncomfortably tight. it is a loosely woven fleece that has a lot of give. r2 is a fairly lightweight jacket and definitely not the least bit windproof if that's what you are looking for. it's a great layering piece and yes, it looks good. i agree with the comments about the zipper.

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Not for pecs and lats!

Patagonia Active Sport High Impact Bra - Women's

Patagonia Active Sport High Impact Bra - Women's

Rating for this product: 1 September 26, 2008

The patagonia body line is awesome. However, I found this newish style a bummer. I am a 32B, 5'5" 112 lbs. This bra is not "lat friendly". It is a pullover racerback with big sliding metal strap adjusters that dig in. It is not padded but has has double layer material and POUCHES that are placed quite closed together. The "neck line" sort of gaps. NOT for the athletic build. If your boobs are in the exact right place (quite close together) and you have virtually nothing in the way of pecs or lats, you might be OK. The fabric won't adjust to your figure like some sports bras (the pouches will not disappear). If your boobs are shaped and spaced like the photo, great. Of course, patagonia 100% guarentees everything as does backcountry.

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Great Regular Bra

Patagonia Active Barely Bra A/B - Women's

Patagonia Active Barely Bra A/B - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 September 26, 2008

Accurately called "Barely bra". NOT a sports bra -- not even close.

But wonderfully comfortable and flattering under tight tanks and Ts for casual/work. This not a stand alone bra!

Backpackers beware, there are metal adjusters -- they used to hit right on the collarbone. The new model has the adjusters on the back going up from the band so probably not as much of an issue but something to keep in mind.

Also, would make a cute training bra if chest size 32 or above.

(XS -- 32B, 5'5" 112 lbs.)

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