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Another option is to rent a bag for Denali. If this is the only time you expect to need an expedition sleeping bag of -30 to -40 rating, then it is more cost effective to rent one than to buy. There is a certain shop in Seattle that rents high quality down expedition bags at a fraction of the cost of what they cost new. If you want the best bag to keep you warm during that -40 week on Denali, as others here have suggested, but don't want to fork out top dollar, consider the rental option. FF also has expedition bags that allow you to shift the down around from top to bottom and vice versa, so you can be comfortable at warmer temps/lower elevations as well as colder temps/higher elevations. Keep it in mind.

Treat yourself to some nice wool undies from Ibex - they don't retain any odor...your tentmates will thank you! A complete list of sale items can be found at the website.

Are your tools available to the general public for rent? After a strong turnout at the Gear Expo, the only remaining tools are the Shrikes. Thanks to everyone who showed up. Next time we will have two kegs.

Update on the event: There will be a gear raffle as well, and prizes will include a Grivel Takoon leashless tool, a Mammut rope, some cozy FF down gear, and maybe, just maybe, a new pair of skis.

X-Monsters are on the way.

Feathered Friends stopped using DryLoft a few years ago because the number of delamination warranty returns that came back was surprisingly high. We also stopped using DryLoft because we found a more breathable laminate fabric, eVent. Since we started using eVent, I am not aware of a single delamination return, and the feedback from our customers on the breathability of the fabric has been positive. Any laminated fabric has the potential to eventually delam, so keep that in mind. Epic fabric offers excellent water resistance at a lighter weight without laminated construction. Also worth noting, the Snowbunting is about $50 cheaper and 6oz lighter than the Kodiak, but the Kodiak is a wider bag. A closer comparison would be our Ibis. Come on by or give a call if you have questions. Cheers- FF

Bad news for us, good news for you. Due to certain liability issues, Feathered Friends has decided to sell all of our technical ice climbing tools. Here are what is available. These tools will go on sale Wednesday night at 7pm at the Gear Expo at the shop (119 Yale Ave N, 98109). Prices are pretty damn low, so act fast. All prices are per pair. Conditions vary from brand spanking new on the Alp Wing to well used on the Shrikes, so come see them for yourself. BD Rage with leashes $180 BD Shrike with leashes $100 BD Fusion $250 (includes new extra picks) BD Viper with Viper Android leashes and Fangs $250 Grivel Alp/Light Wing $200 Grivel Racing Wing $250 The Fusions and Racing Wings are leashless tools and thus do not include leashes. We have leashes and replacement picks/parts in stock for most of these tools. Plus there will be beer and enormous slabs of ice to swing your new tools into. See you there. Bye bye rental axes.

Feathered Friends stocks the Alp Wing and Aztar, has a Light Wing in rental, and Quarks are on the way. Come on down!

Hey! This kick ass event is Wednesday, and some expensive prizes have been donated by certain generous gear companies to be given away in a raffle. Sorry, no new Nomics up for grabs, but some other attractive items will be available for a few lucky people to win. Show up at 7pm or you're a sucka! Don't forget the

To set the record straight, the Nomic is NOT a replacement for the Ergo. Petzl Charlet will continue to make both tools for the foreseeable future. Feathered Friends will be one of the first recipients of the Nomics, so if you want a pair, give us a call. Once these sell, they won't be available again until spring. We didn't order many, so the motivated climber gets the tools. 206-292-2210.

Feathered Friends carries Intuition Denali liners and has staff trained in the intricacies of the thermo-mold process. We have put Intuitions in Nuptses before, so it can be done. Give us a call if you have questions- 206-292-2210. FF

Just checked them out - they look normal enough. Crazy, though; I hope they get it figured out. - Eddie

Nope, just the standard ones - Eddie

Woo hoo! We just received a shipment of Aliens. We now have black, blue, green, yellow, silver, red, orange, purple, and grey. Get 'em while they're hot because these don't last long.

"I wonder whether this thread is just a ruse..." No - I wish we could be that organized It's just a funky coincidence the thread popped up before the sale. We'll have plenty of extra stock in our jackets if you wanted to compare them with other jackets. - Eddie

Feathered Friends would like to point out the following price differences: TNF Nuptse $199 Western Mountaineering Flight (in taffeta = poor water resistance) $215 Mountain Hardwear Phantom $225 Feathered Friends Hyperion 800+ fill (in Epic = good water resistance) $182 Feathered Friends Helios 800+ fill (Epic) $203 You be the judge of whether they cost a lot.

More info and complete list of sale items here.

Feathered Friends recommends a spray-on DWR retreatment such as Nikwax TX Direct or McNett Revivex. This will not harm your down. Technique tip: Turn the bag inside-out while you are drying it for best results.

We have some Atomic MX-20's kicking at the shop that we're trying to get rid of. They're the Rando racing model - 1200 grams light and only come in 160 cm size. We need the space so you can get 'em cheap. - Eddie

Found today, Tuesday Aug 23, on the trail to Amazonia. Women's Mythos, fairly new, right shoe. If you think it is yours, call Nick at Feathered Friends 206 292 2210 between 10-6 this week to identify the size. It will be waiting at the Feathered Friends retail store for you claim, 119 Yale Ave N Seattle 98109.

Ken, FF uses YKK #5 coil zippers.

Feathered Friends offers a unique two-person sleep system as Forrest described. Our wide series bags can be used alone or zipped to a groundsheet that has sleeves for ground pads, whose total weight is less than two mummy sleeping bags. Penguin 20 degree bag would be a great choice. It has the option of a zip-off hood that can attach to the ground sheet. Toucan ultralight ground sheet Compare: Two Feathered Friends 20-degree mummy bags that zip together (5'9" Egret in Quantum = 27oz + 6'0" Swallow in Quantum = 30oz) weigh 57oz or 3lb 9oz, cost is $347 + $336 = $683 Feathered Friends Penguin 20 (in Quantum = 42oz) + Toucan UL groundsheet (in nylon ripstop = 9oz) weigh 51oz or 3lb 3oz. Cost is $382 + $49 = $431 (source: featheredfriends.com) Western Mountaineering Alpenlite 6"0" (31oz) + Ultralite 5'6" (26oz) = 57oz, prices are $350 + $300 = $650. (source: westernmountaineering.com) So the Western Mountaineering and Feathered Friends mummy bag combos weigh the same with a $31 price difference (but FF gives you multiple color, fabric, and options choices), and the Feathered Friends Penguin/Toucan combo saves you some weight and $219. More info is available on our web site, and feel free to call the retail store or factory if you have any other questions. Cheers!

Came in this morning just in time for the Fourth of July Weekend

The mastodon is not for sale. We might fill it with helium, though, and hang a portaledge off the bottom for an aerial tour of the town. Look out below. JUST ADDED TO THE SALE LIST- BD Traverse Flicklock poles $39 (was $49) Boreal Equinox rock shoe $99 (was $119) Arcteryx Verro harness $69 (was $82) great for alpine! Garmont AR2 trail runner $79.95 (was $89.95) Select Feathered Friends stuff on sale, including Widgeon -10 degree bags Hyperion vest- SUPER LIGHT Odds and ends of discontinued fabric bags and jackets More sale items to be added each week. Come on down and check it out!