tomtom

Lawyer Peak, Big Dick Peak: it's all the same.

Sold out ... .

Some companies do this. From GoLite: "PLEASE NOTE: Due to variations in materials, all GoLite products may vary up to +/- 10% from the published weights. GoLite goes above and beyond industry norms to work with its factories to produce the lightest gear possible and then to publish product weights that are as accurate as possible. The precise amounts of materials that go into GoLite equipment and apparel during the manufacturing process, however, can and do vary to a limited but unavoidable degree."

What if BD's famed 10% additional expansion range was just marketing hype? They are heavier and more expensive. I guess that's their appeal?

Read their reply. It's not product variance. They acknowledge that the target weight is 12.4 oz. But their advertised weight was 10.8 oz.

The advertised weight in the hangtag was for a medium jacket, and I bought a medium jacket. The 1.6 oz represents a 15% increase over the advertised weight. The jacket is advertised by Arc'teryx as a lightweight jacket, so total weight of the garment is important. The ultra-light Sirrus shaves it off, leaving only the essentials. A featherweight package with waterproof protection. Should I wonder about the waterproof claim as well?

Email to Arc'teryx (bird@arcteryx.com): ******************** Hi. I just purchased a Medium Sirrus SL jacket (Sangria) from a local retailer. I was looking for a lightweight hardshell for backcountry use, and this seemed to fit the bill. When I got the jacket home, however, I was disappointed to find out that the jacket weighs 12.4 oz (after removing hang tags, etc) on my digital postal scale. The hang tag on the garment advertises a weight of 10.8 oz. This excess 15% seems a bit excessive. This is my first Arc'teryx garment, and I purchased it based upon your reputation for quality and integrity especially considering the a $300 list price. I'd like to exchange this jacket for an example that does weigh 10.8 oz. Thanks. - Tom ******************** Email reply from Arc'teryx: ******************** Thank you for your interest in Arc'teryx. On our web site the advertised weight of the garment is 352 grams which converts to 12.41631oz. In reviewing why there was a discrepancy in the weight between that hang tag and all other written material on the product I found out there was a number of initial changes with the fabric and corresponding weights. In other words when the original design sample was weighed (presumably without the toggles and draw cords) it was weighed using a fabric which ended up not making it to production. I can only speculate that this mistake occurred in the rush of getting product made, hang tags produced, fabrics reaching production standards etc. this mistake has long since been corrected (we haven’t used those hang tags for at approximately a year). Unfortunately there are no final production garments made at the weight specified on that hang tag. If you are not satisfied with the garment I would suggest returning it to the retailer who sold it to you and finding something which meets your expectations. The retailer will be able to contact us and work something out. I’m sorry for this confusion and mis information. - (name deleted) **********************

Press Release "According to Atwater, the program, while considered successful by every measure according to him, has been assailed by non-participating companies for years. “We took flak for a long time over our involvement in the program. Many of our critics claimed we took advantage of an unfair business advantage but I challenge them to show me just where it was. We didn’t get any breaks in labor rates or wages and security issues and tool counts ate up our rent allowance. Meanwhile, inmates who participate in this program were 87% less likely to re-offend than inmates who didn’t. Besides learning how to become metalworkers, machine operators, clerks and assemblers, these men were able to remain a viable and integral part of the lives with their families on the outside. Most of them sent money home every month to help maintain what they left behind. It helped them to have something they could look forward to when they were released,” said Atwater."

Are you using lithium batteries? I've never had a problem with my Olympus.

Just removing the bodies would be quite a job.

MSR is a Seattle company, so they should be able to pick them up from local retailers.

Compared to the ID tent, installing the Bibler vestibule is a pain in the ass as well. All those little velcro thingies are hard to fix when my fingers are frozen and the wind is blowing. The ID vestibule just zips on. No gaps.

That was already done at the Fall Rope-a-Dope.

Microsoft. Most of their workforce are temps and non-US citizens.

Been there, done that. Got blown off Shasta three years ago. One of my partners was picked up and thrown over a few boulders at Lake Helen. Not a cloud in the sky.

Sat: Hiked up Bandera in time for the sun to come out at noon. The new Ira Spring trail is quite the hiking highway. Sun: Bucket of balls at the driving range, an hour at UW rock, and a round of golf at the Greenlake Golf Course.

I was up there Memorial Day weekend. The trail to Snow Lakes was snow free, and about 50-50 above to the south face and west ridge. The routes looked snow-free.

Bullshit. The stove alone may weigh 6.3 oz. but you have to have the pump for the bottle which is another 2.2 oz, for 8.5 oz. This doesn't include the windscreen, fuel bottle, or the bag. I have a simmerlite. I also have a postal scale. And a low tolerance for marketing hype.

Why not? Larger propane tanks are commonly reused.

13 inches, yep, that's me. Oh wait, biceps?

Marmot Chinook Super light and breathable. Great for bike commuting as well.

Holy shit what a cluster!! People, if there are multiple parties waiting for this climb, try it one pitch with a 60. I'm pretty sure it'll make it. Last month I was able to rap from the second set of anchors (above the bulge) with a 60m, so I would think it would go as a single pitch.

The North Face route on Concord Tower is 3p 5.6ish and starts next to Liberty Bell/Beckey. Fun route.

Renton.

So why do those pinhead newscopters fly 300 ft above my apartment?