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  1. It didn't fit my father, one size down frown.gif

    So, gotta let it go since I don't wear L.

    two inner zip, and two outer zip pockets (handwarmer setup, not napoleon).

    I have a few more picutres for those interested.

     

    I am looking for $275 delivered, negotiable.

    Condition is off the coatrack new.

     

    Johnnie Cochrane said "If it doesn't fit, you MUST ACQUIT!"

    How true!

     

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  2. Arc'teryx packs are great - try ebay and get a used one.

    Saw a Bora 70, started out low.

    Since it is perceived as "Dated" becaue they update all the designs, you can get a great backpack for a good deal less than the amount you would have paid jut a year or two ago.

     

    Unless you want to go straight to new, then Arc'teryx's fabric is pretty waterproof.

    That's a bonus in getting the new packs.

  3. Well, how cushy is the padding in the shoulderstraps?

    pretty depleted I am guessing?

     

    If so, just see if the hassle of getting a so-so hipbelt replacement vs. a new pack - maybe it's time to indulge in a 1st pack buy in 25 yrs?

     

    50lbs and weeklong = Bora 80 to me.

    Try to get a used one to save on $$$ smile.gif

  4. Try to find a Khamsin 62 used. They were good, light, and well priced. If you can get your volume down, or don't mind side pockets, the arc'teryx Nozone is great: 3300 cubic inches, or 55 litres, tow 7075 stays (flex in the cold) and good features: swap the hipbelt for a webbing one, floating crampon patch is very handy, pretty durable.

     

    But for the best priced pack in the range, check out

    www.mec.ca - you'll be amazed by the quality of affordable gear.

  5. The Volant is a great, well designed down jacket.

    The pockets close copletely over your wrists, which prevents outside air from blowing in = warm hands!

     

    However, w.r.t to the price issue, I like the MHW SubzeroSL with hood

    Seen it on sale on the net for $220 +/-

  6. The best one I have seen for price and performance is the

    Casio Exilim ex-Z750

    a lot of manual options, a really big scree, a viewfinder, and a docking bay for transfering pics to the comp, and a recharger for the battery.

    Good to great battery life too.

    It comes in shiny, and a dark grey.

     

    The nikon 7900 is good too, due to the grip, but for quality go Casio.

  7. Marmot down parka good to v.good condition 140 US.

    has a zip off hood, inner storm skirt. pictures available.

    men's large, blue. has goretex barrier $150

     

    Women's jacket is a shell, believe it's the thunderlight,

    women's large, yellow w/black trim.$125 or best offer

    picture available.

    Down to $100

     

  8. For a lower-than-oakely-price oakley style pair of sunglasses,

    I really like the adidas merlin's.

    THey fit my face a LOT better, the amber tint is good in many conditions, and it comes in small and large size frame options.

    They get lots of compliments too. $100 CDN at full retail.

  9. I have the preivous model with the solid fuel line.

    Is there any serious real world downsides, or is was it done to minimize manufacturing costs (same part as other models)?

    I have the XGKII witht eh solid line, and love it.

     

    I do know that the addition of feet allow it to be sold in Canada, as I understand.

    ^^xgkII sat flat on the ground and that is a no-no according to the gov't.

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