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The Nozone is a great pack and I have one.
I also have a Borea (based on the Bora 40)
The Nozone has a the head cavity spacer in the framesheet which is great (so you can tilt back without a hitch)
and twin stays. The "floating" crampon patch is pretty good,
and the narrow width is to my liking.
The shoulder pads could be thicker, but it's an alpine pack,
and winter clothing under the pads is factored in the design.
The Borea is more comfortable because of a much more substantial backpanel. It's pretty beefy compared to the thin panel of the Nozone.
The Nozone doesn't carry skis well (maybe on the back panel)
but it's not designed for that.
I like both packs very much:
The Nozone is pared down and can be stripped to nothing.
The webbing hipbelt idea is great (sometimes I put it on the Borea)
The Borea is more comfy, and is great for skiing/camping because of it's many pockets to organize my gear.
But , if you want an all-round alpine pack, I'd highly reccomend the Nozone. Good fit, can be stripped down to make it way light, or put the stays in for heavy loads.
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My friend had one and loved it.
The big factor is wether or not you'll like the roll-top design.
But as for performance the pack is fine.
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Make me an offer I can't refuse!!
Cost? Well the Ice Nine costs $460 +taxes shipping (new).
I think about $260 shipped is fair.
That's about half the cost of new, but includes insured trackable shipping, and some stickers too.
The condition is near perfect. There are no wear points at all, not even scuffs.
I have the gamma sv and alpha comp jackets from Arc'teryx and a TNF steep tech jacket which I wear in winter, so they saw all my use.
I used the Ice Nine as a raincoat to get the mail, get groceries, etc.
re: free? Well, you can always dream!
I won a top from Peak Performance
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Trailspace is pretty much the oldest. Lots of reviews too.
There's outdoor review.com - messy
and epinions.com (review everything) is sort of coming along, but I think they use trailspace's reveiws.
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Patagonia Ice Nine jacket - pop orange.
Thinning out my gear closet a little.
waterproof zippers, handwarmer pockets, one hand opti-pull hood, condition is 9.9/10. Not used to climb. Used as a raincoat
(warranty replacement). I should have a picture.
But yeah, just posting for free for awhile before turning to ebay.
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Try this, and scroll down:
http://www.mchalepacks.com/accolades/index.htm
Worst case scenario:
1. type in www.mchalepacks.com 2. Click on "Accolades"
3. Scroll Down
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mint A-1 condition patagonia jacket for sale.
size medium. one of the best shells ever.
It's like the last of the V-8 Interceptors:)(Mad Max!)
Fairly light, streamlined, very durable(bomber!) and solid red - no black shoulders or weird color combination.
So, you can wear it around town as a raincoat i.e.
groceries without getting any weird stares.
questions? just email me - gearup5000@yahoo.com
I have ebay too, but want to sell it privately if possible.
The picture is courtesy of www.mchalepacks.com
Just click on the "attachment" button at the top of the post
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try to find a used Thunderlight jacket from Marmot
pretty light, fully featured for a 3ply gore-tex jacket
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Favourite summer jacket?
Well used to be my mountain harweader tempest SL jacket.
was waterproof - fully featured, light AND acted as an insulative layer (for colder nights or during rain) since
it had a brushed inner fleece layer.
^^amazing piece and a staple
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the pad makes a nice sit pad - but mine is pretty beefy since it's off an inex.
Just think of your applications and what you'll be doing.
In summer the pad is great,
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Well planning a trip and decided to sell my steep tech jacket for some needed $$. Last piece of gear in my closet cleaning purge.
It's medium/large fitting, depending on your build
if you're 6' or 6'1 it will fit fine, want measurements ask.
^^^sizing can be tricky, I have another that's medium and fits me fine. (will post sleeve and chest later)
The one I'm selling is a CENTER zip, late model
from 96/97/98 - so it has ALL the bells `n' whistles.
It's not the plane-jane early 90's version.
Yellow and black, excellent condition
I have a picture, and these babies were like $500 new
It's from the same era as the side zip chest pack jackets.
gearup5000 @yahoo.com - I'll get back within a day
thanks!
[ps if I didn't have a chest pack jacket - the Apogee - as well, I would NOT sell this thing
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Size large center zip black and yellow
Excellent condition, super hard to find.
This is not one of the cheap new ones, but one of the technical ones from the end of the series, like 1997.
offers to anti_oprah@yahoo.com
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Messages you: re Patagonia jacket,
either msg me or email me back, thanks!
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^^^Exactly, I just figure, if the zero sarc is listed at
2700-3300 cubes, see if the 3300-4000 is doable.
I mean, a 4000 CU in pack can't weight that much more,
and the price is virtually the same.
Make sure you get it for what you need AND what you anticipate.
A lot of packs are very good at 3000 cu in range, but at around 4000 or so, seems to go downhill (I'm picky).
But if the only thing you do requires 3000 cubes, do it.
BTW, there seemed to be a LOT of sarcs on the website,
with different volumes and weights.
Let us know what you decide!
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Well if you had pain all the time, it was probably due to the nerve being inpinged all the time, and/or the sheath protecting the nerve is thinner/worn down.
As you get older, the sheaths get thinner, and that's why
chronic back pain is more chronic the older you get.
Stretching helps a lot because it helps to loosen out the nerve i.e. giving it relief from stress.
Depending on the severity of your condition you would need
to get surgery.
I had relatively frequent pain but usually short bursts
ex: I missed the last basment stair = surprise compression =
HOLY MOTHERF#$%^#^#^~!!!!!!! - u get the idea, not pretty
So had it taken care of.
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From other forums on the net, If you mail order from Canada, from the US, you have "x" amount of dollars you can import tax free.
The big "stink" arrived as of late, largely due to the
big drop between the US and CDN exchange rates.
Way back when1 CAD = 0.88 US ; Now 1 CAD = 0.65 USD (you get the idea)
Since gear was cheaper here to start with
ex: Arc'teryx bora 80 was $300 CDN, vs $300 at REI,
at 1 to 0.85 it wasn't a big deal, at 0.65 you saw mass exodus because the savings on the exchange rate and lower initial price more then made up for shipping (duties?).
A bora 80 at MEC that costs $300 CDN, is equivalent $200 USD
at an exchange rate of 1 to 1.5.
^^^So naturally, a lot of business was probably loss, but more important was the long term affects.
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Aww man, why wasn't this posted in buy/sell!
He had BD work gloves for $20!
thanks all the same
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Things to get/consider:
-YOU MUST get a fully padded waistbelt. Forget a webbing one
-Double bottom 100%. Spectra bottom is nice, but $$$.
-2l summit flap WITH a zipper. A zipper doesn't hurt.
-Get the lenomesh pad. It comes off, and in hot weather
you'll appreciate it.
-Get the Kangaroo Pocket shown here: http://www.mchalepacks.com/ultralight/Detail%20Hi%20Rez%20Pages/S-SarcP&G_GreenGrid_9x11.htm
Just make sure you get the right size pack.
3500-400 cu. in. seems a good size to me, but it depends on your uses.
The kangaroo pocket is invaluable, very handy, and very light. I know I made the case for it when discussing all brands of backpacks
i.e. My Mchale would benefit if it had a kangaroo type pocket like Arc'teryx. McHale was involved in those forums too, so yeah, who knows if it helped.
What matters is it's a great feature.
As for fabric choice, the page is gone but when you talk to him he'll get you sorted.
Btw, I have an Inex
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definately benedryl, I carry a Sam splint,
elastoplast/moleskin for blisters...etc.
I have scissors in there to prevent fumbling the ONE time you actually need them in a hurry. The "spray on" bandage stuff is goo as well.
I have it all in a little tupperware container and keep it in the "kangaroo" pocket of my Bora 30, so it's easily accessible and organized. Adds a little weight, but I prefer the convenience.
Tailoring your kit to what your doing is one thing,
but it's also important to keep a fixed base of MUST HAVE'S
so you don't have to second guess what's in your kit.
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I think I saw one for sale some time ago...
However, it might prompt someone to sell.
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Got the info ppl wanted, had to check old reviews to make sure (and been busy!)
this is the volant jacket - couple of years ago -
down is 700 fill,
has "talsite" reinforcement from elbow down the forearms, and reinforced shoulders
Gore-tex fabric
lycra hem and cuffs, inner stash pocket for a Clif bar,
or the stuff sack
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As for mtn hardwear, I didn't mean the big square
puffy, but the jacket with the hood, shorter version?
it's got very good details
never been a fan of the nusptse, and would opt for the marmot sweater, or the mtn hardwear equivalent
mtn hardwear has, fleece lined pockets and a drawcord in the lumbar area which is a VERY nice feature
but on 2nd read I noticed the "belay" aspcet - my bad! -
So I would say, check out wildthings
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FS: Arc'teryx Bora 70 - short
in The Yard Sale
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back pocket is still there. very good condition.
torso length is short. Cleaning house, so hopefully this gets a good home
I have 5 packs besides this one so..yeah, buy it