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  1. Thought I would bring this one up again as summer seems to be just around the corner, what do people normally wear/use with their UL bags in the spring/summer? I just bought a Viero and now am wondering what temperatures people use theirs to with different combination of clothing, bivys, pads, tents, ect?

    Until now I've been useing a 2lb 20F down bag spring through fall, any advice going lighter?

    Cheers,

  2. Like new North Face Fission sleeping bag, the first version they offered, Petex Quantum shell, Polarguard 3D insulation, a great 20F synthetic sleeping bag, I just never used it. Always stored uncompressed in a ceder chest.

    Asking 100 for it.

     

    Patagonia Down Sweater Pullover Hoodie (Mens Medium, black), very good shape, just worn around town, I was thinking 125obo

     

    Like new BPL Pro Parka, I bought is new off someone on the forum but have yet to use it other then one overnighter. Like new, mens medium, red.

    Asking 100.

     

    Arc'Teryx Beta AR Jacket, SOLD

  3. Hi all I'm putting my Cobras on sale as I'm no longer getting as much ice as I would like in.

    These are 2008 Cobras bought as demos in April 2008, since then they saw about 20 days in 2008/9 and 8 in 2009/10. I did trade the lightweight hammer and adz for the older versions (they swing much better now IMO) and they come with a spare standard hammer.

    I also have a whole bunch of spare picks that I would be willing to sell cheap.

    I was thinking 400 obo for the tools.

    Cheers, Rob

  4. Having used a tent like this, the only thing I would say is that without a peak you have to really seal the thing up in heavy rain, not an issue of leaks but of oppressiveness.

    For a year round tent I think I prefer the ID Wedge because of the vestibule which is so nice in the rain, for a winter tent I prefer the Firstlight b/c the height makes a big difference when I do not need waterproofing. The Rab seems somewhat in between.

    That said the eVent fabric is awesome; my partner called my Rab the 'love nest' though, he preferred not to go in 8D

  5. Hi, clearing out the closest and have a few items for sale, here is the list:

     

     

    Like new Marmot PreCip Pants, ankle zips, black, mens medium. Too big for my skinny ass.

     

    Integral Designs Sil Dome for sale, like new. Used a couple of nights but I think I'm more of a tent man. Asking 120USD plus shipping.

     

    Integral Designs Endurance bivy, blue, like new, size large - 50 plus shipping.

     

    Montbell UL bivy (size regular) - 75 plus shipping.

     

    BMW Torsolite pad, used, good shape - 50.

  6. you know having used some Gamma AR pants - I'm not sure I really like them any more then light nylon pants that have been nikiwaxed (for summer climbing).

    Not sure why but the softshells dont seem to cut the wind as well as nylon, and they seem to offer only a bit better weather protection. Do seem more durable though. Am I the only one, or are summer softshells really awesome and I got a dud?

  7. cheap nylon pants, a pair of 100weight tights and a pair of light PreCip pants to go over that all has served me well.

     

    If you want one pair of pants then a light nylon or unlined softshell is what I would look for, but I like my system too much to change.

  8. I think the West Butt, maybe the West Ridge. We were also talking about just going to try some of the shorter routes in the Ruth for our first trip to AK but I think the lean is towards doing something on Denali.

    I think we may just do the stove in the vestibule thing and use a storyboard.

  9. Thanks - we have a sil-nylon tarp we are thinking of bringing to set up over a snow hole but the peak on the mid would be nice. More a question of cost then of weight really.

    Sounds like the mid is really nice, but maybe not a necessity? The idea of lying in my sleeping bag as we melt snow appeals to me, maybe vestabule cooking is the way to go though.

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