anotherlin

Is it a joke?

These items are still for sale...

I've lowered the prices, once again. However I won't lower the prices anymore!

I've lowered the prices

(prices lowered, once more !) Hi everyone, For sale: * Arc'teryx Stinger jacket, size small, color powder (white/gray), like new condition (worn less than 5 times). This is a softshell jacket made of Schoeller dryskin, with the usual Arc'teryx quality. $99. * North Face Altai jacket, size large, color graphite gray, used but excellent condition, except for some scratches underarm (I've failed miserably). It's a technical fleece made of Polartec Windbloc ACT fleece with powerdy lining, PowerShield shoulders and elbows, and PowerStretch underarms. One of the few North Face jackets made in the US. $99. Email-me (another_lin @ yahoo.com) or PM me if you have questions or need pictures. Regards,

Arc'teryx Hardface glove, Medium size, brand new for sale at $45. I bought them a while ago but never used them because my Patagucci work worked just fine. Email another_lin@yahoo.com if you're interested.

What happened?

Hi, One simple question: how's the quality of MEC's stuff? I'm especially interested by their northern lite jacket, the technical trekking pant, and their fleece stuff. Basically, they use the same material as TNF, MH, Patagucci, or Arc'teryx, but they are way cheaper. Built in Canada mostly, and contrary to REI, MEC seems to have a clearer policy on social issues, which is good. Also, is it easy to order from the US? Cheers,

I used the Hybrid jacket, love it. Superb fit (well, at least for me), extremly tough (high tenacity ripstop nylon + schoeller dynamic reinforcement), windproof yet very breathable. Only one bad thing, the nylon is not DWR treated. The jacket can withstand a short light rain, but otherwise you'll be soaked. This is one of my favorite piece of equipment. They're now available at deeply discounted prices, get one when you can!

I have a 1L Sigg aluminum bottle, looks like a fuel bottle with a swiss cross on it. Bought when I lived in Paris. It is about the same weight as a 1L (32oz) nalgene, maybe even a little less. It's a nice bottle but it has two problems. First, it is really easy to dent. I can almost do it with my fingers and I really don't have strong hands. If you like to throw your pack around, you'll have tons of dents on it. Mine's is litteraly covered with dents. Second, and the biggest one, it has a strange taste. Not plastic, but there's definitely some strange taste, maybe due to the inside coating? I've only put water in it, and I've washed it quite often. Otherwise it is fine, no leaking for instance. No problem in winter or summer. Regarding the lid, I have the regular one. I guess you can switch between them, because in europe you can buy the sport opening upgrade. My opinion is that I would stay with Nalgene or platypus. So far, I have no taste problem for both. Nalgenes are almost unbreakable, and the platypus are very light and take almost no space when empty. The other thing is the price, I paid my Sigg bottle 10 euros which is a little bit more than a 1L Nalgene or platypus. Now regarding the science stuff about man estrogen. I don't know what to think about it. I mean the sigg bottles are aluminium, and there's an inside protective coating, much like in soda cans. This coating may just be as dangerous as the plastic. For plastic, what sort of plastic? Nalgene = lexan = polycarbonate. Platypus = multi-ply polyethylene, same as most water or coke 2L bottles. Camelbak bladder = polyurethane. Not to mention teflon on non-stick frying pans, or the various polluants in the air you breath. Hope this helps