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Uh oh, the code changed. If anyone has the new code for May, let me know!!

blue_morph, who makes that sleeping bag cover?

So how many do you have?

These look like they might work.. Buck Whittaker Revolution XT: Buck Whittaker Short Approach: Gerber Chameleon II:

Wow, quickest 5 replies I've seen

As long as I can get it in pink.. I have no problems finding knives, I only have problems finding clip-in knives I can attach to a biner. Maybe it's overrated, but it's what I need.

I have the REI Kilo Plus bag with Pertex. (I guess just regular Pertex, does not specify Quantum) But there is so much more to a damp sleeping bag shell than just shell material. You can have the most waterproof shell in the world and still have a wet bag due to body vapor or exhalation. I'm trying to find the perfect solution to having a dry bag every morning. Here's a thread on this exact topic: http://forums.backpacker.com/thread.jspa?threadID=61303&tstart=15

Hey, what climbing knife do you guys prefer? Looking for one with clip-in capabilities like the Petzl Spatha. And also one that you can open with one hand and locks in the open position. I did see a Gerber Chameleon knife in the $45 range, but it's more than double the weight. Any others?

Awesome replies. Didn't quite expect this good of information!

I love the Scarpa Alpha's. I've been following this thread, and thougt I'd offer my differing opinion. And I'm sure many others will as well if they stumble onto it. I've worn every pair of plastics that I can think of, and the Alphas feel the best to me. But that's me. But what you can say about the Alpha's is that there is just not a lot of nonsense on the boot volume-wise. They are not bulky like the Koflach's, Vasque's, Inverno's, etc. But they also can't offer the kind of warmth those can. If you feel that they can handle the cold of where you need them to be, then they are the boot to own in my opinion. They are low profile, very precise, and hike wonderfully. Other's can probably tell you better in regard to handling Canadian Rocky Ice. I have actually been in Canadian Rocky ice in a lesser boot and was fine. But depending on yourself, you may want more warmth.

Yes, they're available. For payment, paypal or money order work for me.

cool, just found it again. PM me if you'd like it.

Hey, I'm looking for the 20% off code for Sierra Trading Post. I had it a couple of days ago, and now I can't remember where I found it. I have the free shipping riddles, just need the code.

Hello, I have heard people reference "the book" when discussing routes on climbs like The Brothers, etc. What's the best climbing book for the Olympics?

I have last year's model and they're great. They're very very comfortable, and seem to be a more "serious" boot than you can get from other manufacturers at this price point.

Yes, the boots are still available.

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Yeah, I think I've decided on the Vista. Mapping, altimeter, compass, and all the standard GPS features. Now I'm just waiting for Buy.com to send me one of their 10% discount codes!

JRCO, (or anybody) Where do you enter the shipping riddle answer? I just placed a big order with them and didn't get the 20% OR free shipping. That sucks. But will make future orders.. Thanks

Hey that Bibler Winter Bivy looks pretty cool. Simple and light. I don't know how it would compare to the montbell UL covers. They use 2 layer Gore. But the Bibler is about as light and much cheaper. I know the epic fabric is a bit of a step down from event, but can anyone comment on it? vs Gore? Basically, I'm not going to be actually IN the elements with it, unless for emergency. I don't even mind if the outside gets damp with condensation, as long as there is not any buildup on the inside.

mattp, I'm not looking for a bivy. My original post says nothing about a bivy. I just want a cover/overbag. I always use a tent, but still wake up with damp shell fabric. It's basically because the bag is ultralight and has no water resistant shell fabric. So I can afford a little more weight for water resistence. But not a lot because I still need to carry a tent. So.. What I need is something lightweight that will keep my actual sleeping bag dry inside. I don't need any fancy structure like in a a lot of bivy's.

Sweatinoutliquor, can you explain? I don't quite get what you're saying here. Eastsider, you mention you can "track" on the map. Can you at any time pull up the map on the GPS screen and show the path that you have taken? JoshK, what areas can you get 24k maps for in WA? Do you have a link? Also, I've read that you absolutely can only load maps from Garmin onto the GPS. And these seem to cost $99. Pretty harsh. I've seen a Western US topo map cd. Are there any alternatives to the $99 cd? At this time, I only need WA. Beyond would be nice, but I think it would be nice to pay smaller prices for more focused areas. I'm only interested in topo maps.

you've got PM

Thanks for the reply's, good info. I've been considering the usage I would get out of a GPS.. And the main thing that comes to mind is helpfulness in whiteout conditions. But I don't plan on having a lot of that. So I think a way that I can make a purchase more justified is to have altimeter functions. That way I could at least want to take it on all of my backpaking trips so that I can view elevation gain/loss and charts. This is completely for fun factor. I can't think of another reason to bring a GPS along if I'm never going to leave the trail. So that leads me to a few models. The Garmin Geko 301 ($180) and the Garmin Vista ($230). So basically, it's a matter of whether I want to spend $50 extra for mapping capabilities. As far as I can tell, both of these models are similar in GPS features. Both have altitude and compass abilities, which has become my main focus. So maybe someone can help me get a grasp on just what the mapping functions are. Do the mapping units allow you to pull up actual visual tracking ON the map of your routes taken? And I mean on the GPS screen in the field, not at home on the PC. What CAN you do with the map that's useful? If the map is there to just "look at", then I don't see how that will beat out my paper map. Will mapping be more useful in sea kayaking? It seems it might be a similar situation..

So this is where I picked up that Ebates bug! I was wondering .. I would suggest not clicking the above link. I did, and now Ebates is always popping up and taking me off my current page. Add/Remove Programs does not get rid of it.