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    Polartec Neoshell anyone?

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    As Dane said Neo Shell is not hype!

     

    I have the Neo Shell coat Mammut put out and it is the real deal. I have been using in now for a few months and love love love it. A couple weeks ago i did a cold approach to a climb on a 0% morning. I had a Cap 1 base layer, a R1 hoody, then my Mammut Neo Shell then a Arcteryx Atom Lt on top of it all.

     

    I know quite a bit of clothing but it was a cold start and i figured i would shed the Atom Lt up trail a bit. We where moving at quite a clip as we where not sure the climb would be in and wanted to be able to get out and to another climb in such a case. Being the case i never did stop to take it off.

     

    My point is i did a 4.5 mile back country jog with the usual ice climbing gear and 6 inches of fresh powder and the coat never got wet inside. Yes i was sweating quite bad and wet but the amazing thing was no condensation under the Neo shell.

     

    Mind you different Neo Shell jackets are made of different weight and stretch material. For instance the Rab Stretch Neo Shell is like 550 grams and the hand much like a pro shell kinda weight. The Mammut Gipflegrat Neo Shell is more like a soft shell in weight or thicker and 700-800 grams but stretches like crazy and no way in hell you are gonna tear or get the stuff to pull or pile. I can see this jacket still being worn in ten years!

     

    Ow yeah and no way you are gonna get wet in either even in full on rain. I tested that walking the dogs a couple times now.

     

    Gore Active shell is also pretty good but nothing like this Neo Shell from what i can tell so far and also fragile like most Gore Products.

    FS: Women's Patagonia Northwall Pants (price drop)

    in The Yard Sale

    Posted

    Product details here: http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/womens-northwall-pants?p=83315-0-155

     

    Pants were ordered in wrong size, have not been used and have tags attached. Size small, 26-27 inch waist, wmns 4-6.

     

    Warm, very weather resistant and arguably the nicest soft-shell pants out there for winter climbing and BC skiing.

     

    Now asking 230.00CDN (pants retail at 399.00USD)(was asking 280.00).

     

    Cheers,

     

    GB

     

    Wish i was chick right now as i have been looking at those pants?

     

    Outa curiosity what kinda temps would you say these pants would work for? I am thinking of buying a pair but a little worried that i will overheat in them?

     

    They would almost fit as i am a mens small size 28' waist?

     

    Ow well, anyway any help is appreciated!!!

    Scarpa Phantom guide and or Ultra..

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    I just got a pair of the guides to replace the very low volume phantom lites. I normally wear a size 42 in sportia nepals (my lites were 42 and tight on my toes) and I had to go with a 41.5(my street shoe size) in the guides. Very roomy toebox. Heel feels normal to me though. Lots of insulation in these boots too.

     

    Thanks guys...

     

    I was or am interested in both the ultra and regular guide. I figured people on the forum would have experience with the guide not so much the ultra. I have read Danes review more than once and i never picked up on anything about the heel box.

     

    Thanks for the input and any other opinions are more than welcome as we still have yet to get any real ice in New England and my Baturas are still unworn. I think i should just order a pair and give em a go?

    Denali sleeping bag

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    I have a -25 with over fill, FF Peregrine (64/60/39) that has been used for less than 7 nights for sale if you are interested. I'm going up to the Snowy Goose for Everest 2012. Email me at Allen(at)livinginswflorida(dot)com.

     

    Hoe much?

    Scarpa Phantom guide and or Ultra..

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    I need some info on the "heel" fit of these boots vrs. say the LS batura's.

     

    I have the Batura's and am looking for something with a bit more room in the heel box. I have achillies tendenosis and although the heel cup in the LS boots is great at keeping my heel in place it destroys my achilles!!

     

    Help Please as i gotta straighten this out asap as i have brand new Batura's sitting here and i dont wanna wear em outdoors if its not what i am gonna end up in all season....

    recommendations for a 30L - 40L pack

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    Thanks for everyone's input. I've been eyeing HMG's ice pack after Ive been pretty happy with their non climbing version

    HMG ice pack

     

    I'm from Australia where $500-600 hiking packs are common. Nearly everyone here uses macpac or one planet

    http://www.macpac.com.au/shop/en_au/gear-and-clothing/packs/packs-trek

     

    But it seems like cilogear are hands down the concensus winner here. Never heard of them before in my part of the world. I like the look of those figure four packs too - similar to a mchale.

     

    Many people here seem to have a smaller pack and a slightly larger pack. Ive already got 9 hiking packs but to get started in alpine climbing, probally best option is to go a smaller cilo and a slightly larger one in another brand like the figure four or something.

     

     

    Wow that Hmg ice pack looks pretty sweet!! Thanks for the heads up on that one...

     

     

     

    recommendations for a 30L - 40L pack

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    Celio gear.

     

    I picked up a brand new W/NW dyneema pack off another forum for a smoking deal and i am floored by how nice it is. I didnt pay the $500 retail price for it but i would in a minute now having seen one with my own two eyes. The web site does nothing for these packs. You gotta see em in person and get out and use em and you will be floored.

     

    A $500 bag made no sense to me either but after getting one almost half off brand new i now understand the $500 pack. I will never own anything else. Better start saving for a 45L pack now though lol...

    E.B. PEak XV size S Black NWOT

    in The Yard Sale

    Posted

    I bought this late last year, It never even got off the hanger or outa the closet. I tried it on for fit and that was it. It's a sweet coat just more than i need.

     

    Pics upon request. Stuff sack and all included. Always hung on a wooden hanger.

     

    $200

     

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