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Big Agnes Crater Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down

Big Agnes Crater Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down

Rating for this product: 2 January 19, 2012

I've had this bag a awhile now, taken it on probably a dozen or more trips. PROS: Generally its pretty comfortable and light. Air pad integration is nice idea. CONS: I don't know if temp ratings are inflated industry-wide or just certain companies but 15 degrees is not accurate. I would pack extra layers if youre going to sleep out below 40deg. The only time I got down to 15deg, I had another smaller sleeping bag inside (double bagged it!) and 2 layers on including thick fleece. The no bottom layer makes some sense and I love the BA air core pads, but in this bag I can feel it leaks a lot of heat at the seam where the bag meets the pad sleeve - so I think its not well executed. If I were to do it again, I would just get a 0degree bag for these fall, spring, high altitude excursions.

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MontBell Alpine Light Down Jacket - Men's

January 28, 2010

it comes with a stuff sack. when packed its about 6 inches in diameter and about a foot in length.

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Tecnica Agent 110 Ski Boot - Men's

Tecnica Agent 110 Ski Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 January 25, 2010

medium to high instep
relatively wide at the forefoot
medium stiff

these are a good compromise if you have a slightly larger or wider foot and you've decided that you'd rather tolerate a little slop rather than deal with endless hotspots and the price of custom fitting. they give me decent performance. I use a thicker sock now that they've packed out a bit. works well.

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Six Six One Bomber Under Short - Men's

Six Six One Bomber Under Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 May 16, 2009

these are okay. padding is not as as thick as i thought it would be - I'd say its about 1/8th of an inch. these foam plates are weaved into mesh shorts. seems like it would protect well against abrasions from sharp rocks, but not necessarily from a big drop onto your side or butt. I am also having trouble figuring out the right combo of garments to wear with these and keep things cool "down there". These are loose but also pretty short, so its tricky to decide whether to wear as an underlayer or overlayer. kinda wish i went with the rockgardn cya. overall they're fine, get the job done. 3.5 stars.

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Marmot Uinta Down Vest - Men's

November 3, 2008

just got this vest, seems like they run large. I am usually btwn a L and XL. Got it in L and it has lots of room.

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