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Wild Country Nitro Quick Draw

Wild Country Nitro Quick Draw

Rating for this product: 5 August 18, 2011

For the cost, there isn't a larger quickdraw, that is lighter, as far as I know.

Also, the action on the gate is exactly how I like it. Softer to start than a hotwire, but just as secure.

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Black Diamond Positron Screwgate Carabiner

April 28, 2011

no.

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Stoic LTWT Sleeping Pad - Short

April 20, 2011

I usually fold in in half, and use it as a padding in my frameless pack, but this guy gets really small. I'd say 10x3 is very doable

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Stoic Somnus 30 Sleeping Bag: 30 Degree Down

April 20, 2011

It might be tight. I'm 6'4", and if I point my toes they hit the end, I'd say it would either fit you perfectly, or be an inch too short

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Stoic Microlith Softshell Pant - Men's

March 15, 2011

Given the apparent lack of a fly, ankle zips/shock cord, and 4 or 5 hand warmer pockets, I'd say the weight difference has little to do with fabric weight, ie, they would be very comparable in terms of warmth and whatnot.

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Norrøna Lyngen Lightweight Down Jacket - Men's

March 7, 2011

From experience with light weight down sweaters and 100 weight synth insulation, this will be warmer than the clo, and more comfortable across a larger range of temperatures. Given its construction and materials (down), it won't drape, instead puffing around you.

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Stoic Breathe Composite - Men's

February 23, 2011

Would I be correct assuming that this shirt is all but identical to the merino composite, minus the merino backer and a different neck?

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Stoic Luft Insulated Sweater - Men's

January 24, 2011

I'd say it is marginally warmer than the atom LT. The face fabric is soft, with a smooth hand, micro ripstop. Pretty standard. I can compress my medium down to around the size of a nalgene, would go smaller in a stuff sack.

As for warmth, I wore a t-shirt, 100 weight fleece, and this guy walking 2 miles to the post office a few days ago when it was 7 degrees out, with windchill to -10ish. I was, if anything, too warm. Caveat, my body runs pretty warm, but this sweater works.

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Marmot Vars Hooded Fleece Jacket - Men's

January 23, 2011

Decent wind resistance, on par with a heavyweight cotton hoody. Water resistance is low, it seems to have a dwr treatment, so light drops will suspend on the fabric surface, but it soaks through very quickly.

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Marmot Midweight Crew - Men's

January 5, 2011

I've never found any synthetic better for moisture management than Lifa, but the marmot layer doesn't smell as awful, also a looser fit, so better in a more casual setting.

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Stoic Merino Composite 230 1/4 Zip Top - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Stoic Merino Composite 230 1/4 Zip Top - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 2, 2010

Has the same fit as the merino bliss shirt, just without the thumb loops, great for us taller people. Merino inner has a terrycloth like finish, very soft, with no itch factor. The nylon face has a really nice hand, and feels durable. It is warm with a little wind resistance, but still very breathable. Excellent heavier base layer.

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La Sportiva Nago Climbing Shoe - Discontinued Rubber

May 6, 2010

I wear 11.5 street shoe, and size 9(42.0) shoes have been comfortable from the start, now they've stretched and aren't a very technical fit

small caveat, I do have low volume feet, so it might not hold true for the fat footed

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Great For Cold Weather

Marmot Moran Softshell Jacket - Men's

Marmot Moran Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 9, 2010

Great looking jacket, cut fairly long, medium fits length wise, if a little loose on me(6'3", 155), but I'm a skinny bastard.

The windbloc really works, I use it for biking to class in the midwest, never feel the wind at all.

It breathes better than my windstopper sharp point, despite its lack of pitzips, and is almost as warm.

Don't expect to wear this in high output activities if its over 40 or so though, you will over heat, even with just a light t-shirt

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