Re: Hance's mines
Hi Chris,
Here is a link to Don Elston and his Paleomagnetic research:
http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/pubs/rmrs_p055/rmrs_p055_168_174.pdf
Bob
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tricks114 2009-09-11 09:00:24 #57455
Re: Convince Me - Down Bag
Very light, yes, but check out the girth. 46" at the shoulders, even for the large size and 43" at the hips. That's more than 10" less than a typical mummy...
sumiwada 2009-09-11 08:29:44 #57454
Re: Convince Me - Down Bag
Expensive, but this bag/quilt looks nice! One pound.
http://www.nunatakusa.com/site07/arc_products/arc_ghost.htm
todds_hiking_guide 2009-09-11 07:48:42 #57453
Re: Short-cuts to breaking in boots?
sumiwada 2009-09-11 07:09:47 #57452
Re: Convince Me - Down Bag
My bias is toward down, mostly because I'm not convinced that there's a synthetic fill that's as efficient as down for warmth (at least any that's available...
sumiwada 2009-09-11 06:44:26 #57451
Re: Trip Report Fishtail Mesa
Hi Traci,
I enjoyed reading your synopsis of our Fishtail hike; you did a great job
condensing a weeks worth of adventures down to a few paragraphs. And...
Peter Borremans 2009-09-11 06:35:26 #57450
Re: Convince Me - Down Bag
The artificial bags have been getting closer to the down bags for years. While down is still the most warmth for the smallest weight and volume the penalty...
Washburns 2009-09-11 06:03:45 #57449
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