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    Regarding the new belt - the reason behind it is...

    Regarding the new belt - the reason behind it is survivability & user replacement. Our old system used a 1.5" buckle and a 1.5" ladderlock that was bartacked in. If the ladderlock broke...well,...
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    If its cool to cold I prefer a rain jacket plus a...

    If its cool to cold I prefer a rain jacket plus a kilt maybe. The jacket has to have pit zips and ventilate well. Footwear I use wool socks plus neoprene or goretex socks with trail runners...
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    mankind, I've found that our packs do well in...

    mankind, I've found that our packs do well in real-world rain. I can force water to penetrate the seams in testing, but in most situations I don't believe seam sealing is necessary. The side zip...
  4. There have been some good packs mentioned here. ...

    There have been some good packs mentioned here.

    I have owned most of the ones mentioned. Several different Kifaru and Mystery Ranch packs, a McHale, a Canadian made Arcteryx Bora, two different...
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    I got a pair of ripstop warmup pants from a dance...

    I got a pair of ripstop warmup pants from a dance supply shop recently and think they will make very nice wind pants. 4 oz and $16.
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  6. I like my five fingers, but I think merrell...

    I like my five fingers, but I think merrell barefoots are much more practical for wear about town.


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    I'll be there as a vendor. It's my first trip to...

    I'll be there as a vendor. It's my first trip to TDs and I'm really looking forward to it.


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    Pack fit is dependent on several converging...

    Pack fit is dependent on several converging factors. The pack must be tall enough. If you're carrying 30-40 lbs or more the frame should be 1-3 inches above your shoulders at least, to provide load...
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    As mentioned, get all your gear together and then...

    As mentioned, get all your gear together and then stuff in in a pillowcase, a dry sack, one of your current packs, etc, to figure the volume. As far as purchasing a new pack I think you need to load...
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    Your body probably won't know the difference in...

    Your body probably won't know the difference in 27 and 30 lbs at the end of the day, but it will definitely know the difference between a comfortable pack and an uncomfortable one. Don't make...
  11. Hi Terry, I'm one of the founders at Paradox...

    Hi Terry, I'm one of the founders at Paradox Packs and can answer any questions you may have.

    The pack you may be thinking of could be the ULA Epic. There aren't that many dedicated dry bag...
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    I've got a 20° EE Rev X topquilt and a 20°...

    I've got a 20° EE Rev X topquilt and a 20° Incubator UQ from Hammock Gear. Good stuff.
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