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Wich synthetic sleeping bag maker do you recommend? My (very) old generation Ajungilak bags are showing age. Todays Ajungilak bags are not an option, even Nanok mil line seems to be out of market. No price limit. -5 to -10C (but probably need more than one bag). Thx.

As a replacement for my Nexus waist belt buckle I tried an AustriAlpin GT Cobra (polymer), both sides adjustable. Unfortunately it doesn't work. The perpetual motion unloops the webbing. And the constant need for retightening is not acceptable. I contacted AustriAlpin (nice guys) and they...

If one of you happen to know something about the Sacci F70 I would be glad to hear about it. Should be a smaller version of the FJS. 70l, 3,4kg, Internal; hard to find good web ressources

Are there many of you out there not using anything to heat food or water? I reduced more and more of the cooking section. And on long walking trips I drink cold water and eat cold food. For weeks. (Always a shock: hill station coffee - two in a row.)

Hi, testing a NICE 7500 from Dana Gleason I get an impression of the different pocket sizes. Maybe this is of interest for somebody. -The two long pockets on the outside are big enough for a Hilleberg Akto + ThermARest: double tentpoles plus extra segment wrapped in a ThermARest ProLite S and...

Some experience with the latest Lowa Megacamp (bought September 2010): The eyelets/hooks were not waterproof. No Lining on the inner side of the hooks. No water protection from the middle eyelet/hook upwards. And an uncomfortable amount of water breaking in. I know, how to seal it, but the...

Are there any PODsacs- or AiguilleAlpine-owners, who can post a picture of the carrying-system? Especially interested in the larger packs. Thanx in advance (no help by the manufacturers)

Has anyone experience with the Chris Reeve Shadow III single guard? I have a Project II and I am looking for a smaller one.

Anybody knows what happened to the website? http://www.aiguillealpine.co.uk/

Recently heard that Etaproof and Ventile distributed in UK are both made by STOTZ Switzerland. STOTZ says they "remain the sole producer today" (link Talbot Weaving says "woven in the UK". So, Etaproof and Ventile not the same?

Has anybody one of those Aguille Expedition backpackslink ? The single compartment and the weight (2,37 kg for 90+20l) looks good. What kind of carrying system do they have? good for heavy loads? Thanks for an answer :)

Might be of interest for the backpack freaks: NICE Frame daypack pack system for longer trips as a load carryier Intelligent concept. For extended trips the carrying system might be too simple.

Another thread for the external frame-specialists: What is your experience with the Bergans(Norway) Powerframe 130l and the Finnmark 100l? http://www.bergans.no Pros and Cons?

Thinking about the next pair of shoes. Normally I wear ullfrotte knee-socks, and now I want to buy boots for an extended trip up to 6000m. The knee-socks are made of 600g material, and probably will not be warm enough (?!). 1.If I choose the ullfrotte arctic socks (800g): warm enough...

Found A Nanok "Special Forces Cold Weather Suit" on http://www.genuinearmysurplus.co.uk/pages/products/detail/rowid=584 Does anybody know how insulated these suits are? Same as the Arctic Jacket?

One of the two dishes I have on tour is (my dictionary says:) groats or gruel. But the grinding is difficult without my kitchen-grinder. Any idea how to do it on tour? The little pepper mills don´t work. I don´t want to take some kind of oatmeal, because the grain looses protein from the...

Anyone tested the new Optimus Nova Plus?

My beloved Nammatj has a little brother now. And I want to improve this pretty Akto with a zip + mosquito net at both ends of the inner tent. So you can open both ends completely (or with net). And maybe an additional net at the lower exit part of the inner tent (better view when outer...

Looking for some Norrona products, I found these interesting knickerbockers: http://www.norrona.com/web/products.nsf/web/hfriluft_skall_stor/$file/1253_stor.jpg Does anyone have experience with these trousers in winter? How about ticks? Is it easier for them to get under your clothes ? I...

Any experiences with the Sleeka Lite from Snugpak? I´m wondering if it´s a good mid-layer. Thanx