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I was pretty happy. I've been trying to find one for a while since they're discontinued and he knew it. So it showed up in a box one day for me
 
Picked up a 5.11 Rush 24 pack and also two pairs of Mechanix MPACT gloves. So far I'm really digging the pack. Nice size for an edc.

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splurged, going on a snowshoeing trip this weekend w/ the "boss", so I had better make it as comfortable as possible :D

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I just read up on those (I don't keep up with new pad tech). Sounds like a good product. Did you get one of the bag or foot pumps?
 
it comes w/ a stuff sack that doubles as a pump, frankly I'm leaving it home- I've never had a problem blowing up my Neoairs that I use in the summer- because I'm so efficient- that duty has has been relegated to me for the wife's mattress as well :D

the beauty of this pad is it's high R value- it's just under 6, so should be good to single digits w/o any other pad- not too shabby for under a pound :)
 
Yeah, the stats on it looked good, and negatives were few. I do have concerns with inflating by lungpower due to moisture being trapped, especially in cold conditions. But more personally, because my own lungs are failing. I need to find some sort of inflator for my BA Insulated Aircore pad.
 
Codger, I might have one of these guys [video=youtube;yJLVYfg88TE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJLVYfg88TE[/video] lying around somewhere. I ordered two a while ago and used one before deciding I didn't need or really want it after all. If I can find them, I'll send you one or both.

Mike, very, very nice! :D :thumbup: I'm picking up my Neoair Xlite this coming month :thumbup:
 
2nd rebar - got it from that big online store for $33...what a steal :D

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i messed up my other filter trying to siphon out gas from a car last fall (during the hurricane sandy gas rush), haha...damn check valves.

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lefty s1 sheath...the retention is freaking awesome compared to the original righty sheath! finally, we lefties got a break.

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ceylonc said:
That is a nice piece of kit! Very versatile, great for a day in the woods. They are amazingly comfortable, too...
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i went for a hike with it a few days ago and i'm sold! i can use it to hold my bike repair stuff too while riding around town...i should've bought one a long time ago.
 
Codger_64 said:
Yeah, the stats on it looked good, and negatives were few. I do have concerns with inflating by lungpower due to moisture being trapped, especially in cold conditions. But more personally, because my own lungs are failing. I need to find some sort of inflator for my BA Insulated Aircore pad.
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I looked at Thermarest's site and they specifically address this concern in their faqs= no concern :) lung power, that's a different story- I know there are several lightweight inflators out there, but don't have a clue which ones to look at- the one that comes w/ the xtherm gets mixed reviews, so I'm sure there are better ones
 
It's great to see this thread still going strong :thumbup:

I haven't purchased any new gear recently so I check in from time to time to drool :D
 
HikingMano said:
Codger, I might have one of these guys [video=youtube;yJLVYfg88TE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJLVYfg88TE[/video] lying around somewhere. I ordered two a while ago and used one before deciding I didn't need or really want it after all. If I can find them, I'll send you one or both...
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That does look intrigueing and might work for me. As it is, I have to take breaks while inflating. I can still do it, but it takes quite a while.

mtwarden said:
I looked at Thermarest's site and they specifically address this concern in their faqs= no concern :) lung power, that's a different story- I know there are several lightweight inflators out there, but don't have a clue which ones to look at- the one that comes w/ the xtherm gets mixed reviews, so I'm sure there are better ones
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I think Big Agnes makes one, but I haven't researched it. I got tickled reading the reviews of your new pads. They went on about how noisy they were due to the internal baffles... make a loud crinkling sound. They warned that "extra-curricular activity" with a significant other on one was ill-advised in a campground with close neighbors!
 
KuRUpTD said:
It's great to see this thread still going strong :thumbup:

I haven't purchased any new gear recently so I check in from time to time to drool :D
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I just buy things and if I never post them here, it means I dont have a problem!
 
He makes a good crash test dummy... I mean experimenter for new equipment. I'd like to just have some of his castoffs! :)

In fact I often come here to admire equipment and read the quickie reviews. Most of it is beyond my needs these days, but I might have kicked my wife to the curb for some of it back in the early seventies.
 
JV3 said:
honestly, this thread caused me to buy more gear than usual!
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Hopefully you are getting some good use from it. I look foreward to you doing a trip report and laying out what you chose to take with you.
 
Codger_64 said:
Hopefully you are getting some good use from it. I look foreward to you doing a trip report and laying out what you chose to take with you.
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indeed...i did 16 overnighters and 8 day hikes last year alone - some of which might've involved a sick day or two before they expired :eek::p

from a quick google search...warning, my trip reports are very pic heavy!

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1001656-another-overnighter-16-nights-8-days-and-bow-drill-success.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/977157-another-overnighter-burnt-holy-book-and-plan-b
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/992186-another-overnighter-shelter-first-shelter-last
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/988305-another-overnighter-s1-amp-frog
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/955188-another-overnighter-a-bug-s-life
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/938875-another-overnighter-the-white-rice-episode

...that gives me an idea: i'll look for all my trip reports and consolidate the links in my sig/review page.
 
Sweet! Where did you get the lefty S1 sheath? I am pulling the trigger on an S1 within the next two days.

JV3 said:
2nd rebar - got it from that big online store for $33...what a steal :D

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i messed up my other filter trying to siphon out gas from a car last fall (during the hurricane sandy gas rush), haha...damn check valves.

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lefty s1 sheath...the retention is freaking awesome compared to the original righty sheath! finally, we lefties got a break.

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i went for a hike with it a few days ago and i'm sold! i can use it to hold my bike repair stuff too while riding around town...i should've bought one a long time ago.
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