What have you bought?

Graham

Graham

Thru Hiker
Looks like a great day for seam-sealing too or was that just for photography. Those double vents look well impressive.
:)
 
EM - paul

EM - paul

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fluffkitten said:
Which seller did you use and what way did they send it? Ta. :)
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I'm on the phone Andrea but the seller is on the random post thread where matt posted the pics and shewie put the link up. It was sent China post with a tracking number. You need to mail the guy if you want outer only
 
fluffkitten

fluffkitten

Moderator
Staff member
paul said:
I'm on the phone Andrea but the seller is on the random post thread where matt posted the pics and shewie put the link up. It was sent China post with a tracking number. You need to mail the guy if you want outer only
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Thank you. :)

That's the I was hoping you'd say, there is something else they selling I want. :)
 
theoctagon

theoctagon

Thru Hiker
paul said:
No time to seal today. Vents are wired and front and back have guy system identical to khufu. Easy to pitch and bags of room. Pitches closer to 140 than 145. Zip isn't waterproof but does have storm flap. Seam quality is excellent. Think it's a winner for $79. Many thanks @theoctagon for sniffing it out.
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Looks great Paul!
 
Shewie

Shewie

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The none waterproof zip might not be much of a problem Paul if you live in the back half, it should take a Serenity or similar nest too I reckon
 
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Jacko1066

Ultralighter
Ross said:
Anyone remember the old Field & Trek water bags from the 70's & 80's? A nylon bag with a handle or handle each end on the later ones. Inside was a double skin plastic bag with spigot? Great for hanging up on a branch etc & easy to carry back from the stream or fasted to a pack if camped away from water. Mine got burnt on a gas cooker by a careless mate & by then they'd stopped making them.

Since then I've used a bladder from a wine box or bought new wine bladders from home brew suppliers. Easy enough to carry by a corner if not full but awkward when totally full , especially in the cold with gloves or mitts. Can't be hung up & has to be put in the pack if you want to transport the water a longer distance.

Thanks to @paul at Tread Lite I have a new modern version made from cuben & sized to take the 3 litre wine bladders. Very pleased with it & looking forward to using it on an upcoming trip.

Cheers Paul!


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That's a great idea, could you send me a few more pictures please?
 
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Jacko1066

Ultralighter
Shewie said:
The none waterproof zip might not be much of a problem Paul if you live in the back half, it should take a Serenity or similar nest too I reckon
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What sort of weight are these single inners Rich? My borah gear bivi weighs 200g ish, so is the extra weight of an inner worth it?
 
el manana

el manana

Thru Hiker
paul said:
No time to seal today. Vents are wired and front and back have guy system identical to khufu. Easy to pitch and bags of room. Pitches closer to 140 than 145. Zip isn't waterproof but does have storm flap. Seam quality is excellent. Think it's a winner for $79. Many thanks @theoctagon for sniffing it out.
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Thanks for the info @paul, from your fabric experience do you reckon the 20d will be much different to the 15d? Don't know whether to pull the trigger or wait for the other colour to be in stock?...
 
EM - paul

EM - paul

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el manana said:
Thanks for the info @paul, from your fabric experience do you reckon the 20d will be much different to the 15d? Don't know whether to pull the trigger or wait for the other colour to be in stock?...
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Id have had no problem ordering the 15d but i didnt like the colour and the graphics on it looked huge. im going to glue a silpoly patch over the logo on mine :D
 
Mole

Mole

Thru Hiker
Neat

It was a deal breaker for this " conservative" dresser :arghh:

Like when recalling white dress socks in the 80's, in the future, no one will be able to say the phrase "contrasting zip " without wincing. :nailbiting:
 
el manana

el manana

Thru Hiker
o_O sounds a bit breezy...

Mole said:
:hilarious:
It's been 5years of contrasting zips now.
Time to admit they're horrible and move on, surely? :banghead:
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Maybe longer, my Haglofs LIM had lovely neon vomit zips :bla:. Styling has made a huge difference to outdoor gear sales in the last 20 years, even the objectors buy stuff because "it looks good" without admitting it.

If it didn't make any difference, we'd all be wearing Paramo....:angelic:
 
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