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    Grid fleece comparison

    Really was hoping to see Stone Glacier Helio in the mix for comparison. It is grid fleece closer to sitka mid weight but with hood. It breaths very well. Also fits very well. However if its really cold out i'm running in my sitka ambient hoody. Cool to mild I'm running in a SG helio.
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    Original Prana Zion is Back!

    Yes, I own a couple pairs of prana zions originals and do like them, but for hunting they leave me wanting after a couple days of backpack hunting. If I wear them continuously for a week; on about day 3 or 4 they become very baggy and lose the ability to stretch and rebound. There are definitely...
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    Kuiu tiburon hybrid hoody

    Yes, no zipper just doesn't make sense. I'll be curious if this one fends off the funk factor longer than the core lt wt. My core lt wt is 3 years old and literally it smells after half a day now. I guess that means I need a new one haha. I am going to use the sitka core merino 120 hoody this...
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    Nemo Bags

    Yes, most box store brands temp rating is lower limit (survival). Western Mountaineering, SG Chilkoot, Feathered Friends use comfort rating for their temp ratings.
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    new kuiu altai bags

    Look, several small upgrades equal a nice overall upgrade: -The regular 6’ length now has a 64” chest circumference. Old bag was 62” -Horizontal baffles. - new reflective material - redesigned foot box - an added zip in attachment piece to make the bag bigger. Sold separately. - down...
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    Nemo Bags

    Nemo Coda looks interesting. Haven't used, but spec wise it looks great. Comfort rating to 23 degrees. 63" chest circumference. waterproof footbox. And has the zippered gill to vent at feet and chest.
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    Kuiu tiburon hybrid hoody

    I will say I feel some clamminess on all polyester even the core lt wt.
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    Kuiu tiburon hybrid hoody

    Yeah, its got my attention for sure. Seems like a more breathable core light weight.
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    Boot rec & stiffness & ball of foot discomfort

    Crispi lapponia III
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    Hanwag Makra Pro Gtx

    No one? Would love to know these are just a better version of the combi.
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    Initial Ascent IA8K - info needed

    Let us know how things r going after u get some hikes in with k4.
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    Initial Ascent IA8K - info needed

    I have the K4 and love it, but also a gear whore and am kinda interested in trying a 5000 IA pack as I do like the new bag designs. You said the IA felt like 30lbs and the exo felt comfortable as well. So, are you saying the comfort edge with 50 lbs went to IA?
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    Is there one brand that is truly the best for carrying weight?

    Funny how I didn't see any initial ascents recommendations on this post. I've tried one on couple years ago and the belt didn't fit well at all. I've seen lately some influencers pushing IA how it hauls heavy loads the best. I just don't see much talk on rokslide from real world folks on the IA...
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    Rain jacket: Stone Glacier vs Sitka

    I have owned the M5 and now use the dewpoint. Although the dewpoint is significantly lighter I actually think it is more durable than the M5. M5 fits great and did like it but got a tear in it from a desk chair running over it. For backpack hunting the sitka dewpoint is hard to beat.
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    EXO K4 7200 vs. Initial Ascent 8200

    Order both and send back one u don’t like as much. The IA I sent back because the hip belt kept digging into bottom of my rib cage. They had great CS but ultimately thier solution was for me to cut down the hip belt and I was like I’m not gonna pay $750 for a pack that I need to dart cutting on...
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