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    2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

    Definitely looks warm as hell. But it weighs almost as much as my bag (marmot phase 20). Might be nice for late season waterfowl to just have fewer layers to put on and off Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

    If you're going to be moving and will get too warm for base layers, then don't wear the base layer in the first place. Heaven forbid your legs are a tiny bit chilly for a minute while you're getting started up the mountain. Or starting up from a stop and sit where you had the puffy pants on. And...
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    2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

    Wear corrugate pants and layer aerowool/Merino on top. Bring a puffy and puffy pants if you wanna sit still a while after climbing. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    New Pack Advise (Kuiu straps cut under heavy load)

    Stone glacier x curve. A lot of people also like kifaru. I don't think you'll hear any negatives about either of these two brands. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

    Yeah, don't know how to feel about exclusively direct sales. That's hurting quite a few retailers that had FL as a huge part of their business. I tend to think those retailers will just offer Sitka instead, which ultimately may cause FL to lose market share. Don't think you'll be seeing too many...
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    2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

    Bringing back a 300+ weight Merino! [emoji106]. I was sure glad I got my chama exp before they got rid of it for 2017. Not my most used, but probably my favorite piece. And 5% spandex is perfect. If that piece is, or comes in, a hoody, ohh sh**! Take my money now! Sent from my Moto Z (2)...
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    2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

    Per YouTube videos, yes, nylon aerowool, but they're saying spandex, not nylon, blend for the new heavier weight stuff, calling it a separate, new fabric, Merino x. Just makes it maintain a nice snug fit throughout the day. I can definitely dig that. A tiny bit of Spandex shouldn't hurt the...
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    2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

    New YouTube videos too Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

    I'm not sure what you're asking. I don't "think" they're getting rid of 100% wool products, I'm "asking" if they are. I do think that not having the 100% wool products would be a significant loss. You're simply not going to get the same warmth to weight ratio, and nowhere near the warmth when...
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    2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

    Are they getting rid of straight wool products? Cause that would suck Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

    Is he losing his Sitka sponsorship or something? [emoji6] Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

    I swear they weren't there yesterday. [emoji848] 🤷Switch to nylon with 37.5 still incorporated is definitely a major improvement. Not enough to get me to buy new pieces before my old stuff is worn out, but definitely a nice upgrade for the future. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

    Hmm. Generally I'd prefer nylon to polyester for greater breathability and faster drying. But in this instance I'm not sure. The aerowool had 37.5 cocona, actual active transport of moisture, not just passive breathability. I know from experience the 37.5 in poly is way more breathable than any...
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    2018 for First Lite...30 new pieces.

    I've never understood the desire for zip off baselayers after they came out with the puffy pants. Accomplishes the same goal, and you don't have the added step of dropping your outer layer pants. Knowing first lite, I'm guessing they won't be doing what another company is already doing. Can't...
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    Trump - shrinking bears ear and escalante

    Yep. The same Patagonia that took multiple pages out of a recent catalog to spew emotional propaganda opposing delisting of gye grizzlies Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    Trump - shrinking bears ear and escalante

    Uh no. Not even close. It's disturbing the number of people in this country that don't comprehend federal lands. I don't mean that as an insult. It is just truly disturbing to those who cherish federal public lands. These lands were already Forest service/blm. And the vast majority were...
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    Skinning large animals in the field - gutting incision or back incision.

    Good bags hold a shape well enough and breathe. I can confidently say deboned meat in a good bag cools way faster than meat sitting on a hot bone. But I could definitely see the advantage if you're gonna stay out there for a while. Definitely would lose a lot more crusted meat if you have it...
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    Skinning large animals in the field - gutting incision or back incision.

    I've never understood why anyone leaves the bones in (unless you're just dead set on certain bone in cuts). You can have it deboned and in bags faster than gutting and dragging it 100 yards. Nothing deer size or smaller has ever taken me more than an hour to fully bone out on the ground, and...
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    Western Mountaineering Lynx (-10) GWS good enough for Idaho in Oct?

    I don't know Western Mountaineering particularly, but they seem as well made as any. Personally I'd run a 20 degree bag (as long as it's comfort rated 30 or better) in those conditions, with mid weight wool base layers (hoody for the top half), wool socks, and nothing else. Mind you that's...
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    Bad seam sealing job?

    Exactly. You need to apply the sealer to the STITCHES. That's what it is for. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

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