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    https://kammok.com/products/thylacine?variant=5320...

    https://kammok.com/products/thylacine?variant=53209586695

    I am also a large man and settled upon the Kammok 20degree bag. What I like about this bag is there are many ways to adjust it for a more...
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    Ah....a culinary chef!

    Ah....a culinary chef!
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    April the 13th sound good to me. That's a Friday!

    April the 13th sound good to me. That's a Friday!
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    I have the Double Rainbow and love it! Ample room...

    I have the Double Rainbow and love it! Ample room for one; with two, even if it is your kid, would be great for week or so but a thru hike? Hope your child doesn't mind dad being so close all the...
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    I second the Tarptent. I have the Double Rainbow,...

    I second the Tarptent. I have the Double Rainbow, 2lbs 9oz, and there is plenty of room for all my gear plus extra to move around in. Return the REI and get a Tarptent! :)
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    I attempted a thru Mar. 2017 but only got about...

    I attempted a thru Mar. 2017 but only got about 50 miles when I had to get off trail and was hospitalized for a week. Doin' better now so plan is to start all over mid Mar. 2018. I will be retracing...
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    The difference is enough to make 65"...

    The difference is enough to make 65" uncomfortable. There are very few 70" and up bags. Those I've found weigh more than my Stratoloft or their cost is too much. The Valandre is an example of a bag...
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    I'm a big man. I have tried smaller bags and am...

    I'm a big man. I have tried smaller bags and am unable to zip them. The smallest big I fit comfortably in has shoulder girth of 70" so the Igneo will not work. I already have a Nemo Stratoloft, which...
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    After careful consideration, I've decided not to...

    After careful consideration, I've decided not to go with the Valandre bag. Instead, I am now considering the Kammok Thylacine down bag. Same shoulder width as the Valandre, half the cost, same weight...
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    Another question. Do you think this sleeping bag...

    Another question. Do you think this sleeping bag is 'overkill' for the AT?
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    I gather the cord locks can be stowed behind...

    I gather the cord locks can be stowed behind Velcro so they do not dangle in the face or is that not the case? I saw a video and the poster mentioned the same problem but that Valandre has a...
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    Valandre Lafayette sleeping bag

    I am considering purchasing a Valandre Lafayette sleeping bag and was wondering if any of you have had experience with this bag. Biggest concern is whether or not the advertised shoulder width is...
  13. I had this same bag but eventually got rid of it....

    I had this same bag but eventually got rid of it. Shoulder width wasn't adequate; couldn't zip it up. Ultimately settled on Nemo Strato Loft bag. Much heavier but plenty of room. Also have EE quilt...
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    If getting the yellow ATC tag is a must then make...

    If getting the yellow ATC tag is a must then make up any date you want.
  15. I am liking my Arc Zip very much. So easy to pack...

    I am liking my Arc Zip very much. So easy to pack and retrieve any item when necessary. Still incorporates the roll top too!
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    Official temp. last night was 10 degrees with...

    Official temp. last night was 10 degrees with light snow on tent when I crawled out. Wearing thermals provided the warmth I needed to sleep relatively comfortable. Think I will order the Reactor just...
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    cmoulder...My sleeping pad is the Termarest...

    cmoulder...My sleeping pad is the Termarest NeoAir XTherm...quite warm actually. I just couldn't keep my shoulders warm which I think will be an easy fix.

    saltysack...The Enigma has the rounded...
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    I'm still looking for a paisley colored pack;...

    I'm still looking for a paisley colored pack; that way I will have all color variations covered!!
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    Here's an update...Temp got to 19 degrees and I...

    Here's an update...Temp got to 19 degrees and I stayed relatively warm except for the shoulders. I slept in the buff so cocoon or wearing top should solve that. My impression is the quilt is good but...
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    850 fill power, 0 degree. I've a Sea to Summit...

    850 fill power, 0 degree.
    I've a Sea to Summit Spark SP1 for summer
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    Sorry....fill weight 14.4 ; total weight 19.6...

    Sorry....fill weight 14.4 ; total weight 19.6
    Still....great improvement over the Nemo.
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    Enigma Quilt

    I have a Nemo Strato Loft that weighs 3 lbs 9 ozs. I'm broad shouldered and needed a wide bag but have decided that's more weight than I want to carry. Last week I received an Enlightened Equipment...
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    Mountain Squid.. changes to start date NOBO...

    Mountain Squid.. changes to start date

    NOBO
    Big Breather
    3/5/2017
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    Yes, you can be seen at any VA. The VA system is...

    Yes, you can be seen at any VA. The VA system is such that your records are available for any VA physician so he/she has access and determine best avenue of care.
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    Smokies: ...

    Smokies:

    https://twitter.com/GreatSmokyNPS/status/803591907456720896
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