Activity for have_beard_will_ski
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A: How could a lighter winter sleeping bag also be warmer? This is what the Western Mountaineering said: The Bison is a considerably narrower bag so even though it has less down/less insulation than the Cypress it has more loft. The design of the Bison is also quite different. Both bags take roughly similar amount of production time to build (a... (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |
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How could a lighter winter sleeping bag also be warmer? Western Mountaineering makes both the Bison GWS (rated -40) and the Cypress GWS (rated -30) sleeping bags. But the Bison has a lower fill weight (42 oz) and is cheaper ($1095) vs the Cypress (50 oz fill weight for $1130). How could the supposedly warmer Bison have less down in it and cost less? Thi... (more) |
— | about 8 years ago |
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Backcountry Skiing Bindings compatible with soft boots I love downhill and cross country skiing and am getting into back country skiing. Cross country boots are great for comfort because they're soft. Downhill boots are great for turning in part because the heel attaches to the ski. My question is: can you get the best of both worlds. Can you get soft o... (more) |
— | almost 9 years ago |