[Ismail Faruqi]

John, it's the whole pack. My torso length is about 17.5 inch.

[Ismail Faruqi]

I am actually also thinking about Canon G1X instead E-M5 + 12-50mm combination.

First the canon is lighter by 100grams. The canon is 534 grams while the Olys are 636grams combined.
Then the 12-50mm sharpness also pales in comparison to G1X lens.
Not to mention G1X is much more pocketable than the E-M5.

[Ismail Faruqi]

To (future) OM-D users: what lenses are you going to use when backpacking?

[Ismail Faruqi]

it's 766 grams far from UL shell :(

OTOH the 8oz active shell jacket is welcomed :)

[Ismail Faruqi]

I wonder if Sigma really should add "Merrill" name. Kinda long for a camera model name. Also, if they are as slow as existing Sigma cameras, Merrill would have a bad connotation.

[Ismail Faruqi]

Tim's Revelation X quilts are cheap, very light, and have excellent craftmanship…

[Ismail Faruqi]

Miguel… did you find it warm when wet?

[Ismail Faruqi]

I'm also researching for a merino top for high humidity / continuous cold rain condition. Is it true that merino is warm even wet? My experiences are only with merino socks and possumdown glove (both are blends) and they both made me shivering when saturated with moisture.

[Ismail Faruqi]

I'm in the same dilemma with you, and basically chose to sell the R1 and is thinking to replace it with a Montane Featherlite Smock. I presume it is roughly warmer just a bit compared to R1 + Houdini, but at the half weight, and it will slide nicely over a thin baselayer. A baselayer is already wicking anyway, why add another baselayer?

[Ismail Faruqi]

I meant the current 12mp sensor which is lagging… surely I hope the new sensor bring a real boost in IQ though, because I'm an MFT user :)

[Ismail Faruqi]

I think the bigger news for us is actually the new 12-50mm lens. It has many outdoor friendly features, such as wide range, 24mm wide angle, lightweight, weatherproof, non-extending zoom, and very close focusing capability. It really hits the sweet spots of jack of all trades outdoor lens. The only reservation is only the sensor behind it lags greatly in DR and noise even bested by Fuji X10… I mean, why carry bigger cameras and lenses when Fuji X10 has better DR and brighter lens?

[Ismail Faruqi]

Hi Colin,

I'm in Japan, as Michael said if you're adamant for montbell perhaps I can buy and ship one for you.

ps: I don't work for montbell, just want to help :p

[Ismail Faruqi]

We can refer to Richard's clo chart in garment warmth thread to get the amount of required insulation at certain temp. First, specify the lowest expected temp. Second, check whether your layering meets the clo needed for relaxed activities at that temp. Finally, check whether all of the layering + quilt and pad meets the clo needed for sleeping at that temp.

[Ismail Faruqi]

Still available. The waist is 31-33 and inseam is like 31. Brian, shoot me an email to ismailfaruqi at gmail dot com if yr still interested.

[Ismail Faruqi]

>> Now where can I get me some of that?? I probably gotta hunt down my own darn Polar Bear…

>> (Not, as soon as I get in the area, I think the Polar Bear will start hunting me!)

I'd suggest you equip yourself with REI gears as eric said they will replace them even if you fed them to bears… :D

[Ismail Faruqi]

Dang Konrad, I can't help thinking dirty when I visited that dirty girl (gaiter) site…

[Ismail Faruqi]

any offers?

[Ismail Faruqi]

no problem, thanks for your interest!

[Ismail Faruqi]

Hi, the waist is 15.5 inch measured that way.
The waistband is elastic, so it fits my 32 inch waist perfectly.

edit: I think I've replied your PM but sorry if it was fallen through

[Ismail Faruqi]

how about 75?

[Ismail Faruqi]

PM sent.

[Ismail Faruqi]

Hi Richard,

Could you tell me the lcl clo of following combination:

Top:
1) 100% merino 150gsm
2) Capilene 4 half-zip
3) Rab Alpine Pull-on
4) R3 hi-loft
5) Crux Lava (310grams of down)

Bottom:
1) R1 thights
2) Softshell Pant
3) Feathered Friend -40 pants

What is my thermo-neutral point when belaying and doing camp chores? Thanks!

[Ismail Faruqi]

to the top

[Ismail Faruqi]

I'd say go for warmest for winter… Cap 4.

[Ismail Faruqi]

pm sent on ready mix pants

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