tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post3255365080206900451..comments2024-03-24T16:31:02.092+00:00Comments on Stayin' Alive: New Gear, Montbell UL Down Pant & Titanium Goat Ptarmigan Bivvy BagMac Ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11212410938991488721noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-64685297846820416802010-02-09T14:03:25.018+00:002010-02-09T14:03:25.018+00:00I went for the Minim trousers (pants are indeed so...I went for the Minim trousers (pants are indeed something other than trousers ;-) ). Have had no opportunity to compare the MB and the PHD bottoms but own both the PHD Ultra Pully and the MB UL Jacket. The former is indeed significantly warmer than the latter. The MB jacket will get me to a couple of degrees above freezing but the PHD is comfortable to a few degrees below (all other layers being equal). As extra layering in a sleeping bag I think the MB garments are a good choice, they are still very warm for their weight and don't need much room to loft effectively. I've used the MB jacket to good effect in relatively tight fitting Cumulus bags.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113976429882261890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-66292320099533019342010-02-07T19:14:28.352+00:002010-02-07T19:14:28.352+00:00Fraser, the Pipedream stuff is good, I'm well ...Fraser, the Pipedream stuff is good, I'm well pleased with my PD200 and was seriously tempted by the PD800. Good value for money.<br /><br />PTC, I didn't really consider the benefits of the fly to be honest, in fact I wasn't even aware of it until they arrived.Mac Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212410938991488721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-43883795001317326042010-02-07T15:04:26.474+00:002010-02-07T15:04:26.474+00:00That fly on the pants is a good idea!That fly on the pants is a good idea!PTChttp://www.petesy.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-13012194019426022302010-02-07T10:15:35.054+00:002010-02-07T10:15:35.054+00:00Hi Richard, I had the Pipedream 400, but sold it t...Hi Richard, I had the Pipedream 400, but sold it to part finance the Mont-Bell. I was actually able to sell it for the same price I paid, as Alpkit had put their price up by £30, it was still a bargain for someone. <br /><br />It was a good bag otherwise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-49374615733335664952010-02-06T20:42:43.741+00:002010-02-06T20:42:43.741+00:00Hi Mike, my wife says you're a bad influence ;...Hi Mike, my wife says you're a bad influence ;-)<br /><br />Martin, can't wait to try them out to be honest. If things work out as planned I should have a very versatile set-up. The Phreeranger can be used single/double skin and the down pants with/without a down jacket should provide plenty of flexability with the PD200, Xero 250 and Minim 500.<br /><br />I had a quick recce down to the Mournes yesterday (more later) but next weekend is tied up, I need to try for the following weekend before my shift changes again.Mac Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212410938991488721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-77852473680362942422010-02-06T20:27:27.658+00:002010-02-06T20:27:27.658+00:00That bivvy and your single skin tent setup is a wi...That bivvy and your single skin tent setup is a winner combination. Plus the added warmth you will get with the bivvy is a bonus. That and those pants and you will be toasty warm.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-21713325067594415662010-02-06T19:42:17.077+00:002010-02-06T19:42:17.077+00:00Looking good Richard.
All you need now is a pair o...Looking good Richard.<br />All you need now is a pair of down booties and you're set! :)<br />Mike fae DundeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-79029071395623035172010-02-06T18:22:32.307+00:002010-02-06T18:22:32.307+00:00The service from OMC is 1st class.
I have the op...The service from OMC is 1st class. <br /><br />I have the opposite problem, my Minim is too big but at least it'll allow me to wear the down pants and they'll still have room to loft.<br /><br />What Alpkit bag do/did you have?Mac Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212410938991488721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-49735883525774962312010-02-06T18:19:31.497+00:002010-02-06T18:19:31.497+00:00I ordered my Mont-Bell Down Hugger Bag from OMC. G...I ordered my Mont-Bell Down Hugger Bag from OMC. Great service. It's a cracking bag too, the comfiest bag I've ever had, highly recommended for large/fat folk. <br /><br />My Alpkit bag was never big enough across the chest/shoulders, snug if your arms were by your sides, but tight otherwise. Mont Bell's elasticated seams are a revelation though, it's not the lightest bag on the market, but the comfort more than makes up for the extra grams carried.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com