Ask a GORE™ MountainTech™!

GT tarp/rainfly?

feeds@kickapps.com (hikingcoach) — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:14:53 PST

Has Gore-Tex ever made a tarp or rainfly? I would love to have something like that to use over my hammock.

Lime Juice and Sunlight to filter water?

feeds@kickapps.com (medinam2) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:02:01 PST

I was listening to the radio the other day and heard a report claiming that lime juice and sunlight could be used to filter water. Has anyone heard of this? What do our resident experts say about this claim?

Hiking Boots?

feeds@kickapps.com (tmbirdsall) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:34:54 PST

I'm in need of a new pair of hiking boots. I've been wearing Asolo for many years now, and am ready for a change. I have a little heal and a fairly narrow forefoot. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

DIY Alcohol stove

feeds@kickapps.com (jimminyjay) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:35:40 PST

Have any of you made your own alcohol stoves? I just made my first one after seeing some instructions online and it got me curious about different methods. I'd love to hear what you guys have done and if you have a homemade design that you swear by (where an engineering degree and welding torch are not required).

Climbing Umbilical Cords?

feeds@kickapps.com (Nicholasd) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:14:25 PST

I am curious how all you ice climbers like leashless umbilical setups versus being leashed? I climbed leashed for about 10 years, and recently switched over to leashless for basically all ice routes except really big ones that could cost my life with a dropped tool. I am now debating how good the umbilical setup works, do any of you have suggestions for how to make the umbilicals less invasive, or have you just stayed with leashes?
Thanks,
Nick

Best energy bar

feeds@kickapps.com (Nicholasd) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:48:36 PST

I have a big trip coming up and am curious what your favorite energy bar maker and flavors are. Also any other foods that you can't live without?
Thanks,
Nick

How to check for small tire leaks

feeds@kickapps.com (miyagib) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:31:34 PST

There's enough bicyclists on this forum that I thought I'd get some of your thoughts. What do you do to check for really slow leaks. Fast ones can be easy to find - just look for the puncture holes or snakebite flat. What about those ones where you don't completely lose air, but you know there's a leak somewhere. What do you like to do in checking your tube?

Ruth Gorge communications?

feeds@kickapps.com (Nicholasd) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:17:05 PST

What do you guys use for communication in the ruth gorge in Alaska to get pickups by the pilots? Sat Phones, Spot Devices, VHF radios, what is your preference for the Ruth? Thanks

Insulated Gore

feeds@kickapps.com (tatmanb) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:15:47 PST

I've always wondered how the breathability of a Gore Tex materials are effected by their combination with insulation. Take Patagonia's Insulated Powder Bowl Jacket which is constructed with: "Durable 2-layer polyester shell with waterproof/breathable GORE-TEX® Performance Shell and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish, keeps you dry during a heavy snowstorm; 100-g Thermogreen insulation provides reliable protection and core warmth." Is the Performance Shell still breathable now that there is an insulation built right into the jacket?

What type of bindings do you use for Alpine Touring/Randonnee skiing?

feeds@kickapps.com (KayakerSS) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST

I'm new to the alpine touring game and trying to learn more about the gear. I've found some pretty strong opinions about the best kind of bindings to get, so I thought I'd see what the Mountain Techs had to say. If you have any additional thoughts/comments, please leave them below.

Thanks!

Experience Page lacking "Mountain climbing" heading

feeds@kickapps.com (Harry) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:00:18 PST

When posting an experience I think a new heading should be added, "Snow Climbing" or "Mountain Climbing". When climbing Rainier Olympus, Denali, or other mountains, there is no place to indicate this kind of activity. The only choices currently are "hiking" or "ice climbing, when mountain or snow climbs are neither. I think it would be a good heading to add to clarify the experience section. Climbing large mountains is vastly different from hiking on trails.

Seam grip repair.

feeds@kickapps.com (rhodessp) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:15:04 PST

I have a jacket seam that needs repair. The waste seam is starting to peel apart. It is a paclite jacket and I think Seam grip would work out pretty good but am curious if anyone has experience fixing this kind of seam? Thanks for any advise.

SR

Nikon Trailblazer binoculars

feeds@kickapps.com (rhodessp) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:27:32 PST

I am looking to get a pair of good all around binoculars for less then 200.00. I found a pair of waterproof Nikon Trailblazer's at REI for 149.95. Has anyone used these and what are your thoughts. I will be using them all around purpose. On the river in the mountains hiking etc. Thanks for any input.

SR

Canister vs Liquid Fuel

feeds@kickapps.com (jimminyjay) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:36:17 PST

I'm a huge fan of my canister stove that kicks into high gear with the push of a (igniter)button, and my old Whisperlite is slowly fading out of frequent use. I'd be curious to know what you all are using for fuel.

REI Radiant down +20 Sleeping bag or the Northface Cats meow?

feeds@kickapps.com (rhodessp) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:38:30 PST

I am looking at a few different bags. I am leaning towards the NorthFace Cats Meow +20 bag from REI but am also interested in the REI Radiant down bag. They are both rated at +20. They are with in 20.00 of each other. Has anyone used or have any feedback with either of these bags? Thanks for any feedback.

SR

Choice for Best Backpacking Insulating Layer?

feeds@kickapps.com (Kevin_Underwood) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:11:28 PST

Lets hear what you pack...

Please help Ravi Drugan take the Gold in the winter X-Games

feeds@kickapps.com (rhodessp) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:12:15 PST

Ravi began mono-skiing with His dad and Oregon Adaptive Sports at Hoodoo Ski Area in January 2009. Ravi lost both of his legs above the knee after being hit by a train in December 2004 and miraculously survived. He never looked back.

Ravi has hand controls and drives a black 1986 Trans Am, which he eventually raced autocross in Eugene, Oregon with the Emerald Empire Sports Club, and won many trophies, but there is no auto racing in the winter. This led Ravi to find monoskiing, and his mother found a phenomenal program with Oregon Adaptive Sports.

Ravi was a natural! right from the beginning, and enjoyed freeriding, deep powder, hitting the terrain park, and was the fastest to learn, that his instructors, Ben Sparrow had ever seen. Ravi bought his own mono-ski from Hands On Concepts...

Best All Mountain Ski

feeds@kickapps.com (Kevin_Underwood) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:41:31 PST

I used to ski, and then got into snowboarding for a while, but now I am looking at getting back into skiing again. I am looking for some tips on brands, models, and types of skis to look into. I am interested mostly in some sort of all mountain ski that will do good on everything from groomed runs, to powder, to even a little bit of park riding. Any suggestions?

Gore-Tex on Google Correlate

feeds@kickapps.com (paddlegirle) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:45:31 PST

I saw this posted on Facebook the other day and was immediately interested. My curiosity only grew as I looked into it more.... what on earth does this even mean?

The highest correlation for Gore-Tex... candle making. Who knew?

http://www.google.com/tre...x&t=weekly&p=us#

Primaloft Vest vs Primaloft Jacket

feeds@kickapps.com (Kevin_Underwood) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:33:20 PST

So I have never really worn a vest, but I like the idea of being able to cut some weight when packing compared to the jacket. How muh is the difference in warmth, and what situations have you worn them in? Freezing temps? Under or over other layers? Ect. I am just trying to get a feel for how well a primaloft vest would work and wether it would be worth the few ounces saved