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sungam
Nov 8, 2009, 10:34 PM
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Okay, so I've heard of a few small companies that make the best of a product in their field. For example Cold Cold World rucksacks, Cilogear rucksacks, and Stephenson's Warmlite tents (although the sheer amount of nakedness in their catalogue is striking). I've only had experiance with Cilogear but have heard good things about the other. Does anyone know of any other such companies? Also, anyone that has a Stephenson's tent, I'm just curious if they're as awesome as I hear...
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moose_droppings
Nov 8, 2009, 11:21 PM
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sungam wrote: Okay, so I've heard of a few small companies that make the best of a product in their field. For example Cold Cold World rucksacks, Cilogear rucksacks, and Stephenson's Warmlite tents (although the sheer amount of nakedness in their catalogue is striking). I've only had experiance with Cilogear but have heard good things about the other. Does anyone know of any other such companies? Also, anyone that has a Stephenson's tent, I'm just curious if they're as awesome as I hear... That goodness for the Fish.
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sungam
Nov 8, 2009, 11:24 PM
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How did I forget fish? Also, Western Mountaineering.
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angry
Nov 8, 2009, 11:42 PM
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Stanley Alpine http://www.sopgear.com/ I've got the Manta tools modded for leashless. It climbs ice like fucking mad. And I can say I've got handbuilt titanium ice tools. Can you? Also their mountain axes are sweet. The ti shaft with ti head one is as light or lighter than the hokey weak ass lightweight stuff out there and it's as strong as anything out there. The one with the steel head will actually climb some serious ice and is pretty damn light too. The prices are on par or less than much of the bullshit mass produced stuff out there too.
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johnwesely
Nov 9, 2009, 1:26 AM
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Misty Mountain Krieg
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reno
Nov 9, 2009, 1:31 AM
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Big Agnes.
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johnwesely
Nov 9, 2009, 1:44 AM
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The North Face.
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munky
Nov 9, 2009, 1:47 AM
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Dana Designs old Bomb Pack was a great pack all around mountain pack. Still haven't seen a pack as good as that one.
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dbogardus
Nov 9, 2009, 1:52 AM
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MTV.
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jeepnphreak
Nov 9, 2009, 2:05 AM
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munky wrote: Dana Designs old Bomb Pack was a great pack all around mountain pack. Still haven't seen a pack as good as that one. Dana dseign is now mystery ranch packs http://www.mysteryranch.com/site/index.html and there still awesome. I just bought a 5000 ci pack for my wife and it puts my north face badlands to shame. And they are located in my home town...
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Toast_in_the_Machine
Nov 9, 2009, 2:40 AM
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ncrockclimber
Nov 9, 2009, 3:39 AM
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You mentioned Cold Cold World in your original post. I just got a Chernobyl pack and I cannot say enough good things about the product and the great experience that I had with Randy (the owner). I also recently purchased a 30L Work sack from CiloGear, and was similarly impressed with their product. If you are thinking about a pack, make sure that you take a hard look at CCW and CiloGear. They both make great (although VERY different) stuff.
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sycamore
Nov 9, 2009, 4:17 AM
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I too have a Dana Designs Bomb Pack! It is indeed awesome.
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rhythm164
Nov 9, 2009, 4:20 AM
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Organic, duh. Also Mystery Ranch makes some slammin' packs. It's run by the Dana from Dana Designs
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Urban_Cowboy
Nov 9, 2009, 9:00 AM
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Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Okay, so I've heard of a few small companies that make the best of a product in their field. For example Cold Cold World rucksacks, Cilogear rucksacks, and Stephenson's Warmlite tents ( although the sheer amount of nakedness in their catalogue is striking). I've only had experiance with Cilogear but have heard good things about the other. Does anyone know of any other such companies? Also, anyone that has a Stephenson's tent, I'm just curious if they're as awesome as I hear... You throw that out there and don't provide a link. Sheesh. http://www.warmlite.com/bags_In.htm LOL! Actually, if you download the .pdf catalog there's even more nekidness. It's circa '70s nekidness, but nekidness all the same. Ladies, as any guy will tell you, "once you've seen one set of boobies...you want to see them all." http://www.warmlite.com/cat-web.pdf
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mikebee
Nov 9, 2009, 10:51 AM
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There's a great Aussie company that make some super-high quality gear, though it's mainly aimed at bushwalking (or backpacking as you Americans seem to call it). One Planet make canvas rucksacks, and down-filled sleeping bags (custom made if you so desire). http://www.oneplanet.com.au
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airscape
Nov 9, 2009, 12:26 PM
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xaniel2000
Nov 9, 2009, 10:13 PM
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RAB
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sween345
Nov 9, 2009, 10:26 PM
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http://mosesclimbing.com/ Rivet hangars, cam hooks, tomohawks, and logan hooks. For your aid climbing needs.
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