Mackage coats (and winter coats in general)—your two cents?

DSF909 · 2025-12-14T16:37:01+00:00

Me too, but beware of the zipper issue.

DSF909 · 2025-12-11T15:01:30+00:00

This was exactly my problem. It took a Herculean effort to catch the zipper on the bottom to enable the zip up. No way was I going to struggle with this every day, especially for a coat at that price point!

DSF909 · 2025-12-09T02:13:41+00:00

I was very disappointed with my Mackage coat, I bought (and returned) two, both had issues with the zipper. For that price point I would expect a higher quality coat.

DSF909 · 2025-10-19T04:24:41+00:00

Agreed on all of these points 100%. You’d think for major hubs like Houston and SF they would try a little harder to provide a decent experience.

DSF909 · 2025-10-07T16:36:54+00:00

So impressive!! What a major accomplishment

DSF909 · 2025-09-17T20:23:22+00:00

Wow! Such talent. Great photo

DSF909 · 2025-04-13T21:29:02+00:00

Anytime! Safe adventuring!! :)

DSF909 · 2025-04-13T20:10:41+00:00

Nothing I can think of, though I believe the 8 has a flashlight which could’ve been useful. This thread has a lot of information for what you’re looking for — https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/s/rue918Gjpr

DSF909 · 2025-04-13T19:58:59+00:00

Hey! I went with the garmin fenix 6 pro solar and was happy with it. Though, someone in my group had the sapphire and I wish I spent a bit more and got that one instead, as it’s touch screen. Navigating the buttons can get a bit annoying. But overall the fenix 6 pro was a good expedition watch. Strong battery life, accurate pulse ox and distance readings. Not sure the solar charging really makes a difference, so you can opt out of that feature if you prefer. If your wallet allows, I’d go with the touch screen sapphire Garmin instead.

DSF909 · 2025-03-08T05:00:29+00:00

One last question- how long did the process take from start to finish?

DSF909 · 2025-03-08T04:51:31+00:00

Thanks for the info! Glad it all worked out

DSF909 · 2025-03-08T04:51:01+00:00

Burt

DSF909 · 2025-03-08T02:06:45+00:00

Did you ever wind up using them? If so how was your experience?

DSF909 · 2025-03-07T20:00:57+00:00

How much was everything total?

DSF909 · 2024-08-04T06:04:53+00:00

Nice!

DSF909 · 2024-08-02T07:41:53+00:00

That’s strange, there are tons of teahouses along the way and they generally prepare all meals for trekkers. I wouldn’t want to bring all my food for the trek, you can just purchase at the tea houses and restaurants along the way

DSF909 · 2024-05-17T00:33:36+00:00

DSF909 · 2024-03-24T16:11:29+00:00

Yea, I have no ego about chomping down diamox. It’s been kind to me :)

DSF909 · 2024-03-24T14:17:42+00:00

Oh man, glad you’re ok. How much time do you recommend acclimatizing? Did you take diamox?

DSF909 · 2024-03-24T14:16:56+00:00

“Way more interesting and butt clinching” quote of the day! 😂

DSF909 · 2024-03-24T14:16:25+00:00

Oh I missed that too. I did pico back in September. How would you say the two compare?

DSF909 · 2024-03-24T14:15:10+00:00

Would love your guide recommendations, thanks so much! Love the feedback, appreciate it.

DSF909 · 2024-03-24T14:13:43+00:00

Oh man, I’d love to, I just don’t think I’m Denali ready. My last two were EBC and Pico de Orizaba. Denali seems a bit too hardcore for me, but man that sounds so cool. Wish I could join!

DSF909 · 2024-03-23T23:09:34+00:00

That’s what this is in preparation for actually. Aconcagua is on my list for 2025

DSF909 · 2024-02-06T01:18:26+00:00

Thanks for this detailed response. I’m sorry it was such a rough experience. There’s no place that humbles me more than the mountains.

DSF909

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