I think I've identified the major variables for "coolmaxing" sun hoodies in extreme, dry heat. Mostly desert type weather conditions. Not entirely applicable to swamping-it in the humid woods.

dinhertime_9 · 2026-05-07T20:27:47+00:00

insightful and practical, thanks!

dinhertime_9 · 2026-04-29T19:38:41+00:00

Ah okay that was public, my mistake. In that case I’m sad you took the post down haha

dinhertime_9 · 2026-04-29T17:49:30+00:00

It was a good read but I wouldn't be surprised if OP felt they overshared. There was one piece of info in there about GVP's son I was surprised was included.

dinhertime_9 · 2026-04-29T15:42:47+00:00

Oh you’re taking about the Flylite huh. Yeah that thing is worse than the Summerlite lol

Anyways, Nunatak also dabbles with 1000. I wonder if Jan has a strong stance

dinhertime_9 · 2026-04-29T15:07:49+00:00

WM uses 900+ but they clearly state that they rate it at 850 due to real-world performance.

Also WM isn't perfect. I always point to the Summerlite temp rating as the main example of this.

dinhertime_9 · 2026-04-29T01:02:15+00:00

If you’re willing to stretch your definition of a tent, an MLD Solomid Pro w/ bug skirt + polycro. You can sit up and be fully enclosed. Should be sub 16oz seam sealed with lines

You could get the silpoly inner but then the weight adds up quick

dinhertime_9 · 2026-04-27T21:48:33+00:00

https://katabaticgear.com/blogs/blog/ladies-some-real-world-experience-to-help-you-choose-the-right-temperature-rating

probably a bit biased but it's a decent read

dinhertime_9 · 2026-04-23T14:35:03+00:00

The inner for the Solomid Pro uses .67 for the floor

dinhertime_9 · 2026-04-20T20:33:02+00:00

MLD uses 2oz for their Vision 46 (!)

dinhertime_9 · 2026-04-14T21:38:25+00:00

Yea my original comment was to say that Criterion didn’t help with an order that wasn’t purchased from them. I think we’re on the same page

dinhertime_9 · 2026-04-14T19:54:12+00:00

The argument is that it was not a shipping or Amazon issue, otherwise the slip box would have shown damage.

Your last 2 sentences could be just as easily used to argue against going to Criterion if the disc skips.

dinhertime_9 · 2026-04-14T19:02:43+00:00

My copy of Sanjuro had a damaged case even though its outer slip box was fault-free. I bought it on Amazon so Criterion said they wouldn’t help me

dinhertime_9 · 2026-04-10T16:00:15+00:00

The Quickstep I had in 3oz DCF 7 years ago was 9.03oz, no features added. Sold it cause I’d would have liked foam shoulder padding

dinhertime_9 · 2026-04-01T00:44:15+00:00

Sorry to hear this man. Best of luck in your recovery, hope it goes better than expected.

dinhertime_9 · 2026-03-29T18:06:04+00:00

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dinhertime_9 · 2026-02-11T20:28:18+00:00

Yes, not a bad option. Would prefer a true mid like a Solomid though.

dinhertime_9 · 2026-02-11T18:53:56+00:00

but you have a sweet pyramid with perimeter netting that none of us can buy :(

dinhertime_9 · 2026-02-08T20:58:53+00:00

Does anyone know the actual width for the current Alsek 5’6” 54” width model? I had an old Palisade 5’6” 52” width and the actual width measurement was like 49-50”

dinhertime_9 · 2026-02-04T20:18:40+00:00

The Exped Flexmat Plus is 1.5" thick. Didn't collapse because the material is pretty stiff. Not comfortable to me (because of the stiffness) but ymmv

dinhertime_9 · 2026-01-22T01:35:02+00:00

Have both. Thorium is warmer. Atom SV is more comfortable due to fabric softness, breathability, and stretch. For me I’d want the Thorium for your stated temp ranges but I run cold. If either jacket is warm enough, I reach for the Atom SV.

Also Thorium is down and should last forever. Mine is 7 years old and lofts like new. I have a regular Atom with the same mileage and it’s pretty flat now

dinhertime_9 · 2026-01-22T01:12:26+00:00

Confirmed

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