BackpackGearTest | 1 Jan 2005 11:02
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Reminder - Slumberjack Ultimate Field Reports


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BackpackGearTest | 1 Jan 2005 11:02
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Reminder - IBEX Outdoor Clothing Shak Jersey Field ...


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IBEX Outdoor Clothing Shak Jersey Field Reports 

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BackpackGearTest | 1 Jan 2005 11:02
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Reminder - GoLite Wizard Jackets Field Reports


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GoLite Wizard Jackets Field Reports 

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BackpackGearTest | 1 Jan 2005 11:02
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Reminder - Tubbs Snowshoes Pinnacle Series Long Ter...


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BackpackGearTest | 1 Jan 2005 11:02
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Reminder - RED LEGDGE FULL ZIP PANTS LONG-TERM REPO...


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BackpackGearTest | 1 Jan 2005 11:02
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Reminder - Red Ledge Cirrus Lt Jackets Long-Term Re...


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BackpackGearTest | 1 Jan 2005 11:02
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Reminder - Vargo Outdoors Titanium Triad Stove Fiel...


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BackpackGearTest | 1 Jan 2005 11:02
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Reminder - IBEX Outdoor Clothing Guide Lite Pants F...


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IBEX Outdoor Clothing Guide Lite Pants Field Reports 

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edwardripleyduggan | 1 Jan 2005 15:35

REVISED: Ted R-D GoLite Wizard FR


Further rewritten. Beware Yahooisms. May be found in test folder at

http://tinyurl.com/4rkp5 -- this text is preferred.

*******

Field Report (the second of three reports)
My Initial Report may be viewed here.

Report Date: December 18, 2004

Reviewer Information

    * Name: Edward Ripley-Duggan
    * Age: 51
    * Gender: Male
    * Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
    * Weight: 215 pounds (98 kg)
    * erd@...
    * Catskills, New York State

Reviewer Background

I enjoy walking in all its manifold forms, from a simple stroll in the
woods to multi-day backpack excursions. Though by no means an extreme
ultra-light enthusiast, from spring to fall my preference is to carry
a pack weight of 12 lb (5.5 kg), more or less. In recent years, I've
rapidly moved to a philosophy of "lighter is better," within the
constraints of budget and common sense.
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Will Rietveld | 1 Jan 2005 16:08

EDIT: FTR-Ex Officio Micro Stretch Fleece Skivvy Top-Cora


Hi Cora
Thanks for posting your FTR so promptly. I looked at your html version in the test folder along with your post
on the BGT list.

First, let me compliment you on your html report. It's first class, one of the best I have seen on BGT.org.
Your format is great, and your style is clear, concise, and insightful. My only suggestion would be to add
some pictures if you can (not required), so readers can see what the top looks like, and maybe see the
pilling problem you mentioned.

My specific edits are keyed to sections of your report. They are all comments for you to consider that might
make your report easier to understand. The comments are intended to bring it to your attention; there is no
requirement to change it.

Opinions: This was a great first trip. I put the MSF
Skivvy through a wide range of demands, and I often forgot
I even had it on at all. Nice!
COMMENT: You use the word "Opinions" here, but it seems like "Notes", "Comments", or "Remarks" might be a
better term since you are remarking about the garment's performance on that trip.  You use the heading
"Field Use Opinions" below, which is appropriate since you are reporting your experiences and opinions
of the garment. 

Opinions: I was very surprised at the poor wicking the
MSF Skivvy had. Even with nothing on over the Skivvy but my
softshell (which breathes amazingly well with anything else
under it) I felt like I was wearing a plastic bag. The
Skivvy stuck to my skin everywhere and sweat ran down my
back and arms. It was a weird experience given my great
experience on the previous trip. 
COMMENT: This strikes me as an over reaction (here and later on) to say that the top has poor wicking ability
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