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Maciej Zgadzaj 
Posted: 27/11/11 20:56:21 21
My wife just went all 'awwwww!' when I told her about the dog, and said she'd be disappointed now if we wouldn't have it too (she's serious dog-lover). Anyway, that must have been some serious mountaineer dog!

Re boots, I'm taking my Sportiva Nepal Evo's with Grivel G12's, plus good socks and hopefully nothing would get frozen there...?
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Maciej Zgadzaj 
Posted: 25/11/11 01:36:05 05

Thanks Michael, appreciate the info! I finally got myself a Montane North Star down jacket, guess it should be enough for the temperatures there.We're sleeping in Mouflons, so the roaring fire is a very good news!

Also, hopefully that snow from earlier this week will consolidate over the next 2 weeks, and fingers crossed it ain't gonna snow heavily over that time - would be shame to have to turn back before reaching the summit...

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Maciej Zgadzaj 
Posted: 17/11/11 21:14:04 04

Initial thank you for all your comments and advices so far!

I am definitely going to try them in the shop to see which fit best, and this is going to be huge factor in final selection. (And that's why I would rather avoid purchasing them online.) Right now though I am only asking for a theoretical selection, based on their specs.

And yes, I realize perfectly well such gloves are not waterproof. Or even water resistant. What I said was just to precise that their warmth plays much bigger role here.

O.D. Taku Stretch - not in the offer unfortunately. Looking at more "proof" models they have for example  Odlo Element Windproof - butI don't like that wrist strap, and add it unnecessary bulkiness...

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Maciej Zgadzaj 
Posted: 17/11/11 19:48:48 48
It just turned out that I need to restock on powerstretch gloves - just found my old ones, and well, they are pretty worn out... I know the subject has been discussed on the forum several times already, but here it is going to be a quiz.

Just had a look what my local shop has to offer, and the choice is as follows:

- Black Diamond Heavyweight
http://www.auvieuxcampeur.fr/nos-produits/gants-et-bonnets/sous-gants-et-petits-gants/heavyweight-gant-m.html

- The North Face Powerstretch
http://www.auvieuxcampeur.fr/powerstretch-m-gant-h.html

- Millet Powerstretch
http://www.auvieuxcampeur.fr/stretch-gant-powerstretch.html

- Outdoordesigns Power Grip Powerstretch
http://www.auvieuxcampeur.fr/power-grip-gant-powerstretch-m.html

Now, I would prefer something more on the warm side rather than water resistant.

I think I like Millet's and Black Diamond's ones the most, but I am curious - what would YOU choose and why?

Thanks!
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Maciej Zgadzaj 
Posted: 14/11/11 23:22:40 40
Thanks again. Just got me an L. Now fingers crossed that it arrives quickly and the size will be ok...
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