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    • EisenherzE
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      Then take both.

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      • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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        Well I decided to go ahead and wear them. I'm not going to bother soaking them or anything. Reason being the waist on the 634 is almost 1.5 inches smaller than the 633 in the same tagged size. But the rise and thighs are virtually the same. Which is great for me because the waist on the 633s is a little too big.

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        • RoxRocks86R
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          @neph93:

          @RoxRocks86:

          What’s the fun in being faithful, have your cake and eat it too @Filthy [emoji48]  😛

          Sticking with the good thing is worth it in the long run, it’s all about a deeper understanding. Swapping between one thing and another leads to insignificent, superficial pleasures. And probably herpes. Apparently.

          You must be partying in the back alley used/knock-off section 😵

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          • ROmanR
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            @neph93  Just curious, how far are you from Henningsvaer Islands?

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            • GilesG
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              You can see them from his town…..

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • neph93N
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                @ROman:

                @neph93  Just curious, how far are you from Henningsvaer Islands?

                Mr. Padmore is correct, on a clear day you can look over Vestfjørden and see the Lofoten Archipelago from my town. Henningsvær is a particularly lovely old fishing village at the northern end of the archipelago.

                To get there you almost have to come via Bodø, where I live. From my town you can fly (30min), take a ferry (3hrs plus a 90min drive to Henningsvær), or take a the coastal cruiser (3 hrs from Bodø to Svolvær). There are more convoluted routes depending on what you fancy and where you’ve been.

                Are you considering a visit?

                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                • ROmanR
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                  Thanks Reuben, Some friends of mine were on Holiday in warmer times and showing me photos. A really nice spot.

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                  • neph93N
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                    @ROman:

                    A really nice spot.

                    It’s unique in many ways and quite beautiful. Been a few times myself.

                    «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                    We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                    • seanoconoS
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                      I’m curious if anyone can recommend a pair of water-resistant pants that don’t look like the typical REI / Patagonia / Columbia wear? Thank you.

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                        They might fall into that category, but maybe these? @seanocono

                        https://www.goruck.com/challenge-pants/

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                        • mclaincauseyM
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                          Those look like they may be more fast-drying than water-resitant.

                          Kuhl tends to break the mold of the tech/mountain wear brands (but perhaps not enough for what you want)
                          https://www.kuhl.com/kuhl/mens/water-resistant-pants/

                          Think it, be it.

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                          • ?
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                            True

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                            • gaseousclayG
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                              @Giles

                              How much prep goes into sourcing, dyeing and weaving aspero cotton? I think it’s such a great fabric and is what separates IH from other brands. Kinda curious why Haraki San chose aspero over regular cotton and what he would do if there ever was an aspero shortage.

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                              WTB:
                              IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                              IHSH-19

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                              • GilesG
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                                A shit load…..

                                It is hyper-expensive and H has tried many alternatives, he has also tried weaving with Aspero in the weft and another long-staple cotton in the warp (and vica versa ) with results that don't make us smile.  So go big or go home - 100% Aspero for us.

                                If there is a shortage, we're fucked....

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                • GilesG
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                                  Oh, and we only know of one guy/one loom who can weave it the way we like…

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • manufc10M
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                                    @Giles:

                                    Oh, and we only know of one guy/one loom who can weave it the way we like…

                                    Lets hope this man lives for a very very long time.

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                                    • gaseousclayG
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                                      @Giles:

                                      A shit load…..

                                      It is hyper-expensive and H has tried many alternatives, he has also tried weaving with Aspero in the weft and another long-staple cotton in the warp (and vica versa ) with results that don't make us smile.  So go big or go home - 100% Aspero for us.

                                      If there is a shortage, we're fucked....

                                      Thanks. If there were a shortage I’d still buy IH flannels even if they were woven with regular cotton. Were IH’s older flannels woven with long staple cotton? Or are UHF’s with aspero a recent fabric that came about 7-8 yrs ago?

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                                      WTB:
                                      IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                                      IHSH-19

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                                      • M
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                                        That was an great question @gaseousclay, its certainly a very cool thing…Aspero cotton...like you I would still buy IH flannels as they are quite the best! Cool to hear some behind the scenes stuff.

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                                        • M
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                                          On the topic of UHFs. I was curious how people wash them with regards to buttoning them. I have always buttoned the cuffs, turned inside out and left the rest unbuttoned. Does anyone keep them completely buttoned up? I suppose this could also go in the no stupid questions thread, to maybe lessen the blow of this being a stupid question.. 😉

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            @misfitlife:

                                            On the topic of UHFs. I was curious how people wash them with regards to buttoning them.

                                            However they are buttoned when I pick them off the bedroom floor, which is to say, probably not very buttoned at all, but I couldn’t tell you for sure…

                                            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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