As a request from Earthling (which I thought was an excellent idea), I am willing to ask questions to different experts I 'run into' at the OR Show. Upon my return, I will try to address these the best I can. Know that I will be super busy with many appointments and obligations. As a side note, If you have a question about anything Cascade Designs (MSR, Thermarest, Sealine, Platypus), Granite Gear, Princeton Tec, Westcomb, and/or ACR, I will have a much better opportunity than other manufacturers. I've already been asked to inquire more specifically how the Internal Pressure Regulator works in the MSR Reactor. I know the engineer really well (believe me, I've asked him my fair share of questions) and look forward to hear what he has to say.

I will have some time to walk the show as well. If you have any questions about anything you've wanted to know, such as a material question (Pertex, Primaloft, Polartec, Goretex, eVENT, Epic, etc, etc,) or gear questions (Marmot, Western Mtneering, Henessy Hammocks, Hilleburg, etc), I will do my best to ask. Again, I might not have enough time to answer them all, but it should be pretty informative.

I will also bring back a general report of what I saw and things that I think are worth mentioning. For instance, the winter show is when they announce the Backpacker Mag's Editor's Choice Award for 2008. Ask away! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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