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#95905 - 05/08/08 08:23 AM Macabi skirt
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Has anyone ever used this skirt? I'm thinking of getting one but not sure of the length, etc. and how it performs on a windy and/or rainy day.

Thanks!

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#95906 - 05/12/08 03:45 PM Re: Macabi skirt [Re: leadfoot]
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Love mine!

Btw, take a look on the site - they show models by height standing together. It is a neat way to see it.
I am 5'4" and wear a regular length. If I was traveling and wanted no ankle showing I would get the long. Short on me would be mid calf.

Btw, when in short and pant mode they are SO comfy!!
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#95907 - 05/13/08 03:53 AM Re: Macabi skirt [Re: sarbar]
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sarbar...do they make you look like a clown in pants?? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Also, I was reading a review that said the back of the skirt hangs lower, so hiking downhill isn't good. It drags. Have you had this experience?

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#95908 - 05/13/08 12:38 PM Re: Macabi skirt [Re: leadfoot]
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Lol....ok, you have to believe in the skirt <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Yes, I am sure I look like an idiot when I have them bloomer style <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

On the hanging in the back though? I haven't had that problem - one of the reasons I got the regular length over long was so I wouldn't trip. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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#95909 - 05/13/08 05:10 PM Re: Macabi skirt [Re: sarbar]
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lol! I believe..I believe... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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#95910 - 05/14/08 11:57 AM Re: Macabi skirt [Re: leadfoot]
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I got my MIL to buy one - she loves it for traveling to Europe <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> No wrinkles, wash in sink and hang to dry.
Met a lady in Arches wearing hers as well <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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#95911 - 05/14/08 12:37 PM Re: Macabi skirt [Re: sarbar]
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Thanks! I was trying to figure their sizing. I wear between an 8-10 so not sure which way to go. Lately a M size is a tad big. I probably will lose weight on this hike, (I'm hoping...prolly eat too much Spanish cuisine).

Is their sizing true?

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#95912 - 05/14/08 04:05 PM Re: Macabi skirt [Re: leadfoot]
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Go smaller - especially if you get the new styles that have the larger amount of elastic. I wear a size smaller than I do hiking pants. Mostly cause I can scootch it over my big ol' hips <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> lol!
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#95913 - 05/14/08 05:00 PM Re: Macabi skirt [Re: sarbar]
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Did you see the one they have for men? The guy turned it into a diaper on himself!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/...itial%20Report/
Thanks, sarbar.

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#95914 - 05/14/08 07:45 PM Re: Macabi skirt [Re: leadfoot]
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Lol!!!! That is sooooo wrong in so many ways.

One of my friends ex-boyfriend had the men's version and wore it everywhere. Thank god not in diaper style <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
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