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Ascent Double Layer Possum Beanie

Postby ofuros » Mon 29 Jun, 2015 2:38 am

I'll just keep it short & sweet...as reviewed on their website.
They're on sale until the 12th July. 8)
http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/XIC ... oCMOTw_wcB

Oh so soft to the touch....light & very warm.
Perfect for taking in those chilly summit views,
under a hooded jacket when it's raining cats & dogs or
sitting round a campfire in damp conditions. :wink:
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Re: Ascent Double Layer Possum Beanie

Postby kitty » Sat 25 Jul, 2015 11:11 am

Got one. Love it. Thanks!
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Re: Ascent Double Layer Possum Beanie

Postby ofuros » Sat 25 Jul, 2015 1:45 pm

Glad you like it kitty, i had to go dig it out my pack just because you mentioned it,
oh that lovely soft warmth...mmmm.
They're longer than your average beanie too, you could probably cut some
eyes out of it & use it as a makeshift balaclava ! But only if you really had to. :wink:

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Re: Ascent Double Layer Possum Beanie

Postby nq111 » Wed 29 Jul, 2015 6:54 pm

So how much do they weigh?
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Re: Ascent Double Layer Possum Beanie

Postby kitty » Wed 29 Jul, 2015 7:40 pm

Mine is 81g
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Re: Ascent Double Layer Possum Beanie

Postby ofuros » Wed 29 Jul, 2015 7:48 pm

Can't help you there nq111, sad to say I'm working away for 2weeks. :(

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Re: Ascent Double Layer Possum Beanie

Postby andrewa » Wed 29 Jul, 2015 9:31 pm

I just bought 2 too. Lovely. No doubt more functional than my down beanie, but both will get a turn this weekend.

Thanks for pointing out the torpedo7 site.

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Re: Ascent Double Layer Possum Beanie

Postby ofuros » Thu 30 Jul, 2015 5:09 am

Just joking about turning it into a balaclava. :) .....thanks for posting the weight, kitty.

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Re: Ascent Double Layer Possum Beanie

Postby kitty » Fri 31 Jul, 2015 8:27 pm

ofuros wrote:Just joking about turning it into a balaclava. :)


Yes, but its no joke really. Its a good point because its also long enough to store a pony tail or big hair, which is an important consideration for some when buying beanies :)
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