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Crushable new winter soft shell head cover with ear flaps, February 25, 2009
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Reviewer: roblyon from San Juan Islands
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Bomber, high quaity, HIGHLY warranteed winter hat
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Tilly Soft Shell Hat, a ReviewYou know, I’m just not a hat guy. They just seem to come with too much built in style and attitude. Nothing like a generic looking tee shirt or a pair of shorts, hats carry WAY too much weight for me. Perhaps if we were used to running around naked, shorts and tee shirt would have a similar effect. And I don’t know if it’s my head aura or what, but anything I put on top of it seems a little too close to home.I like the IDEA of a hat, don’t get me wrong. When I lived in Crested Butte Colorado, I wore a big bad ass cowboy hat, and so I do keep trying, looking for something that I like the look of and that doesn’t bring anything extra to the party (unlike that cowboy hat). A hat that is as inchoate, protean and undefined as possible (which is rather how I see myself when all is said and done) is pretty much what I’m after, while still having enough structure to provide the amenities (warmth, protection from rain and sun). You can probably see where this is going, the Tilley Soft Shell comes about as close to filling that bill as I’ve found to date.It didn’t hurt that the hat was made out of the same material as the soft shell Marmot jacket I was wearing. I like the fact that it’s crushable and has ear flaps that fit like a bra. It’s a got a comfortable polar fleece interior that I very much like and an effective, moisture transferring material on the headband. Soft shell in general is popular these days, and while I’ve never been especially drawn to the rubbery appearance of the stuff, it does fine work in performance terms. It’ll keep your head dry from stuff outside AND from the moisture your head gives off. I wear soft shell for medium aerobic activities and it just works great. It was a logical extension to include it in a hat when the weather is pissy. It even has a secret pocket. And of course, Tilley has their goofy new-hat-for-half-price warranty against loss or dog eating for two years, and then a conventional one for life against defects.Still . . . I just don’t know about hats and me.MSRP: $85
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Best fleece sock I've ever worn, November 13, 2008
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Reviewer: roblyon from San Juans
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The feel... or lack thereof
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Not an inexpensive garment
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I don't generally post on socks, but these are worth a heads up. I got two pair of Acorn's Double Duty Sox this week and they're worth writing about. My experience with fleece socks is that the seams produce annoying, uncomfortable ridges. Not so with these things. A Medium fits me like a glove (shoe size 8.5) and I'm still comfortable in a Large. If they don't shrink or stretch, I'll remain on the fence, wearing the Medium for hiking and the Large for everyday wear.I'm a big fleece fan (synthetic and natural) and it appears as though Acorn has done syn-fleece justice with these Sox. I can't say how long they'll hold up but if their shearling boots are any measure, it'll be a while. My experience with Acorn has been their excellent sheepskin boots; my trip mates and I have worn them on kayak and river expeditions for going on five years now and find them to be at least the equal of the big name brand; this from a guy who wears them on the beach in steady rain, then throughout the year with the exception of the lowliest dog days of summer, at home. My buddy's got a pair he likes so much that he won't let them go, and they are FOUR YEARS OLD AND DUCT TAPED TOGETHER! But I digress.The Double Duty Sox are extremely comfortable afoot (I can't even feel them) and the upper material goes half way up the calf for when it's cold or turtle necks right on down in loose folds when it isn't. With a 300 weight fleece sole, the socks nearly function like a slipper. They are ideal for winter fly fishing, fall bird hunting, or just moofing around the house, I wear them in my Acorn boots and I don't overheat (although you might).Details are in the 300 weight fleece in the sole, heel and toe where you want it, and a comfortable 200 weight everywhere else. A rolled cuff at the top keeps them from pooching and the seams are all flat locked stitched. They say the Sox shed rain and snow but I suspect that speaks solely to the innate properties of the fabric. Lastly, colors... the moss green and woodsy brown that we've seen are very handsome pigments.MSRP: $17.95
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Best portable field music player ever, September 17, 2008
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Reviewer: roblyon from San Juans
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Elegance and functionality
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Ipod Nano 3rd Gen
A Review
I’ll keep this simple and non-technical; enough has been written on the iPod iterations in that regard. Here’s my take on multi-day field use around water. Note that I use one currently and am completely satisfied with what’s been achieved in this little package. Let’s look at the ‘bilitys’:Storability: The Nano is a patch on it’s bigger brother for capacity but you can still get 2000 songs and 25000 pics on one, easily enough for the most extended outing. I don’t always like music in the wilderness but I like it on tent bound days and for travel on both ends. My favorite app though, is tunes for breaking camp. I used a tape player to help keep the head in line when I worked as a river roustabout many summers gone. I’ve taken one with me on every trip since. Most importantly for me is the need for a favorite tune to set my personal rhythm on the water, or to psyche up the spirits when facing an especially dicey looking piece of water. And I downloaded a video of last year’s Super Bowl game for a trip last month, thinking that stuck in a tent for several days in a row, it might be a fun to kick-start the NFL season!Portability: Perfect size, nearly wafer like. Would want it no smaller. Good size to slip in Otterbox 3rd gen Armor Case and clip in pocket of PFD for moisture protection. Or alternatively, slip in Atlantic’s Ego Ice waterproof speaker case. Charge time was sufficient for a week (although I didn’t watch the game).Performability: Proven iPod heritage. Solid. Looking closely, I have always appreciated lock buttons on field electronics and the Nano has a good one.See my upcoming reviews on both Otterbox 3rd Gen Armor case and Atlantic’s Ego Ice (either or both of which are highly recommended if you take this unit a field). MSRP: Nano 8G $199
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Rugged, high performance, good looking fall vest, October 14, 2008
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Reviewer: roblyon from San Juans
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Pros:
The fit
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None (note: I preselect gear for T&E; that's why my reports are largely stellar)
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Marmot Afterburner Vest
A ReviewI love this thing. A fine cool weather unit, it warms the torso like a fingerless glove warms the palm. You can keep the pipes hanging in the open come harvest fair, chukar hunting or lunching at an outdoor cafe. I picked a snug fit, a small when I typically take medium, and it fits like a glove. One of the problems with a snug upper garment though, is a bit of rub on the armhole. I got used to it; you might not.
The Afterburner is well named; it definitely kicks me up a gear. It has Windstopper, which I like better in a vest than a jacket because ventilation is intrinsically more efficient with a vest. As for construction, man oh man, it’s as bomber feeling a garment as anything I have EVER SEEN and as for details, I like the chest pocket for glasses, the wind flap on front zip to keep the facial hairs from snagging up and the reinforcing placket on the shoulders where I carry oars and my shotgun and whatever else.
To sum this vest up I’ll say this. Wear it without a shirt over a sleeveless T and feel the air on your arms. Women don’t have a monopoly on skin! If you like long shorts and fingerless gloves, your arms bare and your torso warm, run with an Afterburner. Note, it is designed to go over a light layer and should fit snug; size accordingly.MSRP: One C note
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Super Fleece in a stylish, performance jacket, June 30, 2008
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Reviewer: roblyon from San Juans
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Super Fleece!
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Marmot Solar Flare
A ReviewThe old grind about fleece is how the wind whistles right through it, making it tough to waltz out of camp (or house) on an iffy looking day without a shell stashed somewhere on the person. Marmot’s Solar Flare fleece jacket solves the problem, apparently, with a tightly knit fabric called Wind Pro (by Polartec). AKA Super Fleece, word is this stuff is FOUR times more wind resistant than traditional fleece while providing 85% of the breathability AND it’s water repellent! That about defines ‘Super’ in my book.
But proof is in the pudding; let’s give her a spin. The UPS lady just happened to drop off a Super Flare on the front step and it is currently 64 degrees outside. I’m going to hike to the mailbox and back (2 miles) and see how it goes.
I’m back with the mail AND completely won over by this jacket. It has extraordinary breathability; I was sure I’d be wearing it around my waist coming back up the hill, but there’s like ZERO moisture buildup, only the faintest hint of overheat, and that from a regular furnace of a guy! If it repels a bit of rain as well, that’s icing.
I’m not a fan of nylon shells in the first place , nor of windblocking membranes in general, as they don’t breathe enough for my liking. Give me something comfortable and quiet with great venting and a little weather hedge. If it blows like hell or rains in buckets and I’m stuck out in it, I’ll endure (but a little common sense about what you pick from the coat rack goes a long way to obviate that scenario); the rest of the time I’m gold. Looking ahead, I can see Super Fleece being an excellent match for most of what I do! Super Fleece, of course, is not proprietary to Marmot, but Marmot has a design sense and superior production values that I respond to; the Solar Flare is no exception.
The jacket has what looks like a faux, small wale, corduroy outer and a standard soft-to-skin fleece inner. Cut slim to fit over a light layer, it has articulated sleeves and Angel-Wing Movement, zip handwarmer pockets and an all important inner chest pocket.
My only caveat here is sizing. A small fits me perfectly when I near always take medium.
Finally, when it comes to recognizing/supporting the world they live in, Marmot is about as green as an Irish holiday. A short list of causes/orgs they support reads like this: dZi Foundation, Access Fund, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Winter Wildland Alliance, Leave no Trace, et al.MSRP: $160
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Quality stainless steel water bottle, light, strong and handsome, April 26, 2008
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Reviewer: roblyon from San Juans
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The sanctity of the substance of the vessel
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Nearly twice the price of a plastic bottle
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Klean Kanteen 12oz Bottle
A ReviewThis lightweight (6oz) stainless alternative to aluminum and plastic water bottles is popular lately, and for good reason. No off gassing, no flaking, just an attractive, shiny steel bottle. We’ve gone the Nalgene route at our house and must have literally 20 bottles of various shapes and sizes around the place, although none but the Lexan variety are currently in use. We tried a Kanteen recently, Pamela and I, and I think we’re pretty much sold.
The steel is top quality 304 sanitary grade stainless, used commonly in breweries and dairies because of its very low nickel content. The steel has a pleasant, cool feel on the lip. I like the size of the mouth (same 2” diameter on all models) and the gauge of the rim, and I even like the smell of wet steel. Cleaning is easy enough with a wire brush, and stainless will, well, stain less. I like the clean lines and the consummate electro polishing of the surface. I like the curve of the shoulder and the curve of the bottom and I like the sharp look to the silkscreened printing and the green earth logo.
For me, choice of a water bottle includes small things . . . like the cap. Internal plugs like KK’s don’t have the same spin on/off feel like external thread caps (Nalgene has great spinning caps), but their plugs are reliable and easy enough and you have options. KK has like half a dozen different cap styles and we’ve tried them all. Two are flat caps that fit best in the hand. One of these has a plastic plug (non-leeching and toxin free); the other is a stainless plug which I prefer for it’s shorter thread column, the klink of metal on metal and a fair bit of spin (keep the sand out though). One of the caps has a higher profile with a molded loop for attachment to a ‘biner, yet another is a sports cap and there’s a sippy spout for the younger set.
The corporate footprint reads well, with charitable contributions and support of grass roots awareness campaigns and events (although company job title tag lines like ‘Awareness Representative’ make me wince). Bottom line, when I rang them up I found out they’ve been involved for a number of years with green conventions and projects like Earth Expo, Green Festival and the Better Living show. They are a supporter of the Breast Cancer Research Fund and conscientious about environmentally clean production practices and fair labor standards abroad (where the bottles are made to keep them affordable).
Our bottom line is we love their product and feel good about supporting them. All good.
12oz, stainless bottle with choice of three caps: MSRP $14.95
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Best portable, efficacious personal cook system I've ever used, January 20, 2008
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Reviewer: roblyon from San Juans
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Light, small, effective, efficient, nifty and all-in-one.
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Fiddly pot support set-up on GCS and minor lid closure hassles with GCS pot.
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What originally got me excited about the JetBoil was how immensely portable it was. When I'm camping, I want a cup of coffee right off come morning. Furthermore, I am loathe to get dressed to run one down. Or worse, to stand around the kitchen waiting for the water to boil and/or chatting it up with ANYONE at that hour. What I want is a cup of coffee while I'm STILL IN MY BAG. Ideally, our cook or a buddy will deliver it, but a guy can't rely on that. Enter the JetBoil PCS.Attempting to extend and amplify that precious early wakefulness, I dodge for an hour, sip my coffee, sit quietly in my inflatable chair and watch the sun come up (or, more often, listen to the rain). I developed a routine of prepping the sacred morning beverage over the years, but it was always a bit of a hassle rounding up all the stuff the night before: a separate stove (can't confiscate the primary kitchen unit), a pan, lighter, cup, spoon and all the java fixins'. Now, with a JetBoil I slip everything in my hard anodized, aluminum cup (a big 1L mutha) and throw it in the tent. Done.The JetBoil PCS (personal cook system) consists of a little propane stove with Piezo lighter and a canister of fuel, all of which slides like a howitzer shell into the anodized aluminum mega cup/billy. I can even store a couple of small baggies with the goods, and with the new Cargo Cozy accessory that replaces the original cozy, my fork and spoon ride securely on the outside of the cup. How handy is that? Come morning, I've got EVERYTHING RIGHT AT HAND, including that built-in lighter. In minutes (or less) I've got hot water. I unscrew the cup from the stove, pull down the neoprene skirt and screw on the bottom cover. I mix in the magic powders and snap on the sip lid. Mmmmmmmmm. And if you're eating freeze dry meals you can fix it right in the cup. Soup works beautifully.To say the least, the JetBoil PCS travels well. Water boil time is legendary fast and the little stove is a Scrooge on fuel. Set up is quick and there's a built-in wind screen. Materials and production values appear excellent. I've used a PCS on remote kayak treks, high desert river floats and high country forays this last season with zero problems.JetBoil makes a PCS (personal cook system) and a GCS (group cook system). The GCS is the same system with a bigger pot replacing the cup/billy. The Flux Ring Capacitor, no, wait, that's Back to the Future, the Flux Ring HEAT EXCHANGER, is the thing that gives the JetBoil's its jet quick heat and miserly fuel consumption. This baby boils at about twice the speed of most stoves. That's hot water in a hurry!Boiling it down, the JetBoil is a sexy looking package that delivers three excellent values. I absolutely LOVE THE WAY it compacts and consolidates for discreet, quick and dirty, personal use, then overall it's about as light a system as you'll find anywhere, and finally, it's a performance hound that is cleverly designed and very well constructed.MSRP: $89
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Asymmetrical three point day pack with plenty of style, April 16, 2008
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Reviewer: roblyon from San Juans
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Spin around on torso stash access
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Arcteryx QuiverA ReviewThe Quiver is a one strap pack that looks like the state of Idaho. The single strap design makes it easy (relatively) to spin around to get at your stash, which in the case of the Quiver might include: shell, gloves, spot of lunch, cell, flask. Created for snowboarders and skiers on the lift, I knew I’d like this thing when I took to wearing my fanny pack over my shoulder. The front, or business end of the unit is Keenesque looking; in other words, elegant with a touch of the idiosyncratic. Most of that idiosyncrasy is asymmetracy, with a lazy teardrop shape from a dedicated left shoulder design. The first half dozen times I picked it up to put it on, honestly, I scratched my head trying to figure out how to do it (as I still do on occasion). Once in place, it rides well when it’s got a bit of a load. Empty, I find the shoulder strap wanting to edge it’s way off my shoulder.
From the back, the Quiver reminded me of the old frame packboards, as it utilizes a HDPE framesheet material for the ENTIRE back panel, from back panel per se, to wrap around waist padding, extending up and over the shoulder as strap cushioning. It has a smooth, uni-body style to it. Frankly, I didn’t like the look at first, but HDPE is pretty nifty stuff, protecting from sharp objects in the back like a shovel, lending shape to the pack and providing decent, durable cushioning to the shoulder. I’m coming around. Taste follows form follows function.
The waist belt is easy to adjust, but the shoulder adjustment is a two handed affair; I would have liked a more ergonomic device. Zippers are waterproof and the smoothest I’ve used to date. There are two zippered pockets on the Quiver and both are vertical, designed to use when your sitting on that lift (or bike, or car, or boat). Inside the main body is an elasticized mesh pocket situated against the back panel to house a water bladder; a routing hole on the top and tube clip on the strap complete the deal. The padded bottom angles up, which doesn’t allow the pack to stand on it’s base and compromises available interior space, while it does provide a sleek look. If it was a bigger pack I wouldn’t like this.
The pack has a couple of vertically placed pole clips that work equally with hiking poles or ski poles. I like this because I’m often wanting to ship my poles in the field. Finally, there is a spot to stash your jacket at the top of the pack.
Bells and whistles are at a premium with the Quiver, no key pocket or accessory clips, yet Arc’s signature attention to detail was not overlooked. Two zipper hoods on the pocket zips are an example of it, as is the stitching and the finish work in general. The incorporation of state of the art materials is pretty signature too. Specifically, the assorted Duraflex hardware, 630D Superpack nylon and whatever it is on the bottom panel that is tough as nails, and then the generous use of Hypalon trim (zip hoods for one).
For a change from a two strap pack, if you’re the type who likes to get at your pack frequently and don’t like having to mess with taking it on and off, or even if you just dig the guerilla style, you might want to check out the Quiver.Volume: 11 L Weight: 740 g
Colors: Black, Lime, Red Berry
MSRP: $89
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Quality, stylish, effective, comfortable cold and snow boot, January 28, 2009
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Reviewer: roblyon from San Juans
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Classic winter footwear
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I just got a new pair of Sorel Caribous and I am happy to report that they are still the killer boot they once were. I must have picked up my first pair of Caribous what, 25 years ago, thinking it was the best looking, best performing option on the market. Ditto today. Winter boot designers often go off the deep end with their designs. I don’t want a boot that makes me look like a roughneck from a Manitoba oil field, nor do I want something that fits like a glove. Comfortable pac boots with removable liners are a winter staple in the north; being able to take out the liners means you can dry them after a day’s wear or rotate in a dry pair. Warm to some ridiculous temperature, it just isn’t an issue for most of us, especially here in the northwest. The Caribou has natural rubber bottoms, modestly tall 10” waterproof Nubuck leather uppers that deal with low snow loads without gaiters, high traction soles, sealed seams, and these newer Chinese made units have added a thin 2.5mm layer of insulation to the sole. There is a ruff of faux shearling around the top that helps seal out snow and drafts.
If you go to any snowy ski town in the Rockies you’ll see these everywhere, including the night clubs. They’re hip, comfortable, effective and relatively affordable. I wear Uggs half the year, then slip into my ‘Bous when the snow flies!
Only knock is lack of lateral support. They are not a performance boot and your foot will slip around on uneven terrain. Best relegated to around town, around ranch use. Park them by the front door; they slip easily on and off.MRP: $119.95
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Great all around, all weather boot with sweet ergonomics, January 27, 2008
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Reviewer: roblyon from San Juans
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Breathes AND repels water, drop dead looks, one pull laces
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Run a half size too small
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Keen is a happening shoe manufacturer these days. The shoes have a signature, glove-like fit, provide a nice ride, and have a little reverse attitude. I’m wearing their sandals and knock-arounds and my wife loves her Chamoinoxs. But when our UPS driver dropped a package off the other day, there was a pair of Keen boots inside.It is difficult to wrote a shoe review without it sounding like a press release. I’ll keep this one short. The Targhee II Mid Boot is a waterproof, mid-weight trail boot, with an aggressive tread, great support and a flexible upper. Nylon webbing eyelets and heel strap help lock your foot in place. The moisture membrane is eVENT and I’ve had zero problem with moisture build up and I hike several miles each day in them, lately on a wet and muddy road. The boot is light and stable and fits perfectly.With companies like Keen that generally get it right in spades, I find a disproportionate amount of pleasure in discovering the small things that please me. Such a thing on the Targhee is the lacing mechanism. I don’t even see mention of it here on the Keen web site. I can’t tell you what it’s made out of, probably ABS. But it’s a little lace cleat that you use to cinch off the laces before you tie the bow. I notice that REI calls it a ‘secure-fit lace capture system’ Whatever, it works EXTREMELY well. Here’s how it works; when I put on my Targhees, I slip in my foot, snug tight on the two lace cords and pop them into the nifty lace lock. You get a satisfying small snap when they seat. Then it’s all over but the bow. No digging around for tight laces with fingernails. Just one pull, cleat it off, bow up, done. End game is just as simple; uncleat the laces and the boot opens like a flower. No loosening of laces necessary, just extract your paw. Too much hyperbole on such a small thing, you say? Personally, friggin’ around with my boot laces, particularly in cold weather, ranks in the basement of my favorite ways to pass time.Again, the boots are an absolute LOOKER with great fit, support and traction. Only caveat I’ve found to date is that the sizing, on this particular model, at least (from the research I’ve done), runs a half-size small.$120 MSRP
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