text: Metacognition - Outline Causal Effects of Conscious Experience Broadest Case: • Mental states Behavior I want a beer, I think beer is in fridge, I open fridge A Narrower Case (Metacognition) • Knowledge about cognition control cognition I believe I will not remember the name of the person I just met I may take special measures to commit her name to memory (think that "Rita" rhymes with "pita"). Metacognition • Knowledge about cognition (a conscious experience). – Knowledge about tasks (e.g., 'rote vs deep encoding') – Knowledge about persons (e.g., 'I' am not good at this') • Control of cognitive processes. For example, – Which strategy to use – How much time to allocate to studying • Monitoring of cognitive processes. For example, – – – – Ease of Learning: "learning names is difficult" Judgment of Learning (JoL): "I won't remember that name" Feeling of Knowing (FoK): "I feel that I know her name" Confidence Judgment: "I'm not sure, it may be 'Rita'" Ease-ofJudgment of Learning Learning Judgment Monitoring Encoding Feeling of Knowledge Retention Confidence in Retrieved answer Retrieval In Advance Ongoing Maintenance of Self-directed Output of Of Learning Learning Knowledge search Response Select Encoding strategy Select Search Strategy Allocate Study Time Terminate Search Control Nelson & Narens, 1990 Judgment of Learning (JoL) JoL: "I will I be able to remember this at a later time (at test)" Example: - Study this pair: - Make a JoL: - Test: Captain - Carbon "How likely that I will remember the target word that went with "Captain"? 25% 50% 75% 100% Captain ________ Findings: - JoL correlates with recall - if I think I know it, it's likely I do know it - but this correlation is far from perfect (usually less than .50) You can also have aggregate JoL at the end of the list. Monitoring Effectiveness: JoL & recall • Resolution (aka discrimination accuracy or relative accuracy) – The extent to which the subject is able to distinguish between answers that are more likely or less likely to be correct. • Calibration – Whether there is overconfidence or underconfidence How do we judge what we know and what we don't? That is, what cues are used for JoL? • A hint to this question comes from studies looking at immediate JoL vs. delayed JoL • Immediate JoL – while seeing word pair (spoon – cuiller) – Correlation with recall was low (r = .35) • Delayed JoL: – At the end of list – seeing only cue (spoon - ___) – Excellent correlation with recall (r = .90) – 2nd graders and old adults also provide good delayed JoL Nelson & Dunlosky, 1991 • So it seems that we (mis)use the target to assess the cue effectiveness • To directly test this idea – Water – ocean – Chicken – penguin • (nelson & Koriat) • Mnemonic cues: cues that give rise to the 'feeling' of an item having been encoded. • Two types of mnemonic cues: – Intrinsic cues: Properties of the items that (subjects believe to) influence memory (e.g., high vs. low frequency words) – Extrinsic cues: Conditions of the task that (subjects believe to) influence memory (e.g., repetition) • Subjects underestimate some cues (e.g, repetition) • Subjects incorrectly believe that low frequency words would be harder to recognize than high frequency ones Relation between JoL & study time Can Judgment of Learning control how long we study?1 - Study English - French pairs: - Pen - Stylo - Free allocation of study time - Make a JoL: - How likely will you recall "stylo" when presented with 'Pen'? -Test: - Pen ________ Findings 1. students allocated more study time to items which were judged to be more difficult. 2. still remembered more of the easy ones (labor-in-vain). Did not compensate adequately for difficulty 1what is the causal effect of conscious experience on behavior? (Nelson & Leonesio, 1988) Relation between JoL & study choice Can we use Judgment of Learning to effectively choose what to study? Two types of essay (within-subject): - easy (e.g., why we need to take vitamins) - hard (post-modern interpretations of neo-classical fiction) Amount of study time available - One group was given a limited amount of time - The other group was given a great deal of time Results: Adaptive use of study time. When time limited: subjects focused on easy items when time unlimited: focus on hard items Original study with Ivy League students; replicated with Inner City Son and Metcalfe (2000) Public schools in NY (6th grade) Feeling of Knowing (FoK) 1. Recall: What is the capital of Australia? ____ 2. FoK Judgment: I am __ % sure I will recognize its name 3. Recognition Is it: A)Sydney B) Melbourne C) Canberra D) Perth - FoK accuracy usually ranges from .35 to .60 Similar range for 6-y olds & for older adults Tip of the Tongue (ToT) ToT: "I know this word and I will retrieve it soon" - What is the last name of the first person to set foot on the moon? - What is the name of the large flightless bird from Africa? - What is the name of the religious group from Northern India whose men where large turbans wrapped around their head? ToT: - correlates with recall & recognition - correlates with partial information about the target - but these correlations are far from perfect - ToT seems to be caused by the familiarity of the topic and the accessibility of partial information - The same metaphor is used in many languages Monitoring and control processes in 'freereport' memory performance • Performance in memory tasks depends on: – Memory per se – Memory monitoring (i.e., the subjective assessment that the answer that comes to mind is correct) – Memory control (e.g., decide to report or withhold the answer based on confidence and consequences) Examples: - "answer 4 out of 5 questions": the student with better metacognitive skills will do better (other things being equal). - multiple choice: is there penalty or not? - "memoirs" vs. "jury": In a capital punishment case we may withhold memories that we deem acceptable to voice in a memoir, because in the former the potential cost of error is high Koriat & Goldsmith, 1996 Input Question retrieve Long-term memory Situational demands/ Payoff monitor - report option - accuracy incentive Set Response criterion Probability (Prc) yes Best candidate answer Retrieval Assessed Probability (Pa) Monitoring report Pa > Pcr ? no Control withhold Performance Factors that contribute to freereport memory performance • Overall retention (memory per se) • Monitoring effectiveness: the extent to which the assessed probabilities successfully differentiate correct from incorrect candidate answers.(*) • Control sensitivity: the extent to which withholding or volunteering is in fact based on monitoring output • Response criterion setting: whether the probability threshold is set in accordance with the payoff schedule. * Being able to distinguish what you know from what you don't know. Testing the model (Koriat & Goldsmith, 1996, exp. 1) • General knowledge questions – Phase 1: • Forced-report (forced recall) • Confidence rate – Phase 2: (same items) • Free report (free recall) • Half subjects with high accuracy incentive (penalty) • Results – Good monitoring & control • high correlation between accuracy in forced recall and confidence rate • Very high correlation between confidence and report in phase 2 – Adaptive response criterion • People withhold more items when penalty (but there was a quantity/accuracy trade-off) Testing the model (Koriat & Goldsmith, 1996, exp. 2) • Same method, except that • Monitoring was manipulated with two types of items: – Typical items (good confidence-accuracy correlation) – Deceiving items (items people are usually sure and wrong) • What is the capital of Australia? • Results – Unlike the 'good' monitoring condition (typical items) for the 'bad' monitoring condition (deceiving items): • free-report did little to increase accuracy, and • the accuracy-quantity tradeoff was much larger than for typical items • Monitoring might also be impaired: – in special populations: Children, Korsakoff, frontal patients. – Due to priming • • • • Goldsmith & koriat toronto 05 Underconfidence with practice Water-ocean Study times Witness testimony - While deliberating, jurors rely upon their memories of the trial (availability heuristic) - Jurors who are very confident about their memories have the largest impact during deliberation (Kassin & Wrightsman, 1988) - But is that likely to be more convincing - However, this is based on the assumption that confidence is correlated with accuracy, is it? Witness testimony (cont'd) - Open ended questioning and free recall are preferable to direct questioning and recognition tests, which tend to contaminate memories. - Witnesses should be reassured that "I don't' remember" is an acceptable answer. - See Hunt& Ellis textbook • EOL: inferential (performance predicition) – Prediction of one's memory span – 5 y-old are overconfident – May be due to unfamiliarity (much better in how far they can jump) – At grade 4, improve calibration due in second prediction (but not at grade 3) – May be kids confound predicition with wishful thinking (what I want to get), as they do better in predicting others' performance Cues to FoK Metamemory affects memory performance • Imagine a multiple choice test in which – – – – There are 5 choices 1 point if answer is correct 0 point if there is no answer (omission) -.25 point if error – Instructions "wild guesses will be penalized", • Problems: – Instructions are vague: • what counts as 'wild' • Cultural, gender, & personality biases in risk taking (control) – Even with precise instructions there may be individual differences in monitoring (e.g., overconfident) Are most confident jurors also the most reliable ones? • view videotape of actual murder trial • make a global JoL ("I will remember __% of events in the trial") • Answer questions about the trial & provide a confidence judgment for each answer Results • JoL did not correlate with accuracy of response • More confident jurors speak up (even though their accuracy is no better than others' accuracy) – This may explain why deliberation does not enhance accuracy – May also occur in study groups, in which the overconfident premed guy runs the show despite not having done the readings Pritchard & Keenan, 1999, JEP:Applied Confidence judgments • An example of a confidence judgment is when you mark a question in the MC exam so you can go back to it at a later time • The typical procedure is to ask a general knowledge question in a multiple choice format – What is the capital of North Carolina? A. Charlotte, B. Raleigh – Provide a confidence judgment: 50% = guessing 100% = certain – Confidence is positively correlated with accuracy (resolution), but Calibration of judgments • Calibration = mean judgment – mean performance • For confidence judgments – There is over-confidence in hard items and – There is under- confidence in easy ones – People are poorly calibrated, suggesting they are insensitive to how much they know, but why? – One possibility is confirmation bias: People might consider reasons why an answer may be correct and fail to consider why the answer might be wrong – When people are asked to provide reasons why their answer might be incorrect, their judgment becomes much better calibrated (koriat '80) JoL & FoK • Are JoL & FoK based on the same info? Is r > 0? • 20 paired associates, cued recall, learnt to criterion – Half the pairs needed to be recalled correctly once – The other half needed to be recalled 4 times (overlearnt) – After item reached criterion -> immediate JoL (affected by overlearning) – 4 week retention interval – Recall test (better for overlearnt items) (relative acc of JoL = .3) – FoK to each non-recalled item (unaffected by overlearning; relative acc of FoK = .2) – Recognition test of non-recalled items – Correlation bt JoL & FoK = .17 (very low) Leonesio & Nelson, 1990 How do we come up with a metamemory judgment? The Direct-Access Hypothesis – Things that we store in our mind have a memory trace – Some things have stronger trace than others – Our JoL, FoK, & confidence judgments are based on those traces. – In the case of the FoK we cannot access a memory but even in those cases we can experience the trace. Evidence against the Direct-Access Hypothesis • general knowledge questions, followed by FoK, and recognition of unrecalled items • Two types of questions – Standard items: • relative accuracy of FoK was .35 • In other words, FoK predicted recognition – Deceiving items (e.g. 'name the capital of California' • relative accuracy of FoK was 0 • In other words, people were bad at predicting recognition Koriat, 1995 More evidence against the Direct-Access Hypothesis • Trivia questions (semantic memory) – Answers were grouped based on how long it took subjects to respond (a proxy for difficulty) • Easy items required little processing of the event (episodic memory) • Hard items required more elaboration (deeper processing) • Immediate JoL re: free recall in 20 mins • Test: Free recall of answers (episodic recall) – Because Hard items required deeper processing, they are better recalled! – If subjects relied on direct-access, harder items should receive higher JoL (but they don't!) – This suggests subjects relied in an effort heuristic (hard -> low) Benjamin, Bjork, & Schwartz, 1998 More evidence against the Direct-Access Hypothesis • List of Words – High frequency words – Low frequency words Which type will be better recognized? • Immediate JoL re: recognition • Recognition Test – Low frequency words are easier to recognized – If subjects relied on direct-access, low frequency words should receive higher JoL (but they don't!) – This suggests subjects relied on (incorrect) beliefs about the effect of word frequency Benjamin, , 1998 Cue-Familiarity Hypothesis of metacognitive judgments • FoK are based on familiarity with the cue (question), rather than memory traces of the target (answer) • If FoK is high, then people attempt target retrieval • Since cue familiarity is likely to be related to target familiarity, it is somewhat predictive (thus the finding of FoK relative accuracy) • Priming subjects with the cues leads to increased FoK (without increased in recognition) Reder, 1987 Accessibility Hypothesis of metacognitive judgments • FoK are based on accessibility of the target • It is different from direct access hypothesis in that – Information IS accessed – The accessed information need not to be accurate (tricky questions) – the fluency with which the information is accessed is important (e.g., trivia study, Benjamin et al.) Koriat, 1993 Cue-Familiarity vs. Target Accessibility hypotheses • Proactive interference task with three conditions – AB AB: familiar cue; fluent access to target – AD AB: familiar cue; difficult access to target – CD AB: novel cue; modest access to target • Test – Paired associate recall – FoK for incorrectly recalled items – Recognition test • Results favored cue-familiarity hypotheses • However, both hypotheses may be true as they are not mutually incompatible. Cue-familiarity acts first, if high then people attempt retrieval, point at which accessibility influences FoK Metcalfe, Schwartz, & Joaquim 1993 How well do students judge their learning? • Study a paragraph • Make a global JoL • Recall • Low correlation (.27) Inputs for metamemory judgments • Immediate JoL – Ease of processing during study (begg et al, 1989; Hertzog et al, 2003 Jep:lmc29, 22-34) – How related cue & target are (koriat, 1997) • FoK – Cue familiarity (reder) – Accessibility of partial information – SEE VERY IMPORTANT FIGURE 8.5, WHICH INCLUDES ALL TYPES OF INPUTS Inputs for JoL • Aspects of study processes – Imagery vs. repetition – Ease of processing • Item characteristics – Pair relatedness – Concrete or abstract words – Item frequency/familiarity • Context of study – Number of study trials – Serial position of items – Luminance of items Inputs for Confidence Judgment • For recalled items – Latency of recall – Item characteristics – Pair relatedness • For non-recalled items (also used in FoK) – Cue familiarity (reder) – Accessibility to partial information (koriat) • For recognition task – Latency of recognition – Cue familiarity – Recollecting an episode in which the item has been learnt – Reasons given why answer may be wrong – Resons given why answer may be right • In sum, metamemory judgments are modestly related to performance (e.g, FoK relative accuracy . 35). • However, this is not due to some misterious direct-access to trace • Rather, it is due to use of inputs (cues) which have varying degrees of predictiveness about the target, from very low (e.g. deceptive items, false beliefs on importance of word frequency) to more positive (true relation between target and cue) • FoK is greatly impaired in Korsakoff (Shimamura JoL & study time • Intuitively, it makes sense that people will spend more time studying those items that they believed have not yet mastered (i.e., low JoL items) (see Son& Metcalfe 2000 for an exhaustive review) • Discrepancy-Reduction Hypothesis: – There is a goal state and a current state, and people try to minimize the distance between current and goal states. – But people also use context. So if you are short for time, you will devote that time to easier items than to harder ones (Thiede & Dunlosky, 1999). – People also sometimes focus on items of intermediate difficulty (Metcalfe, 2002) • I think that in our study with Aaron what we need to do is to find an input that we can predict will be used for the JoL (e.g., ease of reading, see Hertzog 2003) or alternatively, look for a measure (delayed JoL) that we think will be affected by proactive interference. • As it is now, why would PI affect immediate JoL?? Sounds silly


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On 04/08/11 03:32, Jean Hollis Weber wrote: > I've got completely lost in all the mutations of the "Refactoring" > thread, and don't recall all that has been said, so please forgive me if > what I'm about to suggest has been dealt with already. > > Two low-barrier methods I have seen work quite successfully on wikis, > forums, and similar sites are: > > 1) People must ask for an account; they can't self-subscribe. Nothing is > required except a few words about who you are and why you want an > account. Any one of several people authorised to approve or reject these > requests can deal with them expeditiously. Very few spammers, in my > experience, take the trouble to actually request accounts. We need to implement this in a way which sits within MediaWiki functionality and complies with the goals. One way would be * to allow the normal self-registration and optional email address with email verification * and have a new wiki role, say "contributor" (or is this contributer in US-speak?). * guest have no write access * registered users can write to User and User_talk namespaces but to no others * registered users can request to become a Contributor, but the must have completed their User page, verified their email address and confirmed that all future edits to the Main or Talk namespaces are made under licence (CCA AL2 or whatever we decide. * the granting of Contributor is done by the bureaucrats. * The Main and Talk pages contain "reference" content. * There is a standard disclaimer that user/user talk is user content is user content * We would still need main and user namespace guidelines TOUs. This might seem a little convolved, but this can be configured with std MW/extension functionality. > 2) Alternatively, or in addition, the first X edits/ contributions/ > whatever are moderated by a group of people, any one of whom can approve > or reject the items. After X acceptable contributions, the person is > then allowed to edit the wiki without further supervision -- until or > unless they start posting inappropriate material such as spam. Again, > very few spammers will take the trouble to post some useful info before > going into spam mode. > > These methods deal with the vast majority, if not all, of the concerns I > have seen Rob expressing about systems with no control at all, but at > the same time they do not require more time or commitment on the > contributors' part to be authorised to participate. > > AFAIK, most wikis& similar sites provide some way to limit the editing > of specific pages to a smaller group of people (admins or whatever). > > --Jean > We could add another committer layer so that contributer (but not committer) edits are moderated However, I suspect that a trust-but-verify attitude is easier for everyone. When we catch contributers deliberately abusing the rules, then we can always back out their changes and remove contributer status. This is similar to our forum model and works well there. Regards Terry
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Jan 21, 2013 at 5:27 pm #1298290
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It seems like a very nice pack. Slightly over specced weight (35oz vs 34oz) but that's really not a large difference. I really like the floating pack lid as its two pockets make grabbing all those small items you need throughout the day painless. The hipbelt pockets are of average size and made of mesh, so they won't protect anything fragile inside.
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Konrad .BPL Member
Thanks for the initial review! Pack looks promising. When you get the chance, can you let us know how much the lid weighs? I'm trying to get an idea of how much lighter this pack can get. Thanks!Jan 21, 2013 at 6:12 pm #1945949
Jared BakerBPL Member
@simply_lightLocale: Midwest, US
I am usually impressed with the price points on packs at REI. Of course when you mass produce them it allows you to be more flexible on the price.Jan 21, 2013 at 9:44 pm #1946021
Luke SchmidtSpectator
@cameronLocale: Idaho Falls
Thanks for posting. This could be the UL pack I've been wanting either REI or Golite to make for a long time. It will be great if the average wanna be hiker can walk into REI and pick out a 2 pound pack without having to mail order it.
Do you think you will take this on the CT?Jan 22, 2013 at 4:34 am #1946066
I think I will. I need to figure out how to shave a few more ounces off it though. The easiest step would probably be to take off the pack lid, but that's one of my favorite features :(Jan 22, 2013 at 6:16 am #1946070
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@anarkhosLocale: Colorado, Wyoming
What do you think max loadout would be on this? Unfortunately I tend to load heavy due to food and water. MY brother and I are planning a CT thru this summer/fall and I'm seriously considering grabbing this pack when REI dividend/20% off happens in March. That would be a LW backpack from a reputable manufacturer with an actual load support system for $104.00 before tax! I could finally replace my beloved but overweight MountainSmith bag.
Plus I could totally gut the hydration sleeve and whatnot, shave a little excess. Never been a fan of hydro systems personally.Jan 22, 2013 at 11:59 am #1946149
Not impressed. For 4oz more, there's the Boreas Buttermilk 40, which won Backpacker's Editor's Choice for being one of the most comfortable packs they've ever tested for warm weather. Plus, it's more minimalist and easier to shave ounces from since there's no extra stitching (or a lid.) Shave out the hydration sleeve and cut the hidden tie-down straps, and this pack drops under the REI pack's weight.
The mesh is higher quality. The load distribution straps are placed along seams. The hip belt pockets are larger and tougher. The outer pack is silicone-impreganted for water resistance.
Plus, the frame is removable (either the wire frame or the plastic sheet, or both) and it's $20 less than the REI pack on http://www.theclymb.com, and the sale doesn't expire.
The back padding is a nice complement to my torso-length pad. Very pleased with this pack.
http://www.theclymb.com/brand-event/111818/show-product/172461?f=miJan 23, 2013 at 1:13 pm #1946510
If anything I'd say that because the Buttermilk is more minimalist (and yet heavier than the Flash), it would be harder to cut weight off of. You can cut off all the same items on the Flash — hydration pocket, straps, etc. — and still have more to take off. The lid itself weighs a couple of ounces at least and is detachable, meaning you're not gonna permanently damage the pack if you decide to remove it. The fact that its larger cousin (they reviewed the 55L Buttermilk, not the 40L) was a Backpacker Editor's Choice doesn't really impress me; the same year their editor's choice of a tent was a 4lb 2-person tent that was praised for "withstanding 25mph winds".
I wouldn't say the Flash's mesh is poor quality — it's just not stretchy mesh. It will catch easier than the mesh on my GG Murmur or ULA CDT, but I doubt it would tear as easily.
Andrew, when are you planning on doing the CT? My brother and I will be doing it starting the last week of July. I'm sure the Flash could handle 25-30lbs easily, above that I'd have to do some testing.Jan 23, 2013 at 1:17 pm #1946511
Nick GatelBPL Member
@ngatelLocale: Southern California
One thing you cannot measure is the functionality (how easy it is to live out of a pack). This is up to the individual.Jan 23, 2013 at 5:05 pm #1946580
My friend has the 55, I have the 40, and they're practically identical- literally just slightly taller and slightly wider, at the price of a few ounces. I don't think the backpacker review is invalid because of the difference. Besides, I don't think the Backpacker award is a closer, just a relevant detail. Good call though- I don't agree with them often.
Idk, I just thought I'd give an alternate opinion. The Buttermilk's design team specifically put packs like the REI Flash in their sights and went to the drawing board to get rid of the extras, cut weight, but maintain functionality- that last part is important. For the price point, I haven't seen another pack match up. It carries like an Osprey.
I rip right through open-holed, "cheap" mesh by accident about once per pack. Toss a Leatherman in a pocket and forget about it for 2 miles, and it's gone. I don't like it, I'd rather have the good stuff.
I can only assume your review of the REI's mesh pockets as "probably tougher" is based on clairvoyance! Haha!
When I see a "minimalist" pack that has a sewn-in frame, a lid, and less-than-ideal mesh pockets (when outer pockets are a huge part of minimalist packing) I like to think it's a nice way to trick tourists into spending extra to be like the racers they see on the cover of a magazine. I think there are 5 better ways to spend money, and the Buttermilk is one suggestion from me.
No problem if you disagree :DJan 23, 2013 at 7:14 pm #1946612
I wouldn't call it clairvoyance, but you're right — it definitely wasn't experimental data. It is a open-holed webbed mesh, but isn't simply string. It's very similar to the thick nylon mesh upper you get on a tough pair of trail runners. I guess I'll just have to see how it handles out on the field.
And I definitely agree with the whole "minimalist" thing…it's all based on point of view. If you ask anyone from this forum what comes to mind when you say minimalist, they'll respond with "Zpacks Zero" or "GG Murmur". If you ask the typical REI customer/weekend hiker that carriers a 50lb pack for three days, they'll say that anything under 50 liters and 5lbs is minimalist. I wouldn't say REI is being inaccurate in their wording…just catering to a different market!
I've never tried a Boreas and hadn't heard of them until two or three months ago, but would like to try one out sometime.Jan 23, 2013 at 8:17 pm #1946628
Tyler MillerBPL Member
@fightingthetideLocale: Southeast
How true to size is the hip belt? The large's specs online say the hip belt is for those with a 34"-46" waist. I have a 31" waist and a 21.5" torso. It doesn't seem that the big pack companies cater to guys like me.
For the record – I'm saving up for a custom pack.Jan 23, 2013 at 11:38 pm #1946663
The extra ounces on the Boreas go straight into the backpanel. It's a nice pack. I think you're on to something with the mesh on the Flash, I've been hoping for something above the quality you get on, say, a Kelty, but even strong meshes have been letting me down since I've started backpacking. I'm an instant skeptic, but a potential convert.Jan 24, 2013 at 6:15 am #1946689
Brad RogersBPL Member
@mocs123Locale: Southeast Tennessee
I wouldn't go by anything Backpacker mag says. They like the gear best from companies that advertise in the magazine. Serious conflict of interest there.Jan 24, 2013 at 6:20 am #1946690
I haven't seen the Flash 45 yet, but have to say that I love the Flash 18 and the Flash 30. Based on that I expect to be very happy with the 45 as well.
BTW upon checking… It looks like the difference in weight is a lot more than 4 ounces. The specs I see are 2 lb 2 oz vs 3 lb 1 oz, a difference of 15 ounces. That is almost half again the weight of the Flash.
Then there is price… I much prefer to buy from REI for the dividend, the ease of return, and the fact that they are local. If I buy from them, the Flash is $129 vs the Buttermilk at $185.Jan 24, 2013 at 6:23 am #1946694
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@anarkhosLocale: Colorado, Wyoming
My brother and I are most likely going in September, he's doing wildland firefighting this summer and if we have another supremely dry summer they may keep him on into the fall. I may end up going by myself. I'll just have to wait and see how everything plays out. 95% of the time I end up solo, which is fine for me.
So I'm pretty sold on the Flash 45 right now, I'm pretty impressed with both the discussions here on BPL as well as other online research. I've recently downsized my other gear quite a bit but I'm paranoid about using a 45 liter pack. I've only ever done long hikes with a 55 or larger, so once I have everything squared away I'll load my 55 and see how comfortable I'd be with a smaller pack.Jan 24, 2013 at 6:29 am #1946696
Brad RogersBPL Member
@mocs123Locale: Southeast Tennessee
Did anyone ever get to weigh the lid on the Flash.Jan 24, 2013 at 10:37 am #1946779
> "Did anyone ever get to weigh the lid on the Flash."
I just bought one today…
2.5 ounces for the lid.
The whole pack is 2 lb 2.5 ounces for my size medium without any snipping or trimming and there is a lot of stuff that could be trimmed off. All of the various webbing is way longer than most of us will need. Also the pouch for the water bladder could be removed. Without the lid and with all of the straps trimmed it would be several ounces under 2 pounds. Even with the lid on and with some other trimming I think you could pretty easily get below 2 lb.
My initial reaction is that this is a very nice pack. It seems very comfortable and well designed. Granted I have thus far only loaded it a walked around the block with it. It looks very durable to me. The mesh actually is heavy duty especially compared to that on most of the ultralight cottage industry models.Jan 24, 2013 at 10:58 am #1946783
Paul JohnsonBPL Member
@johncooperLocale: SoCal
Will this pack fit a bear can? If so, will it fit sideways or only vertical? Bear can is a bearikade weekender or similar.Jan 24, 2013 at 12:51 pm #1946812
My Garcia bear canister almost fits sideways. It might even be able to be jammed in sideways, but I was shy about damaging the pack. The Weekender is a little shorter and only very slightly larger diameter, but not tapered, so I am pretty sure it would fit sideways.
I actually think I like the canister being in vertical orientation, I can fit a lot of stuff in next to it.Jan 24, 2013 at 1:31 pm #1946832
Check the link I put in my original message; the Buttermilk is $110.Jan 27, 2013 at 9:46 am #1947639
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I bought my Flash 45 on Thursday. It weighted in at 34.8oz sans tags for the medium. The "Lime Spritz" is pretty bright and I'm glad it is just trim. First impressions of the material and general construction are good. It the mesh on both the hip belt pockets and the big floating pocket on the front looks and feels good. I would have to believe that if either where to get a tear it would not go unnoticed. The rip stop main body looks and feels good although, I will use a liner, to insure the gear stays dry. They have been more than generous with all the straps and after couple shake downs, I will have them trimmed down. The main compartment is lager than I had thought it would be and I have no doubt that my regular spring load of 23 / 25lbs will fit with room to spare. The lid is very similar to the one on my Flash 65 and may be a little more water resistant, due to the flap that completely covers the main compartment zipper and what appears to be a heaver coating on the inside. The shoulder straps and hip belt retain the classic REI style. The foam(?) padding looks thin but adequate and as with all of the features, only field tests will tell.
I loaded this flash with 17.5 lbs of gear and water and went for a walk. For those of you that my live in or near Charlotte, NC, there are a couple nice county parks, that have some walking trails. Bunny trails to be sure, but better than a road walk. I was out for about 5 hours and maybe 15 miles. Most of the gear I had brought was mostly for bulk and weight. I had a Sublite sil in the big mesh pocket on the front for awhile. That is where I usually had it in the 65. After about an hour I move it inside the pack. I actually slid it down inside the bladder pocket.(which I will probably remove) I was a just a little too uneasy even after I used one of the provided bungees that came on the pack, that it might fall out. I left it inside the rest of the day but I'm not sure it will stay there. I like my tent on the outside. For me, it lessens the problems of putting away a wet tent, which is always a problem when you are walking the AT in the spring. I also used a 1-liter Smart water bottle in the left side of the big mesh pocket. At first it wanted to almost lay down away from me, so I took out a beanie that happened to be in one of the stuff stacks I had put in. I rolled the beanie up slid it down next to the bottle and everything stayed in place. I had no trouble getting the bottle in and out with the pack on. Again, I use this system with the 65. The tall smart water bottle is what makes this work for me. It did not take me many adjustments to get the feel I like, and after the walk I did not have any pain or soreness in my shoulders or neck.
I only get enough time to actually get out and actually hike a few weeks and around 500 miles a year. If that makes me a "tourist", I can live with that.
Well this got a lot longer that the original intent. This is my first online review, so I hope you got at least a rudimentary idea of what to expect from this pack
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Steve KBPL Member
@skomaeLocale: northeastern US
I ordered one of these a few weeks back and it finally arrived for in-store pickup. Looking forward to trying this out as my main pack this year once the snow melts away.
Regarding the Buttermilks 55, I've put a lot of miles into this pack and I can't decide if I love or hate it. I constantly miss having a floating lid, the mesh pockets aren't as stretchy as (but far more durable than) the Granite Gear AC Blaze 60, and it's not quite as comfortable as my (older) REI Flash 50, nor the AC Blaze. I will say to its credit, though, is that it manages to be a very durable, rock-solid pack at a reasonable weight, considering how much I've overstuffed it and dragged it through rocks and vegetation. It also carries excellently summit-style with the compression straps pulled in tight and just a couple things. If it had a slightly taller collar it'd be ideal for all 4 seasons.
I'm hoping the Flash 45 carries more comfortably and retains a good amount of durability. If so, it'll definitely win out over the Buttermilks for me with its lid and Flash-like comfort.Jan 27, 2013 at 5:34 pm #1947793
Steve MeierBPL Member
@smeierLocale: Midwest
I looked at the REI Flash 45 recently in the store and was struck by how close it resembles the ULA Circuit–I mean right down to the J-style shoulder harness. The fabrics didn't seem as durable on the Flash as on the Circuit but I think REI finally hit the nail on the head with the pack–lightweight, comfortable if it performs like the Circuit, and very functional. It reminded me of a KIA-why hope for a great product when you can just copy the design it from a proven winner!Jan 27, 2013 at 5:57 pm #1947797
Stuart ArmstrongMember
@strong806Locale: Near the AT
Looking at the Circuit (39 ounces) versus the Large Flash 50 at 36 ounces, you get 18 liters more for only a 3 ounce penalty (0 ounces if you remove accessories), but almost $100 more in price.
I guess it is just a matter of your budget and volume needs? The bear can comments were helpful.
For the price I'm tempted to just buy the Flash 50 to see how I like it. I have the REI UL 60 and have been pleased with how it carries, and would have too much room if I used alot of stuff sacks or compression. I like using the pack as a stuff sack.
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Q: Does my child need to bring his/her own instrument?
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81% Off Sierra Designs Numbskull Pullover Jacket – Men's
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Outdoor Deals Daily – Sierra Designs Numbskull Pullover Jacket (Mens)The Sierra Designs Men's Numbskull Pullover Jacket provides a light barrier from the elements, helping you stay warm in less-than-warm conditions. Lightweight stretch polyester fabric keeps the wind at bay, while an elastic hem that helps seal warmth in. The half-zip front ensures easy ventilation, and elastic cuffs with thumbholes keep sleeves in place.
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Deal price: $22.83 (regularly $119.00).Oct 16, 2012 at 3:05 pm #1921859
Perfect timing as I've just started to feel the need for a wind shirt.Oct 16, 2012 at 6:30 pm #1921941
Martin Van LaarhovenBPL Member
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Thanks for the heads up. I checked it out and also found that it's available at REI for $28.83 with three color choices and most sizes PLUS you get REI's unbeatable return policy.Oct 16, 2012 at 6:40 pm #1921949
Black, blue and red. I got red because I want to use it when cycling too.Oct 16, 2012 at 6:45 pm #1921956
William RoddeyBPL Member
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Use the code AF20PERCENT at REI for 20% off.Oct 17, 2012 at 3:15 am #1922058
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I didn't even think of trying the code at REI. That is cool, thanks again bubba!Oct 17, 2012 at 12:52 pm #1922224
dont forget to use the free 2 day shippingOct 17, 2012 at 1:59 pm #1922248
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thanks for the tip…I picked up one for my sister for Christmas…I love BPL. :)Oct 17, 2012 at 9:55 pm #1922397
Too late for me, but how do you take advantage of free 2 day shipping?Oct 18, 2012 at 6:19 am #1922450
all sierra designs products are free 2 day shipping. i didnt notice till i already chose site to store. but once an order is placed you cant change it.Oct 18, 2012 at 5:13 pm #1922656
It must not be automatic as I paid $6 to have it shipped to my house via standard UPS.Oct 19, 2012 at 1:50 pm #1922926
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Not automatic. Choose 2 day shipping, then at final checkout you will see 2 day shipping is zeroed out as 'free'. Just worked for me. Watch the checkout prompts.Oct 19, 2012 at 9:46 pm #1923053
oddly enough my site to store ended up being two days anyways, its never been that fast i might do it more oftenOct 21, 2012 at 3:48 pm #1923481
Anybody use theirs yet?Oct 21, 2012 at 7:27 pm #1923534
Kevin GarrisonBPL Member
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I've used mine a few days over the last couple of week. It's extremely light-weight and works well in wet conditions. So far…so goood.Oct 21, 2012 at 8:37 pm #1923553
Thanks Kevin, that's good to hear. It's been raining the past couple days and I haven't felt good (not wholly related), so I haven't been able to use mine yet.
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It's in prime location, a short distance away from all amenities including the town center, local shops, historic royal mile and much much more!
The apartment offers an exceptional standard of accommodation with 3 bedrooms and 2 luxury marble bathrooms. It also has the added benefit of a private garden with an outdoor dining area just off the reception room. This place is perfect for families and couples.
Prices available for short and long stay. Also great location for special events/dinner parties we have had one guest host a birthday meal for 10 people! The apartment has space for two cars in a secure car park. Towels and linen are provided. The apartment also has SKY sports TV and surround sound entertainment.
The accommodation and location make this apartment an ideal place to stay for both business and holiday guests: close to the West of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport and close to Edinburgh's West End.
This is a superb and very spacious luxury modern apartment set in landscaped grounds situated in Murrayfield, an ideal location close to Edinburgh's West End and with excellent access to Edinburgh Airport.
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Un accueil chaleureux,Rona est sympathique.un appartement luxueux et joliement décoré idéalement placé à une minute du stade de murrayfield et à 10 mn du centre ville .
Rona was fantastic when we arrived, and went over everything. The flat is gorgeous and the bus service was great also.
The only problem was the hot water kept going off and the sky tv was a bit dodgy. And the kitchen tap was leaking. Apart from that loved it.
Fantastic location and really beautiful flat! Rona is lovely and will make sure you have everything you need! A+++
Buena vivienda con dos dormitorios con dos camas de matrimonio y otro con una individual.
Está en una zona muy agradable y aunque no está en el centro, está muy bien comunicada con el aeropuerto y la ciudad por autobuses con parada en la puerta.
La casa es muy agradable y tiene una terraza pequña pero aprovechable
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The appartment is very well located in a nice area and close to the city centre and we had a very nice welcome.
However, it was really cold in the flat and the central heating wouldn't work. We called to solve this problem and the only solution we were given was to switch on a little heater in the kitchen. Also, the internet connection (wi-fi) didn't work and we couldn't use the microwave because when we tried to, the circuit breaker switched off.
Apart from that, it's a really nice appartment if these problems are solved.
Precioso apartamento en una buena zona de edinburgo. Amplio, moderno y bien cuidado. Todo un lujo para disfrutar de unos buenos días en esa gran ciudad. Un 10!:)
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Definition: Nickel, a metal, can be combined with other metals to make coins, jewelry, and stainless steel. People working in nickel refineries or nickel-processing plants have experienced chronic bronchitis, reduced lung function, and lung and sinus cancers. EPA classifies nickel refinery dust and nickel subsulfide as human carcinogens. Source: EPA, HHS
Definition: Copper, a metal, is essential to plants and animals, including humans. It is used to make wire,plumbing pipes, sheet metal and other products. Exposure to high levels of copper can be harmful, irritating the nose and throat and, in some cases, damaging the liver and kidneys. EPA says copper is not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity.
Definition: Lead in the air comes from mining, manufacturing and burning fossil fuels. Lead has been banned from gasoline for more than a decade and has been removed from most paints. Children are more vulnerable to lead poisoning than adults; swallowing even small amounts of lead can cause anemia, muscle weakness and brain damage. Adults exposed to high lead levels can suffer high blood pressure and damage to the nervous system. EPA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services consider lead and its compounds a probable or possible carcinogen. Source: EPA, HHS
Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, University of Massachusetts Amherst