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4/27/2011

Goose Down 0 Degree Sleeping Bag made by High Peak Review

Goose Down 0 Degree Sleeping Bag made by High Peak
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this is the only down bag I have ever owned but so far it seems great.it has good loft and is more comfortable than my synthetic bag and packs to half the size of my 30 degree bag.In the picture it's blue and red but mine came blue and orange. The mummy hood is a rad design and it has 2 pockets on the inside.It is also ridiculously cheaper than comparable bags.

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Product Description:
High Peak utilizes only the tip of the Goose Down Feather which gives you a very soft and warm feeling without the sharp barbs of whole feathers.

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12/17/2010

Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season Review

Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season
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I'm a big guy and often have my pooch as my hiking buddy, so when the chance came up to buy this cheaply in new condition, I jumped at it.I took it on a campout this weekend in George Washington National Forest(this was the first weekend in a dog's age that it wasn't too hot out) and put it through the paces.

I think the tent is better as a one person person+dog tent than a two person tent, although smaller, thinner people may disagree.It seems to be only a little bigger than my Eureka Backcountry.

It seems to be pretty good about condensation.Between me and the combat puggle we should have created a lot of mositure, but what little there was was on the fly.Stretching out the fly's sides with guylines creates little windows and provides limited outside viewing while still protecting you and your stuff from the elements.I prefer this over the Clip Flashlight...I just don't care for tents that aren't freestanding(I like to lift the whole thing up when I'm packing out and shake it clean).

I recommend it!

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Product Description:
Don?t think that a measly three pounds worth of poles and fabric can keep you comfortably protected from mountain tempests? Check out the Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 Tent. This ultralight, three-season shelter features a single hubbed pole design and a spacious interior that accommodates even the tallest of tent mates. A single, cave-style door lets you get in or out quickly, and the front vestibule keeps your packs dry when the skies let loose. The locking Jake?s Foot corners and lightweight pole clips make one-person set-ups a breeze.

Product Features

    Material: [Fly] 40D HT nylon; [Floor] 40D nylon
    Freestanding: Yes
    Poles: 1
    Pole Material: DAC Featherlite NSL
    Doors: 1
    Clip / Sleeve: Clip
    Floor Space: 83 x 49in (211 x 124.5cm), 25.5sq ft (2.4sq m)
    Interior Height: 38in (97cm)
    Vestibule Space: 8sq ft (.75sq m)
    Packed Size: 20 x 5.5in (51 x 14cm)
    Ventilation: Mesh walls
    Weight: 3lb 4oz (1474g)
    Recommended Use: Lightweight backpacking
    Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime


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11/01/2010

Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight 2 Two-Person Ultralight Tent Review

Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight 2 Two-Person Ultralight Tent
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First the bad news: this tent is a tunnel design, so it is not free-standing.This means that you have to pull stakes to move it. In all my backpacking I have *never* had to move a tent before I was ready to leave (though my companion and I awoke one morning to find our Clip-3 had been in the middle of a storm-started stream all night--the seals held, and we both slept through it!). Also, I have only occasionally camped where the ground was so rocky I had trouble putting the primary stakes down.I camp mostly in the Pacific Northwest--your mileage may vary, so ask friends who camp in your area. My conclusion: "free standing" means little to me.

So why buy a tunnel design instead of a geodesic?Because tunnel designs offer the best interior space to weight ratio.In human speak, you get more space and less pack weight.You can reduce the ~4 pound pack weight further by purchasing some premium titanium stakes from aftermarket manufacturers.Many newer "ultralight" tents from Sierra Designs and others cost twice as much and weigh over 6 pounds.

Some tunnel tents from Stephenson's offer even lower weight, but are custom made--cost is very high, you may wait several weeks to receive it, and I would worry about availability of replacement parts. Sierra Designs is common enough that most outdoor chains can quickly sell you spare poles or parts should accidents occur while traveling.

This tent is a breeze to set up--takes only a few minutes, and regularly garners compliments and amazement from other campers who watch.

I only wish that Sierra Designs would offer the very similar but larger Clip-3 tent again.Mine packed under 5.5 pounds (with spare stakes), and had 42 square feet of interior space. That's less weight than most two-person geodesics and more space than most three-person tents!And I find the three person version a lot less claustrophobic.

Before purchasing a tent, I suggest you consider carefully how you will use it. This piece of gear is one of the most expensive and heavy you'll take into the wilderness. Each feature adds weight, and you may decide some are not worth carrying. Backpacker Magazine has excellent annual reports on tents--compare features there (it is often available in public libraries).

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Product Description:
A best-seller, year-in and year-out, the Clip Flashlight features a hoop design for less weight, a generous vestibule, and Swift Clips for easy set-up.Tent Guard with Ultra Fresh, a SuperSeal Floor, Cam-Locs, color-coded webbing, reflective guy-outs and DAC Featherlite poles make the Clip not only a great value, but a top performer.

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