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08-17-2012, 09:03 AM | #151 |
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Those figure 9's are awesome good call
Niccer - we are just doing some car/tent camping. going to go to cataloochee Site #2 - stop by!
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08-17-2012, 09:20 AM | #152 | |
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I am in the market for a light 2 person tent like the ones you and Strider posted. At the moment, all I have is a crappy Coleman 4 person "car camping" tent. It probably weighs 8 or so pounds and has it's own large pack, so it's completely overkill for what I need. I've previously just made my own lean-to out of tarps when hiking, but had a bad night on top of a bald with something like 50 mph wind gusts. |
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08-17-2012, 09:35 AM | #153 |
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Man, let me tell you, these things put just about every 2-person I've had to shame in the quality department. I use it car camping and BP trips. Well worth it if you are a serious camper. I got it on sale from the outfitter at harpers ferry before the latest price increase. Doubt I would pony up the msrp, now.
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08-17-2012, 09:39 AM | #154 | |
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Walked right by our car and gave us a sniff. |
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08-17-2012, 09:46 AM | #155 | |
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i couldnt be happier with the firstlight. it weighs 2lbs 13oz, i have a western mountaineering 35 deg bag - oh, and WM is ****ing awesome. I will never own a bag by another manufacturer - period. but it weighs 17 oz. add the reactor stove at 17oz, and i'm all set (tent, bag, stove) at under 5lbs. sleeping bags - i dont have time to write a review, but WM, hands down warmest lightest bag ever. from 20 below, to 40 deg, i have slept in their bags, and NEVER been cold |
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08-17-2012, 09:48 AM | #156 | |
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08-17-2012, 09:54 AM | #157 | |
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I'd love to catch something on a sale, but I don't see myself spending more than $250-$300. I watch a ton of reviews from nutnfancy on youtube about what to look for in a tent and all sorts of other useful information. When it comes time to pony up, I'll just cruise around different sites to see what deals are out there. I want: -2 person -Light weight (under 4lbs total) -Vestibule -large dome like O'sin's (I'm 6'3") |
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08-17-2012, 09:56 AM | #158 |
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i love the cats meow.
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08-17-2012, 10:11 AM | #159 | |
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http://www.backcountrygear.com/campi...irstlight.html It's a good choice for your needs. You could also consider TarpTent (double rainbow). |
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08-17-2012, 10:17 AM | #160 | |
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Aw man, thanks for the link. You didn't need to look around, as I'm not in a position to buy one at the moment, but I do appreciate it. The BD looks almost perfect, but I think I want a little more ventilation. The double rainbow just sounds a little phallic, so I might not even search for that one at work. |
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08-17-2012, 10:37 AM | #161 |
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I had that open in another tab. I get newsletters from just about every camp/hike store in the country
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08-17-2012, 10:40 AM | #162 |
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08-17-2012, 10:51 AM | #163 |
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If you are looking for a easy backcountry experience. Head on up the Pretty Hollow Gap trail (at the end of the road) to #39 (fill out a permit at the ranger station). It's about 1.5 miles or so of mostly flat walking. I usually head here if the cataloochee CG is full.
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08-17-2012, 10:54 AM | #164 | |
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I lost my upper half of NC map of the AT. Time to get raped at REI, not only on the map but I'm sure there will be other crap that I 'must' have. |
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08-17-2012, 11:07 AM | #165 |
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08-17-2012, 11:12 AM | #166 | |
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but there are no doubt a hundred other options out there. no - i just reserved it yesterday and was surprised i got it |
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08-17-2012, 02:50 PM | #167 | |
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I'll come back and look at this thread when it's time to buy a proper tent for sure. So, REI didn't have the map I lost (well, they did, but it came in a set) so I picked up another large, way overkill map. Oh well. And I was suckered into picking up a Petzl Tikka XP2 headlamp. I've never had one before but have always heard they beat the hell out of carrying a flashlight in your hand. Now I just need to pick up a roll or two of 35mm film, pack up some fishing lures and get ready to hit the road in the AM. |
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08-17-2012, 02:56 PM | #168 |
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Are you kidding me? A good headlamp is an indispensable piece of camping gear. Especially in the backcountry. I'm a freaking HL junkie. Wear the thing around the house, too much.
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08-17-2012, 03:00 PM | #169 | |
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...maybe I'm just old school?!?! I have been wearing it around the office. Turned all the lights off and have been humming the Mission Impossible theme song. |
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08-17-2012, 03:04 PM | #170 | |
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Also you are def old school - the cats meow and the tikka I'm loving it Last edited by OriginalSin; 08-17-2012 at 03:10 PM. |
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08-17-2012, 05:07 PM | #171 |
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Petzl make good stuff. My first headlamp was from them. I switched to Blackd Diamond Spot a while back. I have three of these (one for car/camp/home).
http://www.rei.com/product/826319/bl...-spot-headlamp |
08-17-2012, 07:21 PM | #172 | |
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08-17-2012, 09:03 PM | #173 |
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Camping equipment? Heck I bought mine for camping originally and I now use it for nearly everything. REALLY handy for working on computers and cars.
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08-17-2012, 09:05 PM | #174 |
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Oh, BTW, I have used Petzl and Black Diamond headlamps and they both work well. The Black Diamond head band seems to hold shape a bit longer, but that may simply be the model I bought (the Spot).
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08-17-2012, 09:45 PM | #175 |
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I just think petzl is a better more inventive company. They are probably completely the same.
The tikka has been around (though updated) since the 90s so has the cats meow That's why I have kind of a soft spot in my heart for both pieces of gear |
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