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The opinions expressed herein are my own personal opinions and do not represent anyone else's view in any way, including those of my employer.
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 Sleeping Bag. Up for sale is a new Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 sleeping bag. The Phantom series of sleeping bags are made with 800 fill down. The 32 bag is designed for a variety of summer camping conditions as well as late spring and early fall. This bag was a sales sample. It has not been used overnight but may have had people lay in it, at a store, to test it out. Comes with storage bag as well as a stuff sack. Please refer to pictures and ask if you have any questions. Size: regular (78″x 30″). Fill weight: 10 oz. Weight: claimed 1 lb 6 oz. Check out other items in my store. Message us what items you are interested in. The item “Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 Down Sleeping Bag 800 Fill Regular 3-Season Blue” is in sale since Monday, December 28, 2015. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “usubiker” and is located in Spanish Fork, Utah. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Mountain Hardwear Phantom 0 Sleeping Bag. Up for sale is a new Women’s Mountain Hardwear Phantom 0 sleeping bag. The Phantom line of sleeping bags are made with 800 fill down. The 0 bag is designed for cold weather winter camping. This bag was a sales sample. It has not been used overnight but may have had people lay in it, at a store, to test it out. Comes with a storage bag and stuff sack. Please refer to pictures and ask if you have any questions. Size: regular (78″x 28″). Fill weight: 28 oz. Weight: claimed 2 pounds 9 ounces. Check out other items in my store. Message us what items you are interested in. The item “Mountain Hardwear Phantom 0 Down Sleeping Bag 800 Fill Regular Women Winter” is in sale since Monday, December 28, 2015. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “usubiker” and is located in Spanish Fork, Utah. This item can be shipped worldwide.
BRAND NEW Mountain Hardwear. Men’s Phantom 15 (Long). Right-Handed Zipper (not shown in picture). (Authentic item, order directly from Mountain Hardwear). A compressible, lightweight 800-fill Q. Shield DOWN bag for backpackers, and climbers 15 F /9 C. A super-lightweight 800-fill bag ideal for gram counting backpackers and climbers. Shield DOWN maintains heat and maximum loft in damp conditions. The almost translucent 10D fabric has a soft hand and is exceptionally lightweight. Q Shield 800 fill down has an advanced treatment applied that resists heat robbing moisture and retains maximum loft in damp conditions. Performance mummy is cut snug, for maximum warmth and minimum weight. Tight 5 baffle spacing maximizes loft. Lightweight two-way #3 zipper for easy entry and exit5 Lightweight two-way zipper for easy entry and exit 17885 5932 70 Lightweight two-way zipper for easy entry and exit 17851 5931 70. Down-filled face gasket comfortably blocks drafts at the hood opening. Six-chamber hood design maintains even loft around head for consistent warmth. Ergonomic draft collar blocks the escape of heated air from inside the bag. The two-piece collar drapes naturally over neck and shoulders creating a soft comfortable seal. Two draw cords cansnug down as needed to secure the collar. Insulated draft tube with anti-snag panel prevents cold spots along zipper. Comfort Footbox follows natural foot position for maximum warmth and comfort. Single-handed drawcords simplify adjustments. Nylon mesh storage sack and stuff sack included. Bag Shell: 10D Lightweight Filament Weave. Bag Fill Type: DOWN. / 1.01 kg. Bag Shape: Performance Mummy Cut. Bag Loft: 6 in / 15 cm. Bag Stuff Size: 7 x 12 in / 18 x 31 cm. Bag Fill Weight: 624 g. Inside Length Regular: 78 in / 198 cm. Inside Length Long: 84 in / 213 cm. Hip Girth Regular: 56 in / 142 cm. Hip Girth Long: 58 in / 147 cm. Foot Girth Regular: 38 in / 97 cm. Foot Girth Long: 40 in / 102 cm. Shoulder Girth Regular: 60 in / 152 cm. Shoulder Girth Long: 62 in / 157 cm. NOTE: RETURN DOES NOT ACCEPTED. The item “Mountain Hardwear Phantom Down Sleeping Bag 15F (Long) RH BRAND NEW” is in sale since Saturday, December 26, 2015. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “boongo” and is located in Portland, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.
This is the Large variant of the bag, extra Long. Size 84″ x 30.5″. 31.5oz Net Weight of Fill. Literally used a couple of times and in great condition (used for an event). Complete with stuff sack. This is a great bag and quality brand alongside the likes of RAB / Mountain Equipment / North Face etc. Note: The stuff sack is for a different bag called Clouds Rest, but the bag is the Universe SL. This is true mountaineering bag, but also equally good for those going camping in the UK but want to be nice and warm! From Watton At Stone (SG14) or by prior arrangement in Canary Wharf. The Universe SL sleeping bag is part of Mountain Hardwears Quantum collection. The Quantum series means there is seasonal and temperature versatility in this mountaineering bag not found in its competitors. The Universe SL is a 600-fill down bag with a 0 degree F -18. However, by including an expandable and insulated 8-inch draft tube this bag can be just as comfortable during a glacier whiteout as it can be on a summer mountain side. The hot air comes out of the bag by unzipping the tube in warmer temperatures and with the pull of a zipper can eliminate dead air space in colder conditions. Claustrophobia doesnt stand a chance in this adaptable mummy. In addition to the possible 8 inches of elbow or layering room provided by the draft tube, the Universe SL sleeping bag also has a multi-baffled footbox. The comfort footbox has improved fit by allowing for natural foot position while the multi-baffle increases warmth. Meanwhile, the eight-baffle tailored hood keeps the most important extremity (the one that dreams of future summits) warm and comfortable throughout the night. This waterproof and breathable sleeping bag is as functional as it is durable. The tucked-stitched baffles work to prevent threads from snagging and breaking while being packed, unpacked or pulled out and under the stars. And one need not worry about fabric catching during late night temperature regulating episodes or cold hand camp set up, as the zipper snag guards keep your bag safe and snag free. Weight: /1.6 kg – this is the weight for the Regular version, This is the large version so will be slightly heavier. Loft: 6.5 in/16.5 cm. Length: 7 ft /2.13 m. Shoulder girth: 5 ft 0 in/1.5 m (Regular version measurements). Foot girth: 3 ft 2 in/1 m. Stuffed diameter: 7 in/17.8 cm. Stuffed length: 1 ft 4 in/40.6 cm. Note – the stuffed dimensions are for the stuff sack and not in a compression bag. Just by sitting on one of these bags i halved the length with no problem. From Summit Post Review. Quantum Bags all have the Quantum Expander, an ingenious way of adjusting the volume of your sleeping bag to respond to changing conditions. This bag category allows you to choose a sleeping bag with either down or Polarguard 3D fill that will serve you over a much wider temperature range than previously possible. Upgrade tie-in loops stabilize upgrade liner. Velcro® tab at zipper sliders stay in place when venting. Insulated draft tube extends to bottom of bag and is not sewn through, eliminating cold spots. Performance-cut mummy shape is more efficient and saves weight, reducing girth at shoulder, hip & legs. Multi panel, contoured footbox. Contoured hood forms around head to seal in heat. Differential cut maintains maximum loft. Expandable draft tube provides additional room for warm temps and layering space for colder temps. Insulated draft collar with offset drawcord seals in heat below the shoulders. Side block baffle keeps down in place. Slant baffle construction ensures consistent thickness of insulation. Snag guards prevent fabric from catching in the zipper. Two-way locking zipper sliders stay in place when venting. 2-layer Conduit SL shell. Viewing: 1 – 1 of 1. I use this sleeping bag sice 3 years, i used it in the Himalaya and for winter trips in the alps. You can sleep outside without a bivy bag, the Conduit shell material is waterproof. I had no problems at temperatures down to – 28°C. The quantum expander gives you extra space for comfortable sleeping or for changing the clothes inside the bag. Just for search terms: Hardware Hard ware Hard ware. The item “Mountain Hardwear Universe SL 4 Season Down Mountaineering Sleeping Bag LARGE LZ” is in sale since Tuesday, December 22, 2015. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Equipment\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “sheeringmill” and is located in Hertford. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Mountain Hardwear Lamina -30 Sleeping Bag -30 Degree Thermal Q Arctic Camping. Brand New Never Used. Our warmest synthetic water-repellant bag, with unique Lamina construction -30 F/-34 C. A warm synthetic bag with Thermal. Q insulation is both compressible and durable. Welded Lamina construction enhances loft and eliminates cold spots. Soft polyester lining wicks away moisture and lightweight nylon shell repels water. Full-length durable #8 zipper has double sliders for ventilation. Details Slightly wider, winter mummy cut Proprietary, welded Lamina construction enhances loft and eliminates cold spots Thermal. Q fill is soft, lofty, compressible, and durable Soft polyester lining wicks away moisture Durable, lightweight nylon shell with DWR treatment repels water Full length #8 zipper with double sliders for versatile ventilation Comfort Footbox follows natural foot position for maximum warmth and comfort Face gasket and tailored hood comfortably block drafts at the hood opening and seal in warmth Internal zippered pocket at shoulder for storage Stuff sack and mesh storage bag included Imported. Q Bag Shell: Nylon 40D Micro Ripstop Bag Fill Type: SYNTHETIC. Measurements Apparel Fit: Regular-Sleep Bags Weight: 5 lb. / 2.29 kg. Bag Shape: Winter Mummy Cut Bag Loft: 9 in / 23 cm Bag Stuff Size: 10 in / 25 cm Bag Fill Weight: 2.04 kg. / 2.19 kg. Inside Length Regular: 78 in / 198 cm Inside Length Long: 84 in / 213 cm Hip Girth Regular: 62 in / 157 cm Hip Girth Long: 66 in / 168 cm Foot Girth Regular: 42 in / 107 cm Foot Girth Long: 45 in / 114 cm Shoulder Girth Regular: 66 in / 168 cm Shoulder Girth Long: 68 in / 173 cm. The item “Mountain Hardwear Lamina -30 Degree Thermal Q Arctic Sleeping Bag Camping New” is in sale since Tuesday, December 22, 2015. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “imnadid” and is located in Tomball, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, ZA, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, PH, SG, to Switzerland, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY, BR, CL, CO, CR, PA, TT, GT, HN, JM.
Fantastically warm and comfortable high-end sleeping bag. Small and light too – only 1.6 pounds! This is a top-of-the-line sleeping bag! As it turned out, I only needed to use it for one week that I spent at one of the smaller bases, and the weather was warm so I slept on top of the bag rather than inside it. I have always stored it UNCOMPRESSED in the original storage bag, inside my home in a closet. Everything is in perfect condition, like it just came off the store shelf! Never exposed to pets, tobacco smoke or other allergens. FEATURES of the Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 Sleeping Bag. 800-fill down resists heat robbing moisture and retains maximum loft in damp conditions. Performance mummy is cut snug, for maximum warmth and minimum weight. Tight 5 baffle spacing maximizes loft. Lightweight two-way #3 zipper for easy entry and exit. Down-filled face gasket comfortably blocks drafts at the hood opening. Six-chamber hood design maintains even loft around head for consistent warmth. Insulated draft tube with anti-snag panel prevents cold spots along zipper. SPECIFICATIONS of the Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 Sleeping Bag. Comfort: 37° F / 3° C. Comfort Limit: 28° F / -2° C. Extreme: 0° F / -18° C. Stuff Dimension: 6 x 10 / 15 x 25 cm. Shell: 10D Lightweight Filament Weave (100% nylon). Lining: 20D Nylon Taffeta (100% nylon). Loft: 4 / 10 cm. Fill Weight: 10 oz / 285 g. Total Weight: 1 lb 6 oz / 629 g. Inside Length: 78 / 198 cm. Shoulder Girth: 60 / 152 cm. Hip Girth: 56 / 142 cm. Foot Girth: 38 / 97 cm S. You will really like this sleeping bag! The item “Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 deg F Down Sleeping Bag Super Warm and Light” is in sale since Friday, December 18, 2015. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “ruckman” and is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, PH, SG, to Switzerland, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY, CL, CO, CR, PA, TT, GT, HN, JM.
I took the tags off and took it with us on a camp trip, but only ended up using it as a pillow. So, this bag has been used as a pillow but not slept in like a sleeping bag. Let my loss be your gain. The Mountain Hardwear Women’s Phantasia 15 Sleeping Bag is warm and lightweight. It weighs just a little over 2 lb and keeps you warm in temperatures as low as 15 degrees. It’s really good for backpackers who need to minimize weight. It’s also really good for girls who want to stay warm and dry all night. The mummy shape looks cool too. FEATURES OF THE MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR WOMEN’S PHANTASIA 15 SLEEPING BAG. Shield DOWN 800-fill has an advanced treatment applied that resists heat robbing moisture and retains maximum loft in damp conditions. Increased insulation to set temperature ratings to T-Comfort for warmer Women’s bags. Performance mummy is cut specifically for women and insulated for maximum warmth and minimum weight. Tight 5 baffle spacing maximizes loft. Lightweight two-way #3 zipper for easy entry and exit. Down-filled face gasket comfortably blocks drafts at the hood opening. Six-chamber hood design maintains even loft around head for consistent warmth. 67 inch full length zip. Max User Height (Regular). 5 ft 8 in. The item “Mountain Hardwear Phantasia 15 Degree Down Women’s Sleeping Bag Regular” is in sale since Friday, December 18, 2015. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “mwilso35″ and is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This item can be shipped to United States.
Or Sale is a 100% brand new Mountain Hardwear Phantom 0F Sleeping Bag. It is the Qshield 800 fill down. This is one of the highest end winter sleeping bags on the market. It comes with all tags, the storage sack, and compression sack that came from the factory. Again this is totally brand new. I bought this for an expedition that ended up getting cancelled. My loss is your gain. A compressible, lightweight 800-fill Q. Shield DOWN bag for backpackers, and climbers 0 F /18 C. A super-lightweight 800-fill bag ideal for gram counting backpackers and climbers. Shield DOWN maintains heat and maximum loft in damp conditions. The almost translucent10D fabric has a soft hand and is exceptionally lightweight. Bag Shell: Filament Weave 10D Léger. Bag Fill Type: DOWN. Apparel Fit: Regular-Sleep Bags. / 1.17 kg. Bag Shape: Performance Mummy Cut. Bag Loft: 7 in / 18 cm. Bag Stuff Size: 8 in / 20 cm. Bag Fill Weight: 793 g. Inside Length Regular: 78 in / 198 cm. Inside Length Long: 84 in / 213 cm. Hip Girth Regular: 53 in / 135 cm. Hip Girth Long: 56 in / 142 cm. Foot Girth Regular: 38 in / 97 cm. Foot Girth Long: 40 in / 102 cm. Shoulder Girth Regular: 59 in / 150 cm. Shoulder Girth Long: 61 in / 155 cm. The item “Mountain Hardwear Phantom 0F Sleeping Bag winter camping down fill 800 qshield” is in sale since Thursday, December 17, 2015. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “elbatman321″ and is located in Palm Bay, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, ZA, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, SG, to Switzerland, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY, BR, CL, CO, CR, PA, TT, GT, HN, JM.
Brand new Mountain Hardwear Phantom 15 RH sleeping bag. This sleeping bag has never been used and is in brand new condition with tags. It also comes with a stuff sack for incredible packability. It doesn’t get much better than this! Insulated with lightweight and compressible Q. Shield 800-fill-power goose down to keep you warm. Shield advance water repellency technology protects individual down fibers from moisture so they retain loft and insulation properties; Q. Shield won’t wear off. Performance mummy cut features a snug overall fit that positions the down insulation close to the body, maximizing warmth and minimizing weight without restrictiveness. Nylon shell is lightweight and tear resistant; fabric is treated with a Durable Water Repellent finish to repel moisture. Baffle spacing keeps down from shifting and prevents cold spots. Insulated draft tube extends to bottom of bag to eliminate cold spots. Multi-baffled, tailored hood lies close along the sides of neck and face for easy warmth. Ergonomic collar drapes comfortably over neck and shoulders, sealing out drafts; no need to cinch it unless weather is close to bag’s temperature limits. When it’s cold enough to cinch down the hood, the down-insulated face gasket snugs comfortably and holds in warmth. Full-length, 2-way zipper with locking sliders stays in place when the bag is partially unzipped for ventilation. Mountain Hardwear Phantom 15 sleeping bag comes with a mesh storage sack and a stuff sack. Item only ships within the continental US. The item “Brand New Mountain Hardwear Phantom 15 RH Sleeping Bag” is in sale since Monday, December 14, 2015. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “camp4ever23″ and is located in Malone, Wisconsin. This item can be shipped to United States.
Sit a spell, take your shoes off.. He Who Dies With The Most Toys Wins. I may not have both oars in the water, but I’m willing to use any means at my disposal to help you fill your toy box [without draining your wallet dry in the process]. To encourage sales, I routinely offer discounts of up to 25%. While my initial asking price is generally somewhat higher than what you would expect to pay at a yard sale, when the cupboard is bare, I will offer rock-bottom discounts on selected items. In any event, if you send me a reasonable offer I will dial the price down a notch to put a meal on the table; to put a dab of S on my SOS. Marketed as an ultra-lightweight bag with features found on a standard basic-issue three-season design, the one-pound Phantom was designed for reasonably mild conditions. This premium-grade bag is insulated with the best of the best, 800-fill power down. Note- I do not have a stuff sack for this bag. If you’re looking for a bag tailor-made for a small-framed individual this bag is the perfect choice. The size is a short; a size that is a mite difficult to find. The review is available online. The Phantom 45D is a fully featured lightweight bag with a down baffle in the hood and neck, and a down-filled zipper draft tube. Its half-length zipper opens from the top. These features make it the Cadillac of sleeping bags, but nudge its weight to just over a pound. The Phantom 45D is conservatively rated to 45 degrees. Two testers (wearing light layers) used the model comfortably in a snow cave, while others used it during a blizzard on Mount Rainier. Despite the bags durable water-repellent (DWR) treatment, in heavy dew you should use a bivy sack or tent. The Phantom 45D is a medium mummy, wide enough for light layering, but not so wide as to create heat-robbing air pockets. This bag is a good choice for people who want the features of a heavier, more expensive bag in a lightweight, inexpensive model. Recommended Use: Alpine bivies and camping from 35 to 60 degrees. With layers you can take it down to freezing. Gear that has seen its fair share of wear and tear is my stock-in-trade; more often than not, the item will have minor condition issues of the cosmetic variety. O avoid getting on my wrong side, I’m thinking you should spend your nickels and dimes somewhere else. As it is, this cantankerous old goat already has enough of your kind on his naughty list. Flaws and imperfections are one thing, structural defects, on the other hand, are an altogether different matter- I don’t sell shoddy, hulled-out merchandise. Imbued with a pleasant disposition and the ability to communicate with people in a friendly manner. T he Grinch is a. Ogre with an aversion to roast beast, who pudding and effete nitpickers who fuss over insignificant concerns. I should be able to answer any question you may have. Over the years, I’ve accumulated a lot of information, information that I’m willing to share. I reserve the right to apply higher rates to orders being sent to other locations, so please contact me prior to placing your order to make arrangements. The east ridge tent emporium. While this endeavor is, for all intents and purposes, a glorified hobby that strayed off course, the selection of vintage merchandise in my shop is the end result of an acquisition process based on several decades of research. Since I don’t consider weight, in and of itself, to be a factor of significance in the selection process, I can focus my attention on issues related to build quality. Truth is, over the years, this poor wayfaring vagabond has come to appreciate the traits and attributes, the benefits and drawbacks, of rugged, old school gear; gear purpose-built to bear the strain of prolonged exposure to conditions of the somewhat inhospitable variety. I made a wrong turn at Albuquerque, so this rough draft is as far as my ill-conceived essay got before I ran out of steam.. A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO COLLECTING VINTAGE TENTS. Prefatory Remarks: This guide was written to provide the serious collector with detailed information. Information that is by its very nature rather bland. Hamburger Helper was created to make ground beef more palatable; this guide is designed to serve the same basic purpose. A-frames and Tipis: Obsolescent Tent Design, An Introduction to the Fundamental Aspects of. While I have nothing but respect for the fine free-standing and self-supporting tents that folks like Jansport and Moss were building back in the day, there were some other truly exceptional designs on the market back in the 70s. The vast majority of those designs were A-frames. Obtaining information related to old school gear is, by and large, a tad difficult, so knowing where to cast your net is the key to understanding the fundamental aspects of tent design. While from time to time you might stumble across an interesting tidbit online, the best source of detailed information is a dissertation that was cobbled together back in the mid-70s by William Kemsley. As you might expect, given the age of the publication, external-frame packs are cast in the lead role. 35 of the 285 pages are allocated to near about every aspect of the subject. Note: Collectors of Gregory packs will need to look elsewhere for data. The company was founded in 1977; the same year the Guide was published. The Guide devotes three chapters, 57 pages, to tent-related material. While traditional A-frames account for the majority of the 124 shelters evaluated, the selection is enough to put Baskin-Robbins to shame. The line up includes flavors from Gerry, Holubar and Trailwise; from REI, Sierra Designs and The North Face; Early Winters, Snow Lion and MSR. If you’re at all familiar with tents, and if you’re reading this I will assume you are, you couldn’t help but notice that a very big name was left out of the line up. Just as no history of ice cream would be complete without the inclusion of a reference to vanilla, Eureka’s exclusion from the Guide would be akin to writing a history of the auto industry that omitted Ford. Eureka deserves a place at the table, a place at the head of the table. Only one design featured in the Guide is still alive and kicking- the Eureka Timberline. The Eureka Timberline is a fossil of the self-tensioning A-frame variety. Back in the day, the self-tensioning A-frame was an innovative, state-of-the art design. Other examples of the type, like the compact Trailwise Fitzroy and the sub-compact Rivendell Bombshelter, were phased out of production decades ago. Marmot was around back then, but they were building sleeping bags; single-wall shelters like the Taku came along later. At the other end of the size spectrum, the Guide includes a base camp of the rudimentary, single-pole tipi variety that deserves some serious respect, the REI Mt McKinley, and a Sierra Designs tipi that can best be described as a work of art, the 3-Man Family Tripod. Neither fish, nor fowl, part A-frame, part tipi, the Tripod’s little brother, the Starflight, was downright peculiar. But, no where near as peculiar as the Oval Intension; a six-pole, North Face design that was the end result of a study in advanced, geodesic engineering. For all intents and purposes, the Mt McKinley is the civilian equivalent of the M-1950 5-man arctic tent. Its not an exact match, but its close enough and, more importantly, a whole lot easier to haul up the side of a mountain. Everest climbers praised the design. The twelve-pound, four-man tipi was used as a base camp shelter on several expeditions. Cabela’s Outback Lodge is a single-wall, outfitter-grade variation of the same basic design. A gnat in the ointment: Given the overall value of the work, it may not be an issue of any great concern, but for some odd reason, a truly exceptional 3-man tipi from The North Face was edited out of the Guide. To omit some ordinary, run-of-the-mill design that doesn’t merit attention is one thing; to discard a gem is an altogether different matter. In any event, the aforementioned tipi is featured in the Fall 1975 edition of The North Face catalog; a catalog which is available online. Let me explain: In the April 1977 issue of Backpacker (aka Backpacker #20), an evaluation of the Dandelion appeared in a gear review entitled Under the Big Top. Lo and behold, a few months later, Under the Big Top was repurposed, minus the Dandelion evaluation, as a chapter in the Guide. Exhibit-A: Sierra Designs Starflight. This review is a thumbnail sketch based on my evaluation of the design. Truth be told, my initial impression was not altogether favorable. In addition to being a wee bit more than just a tad peculiar in a general sort of way, the 34-square foot Starflight has proven to be an odd duck in several other respects. The Starflight is not your standard basic-issue two-man tent. THE UNCOLA: Park the Starflight next to a standard basic-issue pup tent and the unorthodox nature of the design is rather obvious. Tailor-made for the seasoned backcountry explorer who marches to the beat of another drum, this pint-sized, four-pound tipi may very well be the ideal shelter for the wilderness camper who is looking for a minimalistic retreat that resonates with a certain intangible quality. A quality that, much like a breaded loin of the elephant ear variety with rings and a pint, is best described as an acquired taste with addictive properties. Despite its outdated, bygone-era appearance, the Starflight tipi is a sound design with features that contemporary designers, like Judy Gross of LightHeart Gear, have incorporated into their ultra-lightweight shelters. With 55 inches of elbow-room, the 30-square foot LH SoLong 6 is a two-pound, three-season shelter that has drawn some favorable reviews. So, how does George Jetson stack up against Fred Flintstone. Peak height: 45 vs 52. Side walls: 8 vs 13. Max width: 55 vs 64. Min width: 30 vs 42. Length: 100 vs 98. As I see it, the LightHeart design merits respect. Aside from weight, the most significant difference between the two is the amount of mesh. To say anything more would be… About the author: Awarded an advanced degree in jackalope studies for his research into the origins of mud, the distinguished scholar who wrote this introductory discourse is not, as some evidence would seem to suggest, an arrogant, foul-tempered troll with a contrary disposition. Trolls [dysfunctionous reclusi] live under bridges; the author lives down by the river in a van with a stray. In any event, it has been my pleasure to provide you with this presentation. You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here. The item “Mountain Hardwear Phantom 45 ultra-lightweight down sleeping bag” is in sale since Friday, November 27, 2015. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “ridge961″ and is located in Angleton, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, PH, SG, to Switzerland, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY, CL, CO, CR, PA, TT, GT, HN, JM.
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