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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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This Marmot Couloir Goose Down Sleeping Bag has a Gore DryLoft Shell. It is a regular length bag with a left-side zipper. This sleeping bag is used, but in great condition. The shell is pristine and looks brand-new. The lining shows no signs of wear, but there were two small tears under the draft collar (approximately 1 cm in size) that have been permanently repaired with Tenacious Tape. Please see the photos. The Gore DryLoft laminate shell is water resistant and wind proof. Gore laminate is still used by Western Mountaineering and other high-end outdoor gear manufacturers to water and wind proof their sleeping bags and jackets. Manufacturers such as Marmot and Mountain Hardwear now use their own proprietary laminates to cut cost, but Gore fabrics are the original and still the best. Weight: 3 lbs 6 ozs. Fill weight: 2 lbs 2 ozs. Fill type: 775 Fill Goose Down. Shell material: Rip-stop Nylon backed by Gore DryLoft laminate, w/DWR finish. Girth at Shoulders: 65 Yes… Stuffed size: 7.5 x 15. Compression stuff sack: Included (Genuine Marmot). Cotton storage sack: Included. The item “Marmot Couloir Goose Down Sleeping Bag with Gore DryLoft Shell rated to -5° F” is in sale since Wednesday, February 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “howard_in_iowa” and is located in Danville, Iowa. This item can be shipped to United States.
Marmot Pocket Gopher Long Sleeping Bag Gore-Tex Shell -5F. I love this bag. If I didnt have others Id never part with it! The collar and hood cinch down comfortably to seal in heat. The Gore-Tex shell is water resistant. This bag was not seam sealed. Thank goodness, because the sealer becomes a crusty mess over time. Marmot knew how to add a bit of pure luxury on the trail with the luscious sapphire blue lining fabric. Its amazingly soft to the touch and very comfy. Youll have a hard time leaving the comfort of this bag in the morning! Please do see the picture of the Gore-Tex patch on the back of the bag. The patch is well done and completely retains full function of the shell. This bag might be a bit of history, but it is also still fully functional and light in the pack. Great vintage down sleeping bag! The item “Marmot Pocket Gopher Long Sleeping Bag Gore-Tex Shell -10F” is in sale since Thursday, February 14, 2019. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “sportngoods” and is located in Portland, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.
Sleeping Bags For Cold Weather. When youre looking for a double sleeping bag, you definitely want one that gives both partners enough room to sleep in comfort. This Grizzly two-person -25 sleeping bag is extra wide from shoulder to foot, providing lots of leg room. It has have zippers on both sides so that neither person has to be disturbed when the other one wants to get in or out. Of course, staying warm is critical, and the thick, overlapping layers of the microfiber fill material will keep you toasty but not overheated. Big draft tubes along the zippers are efficient barriers against cold air, and chest baffles can be drawn close around the shoulders. The huge attached hood can be made still more luxurious by inserting camping pillows. Along with the Grizzly 2-Person Canvas-25 degree, this is our warmest double sleeping bag. Huge draft tubes and chest baffles. Machine washable (gentle cycle), hang to dry. Length: 90, top of hood to foot (Outer). Shoulder Width: 60, shoulder-to-shoulder (Outer). Foot Width: 60 (Outer). Fill Weight: 9 lbs. Bag Weight: 15 lbs. Thanks for stopping by! The item “Grizzly 2-Person Sleeping Bag, Ripstop Poly Shell, -25 Degree, Blue, 40013 New” is in sale since Wednesday, May 2, 2018. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “blackpine.sports” and is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica.
ABODE Bivvies & Shelters. Match Station Seat Boxes. Scales Slings Unhooking Mats. Seat Box Combo Deals. ABODE Airtexx 5 Season Hollow Fill Twin Shell Deep Sleep Carp Fishing Sleeping. Abode Double Shell design. Airtexx Breathable waterproof fabric. Designed for all season use (the ultimate 5 Season sleep system). 10mm Heavy duty Anti-snag crash zip system (both sides). High Grade Hollow Fibre filling. Use as 3, 4 or 5 seasons as required. Reversible fleece lined inner shell. Internal zip baffles helps retain warm air in and keep cold out. Webbed retaining strap helps secure bag to bedchair. Integrated retaining flap at head & foot end stops bag moving from bedchair. Includes 600D Oxford fabric carry bag. Outer shell features: Airtexx + Fleece lining. Inner Shell Features: 190T Taffeta Polyester + Fleece lining. Dimensions: L220 x W100cm Packed: L55 x W44 x D40cm Weight: Inner Shell: 2.5kg &###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0; Outer Shell: 3.0kg Total in carry bag: 5.9kg. Comments: The Abode Twin-Shell is designed to be used in all seasons and allows the carp angler to fish in comfort summer or winter. Any session angler cannot ignore the superior comfort this multi season bag offers by utilizing a clever heat regulating system that uses the 4 layers of the bag which allows you to sleep with 1,2 or 3 layers above or below you for that ultimate sleep experience. The 5 season bag is easily transformed into a 3 season bag for those summer nights and simply zips out, this zip out summer bag has a super soft micro fleece lining with a 190T Polyester outer, head & retaining flaps reduce bag movement with neck-end draw cord to keep snug through the night. Some items just look and feel great, this is one of those tactile feeling quality items that you will enjoy using time and time again, this bags most adorning feature for us is the reversible inner bag which lets you sleep on the soft micro-fibre fleece or slip and slide on the polyester – configure it how you will. Technology, Comfort & Usability at the forefront of carp fishing for a Good Nights sleep on the bank. Spend over &###xA3;100 & benefit from FREE carriage. For more details (terms & conditions apply). UK based company offering high quality fishing tackle. Established in 2005, KOALA PRODUCTS? Rapidly grew to become one of the best known suppliers of specific fishing tackle in the country today. Based in the heart of Cheshire, we are centrally located giving easy access to motorway links to supply our brand trusted fishing tackle products effortlessly throughout the UK. With a modern warehouse and a stock list of over 300 products, we are able to supply an excellent service to all our customers. Our staff are fully trained and are able to answer any questions that may arise or assist with any orders. All prices include VAT. Due to additional charges imposed by our couriers for deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, offshore islands and Northern Ireland, a surcharge may be levied to cover carriage to these areas (listed below). AB31 to AB38, AB41 to AB45, AB 51 to AB56, BT, FK19 to FK 21, HS1 to HS9, IV1 to IV28, IV30 to IV32, IV36, IV40 to IV49, IV51 to IV56, KA27 to KA28, KW1 to KW3, KW5 to KW17, PA20 to PA49, PA60 to PA78, PH1, PH5 to PH10, PH15 to PH26, PH30 to PH44, TR, GY & E1 to ZE3. We warrantee and represent that the goods are as described in all our listings. We specifically disclaim any implied warranties of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Customers should satisfy themselves that any item choice made is suitable for their intended purpose or use. We pride ourselves on our customer service. Note this does not include accidental breakages or user error. All items are quality checked before dispatch. Add to Favourite Sellers. Sign up to Newsletter. View more great items. This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item “ABODE Airtexx 5 Season Hollow Fill Twin Shell Deep Sleep Carp Fishing Sleeping” is in sale since Saturday, December 09, 2017. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Equipment\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “fishingtacklecentre1″ and is located in Cheshire. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Russian federation, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile.
ABODE Bivvies & Shelters. Match Station Seat Boxes. Scales Slings Unhooking Mats. Seat Box Combo Deals. ABODE 5 Season Peach Skin Hollow Fill Twin Shell Deep Sleep Carp Fishing Sleepi. Abode Double Shell design. Breathable waterproof Peach skin. Designed for all season use (the ultimate 5 Season sleep system). 10mm Heavy duty Anti-snag crash zip system (both sides). High Grade Hollow Fibre filling. Internal zip baffles helps retain warm air in and keep cold out. Webbed retaining strap helps secure bag to bedchair. Integrated retaining flap at head & foot end stops bag moving from bedchair. Includes 600D Oxford fabric carry bag. Outer shell features: 600 Denier Peach Skin + Fleece lining. Inner Shell Features: 190T Taffeta Polyester + Fleece lining. Dimensions: L220 x W90cm Packed: L85 x W42 x D40cm Weight: Inner Shell: 3.5kg &###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0;&###xA0; Outer Shell: 4kg. Comments: The Abode Twin-Shell is designed to be used in all seasons and allows the carp angler to fish in comfort summer or winter. Any session angler cannot ignore the superior comfort this multi season bag offers by utilizing a clever heat regulating system that uses the 4 layers of the bag which allows you to sleep with 1,2 or 3 layers above or below you for that ultimate sleep experience. The 5 season bag is easily transformed into a 3 season bag for those summer nights and simply zips out, this zip out summer bag has a super soft micro fleece lining with a 190T Polyester outer, head & retaining flaps reduce bag movement with neck-end draw cord to keep snug through the night. Some items just look and feel great, this is one of those tactile feeling quality items that you will enjoy using time and time again, this bags most adorning feature for us is the reversible inner bag which lets you sleep on the soft micro-fibre fleece or slip and slide on the polyester – configure it how you will. Technology, Comfort & Usability at the forefront of carp fishing for a Good Nights sleep on the bank. Note: For all those special people… THE BEDCHAIR IS NOT INCLUDED. Spend over &###xA3;100 & benefit from FREE carriage. For more details (terms & conditions apply). UK based company offering high quality fishing tackle. Established in 2005, KOALA PRODUCTS? Rapidly grew to become one of the best known suppliers of specific fishing tackle in the country today. Based in the heart of Cheshire, we are centrally located giving easy access to motorway links to supply our brand trusted fishing tackle products effortlessly throughout the UK. With a modern warehouse and a stock list of over 300 products, we are able to supply an excellent service to all our customers. Our staff are fully trained and are able to answer any questions that may arise or assist with any orders. All prices include VAT. Due to additional charges imposed by our couriers for deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, offshore islands and Northern Ireland, a surcharge may be levied to cover carriage to these areas (listed below). AB31 to AB38, AB41 to AB45, AB 51 to AB56, BT, FK19 to FK 21, HS1 to HS9, IV1 to IV28, IV30 to IV32, IV36, IV40 to IV49, IV51 to IV56, KA27 to KA28, KW1 to KW3, KW5 to KW17, PA20 to PA49, PA60 to PA78, PH1, PH5 to PH10, PH15 to PH26, PH30 to PH44, TR, GY & E1 to ZE3. We warrantee and represent that the goods are as described in all our listings. We specifically disclaim any implied warranties of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Customers should satisfy themselves that any item choice made is suitable for their intended purpose or use. We pride ourselves on our customer service. Note this does not include accidental breakages or user error. All items are quality checked before dispatch. Add to Favourite Sellers. Sign up to Newsletter. View more great items. This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item “ABODE 5S Peach Skin Hollow Fill Twin Shell Deep Sleep Carp Fishing Sleeping Bag” is in sale since Saturday, September 02, 2017. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Equipment\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “fishingtacklecentre1″ and is located in Cheshire. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Russian federation, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile.
Sleeping Bags For Cold Weather. When youre looking for a double sleeping bag, you definitely want one that gives both partners enough room to sleep in comfort. This Grizzly two-person -25 sleeping bag is extra wide from shoulder to foot, providing lots of leg room. It has have zippers on both sides so that neither person has to be disturbed when the other one wants to get in or out. Of course, staying warm is critical, and the thick, overlapping layers of the microfiber fill material will keep you toasty but not overheated. Big draft tubes along the zippers are efficient barriers against cold air, and chest baffles can be drawn close around the shoulders. The huge attached hood can be made still more luxurious by inserting camping pillows. Along with the Grizzly 2-Person Canvas-25 degree, this is our warmest double sleeping bag. Huge draft tubes and chest baffles. Machine washable (gentle cycle), hang to dry. Length: 90, top of hood to foot (Outer). Shoulder Width: 65, shoulder-to-shoulder (Outer). Foot Width: 65 (Outer). Fill Weight: 9 lbs. Bag Weight: 15 lbs. The item “Grizzly 2-Person Sleeping Bag, Ripstop Poly Shell, -25 Degree, Blue, 40013″ is in sale since Saturday, July 01, 2017. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “blackpine.sports” and is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This item can be shipped to United States.
ABODE 5 Season Peach Skin Hollow Fill Twin Shell Deep Sleep Carp Fishing Sleepi. Abode Double Shell design. Breathable waterproof Peach skin. Designed for all season use (the ultimate 5 Season sleep system). 10mm Heavy duty Anti-snag crash zip system (both sides). High Grade Hollow Fibre filling. Internal zip baffles helps retain warm air in and keep cold out. Webbed retaining strap helps secure bag to bedchair. Integrated retaining flap at head & foot end stops bag moving from bedchair. Includes 600D Oxford fabric carry bag. Outer shell features: 600 Denier Peach Skin + Fleece lining. Inner Shell Features: 190T Taffeta Polyester + Fleece lining. Dimensions: L220 x W100cm Packed: L85 x W42 x D40cm Weight: Inner Shell: 3.5kg Outer Shell: 4kg Comments: The Abode Twin-Shell is designed to be used in all seasons and allows the carp angler to fish in comfort summer or winter. Any session angler cannot ignore the superior comfort this multi season bag offers by utilizing a clever heat regulating system that uses the 4 layers of the bag which allows you to sleep with 1,2 or 3 layers above or below you for that ultimate sleep experience. The 5 season bag is easily transformed into a 3 season bag for those summer nights and simply zips out, this zip out summer bag has a super soft micro fleece lining with a 190T Polyester outer, head & retaining flaps reduce bag movement with neck-end draw cord to keep snug through the night. Some items just look and feel great, this is one of those tactile feeling quality items that you will enjoy using time and time again, this bags most adorning feature for us is the reversible inner bag which lets you sleep on the soft micro-fibre fleece or slip and slide on the polyester – configure it how you will. Technology, Comfort & Usability at the forefront of carp fishing for a Good Nights sleep on the bank. Note: For all those special people… THE BEDCHAIR IS NOT INCLUDED. For more details (terms & conditions apply). UK based company offering high quality fishing tackle. Established in 2005, KOALA PRODUCTS? Rapidly grew to become one of the best known suppliers of specific fishing tackle in the country today. Based in the heart of Cheshire, we are centrally located giving easy access to motorway links to supply our brand trusted fishing tackle products effortlessly throughout the UK. With a modern warehouse and a stock list of over 300 products, we are able to supply an excellent service to all our customers. Our staff are fully trained and are able to answer any questions that may arise or assist with any orders. All prices include VAT. Due to additional charges imposed by our couriers for deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, offshore islands and Northern Ireland, a surcharge may be levied to cover carriage to these areas (listed below). AB31 to AB38, AB41 to AB45, AB 51 to AB56, BT, FK19 to FK 21, HS1 to HS9, IV1 to IV28, IV30 to IV32, IV36, IV40 to IV49, IV51 to IV56, KA27 to KA28, KW1 to KW3, KW5 to KW17, PA20 to PA49, PA60 to PA78, PH1, PH5 to PH10, PH15 to PH26, PH30 to PH44, TR, GY & E1 to ZE3. We warrantee and represent that the goods are as described in all our listings. We specifically disclaim any implied warranties of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Customers should satisfy themselves that any item choice made is suitable for their intended purpose or use. We pride ourselves on our customer service. Note this does not include accidental breakages or user error. All items are quality checked before dispatch. Add to Favourite Sellers. Sign up to Newsletter. View more great items. This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item “ABODE 5S Peach Skin Hollow Fill Twin Shell Deep Sleep Carp Fishing Sleeping Bag” is in sale since Saturday, September 02, 2017. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Equipment\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “fishingtacklecentre1″ and is located in Cheshire. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Russian federation, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile.
Item for sale is a Western Mountaineering Puma sleeping bag. This is a mummy style bag that is 6′ long and rated to -25°F. The outer shell is microfiber. Provided with the sleeping bag are stuff and storage sacks. Bag is in a like new condition. It has been stored in its storage sack in a smoke free home. It is free of odor. Full information on this bag can be found on the Western Mountaineering site. Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions that you may have. The item “Western Mountaineering Puma Down Sleeping Bag, -25°, MF Shell, 6′LHZ” is in sale since Sunday, October 02, 2016. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “jimstcyr” and is located in Exeter, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped to United States.
He Who Dies With The Most Toys Wins. I’m willing to use any means at my disposal to help you win. 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 discounts of up to 50% on selected items. In any event, if you send me a reasonable offer I will dial the price down a notch to put food on my table. Purpose-built for winter mountaineering, this premium-grade bag can deal with adverse conditions of the rather unpleasant variety. Based in Switzerland, Exped builds adventure gear that can endure prolonged exposure to the elements. With a water-resistant/ vapor-permeable shell [Pertex® Endurance] this bag is ideally suited for snow cave camping. Insulated with almost two pounds of 750-fill power down, the Swan compares favorably with top-of-the-line expedition-grade bags from Feathered Friends, Marmot and Western Mountaineering. The overall condition of the bag is excellent in every respect. I added this bag to my collection based on a review written by a fella who could recite, chapter and verse, every trait and aspect of this outstanding bag. The complete review wouldn’t fit on this page, but the introduction alone was more than enough to convince me of the bag’s merits. Exped – Swan WB sleeping bag review by RMOTO. I have owned a number of sleeping bags but this Exped Swan WB sleeping bag is by far the best I have owned. It is a top of the line sleeping bag with a price tag to match, however if like me you require a sleeping bag to keep you warm (or more to the point alive) in below freezing temperatures, then quality and performance is paramount. Here are some of the features I really like about this sleeping bag. It is completely waterproof, it is a compact sleeping bag and bivvy bag all in one. The stuff stack is durable and waterproof also. Great for carrying externally on a motorbike or strapping to the outside of your pack if a hunting trip brings success and you need the extra room for meat. The hood has three adjustment cords to get a perfect snug fit around your head in extreme cold conditions. It has a handy little velcro pouch inside. It is lightweight and packs up small. Comfort level -12°C survival level -31° C. After using this sleeping bag I have no desire to change, it satisfies every requirement I have and then some. I just can’t emphasise enough how great the waterproof feature is, it takes the hassle out of trying to keep your sleeping bag dry in wet conditions. 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 obnoxious nitpickers who place undue importance on insignificant flaws. 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. 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. 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 is as far as I got before I ran out of steam.. A-frames and Tipis: Rudimentary Tent Design, An Introduction to the Fundamental Aspects of. Prefatory Remarks: 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. The Guide devotes three chapters, 57 of the 285 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 lineup 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 the history of ice cream would be incomplete with mentioning vanilla, failing to mention Eureka would be akin to writing a history of the auto industry without mentioning 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 include the Rivendell Bombshelter and the Trailwise Fitzroy. 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. 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. 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 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 is best described as an acquired taste. Despite its outdated, by-gone era appearance, the Starflight tipi is a sound design with some features that… The item “Exped Swan WB 0-degree, down mountaineering bag with Pertex Endurance shell” is in sale since Sunday, December 06, 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.
Sierra designs btu -20 sleeping bag. This is a size regular bag (fits up to 6′), in black. 800fp goose down insulation, rated for a man to -20deg. The shell is waterproof and breathable using a drizone membrane, to protect the moisture sensitive down insulation. This bag comes with a compression stuff sack and storage sack. It has never been used and is in excellent condition.The item “Sierra Designs BTU -20 Sleeping Bag, Waterproof/breathable Shell, 800fp Down” is in sale since Thursday, March 19, 2015. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags”. The seller is “teamnots” and is located in Fairfax, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
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