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  1. Thread: Gear Loft

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    I never used a gear loft until about 2 years ago....

    I never used a gear loft until about 2 years ago. I purchased the North Face Square Gear Loft and never leave without it now. If will fit any tent with 4 loops and is very adjustable with sliders on...
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    I guess I understand. I recently switched from a...

    I guess I understand. I recently switched from a 25" Thermarest Pro Lite Plus to a Z Lite. I'm a side sleeper as well and it is working for me. I didn't think it would, but it does. One thing I don't...
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    Gregory Baltoro....

    Gregory Baltoro.
    http://www.gregorypacks.com/products/mens/technical/238/baltoro-65
    Or the Gregory Z55 (large is 61L) or 65 (large is 70L). I like the 55 better because of the front stash pocket...
  4. Thread: Marmot trestle

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    My friend has the Trestle 15, he's only used it 2...

    My friend has the Trestle 15, he's only used it 2 times but he likes like so far. Not bad for the price (especially $40).
    I've heard a lot of good things about the Mountain Hardwear Lamina series...
  5. If its something you are willing to carry/use, go...

    If its something you are willing to carry/use, go for it! Power to you. Not a bad idea, an extra pound is worth the weight for comfort. Besides, I've carried a lot worse in/on my pack. Bet the person...
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    I used to be all about having a 2 person tent....

    I used to be all about having a 2 person tent. But after some time and realization, I don't need one that bog for solo trips. I'm pretty much in the tent to sleep and wait out rain/bad weather.
    As...
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    Yes, Eureka makes a fitted footprint for the...

    Yes, Eureka makes a fitted footprint for the Spitfire 1 (not the 2).
    http://store.eurekatent.com/fitted-footprint-spitfire-1
    As mentioned, you could get them cheaper like at sunnysports...
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    I really just don't understand what your issue is...

    I really just don't understand what your issue is with four fingered people. It's just rude and wrong. You really should treat them like anyone else.
    And yes, I found that funny. Stirring the pot...
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    Well really, I'm glad you got more than three...

    Well really, I'm glad you got more than three sentences out this time, good going! Now if it was something substantial that would be better. I did talk design, I gave my opinion on that, and yes,...
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    Again, re-read. wow. Listen up. I didn't say it...

    Again, re-read. wow. Listen up. I didn't say it takes under two minutes. I didn't say it was an issue. I'm just stating the fact that I doubt that timing is true. Do you get that? You obviously give...
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    Didn't say it was a big issue, re-read. I'm...

    Didn't say it was a big issue, re-read. I'm saying NOT 2 minutes or less is most cases.
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    As far as set up time, in ideal conditions like...

    As far as set up time, in ideal conditions like your backyard lawn or some sand in Australia,sure, 2 minutes or less, but have you ever been on the AT? It's very rocky and at times can be a challenge...
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    I take it that those are 20" pads. That looks to...

    I take it that those are 20" pads. That looks to make it 40" rather than the stated 30". unless the pads are stretching/pulling the sides out. I'm 6'3", I would never use a tent that is 7' with such...
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    lmao!!!! ....hosed!

    lmao!!!!
    ....hosed!
  15. Thread: Repairing Seams.

    by mykl
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    Repairing Seams.

    I have a Mountain Hardwear tent that is a few years old. There is a seam on one side, near the bottom that was glued. I don't know what happened (maybe the dogs) but the the seam cane undone on the...
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    As for the 1 person, with a floor size of 2.5'x7'...

    As for the 1 person, with a floor size of 2.5'x7' and weight of 2 pounds, without poles, slanted end walls, and it looks to need a lot of guy lines/stakes (not to mention time to set up properly), I...
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    Yea, they sure do, and they are very good/quick...

    Yea, they sure do, and they are very good/quick with updating prices. I think it's their bread and butter. Trailspace also has a lot of reviews and and some pictures of gear in actual use.
    Check it...
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    I think trailspace.com is a better site. What do...

    I think trailspace.com is a better site. What do you like about spadout.com over trailspace? They don't list SunnySports on any product that I checked (and I know they have it) Sunny usually have the...
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    Mountainsmith makes some nice packs. Campmor has...

    Mountainsmith makes some nice packs. Campmor has these two for $140
    http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___48445
    http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___48446
    There a bit heavy but I...
  20. Thread: Kettle vs Pot

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    I disagree. Like I mentioned before, besides...

    I disagree. Like I mentioned before, besides boiling water, you can easily heat up some spaghetti-O's, make pasta/noodles, rice, stew, soup, reheat other foods, etc. I bet you can even cook some...
  21. Thread: Kettle vs Pot

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    I've been beating this guy up for a while now and...

    I've been beating this guy up for a while now and it's holding up great, boils water fast and you can pour a can of Spaghetti-O's in if needed. http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___81209...
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    I like a lot of Sierra Design's designs. They...

    I like a lot of Sierra Design's designs. They come up with some interesting configurations. I really like the LT Strike. But unfortunately, most of their tent's are under 7' in length, accept for the...
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    Yea, I've also experienced good, fast customer...

    Yea, I've also experienced good, fast customer service from MSR/Cascade Designs.
    I have and used the MSR Needle Stakes. They are OK, and very strong. The only thing I don't like about them is the...
  24. Thread: Warranties...

    by mykl
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    Mountain Hardwear has a great warranty/customer...

    Mountain Hardwear has a great warranty/customer service.
    Sea to Summit is not that great.
  25. Hands down Jetboil. I've been using one for about...

    Hands down Jetboil. I've been using one for about 6 years and love it. Replaced ignitor once ($5-). You can get a pot supprt if you plan on doing more than boil water. I can't say enough good things...
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