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matt gilbert
Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Posts: 698 Location: Mesa
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Posted: 9/4/2004, 8:12 am Post subject: |
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I liked the sound of that kelty, that was my second choice. But when I got in it it just didn't feel right to me. Not like that MH, it just felt like home... If I'm thinking of the right one that void is a really nice tent, but I think it was a little too pricey and didn't have all the features I wanted.
Try dropping by the tempe store and asking them if they have one of the pct1s on the shelf. If they do they'll let you set it up on the showfloor. It gives you a better sense of how the tent will go up and come down anyway. That's what I had to do to see the tent before I bought it. _________________ Cogito ergo ambulo cum sacculo
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gunnut2
Joined: 02 Sep 2004 Posts: 3
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Posted: 9/4/2004, 11:29 am Post subject: |
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Hmm dont know how we got off topic |
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HUM469
Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 228 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 9/4/2004, 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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Seemed like there was a potential to get off topic since I brought up the hammock as another potential lightweight shelter with greater comfort and flexibility compared to the tents, and questions started pouring out about the hammock. Since it was merely a suggested alternative, I wanted to move the questions elsewhere, let the tent discussion continue, and address your questions specifically if you had an interest. _________________ -Dylan Anderson
(602) 628-4327
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matt gilbert
Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Posts: 698 Location: Mesa
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jim_the_hiker
Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 44
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Posted: 9/4/2004, 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info on the Kelty Crestone. I will be heading up to REI in PV tmrw. I hope that I can see all the tents Im interested in. |
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jim_the_hiker
Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 44
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Posted: 9/5/2004, 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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I think I'm going to go w/ the Sierra designs Light Year. I like the fact that it has a big "D" door on the front and its about 3 oz lighter, and $20 cheaper. Go figure! |
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maryphyl Grand Canyon Enchantress
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 669 Location: Flagstaff
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MikeInFHAZ
Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location
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Posted: 9/6/2004, 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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Gannut, we get off topic here a lot! Its something ya gotta get used to... it used to bother me too, but then the topics are always good news!
So, I have a tent, not sub 3 lb by any means but if you are looking for a durable, inexpensive one I will part with my Eureka Ranier, 2 ppl, 5 lb 8oz
looks like the Apex 2 xta, but has full fly and its blue/white. LOTS of mesh for ventilation and I'll let it go for say... $50. Used but very good shape it retailed for $160
dual d doors
2 poles, 8mm alum.
Hi/Lo venting on doors
full fly
37.5 sq feet
stuffs to gallon size
mary, I used a pepsi can stove for the first time and they are really cool!
at just .4 oz and easy to make you cant go wrong. An ounce of alcohol will boil 2 cups of water in about 4 minutes. cost? about 25 cents _________________ http://www.arizonahikers.com/board/albums/albwb18/BRIDGE.sized.jpg
bridge hammock, quilts and tarp (all DIY)
what i do |
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Davis2001R6
Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 12/10/2008, 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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Drooled over it all day & have resisted so far....I should just go to bed! _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
Life is but a dream ...there is no end to what you can dream! |
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PageRob
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 859 Location: Page, Az.
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Posted: 12/11/2008, 6:46 am Post subject: |
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It rises from the dead! _________________ Anywhere is within walking distance if you spend the time. |
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Shawn I'll sell you map to Lost Dutchman mine!
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 2592 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ
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Posted: 12/11/2008, 7:41 am Post subject: |
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It's showing $119 now.
. . . . resisting, holding firm . . . . _________________ The bear went over the mountain to see what he could see. |
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fairweather8588
Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 716
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Posted: 12/11/2008, 8:46 am Post subject: |
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do it...... buy it.... _________________ But let the mind beware, that though the flesh be bugged, the circumstances of existence are pretty glorious
Kerouac |
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Davis2001R6
Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy
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Posted: 12/11/2008, 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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PageRob wrote: |
It rises from the dead! |
Oh I can dig the old ones up. I figure there is no reason to start a new thread on a tent that's already been discussed.
Yes, that deal was only for last night. REI is having the 12 days to Christmas sale or something like that, a new deal avery day.
It is showing for $119, but you can still take another 20% off of that for today only with coupon code OUTLET25. |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 12/12/2008, 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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You guys actually like that thing? I saw it set up out on the trail one time. Very, VERY saggy! Of course, the person setting it up could have been clueless, but, still, I was not convinced when looking at it that it wouldn't sag a great deal in a heavy rain, and blow around a great deal in a stiff breeze, even if it were set up properly. |
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