MSR Missing Link???????

matt gilbert · Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Posts: 698 Location: Mesa

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.
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gunnut2 · Joined: 02 Sep 2004 Posts: 3

Hmm dont know how we got off topic Shocked

HUM469 · Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 228 Location: Peoria, AZ

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.
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matt gilbert · Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Posts: 698 Location: Mesa

REI has a comparison chart of all their solo tents at http://www.rei.com/online/store/SpecificationChart?catGroupID=4500666&storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&langId=-1&seq=2&view=300&sort=-1&vcat=REI_SEARCH
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jim_the_hiker · Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 44

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.

jim_the_hiker · Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 44

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! Laughing

maryphyl · Posted: 9/6/2004, 4:49 pm Post subject:

Slightly off topic but I thought some of you might enjoy these stoves. Mary

http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~we2a-sod/stove/allstove.htm
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MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

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
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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

MSR Missing Link, today only at rei for $100.
http://www.rei.com/outlet/product/781068

Actually make the $80 with 20% off coupon OUTLET25

desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

PageRob · Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 859 Location: Page, Az.

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Shawn · Posted: 12/11/2008, 7:41 am Post subject:

It's showing $119 now.

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fairweather8588 · Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 716

do it...... buy it....
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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

azbackpackr · Posted: 12/12/2008, 6:38 pm Post subject:

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.