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The North Face Beeline 900 Sleeping Bag
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The North Face Beeline 900 is a good sleeping bag for all 3-seasons. The shell is made of a material called Pertex Quantum. This shell is paper-thin, but very effective in keeping cold out and you comfortable in the inside of the bag.
MSR SuperFly Camping Stove
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The MSR Superfly stove has a wide burner. This results in better flame distribution and also cooks more evenly. The cartridge or cannister connection features both the screw-on type and the plug-in type. It also has a push-button lighter, so you don’t have to worry about matches.
Marmot Eiger 36 Backpack
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008For the price this Marmot Eiger 36 is quite a deal. This pack will carry anything from skis, rope to axes or pretty much anythiing you can fit in it.
Jansport Velocity Dynamic Jacket
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008This jacket is pretty decent.The inner lining is a standard 200 weight black fleece jacket and the outer shell is a water-resistant nylon (100%). The inner fleece just zips into the outer nylon jacket to form one jacket. You can also wear each of them separately for either warmth (fleece) or water resistence (nylon).
GoLite Hut 1 Tent
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The GoLite Hut 1 tent is a floorless tent that has a tapered A-frame design. It combines the weight savings of a tarp, but with the wind and weather protection of a tent. Tough quality stitching and adjustable stakes make this tent a very sturdy shelter. Hunkered down it can withstand 30mph winds without much of a flutter. The setup of the tent is also quick and the door provided easy entry and enough width for looking out of the tent.
Gregory G Backpack
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008This weekend backpack has been redesigned to be very light on the hiking paths. The G backpack handles and load transfers well and is very stable. The backpack weighs 2lbs 9oz.
Exped Hummingbird Sleeping Bag
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The Exped Hummingbird sleeping bag is rated at 35 degrees farenheit or 1.7 degrees celsius. This sleeping bag will keep you warm with its Pertex Quantum shell, 750-fill-power down feather filling, and the interior lining which feels very comfortable. The shell does a great job at warding off condensation which means you won’t feel damp in the mornings.
Black Diamond First Light Tent
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The Black Diamond First Light tent is an all-season, all altitude tent. It uses a lightweight, waterproof/breathable fabric which can stand up to high winds and rain in a storm. This tent features a 2-pole design which you set up from the inside and give this tent a slim profile. It’s a light ten at almost 3lbs.
NorthWest River Supplies – Workboot
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008Your feet can experience a difficult time on a canoe trip. They can get cold and cramped while you are in the canoe or kayak, and then later they are expected to tread over wet rocks and muddy terrain while portaging. Sandles are not aquedate for the purpose of paddling. Pebbles can get under your feet and cause discomfort, not to mention you can get nasty mosquito bites and in cold water conditions your feet are exposed to the cold.
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