Spoon Tang from United States, OR Public Profile

The most significant compromise in my experience with this tent is between the its lightweight, single-walled nature and the occupant's susceptibility to condensation.

I spent one night in this tent in Oregon's high desert country in X-Mas Valley in February. Nighttime temps were around 20ºF and the sky was clear. In the pre-dawn hours I noticed the frosty condensation inside the tent which melted as the sun rose. I packed an absorbent towel and wiped most of the condensation off before it reached me or my sleeping bag.

I was pleasantly surprised at how well this tent handled moderate winds of around 12 mph. The back wall is sloped unlike the flat entryway, and the multiple guy-out points provide secure anchoring. I would find this tent cramped for two adults, but palatial for one.

I bought this tent used from The Shed and am pleased. The price was right and Campsaver accurately described the condition. Plus, the floor print was included.

I bought this vest to gear up for the summer backpacking season. I haven't field tested it yet.

It appears well-made. It has decent loft and there're no feathers sticking out. It has two pockets on the outside and one on the inside-left that it can indeed stuff into. There is one cincher on the inside right to tighten around the waist. Zippers are YKK and have rubbery pull tabs.

The "green super

This is smallest and most compact whistle I've come across. Plus, it is very inexpensive. Since getting the first one I've bought several more. I have only two gripes: I'd like to be able to choose the color; and, it seems virtually indestructible except for the plastic insert.

I bought the MSR AC Bivy for my hike of over 1000 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail this year. This bivy was my shelter nearly every night for over 3 months, and I never got tired of it.

I particularly enjoy laying out under the stars, yet being sheltered inside the bivy from the elements and insects. The envelop design with a mesh panel allows for celestial views, and makes it easy enough to slip

For my hike this year of over 1000 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail I brought two, 18L Granite Gear Uberlight sacks with me: one with the eVent bottom and one without. In the one with the eVent bottom I kept clothes and my sleeping bag; in the other, I kept food. These bags got used everyday for three months.

These bags set well inside my backpack side-by-side or stacked one on top of the other.