At 05:54 PM 2/22/01 , you wrote: >"Am presently looking to purchase a good quality tent and sleeping bag that I >can use on my kayaking trips beginning in the spring." >Jeff, If you want to buy a bombproof tent then I'd suggest going with a Moss. If you'd like to spend a little less, but still get a great tent then consider a Marmot. Moss' Titan GT is a great two person tent which will last you years without any worries. Moss tents tend to be a little heavier than competitive models, but they do all the little things right. They put lots of pockets in the tent, give you a door-side ground flap to keep out mud, dirt, etc. In Marmot I'd check out a Loft or Swallow. For sleeping bags you should check out a Marmot or Moonstone. I just purchased a Marmot Pinnacle, which is a down, 775-fill, 15 degree bag. If you don't have allergies then I do suggest a down bag. The larger the fill power rating, the better. A down bag will be more expensive, but well worth it. I just traded in my synthetic bag after only six years of use. Down will provide longer life than a synthetic bag, plus they are much more compact, a nice thing if you have small VCP hatches to worry about, or if you backpack (like I do). I have never owned a Moonstone, but every year they are rated as the top bag. A friend has one and absolutely loves it. Comfy and warm. Moonstone, like Moss, does not skimp on their products. Anyway, I hope this helps. Whatever you buy make sure you get out and use it! Mark *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Feb 23 2001 - 07:42:52 PST
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