Robert Brubaker <rbrub_at_earthlink.net> wrote: >> I am a strong proponent of a second door on 4 season tents for many reasons which I won't go into here. It also now uses polyester for the fly which I THINK breaks down quicker from UV exposure than the nylon. >> Robert's analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the Clip flashlight jives with mine. I also owned a Moss tent and loved it. Just to clarify one point, though: nylon fabric breaks down a little faster than polyester (aka Dacron) on long exposure to UV. Neither one lasts as long as cotton ... but cotton mildews in a hurry. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Jul 29 2002 - 12:21:36 PDT
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