> > So there you have it: the Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD. I *can* think of many good things to say about it . . . > > -Rob > > > I marvel at peoples choices for outdoor shelters. I too have the > lowly clip flashlight cd and it handles everything from Baja to > Behm Canal winds and weather just fine. No, I wouldn't pick it > for fall paddling in Hudson Bay, but for 99.9% of what I do it's > just fine. My wife and I can even change, one at a time while > both in the shelter. At 3 pounds 10 ounces it takes little > effort to haul on ones back or impinge on space in a long kayak > trip. In my opinion, it is an outstanding shelter that has been > highly dependable in bad conditions. > > Rob G > I suppose I really should have clarified my reason for not caring for the Clip Flashlight. First though, here is what I DO LIKE about it. I purchased it several years ago to use primarily for backpacking but also backcountry canoeing. I like that it is light and nice and compact. It also sets up easily and quickly assuming you are camping on a stakeable surface. Unfortunately what I don't care for is that the screening is always open, although the fly covers it from straight down rain wind goes right through it with no practical method of stopping it. I do most of my adventures during the Fall season and I ADMIT that I should have known better and not gotten such an open tent which is more suited for summer only use. Along with the wind going through, I have also found myself and sleeping bag getting wet (or perhaps only damp) from wind blown rain in moderate storms. Comment on what used to be the Moss Stardome II, my favorite tent of all time. It is now being produced by MSR as the Fury. I am told the quality is good. However unlike the original, it now only has one door and reduced ventilation due to I THINK the elimination of the roof vent and the reduction of size of the screen vent on what used to be the rear door. 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. On the other hand their remaining door uses what appears to be a superior door system to what mine had 10 years ago. Thanks Rob & Rob for you thoughts. Regards, Bob Chicago *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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