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/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 7/23/2002 12:32:08 PM Pacific Daylight Time, rob_at_runout.com writes: > 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 *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 7/28/2002 10:19:02 PM Pacific Daylight Time, rbrub_at_earthlink.net writes: > It also sets up easily and quickly assuming you are camping on > a stakeable surface. > In sand I stake it down with former salsa or sour cream cups and have never had a problem. Just poke a hole in the bottom of the cup, run a length of parachute cord through the hole and tie it to the tent. You might also buy a 1 ounce sand anchor for each of the 6 tie points.When in rocky ground I do what every one else does and use dead men for the staking. Freestanding or not, I would never not stake a tent. That is, unless one wants to be 50 miles into a trip and suddenly not with shelter. > 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. I use it spring, summer and fall. I have had 45 knot winds laden with rain hammer at me for 2 straight days and I stayed dry. The netting does preclude its use in winter, however, this is not a big deal. I make sure the fly is tight to the body and do not have the problems you are reporting. > > 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. Do you seam seal the seams in the tent?I have had a few trickles come in, though they were short lived. I spent an hour at home seam treating it and the wetness of the pacific northwest has yet to come back in. Good luck, Rob G > > *************************************************************************** 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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