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Monday we received our final shipment of book-making materials from Bookmakers, Inc. Once we finally determined exactly how many books we will be making, and how much of the supplies will be needed, we plunked down a hefty chunk of change to make it happen. This is a dream of ours: Micha's beautiful photos+my handiwork= one amazing book (we hope!). We settled on 12 copies, 11 of which have been sold (possibly the twelfth, as well) before they are even made. Once we completed one copy, our first try, we were able to figure out how to improve it; now we're using it as the "artist's copy" to show friends what we're doing, and that's how we were able to sell what we intend to make.
The last weekend I was not working, we had every intention of cranking out the first complete copies that we could sell. What we turned out instead was one disaster after another. Amazing how badly things turned out, and amazing how calm we stayed! No one was hurt in the process! So, we ended up wasting some supplies, and spending more money than intended, but our goal is to get each copy right and make it as perfect as possible, as if it were professionally made. Ugh. It's so not easy! A few days ago, however, we did it. We created the first three copies, in their entirety, without any mistakes. We were so thrilled, we treated ourselves to dinner (!!). Three down, nine more to go. Sigh. I have also come to realize that I had not yet taken a photo of the final, completed book, probably because the artist copy doesn't really count for me. Too many flaws. So, here you go.
Not fancy, nothing award-winning. A simple way to showcase the photos my husband created that will be exhibited at the art museum beginning this August. I am one proud woman. More details on the exhibit will be coming soon; any questions about the book are welcome. Thanks for letting me share!


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According to the AP, U.S. security teams have arrived at our Embassy in Beirut, the first step in a massive non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) of 25,000 Americans and dependents from Lebanon.
Any operation of this type is extremely complex--and made more so by on-going combat operations in Lebanon. The upcoming evacation from Lebanon will be one of the biggest NEOs in U.S. military history, and the number of U.S. citizens and dependents who leave the country will likely exceed original estimates. In the NEO business, the experts at the State Department and the Pentagon use the "rule of three" in planning the evacuation. Put another way, if there are25,000 "known" Americans, there are many more the State Department isn't aware of. Using the rule of three, the final number of U.S. citizens and dependents evacuated from Lebanon could top 70,000.
Getting those folks to safety is a massive logistical and security undertaking. First, U.S. diplomats will establish rally points, where evacuees can gather. From there, they will move by overland convoys to departure points, probably the Port of Beirut. With the city's airport currently closed by Israeli airstrikes, the job of picking up the refugees will likely fall on U.S. Navy and Marine Corps helicopters, operating from amphibious vessels and aircraft carriers in the eastern Mediterranean. If conditions permit, smaller vessels (such as landing craft) will move evacuees directly from piers, or even the open beach.
The NEO will take place literally under Hizbollah guns in Lebanon--and that's where the process becomes dicey. Despite likely "assurances" that U.S. citizens will be allowed to leave peacefully, I have little doubt that terrorist "gunners" would like nothing better than taking potshots at departing Americans. If that happens--and more assuredly, it will--the U.S. should make one thing perfectly clear: if U.S. citizens or dependents are killed by hostile fire during the evacuation, Hizbollah and its patrons in Damascus will be held completely responsible.
To reinforce that point, it's time to forward deploy some B-52s from Barksdale and Minot to RAF Fairford. Nothing like a threatened carpet bombing of the Bekka Valley, south Beirut, or Bashir Assad's summer villa to get the bad guys's attention.

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More of a Spring-like weekend, rather than one typically found in October -- although, not out of the question by any means.
Saturday evening quickly escalated and became interesting as a strong storm in Lee County turned into a tornadic storm. The Austin / San Antonio National Weather Service issued the first tornado warning at 6:40pm for Lee County (where a tornado was spotted briefly on the ground in near Lexington), followed by a separate warning issued for Burleson County -- including Caldwell -- as the storm continued on it's east to northeast path.
Below are a few radar images captured with RadarScope (available in the Google Play and iTunes Store) as the tornado warning was at it's peak in Lee County.
The Outcome
Thanks to our friends with the Chaos Storm Team, KBTX brought you the video below a few hours after the touch down between Lexington and Lincoln. The tornado wasn't on the ground for very long -- in fact, chasers with Chaos Storm Team estimated it on the ground for around 20 seconds.
The good news is that only one property saw damage from this brief tornado -- and even better news is that the Rexroat family wasn't home as this tornadic storm barreled down on their property. News 3 Reporter Stephanie Ando had an opportunity to catch up with them on Sunday to see just how extensive the damage was.
Other Reported Tornadoes in Burleson County
The official Storm Report from the Storm Prediction Center also has a rain-wrapped tornado being reported into Texas DPS about 4 miles to the west of Caldwell. By 7:45 when the tornado warning was set to expire, while there was still a bit of an inflow notch on the storm, rotating winds were not as defined on radar and the warning was allowed to expire on schedule. A quick look around Caldwell showed most everything in place and unharmed as it should be after the storm passed through town.
Official Storm Report from Saturday, October 13th
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Saturday was just a start to more rain and thunderstorms that moved through the area this weekend. After another line of storms pushed in (noisy for some) during the pre-dawn hours of Sunday morning, decent rain totals were reported in across the Brazos Valley.


text: Liona Boyd, known as "First Lady of the Guitar," has introduced millions of people around the world to the art of the classical guitar through her concerts, television specials, and recordings. Her grandmother came from Linares where Segovia was born, and her father grew up in Bilbao, but Liona was born in London, England. She came to Canada at age eight and gave her first "concert" on the treble recorder as part of the ocean liner's talent competition. At age fourteen she asked her parents for a guitar as a Christmas present. After hearing the great English guitarist, Julian Bream, Liona was determined to master the instrument and took private lessons with Eli Kassner, Andres Segovia, Narcisco Yepes, Alirio Diaz, and Bream himself. Liona Boyd completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Performance at the University of Toronto where she graduated with honors and won first prize in the Canadian National Music Competition. After two years of private study with Alexandre Lagoya in Paris, Liona returned to North America and recorded her first album for Boot/London Records. After her debut at Carnegie Recital Hall the New York Times praised her "flair for brilliance." Liona gave concerts around the globe and had the opportunity to play for dozens of world leaders such as the British Royal Family, the King and Queen of Spain, Presidents of the United States and Mexico, the Prime ministers of Canada, France, and Britain, and the Chancellor of Germany, as well as at NATO and Summit Conferences. Invited by Moscow's Mayor Gavrill Popov, Liona became the first Canadian to perform at the Kremlin when she played at an exclusive New Year's Eve Gala, and she was the first performer at the new Paris Opera House. Liona made her musical presence felt in North America performing with such orchestras as The Boston Pops. Breaking with classical tradition she has played with Chet Atkins, toured with Gordon Lightfoot and Tracy Chapman, and recorded with Roger Whittaker and Georges Zamfir. A highly successful recording career for CBS/Sony Records brought her music to a vast international audience. The Canberra Times in Australia wrote "breathtakingly beautiful playing, the most musically accomplished and technically flawless playing that I have heard from any guitarist." Liona often performs her own music as well as works composed especially for her. Her playing was featured in the 20th Century Fox film, "A Walk in the Clouds," which won a Golden Globe Award for best musical score. Liona's virtuoso talents have resulted in five gold and three platinum albums, five Juno awards (Canada's equivalent of the Grammy), four honorary degrees, and The Order of Canada. She is a five time winner of the Guitar Player Magazine poll for top classical guitarist and has been inducted into their "Gallery of Greats." CBC produced several one-hour specials including "Romancing the Guitar - The Life and Times of Liona Boyd" and, her autobiography "In My Own Key - My Life in Love and Music" became a best seller in Canada. Recently Liona decided to pursue her passion for Latin culture and love of the Spanish language. She combined popular Latin rhythms with her romantic Spanish guitar music in her latest release "Camino Latino/Latin Journey." "Having lived in Mexico as a teenager I fell in love with the country, the food, the dancing and, of course, the music! Whenever my concert tours have taken me to South and Central America I have felt a special rapport with my audiences." Now, in addition to playing solo and orchestral concerts, Liona has been touring with a "Nuevo Latino" band, and special guest, Pavlo. Liona wrote "Music contributes profoundly to the richness and beauty of our life experience. I feel so fortunate to share this wonderful international language with people around the world." Liona presently resides in California where she maintains a busy schedule of recording and touring. Check out the artist's website: http://www.classicalguitar.com Track List: 1. Madrilena 2. Habanera 3. Asturiana 4. Aria Di Portonova 5. Spirit of the Moving Waters 6. Spirit of the Forest 7. Spirit of the West Wind 8. Serenade For Autumn 9. Serenade For Winter 10. Serenade For Spring 11. Serenade For Summer 12. Preludio Poetico 13. Fantasy On a Romantic Theme 14. Lullaby For My Love Other Genres:


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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Sacramento-area prison is reopening next week to house about 400 female inmates as part of a reorganization within the California prison system.
The Folsom Women's Facility began as a community correctional facility and more recently provided drug-addiction treatment to female parolees who violated conditions of their release.
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Tuesday that it will now be used for low-security inmates.
The first of 203 women will arrive next week at the prison, which is 25 miles east of the state capital. A second unit to house the remaining 200 inmates will open in the spring.
The prison will offer substance abuse treatment, education and vocational programs.
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The Hyundai Residence Seoul is 30 km from Incheon International Airport. The hotel is within easy walking distance of attractions like the Myeongdong Cathedral, one of the earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Korea. It is also near the National Theatre of Korea and Jongmyo Temple a Confucius shrine dedicated to early Korean Royalty.
Standard room amenities include a work desk, kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave, air-conditioning, and cable TV, and a washer/dryer. There are private bathrooms with a hair dryer and scheduled housekeeping.
Onsite dining options include a full-service restaurant, and a cafe serving coffee and snacks.
The Hyundai Residence Seoul features a business centre, and Internet lounge, fitness centre, guest parking, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests can walk to the Cheonggyecheon Stream which provides a paved trail along the river with beautiful views.
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had a place to rest my head for the night, good enough =)
jenh wrote on December 27, 2012
The cost for a jumbo taxi to the hotel is 80000won. We booked a family room and it was very spacious even with 4 big luggages placed around the room. Hotel staff are friendly and can converse in Mandarin and English. Although a bit far from the train station (10-15mins walk), the location is very near the shopping areas. Overall, at the price given, it is a great place to stay.
yesh wrote on June 27, 2012
Hyundai Residence was a great hotel, Staff were friendly and the location was excellent. I really enjoyed the roof top gardens and looking over the city while having a beer from the 7 -11.
Chipsie wrote on March 28, 2012
Our taxi driver also had hard time locating the hotel, I asked 6 taxi drivers at the taxi stand, they all shaked their heads. Luckily, the taxi stand manager knew the hotel and told the driver how to get there. Other than this incident, we really enjoyed the hotel, it has all the amenities that we need, we could cook in the room when it rains, do our laundry & free wi-fi. No fancy food around but if you want to experience real Korean food, this is the local area. Some of the electrical outlet in the room are not secured on the wall so be careful. :):)
Anonymous wrote on October 17, 2011
This is by far the "cleanest" stay. The apartment is well kept, bright and rooms are big and spacious. This is my second time using this apartment so i will come back again. The staff can speak English and Mandarin so its easy communication and they are very polite. Location may not be so convenient but it is still within walking distance to the subway.
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The Arizona Cardinals defense has been the continual bright spot in an overall dismal season in 2012.
But while Ray Horton's squad has earned accolades week after week for their impressive pass defense that ranks among the best in the league, they have also received criticism for their struggles containing the run this year.
Cards' defensive end Calais Campbell told Arizona Sports 620's Doug & Wolf Show Friday the team's defense against the run has indeed been a mixed bag, but he feels if the unit can stay focused they are bound to have success.
"It's been kind of hit or miss," Campbell said. "Some games we play very well against the run and some games we let teams get going on us. A lot of it is the games where people get a little frustrated and we're trying to press and too many guys are trying to do more than just our job."
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The benefits of a single-wall tent with ventilation that will remind you of a double-wall.
- Freestanding, hybrid design saves weight by eliminating the need for separated canopy and fly; ideal for three-season trekking and climbing applications
- Breathable, abrasion-resistant, and highly packable NanoShield fabric features a Silicone NanoCell coating to protect against rain, snow, and wind
- Roll-back cover reveals a large mesh window when skies are clear; cover features a built-in gear vestibule for stormy weather
- Three internal DAC Featherlite poles provide freestanding structure without a back-breaking weight penalty
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Great for a lightweight tent
Patrick Mulligan
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is great for a lightweight tent, but that is exactly what it is. Its not totally waterproof just very water resistant. Its completely bomber in the wind, but you'll find the lightweight fabric less durable than more heavyweight options. I use it when backpacking with my family or on backcountry climbing trips where weight is a big issue. And for this it excels. Its very lightweight for the size of the tent and packs down very small. Its very very good for its intended use, no more, no less.
One of the glued on interior pole sleeves...
susan wellman
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One of the glued on interior pole sleeves came unglued. What glue will work to reattach it?
Phil Maher
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Hi Susan,
I doubt much of anything would hold for long. And anything that might work would possibly damage the nylon to the point where it would be a disaster. Call BD and give them the details. That should be a warranty repair and I doubt they'll give you any grief whatsoever.
800-365-5555 ext 4
Seriously, just let them deal with it...it's what they do.
Alexander S
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I agree with Phil. Even if they won't replace it for free due to an over-extended warranty, they'll definately instruct you on how to fix or replace it. Best of luck
Not for wet weather!
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I've used this tent for a total of 11 nights. It's a perfect pack size and weight, even better than I expected. Each time it has taken care of 2 adults and 1 medium sized dog very well. But...to put it up is a pain! (I have the 2007 model). One person has to crawl inside the 'envelope' while the other passes in one of the poles. It's not fun in bad weather. But my primary criticism is that it's just not dry. I spent a night in the Lost Creek Wilderness where we could actually watch the spray blow through the tent with our headlamps. Last year I spent 4 nights in the West Elk Wilderness. I don't know if it kept the rain out, but we could sit in the tent and watch the condensation roll off the inside walls...every night. It did work well a couple of nights in Grand Gulch...with no rain and a humidity of about 10%. It works great in the desert (if you can get it put up). Don't use it where it is wet!!!
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I strongly disagree.
I also have the tent that you have, the previous yellow model. However your review is pointless because the fabric of the tent has changed. It's like writing a review for a car and basing that review on the old model. I think you should retract it and if then post correctly. There is nothing wrong with fair criticism, but this is clearly not fair criticism.
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I also strongly disagree... I live in Washington (a tad rainy up here) and love this tent... you need to vent it obvs since it's single wall and did you fail to seam seal it? Also, the fabric has changed since 2007 to a more breathable fabric (I too have the yellow version, btw).
Black Diamond Skylight
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Works Well
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Used for car camping, just used a tarp for footprint, cause I hadn't gotten the actually BD footprint for it. Thought the mesh was nice for ventilation, but the fly was really great and kept the rain off all night. This is a single layer tent, but the layer pulls on and off the mesh. Pretty easy to assemble ( I did it by myself in the dark) and light to pack in a pack. Got it for a deal on SAC. Mine is the yellow standard BD tent color, it looks more green in the pic.
Not what I was hoping for.
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I just bought this tent recently and was a bit disappointed. I really liked the design and the concept, but it just doesn't seem to work out. The big issue with condensation in this tent is because this tent doesn't breathe! I've only camped in it once, but it wasn't raining, it was hot and sunny. The inside of the tent never cooled down. I slept with the door completely open and my head practically hanging out I was so hot. Another issue I had was the velcro for the poles. I set the tent up and took it down three or four times, and every time the velcro snagged the mesh and messed it up. My last complaint is with the footprint. It really is too small. The corners of the tent all hang off the footprint. I really wanted to like this tent so it's a shame I wasn't happy with it. All in all, not a bad tent, but for the price it should be a great tent.
Joe Uberty
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How can you complain about heat while sleeping with the "door" open. This tent literally can shed the entire front half of it's "fly" to open up the sky to complete mesh.
Joe Uberty
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And your footprint should/must be smaller than the tent, otherwise water collects under your tent. I own this tent in the earlier yellow version, which appears to be the same and love it for what and why I purchased it. Very roomy 2 person tent for long backpacking trips.
Great while it lasts, but it won't last long
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When I first got this tent I loved it!!! Lightweight, roomy and holds up in wind and heavy thunderstorms in the mountains. But now that I've had the tent for 5 years, I am disappointed. I'm an average user. I used the tent on summer/fall weekends and long backpacks 1x a year. The tent is falling apart now!!! Zipper doesn't work and holes are appearing in the fabric, especially where the tent fabric attaches to the bathtub floor. I have taken care of the tent - cleaned it out and never put it away wet. Washed it with a hose 3x. Durability on this tent stinks. With a price this high, a tent should last longer! Finally... I called Black Diamond asking if I could send it in for zipper repair and pay for it myself. NOPE Black Diamond doesn't repair it. Don't buy this tent if you want it to last 10 years.
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sabrina basin, ca
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Is condensation a big problem in this tent?...
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Is condensation a big problem in this tent? Anyone own it? Experiences?
Eli Hauschild
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Meg, check out this link to trailspace.com. It has ten more reviews on this tent that will help you get a better opinion on the tent and condensation.
As with all single wall tents, you will experience condensation. Whether it's a big problem or not will vary with each person. I own a 2 person single wall and whenever it rains or is cold and humid, I will have some condensation on the inside. When this happens, I use the MSR Packtowel to wipe down the condensation, or I just wait until it evaporates. If I'm expecting to spend several nights in the backcountry and expect more than 1-2 night of rain, I pack my double-wall tent.
If you are expecting to use your tent where it will be raining frequently and/or humid, you will be a lot more comfortable getting a double-wall tent.
How does everyone feel about this tent?...
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How does everyone feel about this tent? It's between this tent and the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2. I use my tent quite often and am looking to replace an older tent with something a little bit lighter for backpacking. It will be for 2 people and the occasional dog.
I spend a lot of time in my tent and I am ok with carrying extra weight for a GREAT tent. My priorities are Likability, ability to avoid condensation, durability, then space and weight. Although a lightweight tent is a pro I'm more concerned with likability, pockets, weather resistance, durability, etc.
I'm also open for other recommendations :)
Thanks for the advice. - Megan
Eli Hauschild
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Hi Megan,, For your priorities of avoiding condensation and durability, I would lean towards the Copper Spur UL2. Any single wall tent will have condensation after a downpour or in high humidity & cooler temps.
As far as another recommendation, I think the perfect tent for you would be the MSR Hubba Hubba 2 person tent, combined with the Gear Shed vestibule. The gear shed provides tons of extra room for outings when your bring the dog Especially when it's raining and you don't want a wet dog crawling around your sleeping bags and gear. It's going to be a little pricier, but I'm sure you can find a great deal online.
Simon Hatfield
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Agreed with Eli - this tent will condense much worse than the copper spur. Go for the Copper spur 3 (barely any weight penalty over the 2) before the Hubba Hubba with Gear shed (read: pain to pitch) though.
Also, None of the above mentioned tents are exceptionally durable - the Skylight features THIN nanoshield that isn't waterproof. The Hubba Hubba and Copper Spur both feature the same pole system that doesn't do too well in wind, and ultralight fabric for the rainflies.
And now for my suggestion - I noticed you didn't mention "price", "availability on backcountry.com" or "freestanding" in your criteria. Have you considered a Hilleberg Nallo 3?
Likeability - These remain totally dry while being pitched in the rain, Pitch super fast, come in 2 colors, have multiple pockets plus attachment points for a clothesline or gear loft, and will garner you total respect from all who frequent the mountains. What's not to like?
No Condensation - Double walls and tunnel venting prevent condensation.
Durability - Proprietary fabric and tunnel design yield a tent that can withstand legitimate 4 season storms. Gusts to 60mph+, no kidding.
Space - 64"x88" + Vestibule
Weight - 4lb 10oz min/5lb 5oz trail. Compare to 4lb 2oz min 5lb trail for this tent.
The downsides? It isn't free standing (but pitches quickly), and its $625.
James Jenden
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I would disagree. People assume that because the Nanoshield fabric is single wall, you'll have issues with condensation. I've used a Hilight (smaller, similar tent from BD with the same fabric) for backpacking in 30F as well as 70F, and never had to deal with condensation on the inside. Nanoshield is easily twice as breathable as eVent or a comparable waterproof fabric, and is fantastic. This will also deal with wind better than the copper spur, whose ultralight materials will get torn apart in high winds.
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The MSR Hubba Hubba is a very small tent for two people and a dog. The Skylight is 36.6 square feet, almost ten square feet bigger than the MSR HUbba Hubba. It is also lighter than the Hubba Hubba with a gear shed vestibule. Comparing apples with apples (as much as is possible) would give Megan more assistance making an informed decision.
Megan are you wanting your dog inside your tent with you or outside in the vestibule? The MSR Hubba Hubba would be an extremely cosy fit with a dog inside so between the two the Skylight would be the better choice if you want the dog inside. Keep in mind though that you will need to seam seal the Skylight for it to be fully water proof which takes an hour or two's work.
I have read other websites that this is...
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I have read other websites that this is freestanding, but here it says differently. Can anyone say for sure if it is freestanding or not?
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The tent itself is freestanding, but the convertible portion needs to be staked out with at least two stakes for the vestibule.
Joe Uberty
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You should always secure (stakes or alternative) if you want your tent to be there when you return to camp. it is, however, freestanding with the noted vestibule portion requiring stakes.
Light up the Night
Sterling Hill
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The single wall tent that rolls back for a view. best invention ever!
Does anyone know if you can completely...
Brian Biggs
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Does anyone know if you can completely seal off the elements in this tent? In other words, does the vestibule zip to the insect mesh or is there a separate piece that does this? Hoping to push this tent to mellow'ish four season use.
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You can't quite seal it all the way off. The vent at the back has no zipper but is pretty well protected. As for the vestibule...the front part comes down and buckles into place on either side and then has a hook on either side at the front pole as well. Staking it out brings everything very close to the ground, essentially sealing it off. You could pile just a bit of snow along the two edges to make it seal if you really needed to. This tent actually won Backpacker Magazine's lightest mountaineering tent award too so you should be set!
Pervious version - same size
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This might help to give a better idea of the size. Roomy 2 man, tight 3 man.
does anyone have any knowledge on this new...
Jon Flagstaff,AZ
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does anyone have any knowledge on this new fabric and how it compares in the field against the previous epic fabric generation?
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I am going to ask the same question. I liked this cool tent, but comparing materials I think a MSR hubba is better choice. Nanoshield only supports 900 mm column of water, hubba 1500 and the floor 2000 whereas the hubba 5000. Could anyone give his oppinion?
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John, I have a Nanoshield Highlight and have yet to camp in it. I did however set it up in my driveway during a huge rain storm (un-seam sealed) and sprayed water from a hose on it at the same time. I too was curious about Nanoshield. After an hour or hard rain and 30 mins. of me squirting it, I found about three drops behind an interior pole. It was virtually floating in water. I was shocked! I will seal it and will have no problems taking it out on the trail.