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Re: [pct-l] click flashlite v slickrock or other
- Subject: Re: [pct-l] click flashlite v slickrock or other
- Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2000 8:19 PM
> The SD Clip Flashlite is a newer version of the SD Starflight of years
ago.
> I still have and use my Starflight, one of the first light weight, full
> function, non-free standing tents. At right about 4# it has enough room
for
> my 6'9" frame and gear. I have been eyeing the Clip Flashlite for a
couple
> of years but just can't bring myself to replace the old girl, yet.
>
> The Clip Flashlite looks better thought out and affords 3 1/2 season
> protection, simple setup, non-free standing, lite weight, full function.
I
> would highly recommend it if the new wave partial tent-tarps don't fit
your
> style.
>
> If the NF Slickrock is the one I saw recently in a NF store, it looks like
a
> well thought out single person tent. However I don't think it weighs much
> less than the Clip Flashlite. If you look around, there are other 4 to 4
1/2
> pound, two person tents out there that will fit the bill for a through or
> section hike and give you the wind, cold, rain, mosquito and possibly snow
> protection that you're looking for. I think Moss and Stevenson and others
> offer alternatives.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Greg "Strider" Hummel
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