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[pct-l] Pyramid tents
- Subject: [pct-l] Pyramid tents
- From: Montedodge@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 01:25:33 EDT
Do any of you remember the North Face " Grasshopper " tent of the mid-70,s?
These were of pyramid design which is still tops in fighting off wind and
light because of a single simple pole. REI made a MT Mckinney tent as well
which was a mountaining standard for years. These tents were strong but a
pain to put up because of guide lines. The new easy domes have taken over for
the last 25 years but have all the weight and carry a achelles heel of their
own. ( If one pole section brakes, you have a lopesided tent ) Glad to see
moss tents come out with the "superfly " tent. Wish more companys would made
Pyramid tents. ( with floors and netting that is, I hate black widows and
scorpions, otherwise I would just take a tarp ) Does anyone know of other
companies would make Pyramid style tents? thanks Monte
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