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    Default My first backpacking tent! Vargo stove, fatwood, and hiking action!

    I usually car camp and bring really heavy gear with me, but this summer I decided to venture deeper into the woods and try to see what lies beyond the road. At 5 lbs this tent isn't considered "ultra light" by any means. Next time I'm going to leave the tent pegs and tent footprint at home to save space.

    In the video, we backpacked to a place in Southern California called Little Jimmy Campground. The only water came from a natural spring! We found fatwood, the Sikly BigBoy made sawing firewood really easy. I also tested out a Vargo Titanium stove with mixed results.

    What I really like about this tent is that it's relatively light, waterproof to a high rating, and lots of ventilation. The rain fly goes all the way down and helps keep the wind out, big plus for me since I get cold easy. Only negative for me is that there's only one door so it's hard not to disturb your tent mate.

    For me, it's the perfect size for my me and my girlfriend. I like keeping my gear inside the tent and leave our boots in the vestibule right outside the front door.

    If anybody is interested here's the video review:


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    Link didn't work...this is what I got

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    Nice video, well shot! Good review on the tent. And lovely area you camped in. I definitely give you a sub
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    Quote Originally Posted by Antonyraison View Post
    Nice video, well shot! Good review on the tent. And lovely area you camped in. I definitely give you a sub
    Wow thanks brother! Really kind of you, I sub'd ya too!

    Quote Originally Posted by hunter63 View Post
    Link didn't work...this is what I got

    "The webpage at https://www.youtube.com/embed/0HvFpRS2cPQ?wmode=opaque might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address."
    Thanks for letting me know brother, I think I have it fixed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bushcraft_project View Post
    Wow thanks brother! Really kind of you, I sub'd ya too!



    Thanks for letting me know brother, I think I have it fixed.
    Thanks man, hahah I have so FEW subs I appreciate it
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    Very nice for a 5 lber. Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1stimestar View Post
    Very nice for a 5 lber. Thanks.
    Thanks for the feedback sista! I really appreciate it!
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    Pssst. That's a sister. Just sayin'.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    Pssst. That's a sister. Just sayin'.....
    lol thanks for the correction brotha!

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    That's "Bro".

    (snork)
    True enough, my final home is still out there, but this is most certainly my home range and I love it. I love every rock I fall off and tree I trip over. Even when I am close to dying from exhaustion, a beautiful sunset doesn't lose it's power to refresh and inspire me and that, in itself, is enough to save me sometimes.

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    Hahha. Recently I was introduced to the game "Cards Against Humanity" and so now, due to some hilarity that ensued during the game, "High five bro" is a catch phrase between me and my girlfriends.

    Pssst. That's a sister. Just sayin'.....

    Hi five Bro!
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    'sup, brah.

    ya, srite kraka.
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    Woof! Everyone should experience Cards Against Humanity at least once in their lives. My tribe pulls that out occasionally. Just watching them is enough to give me a corollary! Glad we moved close to a hospital (and a university).
    True enough, my final home is still out there, but this is most certainly my home range and I love it. I love every rock I fall off and tree I trip over. Even when I am close to dying from exhaustion, a beautiful sunset doesn't lose it's power to refresh and inspire me and that, in itself, is enough to save me sometimes.

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    hahahah you all speaking like a bunch of Gym Bros...
    wahahahahah.
    here is SA we just tjoon (tune- tell people) Howzit bru.
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