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awsome! Is there a good guide book that covers those?

I am looking for some good ideas for places to go backpacking this summer. For the most part I usually end up in the Eagle Cap area every weekend that I go camping. I am looking for some new spots to try out. What are some good ones in other parts of WA and OR? Also what are some good guide books for backpacking in the PNW? Thanks, Josh Gesler

After all this, I think that my best bet it to get two tents. For a summer tent I am thinking about a REI Half-Dome or something similar. I am still trying to decide on a 4-season. It almost looks like a bibler might be cheaper since I can get a blem or used one. I don't like paying full retail I guess.

Is this a 4-season tent? What condition is it in?

Those are really nice. It makes me want to pack up and GO!!!

Where is that new system at?

That sounds way wrong. I agree.

How much would you say the bag weighs? I need one for my wife and I don't feel like buying another FF untill I know she is going to continue backpacking with me. Thanks, Josh Gesler

I have wondered about this. My idea is that people usually focus on building their mind or their body. The problem is that your body is there just to get your mind from place to place. So it works both ways. If you build your mind and your body is treated badly (ie eating junk, smoking, drinking, drugs) and the body dies then you mind isn't going to do you much good. And if you spend all your time lifting weights and working out, but never read a book then you have a nice body carrying around an empty head and what's the point?

This says that the annual will be $60 http://www.theolympian.com/home/specialsections/Outdoors/20021209/25630.shtml

Well, if I hadn't just bought a Feather Friends bag then I would probubly buy that 399 tent. Oh, well maybe it will still be there in a couple of weeks. Thanks, Josh Gesler

I really like how big the Hilleberg vest is. I want to be able to put all of my gear under it and out of the rain/snow/hail/bird poo! I also like the option of cooking under the vest in bad weather. I don't really mind putting out guy-lines since my current tent uses them. So far here is how the Bibler and Hilleberg compare. Weight is just about equal Bibler is 1lb more at 5lb9oz Nallo is 4lb10oz. Bibler is about $160 more including the vest. Hilleberg may take more time to setup and might make more noise in wind. trask said that the Bibbler might be fragile. If I am using this all the time would the Hilleberg hold up longer? This sure is a tough one. So far it doesn't seem that I would be losing big either way. It may just be more personal than anything. Bibler has been around awhile and people get attached to their gear, but that doesn't always mean that it is the best thing out there. I guess I'll just have to watch for a deal. Anyone selling a used Bibler or Hilleberg cheap? LOL We'll see what happens Josh Gesler

Thanks, I'll keep and eye on that site for a single door blem if I don't find a cheap Nallo first.

Where do you buy blems? From the factory or elsewhere?

I need to buy a new tent for backpacking and such. My old pup tent has seen better days and now does almost no water-repelling. I figure that if I am going to spend money on a tent then I might as well spend a little extra and get a lightweight 4-season that I can just use year round. I have pretty much gotten down to the Bibler I-tent and the Hilleberg Nallo 2 GT. I plan on doing some alpine and winter camping along with my general weekend trips to Eagle Cap and such. I like the large vest on the Nallo but I like the inside pole thing on the I-tent. I know this is like asking for a holy war but which do you think would be better (durability, room, ease of setup, price). Thanks for your input, Josh Gesler

I just bought my new Raven yesterday. It feels really nice. i like it better than the ones that I have used before. Now I just need to plan a trip to go try it out. I think I am going to buy new boots first.

I think I'll need a 55cm or a 60cm. I am rather short (read 5'6")

Do you like the regular Raven? I need to buy an axe here pretty quick and I was also looking at the Pro but you guys make a good point about the head weight. I hadn't thought about that really.