I would say that the floor of Bibler tents is pretty fragile but the rest of the tent is overall bomber. I used mine extensively for the first three years of having it and aside from a tent pole through the floor its held up quite well. BD fixed the tent floor and had it back to me within 48 hours.
rob are you offering yours to fejas to borrow??
After you worked them over when I last loaned them to you erik I would think you would know that by now some white-trash debutante has liberated them from the as-is bin at Goodwill.
"you hear that hillbilly fucker? I'm gonna get medieval on your ass"
Marsellis Wallace
"Gubmit shure do take a bite, dont she?"
Fat woman, Raising Arizona
When the government plays fair, I will too. Making the purchase of a forest pass a "yes" vote to the fee demonstration project is disingenuous and a mockery of the review process.
That being said, don't do the crime if you can't do the time.
Bullshit. I never learned how to climb by taking a class. Much is common sense, and books will take you a long way.
What are you calling bullshit on? Seems to me Ursa is saying that going with the Mazamas or Mounties is a safe alternative to learning on your own. I think its a valid point.
I am self-taught as well. So what? Does that preclude the choice of going with formal instruction for others? I think not.
Thankfully we live in a world where one can make choices for themselves. I think I will choose to have another beer.
Getting permits in some areas may be a problem.
The Sisters area is awesome for backpacking. I've done some day trips in the Gorge that were very nice as well. Wahtum Lake is fun, as is anything along the PCT.