I have had this tent for three years now and have been on a number of trips with it. So far it has been awesome.

Extreemly light weight and very easy to set up (rememeber it is not free standing).If you leave the rain fly at home (check the weather report) you could stuff this thing into your pocket; it packs down to nothing! Although the rain fly is the bulk of the tent it still compresses down with a compresson sack very nicely. I just pack the rain fly seperate in a compression sack with all my rain stuff (pack cover, rain gear, etc...) and if I need it, I have it. The poles are also very light weight and don't take up much room in your pack.

With the design of the screens you have tons of fresh air and excellent circulation. Awesome on hot summer nights. Even with the rain fly on, the tent vents well. Due to a vent at the peak of the tent that faces in both directons.

The size is a little bit of an issue, I got the Crestone 2 and I use it solo, it is perfect for me, at 6'2" and over 200lbs I need a little more room then most. I would only consider sharing the Crestone 2 with my wife. If you were to try to split with a buddy you might feel a little too close of comfort, mentaly and physicaly. As with most light weight tents and shelters 1 is really tight, 2 really means 1, and 3 really means 2. But that is all personal preferance.

Some might question the preformace of the Crestonte 2 due to its low price tag. I can tell you this thing is bullet proof. This summer I was camping in the Birkshires when one of the most violent thunder storms I have ever seen or heard, passed over head for several hours. Rain poured like cats and dogs and the wind was gusting over 40 mph. The tent didn't budge and not one drop got through!

In a nut shell. Super light weight, super cheap, and super strong.

If you are like me and you don't like your clothes and or gear to fit skin tight like you are racing, this jersey is for you. I ride a few times a weeks every week and I like to be comfortable doing it. This fits nice like a regualr tee shirt but it is made from jersey material so it is cool and breathable. I love the half sleve. And it never hurts to look like a bad ass, no matter where you are.

The description on these pants was right on. Good for warm days in backcountry or resort. They are totally light weight. Wouldn't use them on bad weather days or for anything where they might get ripped or damaged. Since they are light weight they don't feel like they can hold up to much (ie. trees, rocks, branches, extended use). But if you are looking for a light weight stylish pair of pants to add to your wardrobe, these are perfect. Don't get these if you are a looking for a one pair do all pant, you will need something more technical.

Bottom Line:

Cool and stylish, not bullet-proof.