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Dave Madsen
Alpine Skier // Backpacker // Camper/Hiker // Mountain Biker // AT Skier // Road Biker
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The North Face Sales Representative- Utah
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November 5, 2011
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November 5, 2011
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November 5, 2011
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The North Face Powder Guide Vest Video
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November 5, 2011
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March 16, 2011
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March 16, 2011
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March 16, 2011
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
The North Face Verto Jacket Video
The North Face Verto Jacket - Men's
March 4, 2011
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The North Face Prophet Backpack Video
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February 25, 2011
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
The North Face Verto Pack Video
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February 25, 2011
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
The North Face Kelvin Glove Video
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February 22, 2011
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The North Face Base Camp Duffel Video
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February 22, 2011
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
The North Face Free Thinker Jacket Video
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February 22, 2011
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The North Face Leonidas Jacket Video
The North Face Leonidas Jacket - Women's
February 22, 2011
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The North Face Leonidas Jacket Video
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February 22, 2011
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The North Face Verto Jacket Video
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February 22, 2011
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The North Face Single-Track Video
The North Face Single-Track Trail Running Shoe - Men's
February 22, 2011
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Floor and Height Dimensions
The North Face Bedrock 6 Tent 6-Person 3-Season
March 15, 2012
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Floor and Height Dimensions
The North Face Dock Tent 4-Person 3-Season
March 15, 2012
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Floor and Height Dimensions
The North Face Westwind 2 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
March 15, 2012
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Floor and Height Dimensions
The North Face Westwind 3 Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
March 15, 2012
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Fabric Tech Info
The North Face Assault 2 Tent: 2-Person 4-Season
March 15, 2012
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Floor and Height Dimensions
The North Face Assault 2 Tent: 2-Person 4-Season
March 15, 2012
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Floor and Height Dimensions
The North Face Mica 1 Tent: 1-Person 3-Season
March 15, 2012
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Fabric Tech Info
The North Face Phoenix 3 Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
March 15, 2012
Here's a little tech info about why the fabric on this tent works so well.
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0 Comments
Floor and Height Dimensions
The North Face Phoenix 3 Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
March 15, 2012
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Floor and Height Dimensions
The North Face Flint 1 Tent: 1-Person 3-Season
March 15, 2012
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Floor and Height Dimensions
The North Face Bastion Tent: 4-Person 4-Season
March 15, 2012
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Floor and Height Dimensions
The North Face Flint 2 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
March 15, 2012
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Floor and Height Dimensions
The North Face Flint 3 Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
March 15, 2012
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Phoenix 2 Dimensions
The North Face Phoenix 2 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
June 1, 2011
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
0 Comments
Dome 5 Dimensions
The North Face Dome 5 Tent 5-Person 4-Season
June 1, 2011
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Meso 2 Dimensions
The North Face Meso 2 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
June 1, 2011
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Dome 8 Dimensions
The North Face Dome 8 Tent 8-Person 4-Season
June 1, 2011
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Simple Bivy Dimensions
The North Face Simple Bivy - 1-Person 3-Season
June 1, 2011
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Mesh Room Pic
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June 1, 2011
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Docking Station Pic and Dimensions
The North Face Docking Station Family Tent 6-Person 3-Season
June 1, 2011
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Sputnik 2 Dimensions
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June 1, 2011
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Minibus 3 Dimensions
The North Face Minibus 3 Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
June 1, 2011
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2 Person Dock Pic and Dimensions
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June 1, 2011
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Asylum Bivy Dimensions
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June 1, 2011
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Minibus 2 Dimensions
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June 1, 2011
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June 1, 2011
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Mountain Manor 6 Dimensions
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June 1, 2011
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Meadowland 4 Dimensions
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June 1, 2011
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Mountain Manor 4 Dimensions
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June 1, 2011
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Tadpole 23 Dimensions
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June 1, 2011
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Rock 22 Dimensions
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June 1, 2011
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Meadowland 6 Dimensions
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June 1, 2011
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Flint 2 Dimensions
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June 1, 2011
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Rock 32 Dimensions
The North Face Rock 32 Bx Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
June 1, 2011
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VE 25 Dimensions
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June 1, 2011
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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ZZ Top Approved
Oakley Holbrook Sunglasses
May 25, 2011
Rocked these for a week in the Grand Canyon was stoked on them.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Smooth Sailing on the Grand Canyon
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May 25, 2011
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Camp in the Grand Canyon
The North Face Base Camp Pro Sandal - Men's
May 25, 2011
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Verto Pack in the Grand Canyon
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May 25, 2011
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Uinta Backpacking
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May 25, 2011
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Tech info on Bivy Fabric
The North Face Simple Bivy - 1-Person 3-Season
May 25, 2011
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Tech Info on Bivy Fabric
The North Face Asylum Bivy - 1-Person 3-Season
May 25, 2011
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Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Tech Info on Tent Fabric
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May 25, 2011
Here is a little tech info out of The North Face catalog about what makes the waterproof breathable fabric in this tent work so well.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Tent Fabric Tech Info
The North Face Phoenix 2 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
May 25, 2011
Here is a little tech info out of The North Face catalog about what makes the waterproof breathable fabric in this tent work so well.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
0 Comments
Backpacking in the Uintas
The North Face Phoenix 2 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
May 25, 2011
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Floor Layout and Height
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February 28, 2011
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Floor Layout and Height
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February 28, 2011
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
0 Comments
Floor Layout and Height
The North Face Mountain 35 Tent 3-Person 4-Season
February 28, 2011
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Height and Floor Layout
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February 28, 2011
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Cozy Cruzer
The North Face Buttery Bunting - Infant Girls'
September 8, 2010
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Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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April 12, 2012
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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March 16, 2012
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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March 15, 2012
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
The North Face Surge Backpack - 2015cu in
March 15, 2012
It is the zippered pocket closest to the back panel. Troy's photos show it pretty clearly. Hope that helps.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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