Contributions by Bstr (2)

Have only used the tent once so far at a festival. Of course it rained as it always does when i go to a festival but the tent stayed dry as a bone. I did not experience any condensation inside the tent after a fairly steady rain overnight. The tent is very easy to set up however it does not stand alone. Those of you who prefer to pitch the tent before staking it down will not be able to do that. I was able to move the tent in its pitched state after it was all set up however, you just need to stake it down and then adjust. Not a big deal to me but I have some friends that would have nothing to do with such a tent so maybe thats you. As far as size goes in my opinion this could really pass as a one man tent. You could fit two comfortably with minimal gear but if your out on the trails for awhile with 2 packs your gonna be cramped for space. Definitely NOT a 3 man tent, i suppose you could fit but absolutely no gear could be in the tent. If you are looking for a tent for gatherings with friends this tent is not for you. It is extremely light weight even with the footprint, and fits fairly easily into the sack with the footprint included. Only downer is that with the rainfly on you can't see outside the tent. A small window on the vestibule space lets in some light but other than that you are sealed in.

Taking the advice of a friend who is a raft guide in West Virginia, I bought my first pair of Chacos. It was one of the best recommendations I've ever received. Whether its walking around campus, running the river, fishing, or whatever else I find myself doing, these sandals are excellent. The webbing design allows for the perfect fit on your foot, and the easy adjustment allows for a loose fit for chilling. Or give it a simple tug to tighten up and hit the trails. Either way your feet feel as though they are completely naked, but you get the support of a hiking shoe.