Thirteen years ago I bought my first tent, one I could finally call my very own. After moving around constantly as a child, possessing my own home I could take with me wherever I went was surprisingly powerful. In my blog this week I write about that incredible experience. Please enjoy it!
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Thanks, Ted
My First Tent
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Re: My First Tent
Very nice blog, Ted.
Brought back memories of my first test, a North Face Sierra tent that accompanied me on my fist backpacking trips, including my JMT through hike.
Brought back memories of my first test, a North Face Sierra tent that accompanied me on my fist backpacking trips, including my JMT through hike.
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost
And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost
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Re: My First Tent
Nice story - nicely told.
Also brought back memories of my various tent progressions over the last 50 backpacking years.
20 years ago, recall purchasing a North Face Pebble...great tent...(still have it too).
At 4 1/2 pounds for a two-person, (thankfully not your eight lbs though), it was considered state of the art way back then too.
thanks!
Also brought back memories of my various tent progressions over the last 50 backpacking years.
20 years ago, recall purchasing a North Face Pebble...great tent...(still have it too).
At 4 1/2 pounds for a two-person, (thankfully not your eight lbs though), it was considered state of the art way back then too.
thanks!
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Re: My First Tent
Kudos to you Ted.
Seems like that tent has lived a good life.
Seems like that tent has lived a good life.
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Re: My First Tent
Really nice story. My own first tent didn't last nearly so long. It was a bright orange plastic tube tent that served for a couple of trips....but eventually got tossed out after a few holes made it less than waterproof.
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Re: My First Tent
Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the read.
It's amazing the memories our gear accumulates, especially something we live in on some of our best days.
It's amazing the memories our gear accumulates, especially something we live in on some of our best days.
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Re: My First Tent
Same here. Seemed like a great idea at the time.
John
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Re: My First Tent
Mine lasted 1/2 of a trip...it died a horrible death in a hail storm...I thought I was going to also.
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