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Colin's Favourite Gear

Mountain Hardwear Tangent 2 Tent: 2-Person 4-Season

GO AHEAD, GO OFF ON A TANGENT.

 

If you're bummed out by having to chose between the airflow of a double-wall tent and the light weight of a single-wall design, quit being blue. The Tangent 2 Two-Person Four-Season Tent from Mountain Hardwear pitches itself right in the middle of traditional double-walls and alpine-style single-walls, combining the breathability and dryness of a double-wall tent with the weight savings of a single-wall shelter to create an all-weather, all-season home for mountaineers, skiers, and alpinists. It's the lightest double-walled four-season tent that Mountain Hardwear makes, weighing in at superlight 5.5 pounds, but is designed to stand up the gnarliest blizzards and worst winds that the mountains can throw at you, with three DAC Pressfit aluminum poles and burly nylon ripstop fabrics.

The coolest features on the Tangent are the Trident Corners. As you might have guessed, each corner uses a three-point anchor system (two poles, and a nylon clip that flexes with the wind), distributing the wind force to 12 points instead of four and shortening the effective length of the poles, making a shelter that's far stronger than traditional single-anchor tents. The Trident Corners also make the Tangent better at bearing heavy snow loads with only two corner-to-corner poles and one small overhead crosspiece. Every guy out uses burly DirectConnect points, and all the corners and anchors are welded for extreme durability. There are mesh vents on the roof and doors, all the seams are taped, and the Tangent's been tested in a rain room to ensure that it's dry as an Arizona tumbleweed in September. If there's a more versatile, burly, double-walled four-season tent out there, we haven't seen it yet.

Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 Sea Kayak -

 

 

 The discerning voyager's choice, the Tempest 170 sea kayak from Wilderness Systems is the ultimate kayak for those who want to push their limits. From its ultra-comfortable cockpit to a well-mannered shallow-v hull design that behaves itself in conditions calm or chaotic, the Tempest lets you spend your time refining your skills and having more fun instead of fighting to stay upright or on course. Ergonomic Phase3 AirPro Tour outfitting allows you to set up your seat and cockpit to precisely fit your body. All controls are right at your fingertips for easy adjustments. The TruTrak skeg keeps the Tempest 170 moving straight and tracking true when winds or currents kick up. The hydrofoil shape cuts efficiently through water, and retracts into a water-tight housing when not in use. Multiple hatches with sealed bulkheads and deck rigging let you place gear where you want it. With great control, edging, and speed, you'll go places you've never been in the Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 sea kayak

 

 

  • High-density polyethylene plastic

  • Phase 3 AirPro XP outfitting:

     

    • Adjustable padded backband

    • Adjustable seat w/ 3D contoured padding 

    • Adjustable, ergonomic leg lifter

    • Adjustable padded thigh braces

    • SlideLock adjustable footbrace system

  • Bow, midship, & stern bulkheads

  • 10-in domed bow hatch

  • 8-in domed midship hatch

  • 18.5-in x 12.5-in stern hatch

  • Retractable TruTrak skeg system

  • Reflective perimeter safety line

  • Bow & stern deck rigging

  • Soft Touch carry handles

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Rover Long Sleeve Zip Hood

 

Soft. Good-looking. Warm, in midweight merino wool. What more could you want from a hoody? The Rover is the perfect basic coverup for breezy spring or autumn daysā€”or cool summer nights.

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