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New Toy
Mar 28, 2008 15:26:23 GMT -5
Post by firstwd on Mar 28, 2008 15:26:23 GMT -5
I ended up talking myself into a new toy this week and it came in yesterday. It is an over-sized "Ten Cot". This thing is wicked! It is rated at 350#. While I am not that large (working on going the other way) it is nice to know I can put myself, my gear, and my gun in there with me. It doubles as a lounge chair, has a rain fly for wet weekends, folds up into its own carry bag, and is very sturdy. The thing weighs close to 20 pounds, but I don't do more than a mile pack-in for camp so it isn't bad. I got it through Bass Pro instead of Cabela's because this one has a higher "dome" roof.
I have a camp out with my Girl Scouts next weekend, so I will report back with my first "test" results.
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New Toy
Mar 31, 2008 17:23:05 GMT -5
Post by steiny on Mar 31, 2008 17:23:05 GMT -5
My son likes to camp out with his buddies. Their usual routine is to decide they are camping about 1/2 hour before dark, build a fire, and call it camping.
Bought him (2) of those cots for Christmas. Thought they'd be perfect for his impromptu style of camping.
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New Toy
Apr 7, 2008 10:31:13 GMT -5
Post by firstwd on Apr 7, 2008 10:31:13 GMT -5
Flat out, this thing is cool. Not just design and looks, but function. It was down in the mid 30's Saturday morning, I had left the door unzipped and did not even notice the fire had gone out. I was quite warm and was using just a 40 degree sleeping bag. Saturday night I went ahead and zipped everything up to see if there was a difference and buddy was there. The rain-fly has a vent on each end that needs to be used. The condensation on the inside was not a welcome addition to the weekend, but a small lesson learned.
It is a bit heavy and cumbersome to carry long distances, but quick and easy to set up, warm and comfortable to use, comfortable and provides a good nights sleep, and is quite a conversation piece.
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New Toy
Apr 18, 2008 10:43:11 GMT -5
Post by firstwd on Apr 18, 2008 10:43:11 GMT -5
I will be taking this for round number two this weekend. Weather is supposed to be 75 today with thunder storms tinight and uper 50's tomorrow. That should provide a great "test" weekend.
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