Re: [at-l] Stephenson's inquiry

["Kenneth R. Knight" <krk@home.msen.com>]

They probably could be called eccentric. They make superb equipment. I 
have a tent, VB shirt, VB socks, and poncho (on order). All are very high 
quality. The tent is what they are best known for. The 2R (the 2X is 
lighter still) is an exceptionally roomy, over 40 square feet but I can't 
recall the exact number, 2-person tent that can weigh as little as 2lb 
15oz. Mine, which has the extra door zipper and side windows, tips the 
scales at something like 3lb 4oz. The tent is a 4 season wonder. It'll 
stand up to pretty much anything that can be thrown at it. If you take 
decent care of the tnet it'll last for years and years. 

The VB shirt works wonderfully. It keeps you warm in cold temepratures 
just as it should. Vapor barrier clothing really does work when used 
properly. This is also true for the socks (though I only use those in 
winter camping).

People will tell you that Jack Stephenson can be hard to work with. That 
may be true, but I've not had a problem. My impression is that if you ask 
for something that special you had better be able to justify it. Chance 
are it has been asked for before and NOT worked out.

  ** Ken **

On 4/25/2000 2:38 PM moira stone moru@rcn.com wrote:

>Does anyone use their tents or bags? What is the general opinion?


**  Kenneth Knight    Web Design, IT Consultant, Software Engineer  **
**        krk@home.msen.com           http://home.msen.com/~krk     **


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