[at-l] Campmor Parka?

[bullard@northnet.org (James Bullard)]

At 11:22 AM 3/2/01 -0700, Earl Needham wrote:
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>>Today's Campmor catalog has what I think is the parka on sale for
>>$99.  Any opinions or experience?
>>http://www.campmor.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?prmenbr=226&p 
>>rrfnbr=76379
>
>      Not on the parka, but I have a HECK of an opinion on Consumer 
> Reports -- they're worse than useless.

Consumer Reports rates products from the point of view of the average 
consumer. Their idea of the 'best' camera, for example is one that is 
totally automatic and idiot proof. The best camera for a serious 
photographer is one that does what they want it to not just what the 
computer chip tells it to do. Long distance hikers are not 'average 
consumers' of outdoor clothing and equipment. They have more demanding and 
highly individual expectations of their gear than the average (and casual) 
weekend hiker. I never read CU. I make up my own mind what's the best gear 
for me, both cameras and hiking gear.

Saunterer