I am planning my 97' through hike and I have not heard many people talking about North face gear??? I am planning to buy my tent, pack and bag from them. If you have opnions on them I would like to hear from you. Thanks. -blake- Block@bastard.org Blake Mayerle Mr. Pibb, Put It In Your Head "I'M OUT OF CONTROL AND THE KIDS JUST LOVE IT," KMFDM "I'm stuck on band-aids 'cos band-aids stuck on me" Me