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Waterblocker Socks Review

Waterblocker SocksI bought these socks in hopes that they would keep my feet dry.I am a caver, and bought these from a caving web site.I came out with my feet soaking wet and not from sweat, I wasn't hot at all.I bought the gloves also and I felt the water seeping in as soon as I put my hands in water.I don't know how they can claim what they do as these just plain don't work.

I contacted SealSkinz 3 days ago, I wrote them the next day also.I still haven't heard anything from them. Their web site said to 'please allow them 2 days'.These are guaranteed waterproof.So, I guess their customer service is moot also.

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Witz "Lens-Locker" Dry Case Review

Witz 'Lens-Locker' Dry CaseI'm a high myope (-9 Diopters) and for years have squinted from a locker through the showers and onto the pool deck. I've gotten into swim lanes full of my fellow swimmers thinking they were empty as I couldn't see how many swimmers were in the lane.Thanks to the Lens Locker I now have a safe place and visible (I chose the red) for my glasses while I do laps. It's attached right to my gear bag.I also use it when scuba diving so I can see the sights on the way to and from the dive site knowing that my glasses will be safe while I'm under water.

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Product Description:
Normal soft-sided glasses cases do little to protect eyewear. Crushed frames or scratched lenses are frequent and costly. Lens-Locker's unique approach to protection encapsulates your eyewear in an ultra-strong, hard-sided case. Inside, the soft foam padding and liner provides added protection. After trying Lens-Locker, you'll never trust your eyewear to anything else.View Witz Product Catalog here

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Seal Skinz Paddling Glove Review

Seal Skinz Paddling GloveI am a window cleaner and I got these for working in the winter. My hands are in water a lot and these gloves keep them completely dry and still allow me enough dexterity to to do my work. I highly recommend these gloves.

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Product Description:
Dry hands are warm hands. Seal Skinz gloves are constructed using a patented 3-layer fabric that prevents water from penetrating while allowing perspiration to escape. Each glove is pressure-tested to make sure there are no leaks. "Gripper Dots" on the palms add control and gripping power..

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Princeton Tec Dive Light - Aquastrobe Compact Strobe Light Review

Princeton Tec Dive Light - Aquastrobe Compact Strobe LightBrilliant little strobe.Very useful for finding your way back to the anchor line on those deep dark dives.

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Product Description:
This outdoor and marine survival light is designed to be a real lifesaver. The Aqua Strobe operates on a single AA battery and floats head up in water. Clipped to your body or gear, this light is sure to get the attention of emergency services in virtually any conditions. The Aqua Strobe includes Velcro strap and lanyard for secure attachment.

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Sealskinz Fleece Lined Waterproof Gloves Xlarge Review

Sealskinz Fleece Lined Waterproof Gloves XlargeFirst thing I did upon receiving these gloves was to put them on and put my hands under some very hot running water (+60C/+140F) for 5 min. The outer lining of the glove got really hot but on the inside -my hands felt cool and dry.

Next I tried the extreme cold. It's some -16C (3F) outside, so I went for a walk. My face got cold right away but these gloves kept my hands warm.

I especially appreciate that it's thin and the abrasive pimples on the palm side of the glove. It allows for great precision and helps operate even the most delicate instruments while outside in the cold.

The only downside I can think of - these gloves look really cheap. But hey, who cares about looks when it's bloody freezing outside ;-)

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Product Description:
These Wrist-high waterproof glove is insulated with a liner made of expedition-weight double velour Polartec Power Stretch fleece (7.3 oz. Per square yard). The outside layer is knit of nylon/lycra spandex offering a durable, flexible, stretch covering. The palms are covered with a gripping pattern of unique abrasion resistant dots. In between the two fabric layers is our waterproof MVT membrane. These three layers are securely bonded together throughout. This combination of materials provides a very soft, comfy, warm, stretch-to-fit glove suitable for a whole host of cold, wet, nasty outdoor conditions. Whether you are hunting, ice fishing, skiing, boating, and military service- try our New SealSkinz ChillBlocker Gloves. Features: Polar Fleece-lined with gripper dots and waterproof for cold & wet conditions Rated for up to -30 below zero Fleece lined and waterproof Endorsed by the North American Hunting and Fishing clubs Popular with all branches of the United States Military Made in USA Item Specifications: 100% guaranteed Color: Black Sizes: XSmall (6) Small (7-8) Medium (9) Large (10) XLarge (11)

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Recreational Strobe and Flashlight Combo Review

Recreational Strobe and Flashlight ComboThis light is perfect for me! I kayak fish solo and sometimes stay out after dark, so this is the perfect light to use. I keep it clipped to my PFD.

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Product Description:
Product No. 1916
1915 with
amber strobe Recreational strobe and flashlight combo



    Ideal for boaters, hunters, campers, skiers or diver's BC pocket; includes wrist lanyard and velcro strap

    Omni-directional strobe visible up to 2 miles (3.2 km)

    Waterproof to 328 ft (100 m); for diving, use non-petroleum based lubricant on O Ring seal to ensure maximum waterproof integrity

    Floats if dropped overboard

    Operates on 2 AA alkaline or 2 AA lithium batteries

    Operating life - Strobe - 10 hours; flashlight - 2 hours continuous

Size:

5.3 x 1.5 in (13.5 x 3.8 cm)

Weight:

5.0oz (142 g)

Material:

High impact ABS case

Color:

International orange

Operation:

Hold light body constant, turn ring to left or right to activate strobe or flashlight

Waterproof:

Up to 328 ft (100 m)

Beam:

6 ft (1.8 m) wide at a distance of 3 ft (.9 m)

Strobe:

Omni-directional 360o

Visibility:

High intensity strobe light is visible up to 2 miles (3.2 km)

Flash Rate:

40-60 flashes per minute

Lamp:

Xenon flash tube with Krypton bulb

Battery Type:

2 AA alkaline or lithium batteries

Limited Warranty:

1 year

Operational Life:

Strobe-10 hours; flashlight-2 hours continuous


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Black Diamond Skylight Tent 3-Person 3-Season Review

Black Diamond Skylight Tent 3-Person 3-SeasonThis tent has a very nice design, and is very light. It stands strong in moderate winds and rain. I would have rated it 4.5 stars if it wasn't for the seams that are not taped or factory sealed.For a tent in this price range I would have expected a tent ready to use out of the box.
I use it mostly in sea kayak trips, along with a Golite Hex 3.

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Product Description:
The amazingly versatile Black Diamond Skylight 3-Person 3-Season Tent is equally at home in pouring west coast rain or sweltering desert heat. This tent so impressed the editors at Outside Magazine that they gave it the 2006 Gear of the Year Award. When the weather assures a tent-bound day, the EPIC canopy fabric fights off the water and provides excellent breathability. Stash your packs under the vestibule to keep them dry while you play cards inside. When the weather is so hot that you're afraid of melting, pull back the attached fly to expose the mesh half canopy of the Black Diamond Skylight Tent. This ability to drastically adjust ventilation makes the Skylight and excellent choice for nearly any weather short of winter storms.

Product Features

    Material: EPIC with SilNylon floor and mesh section
    Freestanding: Yes
    Poles: 3
    Pole Material: DAC aluminum poles
    Doors: 1
    Clip/ Sleeve: Internal
    Floor Space: 88 x 69in (224 x 175cm), 36.6sq ft (3.4sq m)
    Interior Height: 42in (107cm)
    Vestibule Space: 10sq feet (.93sq m)
    Seam Sealed: No
    Bathtub Floor: Yes
    Ventilation: Half of the tent is mesh
    Packed Size: 7 x 12in (18 x 30cm)
    Weight: 4lb 2oz (1.88kg)
    Recommended Use: Ultralight camping in variable climates
    Warranty: 1 Year
    Country of Origin: China


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Big Agnes Seedhouse Tent 3 Person Md: TSH3 Review

Big Agnes Seedhouse Tent 3 Person Md: TSH3We love this tent. In fact, after our little family of three grew to a family of 5, we opted just to buy another one just like it rather than buy a 6 man tent. Our little ones are ecstatic about having their own tent. It is easy to set up, and packs very small for backpacking and storage. Can't say enough good things about it.

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Big Agnes Seedhouse Tent 3 PersonSeedhouse Series tents are stronglightweightthree season backpacking tents that set up quickly due to their hub pole design. The all mesh tent body provides great ventilation and the full coverage fly gives you protection from the elements. This series has enough floor and storage space to stay comfortable and organized - all at a great value.Free standingthree seasonlight weight backpacking tentFeatures: - Yunan 7001 Aluminum 8.91mm hub/pole featuring floating connectors and non-corrosive shoktips - Single hub/pole design allows easy set up - Plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up - Fly is 40D nylon rip-stop with a silicone treatment and 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating - Tent body is 40D nylon mesh for excellent cross ventilation - Floor is 70D nylon with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating - D shaped door - Storm flap over vestibule zipper - Window in vestibule door - Two mesh floor pockets - All seams are taped - V-peg stakes included Specifications: Seed House 3- Trail Wt.:Tent5lb 6oz - Packed Wt.:Tent5lb 13oz- Fast Fly Wt.:Tent2lb 4oz - Packed Size:Tent 8" x 20"- Floor Area: Tent39 sq ft- Vestibule Area:Tent 14 sq ft- Head Height:Tent 42"- Capacity:3 personMfg No: TSH3Manufacturer: Big Agnes

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Aqua Armor Fabric Waterproofing Spray for Tent & Gear, 16 Oz Review

Aqua Armor Fabric Waterproofing Spray for Tent & Gear, 16 OzI got the product right away - and even got a follow up call from the company about how I wanted it delivered in an effort to save me money. And the product works great. We used it on our screened canopy top which is fairly thin nylon and not very water resistant. It is now!

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Advanced fabric waterproof spray scientifically formulated for tent & gear. Provides superior protection for all other outdoor fabrics found in sleeping bags, backpacks, cots and more. Provides superior and longer lasting water and oil repellency

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Mutha Hubba 3 Person Tent Review

Mutha Hubba 3 Person TentI bought this tent a few years ago and have nothing but kind things to say about it.

1.)It's sorta light.Considering its size, it's sorta light, probably around 7 pounds when you include the footprint (not included.)Considering how voluminous this thing is, I really don't mind the extra ounces.

2.)It's freakin' huge.Seriously, this thing is the airplane hanger of small tents.The way the poles pull this thing apart, there is just tons of headroom in this then.Maybe it's a character defect of mine, but I get a little uneasy being in confined areas, like when you're trying to get a pair of pants on in a tent and you're banging your head against a wall/ceiling.I've never had a problem like that in this tent.Seriously, it's gigantic.I'll bet if you took a ratio of square footage to cubic footage, this one would win by a mile.

3.)It's mostly screen.No more riding out humid, still nights.With all-around screen, whatever little wind is around -will- pass through your tent.My last tent had a clever wind-flow system so that you had to position the tent just right with respect to the wind to catch any breeze.Never again!

4.)It's easy to use.It's a snap to put up and the rain fly is very easy to deal with.The doors are very intuitive and easy to get in and out of.It's really a no brainer.The only challenge is reading the directions the first few times to figure out when, where and how the poles go in.After that, it's smooth sailing.

5.)It's lasting quite well.I've had this for three years now and we camp regularly in it, even in the snow.So far, no stitches have popped, all the zippers are cherry and as far as I can tell, there isn't even any abrasion on it.My guess is that the rain fly has faded a bit, but I would have to compare it to a fresh one.Other than that, I'm quite surprised at how well this is holding up.

This is a really great tent.My -only- complaint is that the vestibules really cannot hold that much stuff.When this is billed as a "three person tent" I'd say there is no theoretical way to fit three campers and all of their stuff into this tent.For the two of us, however, this tent is just perfect.

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Product Description:
The mother of all Hubbas. MSR's lightest, most livable 3-person tent, the Mutha Hubba provides maximum interior space along with two stay-dry entrances and two large vestibules. Use it as a double-wall tent for full protection or as a freestanding tarp shelter with optional footprint to save weight. Livable: Unique pole configuration provides maximum interior space, two stay-dry entrances, and two large vestibules for storing gear, preparing food, or simply enjoying the view even in nasty weather. Lightweight: Minimum weight is just 6 lbs. 9 oz. (2.97 kg). Quick and Easy Setup: Hub system is simple to use. Versatile: Can be used as a double-wall tent for full protection or as a freestanding tarp-shelter when used with optional footprint. Features: Capacity: 3 people + gear Floor + Vestibule Area: 40 + 14 sq. ft./3.7 + 1.35 sq. m Interior Peak Height: 46 in./117 cm Minimum Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz./2.97 kg Packaged Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz./ 12519 , MSR MUTHA HUBBA 3 PERSON TENT , THREE PERSON TENT , THREE SEASON TENT , BACKPACKING TENT

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Coleman Red Canyon 17-Foot by 10-Foot 8-Person Modified Dome Tent Review

Coleman Red Canyon 17-Foot by 10-Foot 8-Person Modified Dome TentMy husband and I were able to set the tent up easily. The second day of camping it started to sprinkle , then during the night and early morning it poured. We didn't have one drop of water in our tent. It was wonderful after prior
experiences with two different tents. (Indoor pools in our tent)
There are two panels you can hang to divide the space. My kids each had their own room on the ends.
We liked the little mesh panel for the ceiling used for a small cargo hold.
Highly recommended!

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Product Description:
Measuring 17- by 10-feet, Coleman's Red Canyon tent is spacious enough to comfortably sleep eight campers. Ideal for weekend camping trips with family and friends, the Red Canyon features removable privacy walls, allowing you to create up to three separate rooms. Designed to keep you dry and comfortable regardless of the conditions, Coleman's exclusive Weathertec System is guaranteed to keep you dry and offers leak-free protected seams, weather-resistant fabric, waterproof floors, zipper protection, and a wind-strong frame. The Red Canyon also features Coleman's Variflow system and Cool-Air port, which also provides outside access to your gear.
Setting up the tent is quick and easy with shock-corded, color-coded poles and simple instructions that are sewn right onto the storage bag. Separate storage bags for the poles and stakes keeps everything well organized. To top it all off, the included welcome mat and interior pockets help keep everything tidy on your camping adventure.


This tent includes shock-corded poles, stakes, quick clips, privacy walls, and separate storage bags.

The Red Canyon measures 17 by 10 feet and will sleep eight campers comfortably.
Key Features:

    Features Coleman's exclusive WeatherTec System
    Footprint: 17 feet x 10 feet
    Center Height: 72 inches
    Rooms: 1 to 3 (with removable privacy walls)
    Sleeps up to eight people
    Shock-corded poles for easy and quick setup
    Welcome mat and pockets keep interior tidy
    Access gear or adjust ventilation with Cool-Air port
    Variflo adjustable venting system increases airflow
    Separate storage bags for tents, poles, and stakes
    Simple instructions sewn onto storage bag

Coleman's Exclusive Weathertec Protection System Details:

    Leak-Free Seams: In addition to fully taped rainfly seams, the rainfly covers doors and windows and incorporates easy-to-use Velcro frame attachments.
    Weather-Resistant Fabric: Coated polyester fabric combined with anti-wicking thread, webbing, and zippers are designed to keep you dry.
    Protected Seams: Inverted floor seams dramatically increase weather resistance by hiding needle holes inside the tent, away from the elements.
    Waterproof Floors: Welding technology strengthens the tent floor and eliminates needle holes.
    Zipper Protection: Zipper cuff adds protection from the elements to the door.
    Wind Strong Frame: Engineered to be a stronger, more wind-responsive frame by using redesigned poles and guy-out triangles to anchor tents and increase performance.

What's in the Box?
Red Canyon tent, shockcorded poles, stakes, quick clips, privacy walls, welcome mat, storage bags
About Coleman
The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture.
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Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes, Tunnels and Sacks
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.


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