Saturday, April 30, 2022

Rained Out - Storm Camping on the Coast - Van Life Ends Here


This is how it Ends.....

In this Adventure, TOGR is heading to the coast of NC but is met with deteriorating conditions.
Rain, Storms, and Strong Winds change our plans quickly....

Every single aspect to this adventure was planned on the fly and as you will see, no one could have foreseen where we would have stayed the night.

This is part 3 of a 3 part adventure.  

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

$700 - I Bought the Most Expensive Backpack - Osprey UNLTD AntiGravity 64L


I'm shocked that this backpack cost $700!
This is the first look at the Osprey UNLTD AntiGravity 64L
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The $750 Osprey UNLTD AntiGravity Backpack - First Look

What it is : For the last 2 years, Osprey has been working on what is known as the UNLTD project which is a line of backpacks that harness every single advancement, innovation and technology;

These packs were designed with a focus on design and performance rather than price.


Versions
Male and Female

Sizes :
Small to Medium - 64L
Large to XLarge - 67L

Measurements : 31.89H X 16.14W X 15.35D IN.

Materials :
MAIN210D High Tenacity Nylon Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Ripstop, PFC-free DWR

ACCENT210D High Tenacity Nylon Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Ripstop, PFC-free DWR

BOTTOM500D bluesign® approved recycled High Tenacity Nylon, PFC-free DWR

YKK Zippers 

3D Printed Carbon Fiber Lumbar Pad

7075 Aluminum frame

Weight : 5.5lbs 

Price : $750 

Impressions

From what I understand, this pack is based upon the design of the Osprey Atmos AG backpack which is one of my favorite backpacks ever.  It’s a top notch system it’s a very good platform to build upon.

With the UNLTD AntiGravity, it is impressive to behold; when you look at the quality of the materials, the very intriguing design, innovative features….it’s impressive….impressive from a design standpoint….

But….

Is it $750 impressive; I wouldn’t go that far.  Not from a monetary perspective at least not yet.  When the testing begins with this pack, that may entirely change….I will talk about this more in a second.

My wife said it best when this pack arrived; it looks like a regular backpack and it cost $750 and that is true.  From a distance, it doesn’t look to be any different from the majority of backpacks that are out on the market.

Standout Features : The 3D printed lumbar support is indeed different and the AutoLift harness system is indeed interesting.

Weight : This pack is heavy at 5.5lbs

Questions and Going Forward - 

My Ultimate Question is this : Does the performance of this backpack justify the high price tag?  

The Atmos AG backpack from Osprey is already incredibly durable, very comfortable and can be found for a good price, around $270 at the time of filming…..

How does the UNLTD backpack build upon that and improve upon it…..

In other words, how does it justify the price increase?

Considering that the OG Atmos AG is already comfortable enough, it is strong enough…what does this pack do differently or substantially better?

Question : Is this pack going to be substantially better or is it going to be more of a luxury? 

Similar to driving a luxury vehicle sort thing? 

That is what we are going to find out with my upcoming adventures and testing.  My plan is to take this pack across the country to test it out in a wide range of environments to see just how well it performs and I will share with you, my completely agenda thoughts on this backpack.

My goal here with TOGR is to provide information and that’s it.  I don’t push products, I don’t sell products, I don’t do commissions….I bought this backpack so I can review it honestly….so you can make an educated decision with your money.

The other UNLTD Backpack :
The other pack in the UNLTD lineup is the AirScape and it was designed to be a hauler; in other words, it was designed to carry more weight than the AntiGravity where it was designed with a priority on comfort and ventilation.

The price of that pack is $750 as well. 
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Monday, April 25, 2022

I Was Wrong - OneTigris Scaena Rain Waterproof Test - Test Night


I did my best to get the OneTigris Scaena Tent to leak and this is what happened.....
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OneTigris Scaena Backpacking Tent - First Look at the Cosmitto Replacement - Preview

What it is :
My friends, what i have here is the Scaena (sky-n-ah) tent from OneTigris; remember the Cosmitto tent that I reviewed previously? If not you should check out my videos on that tent as it was a very interesting product; it had a lot going for it but unfortunately the design of the tent meant that it wasn’t waterproof.

After the testing done on my channel, the company recommended that the Cosmitto be only used in light rain.

How useful is a tent that can’t weather any sort of weather? Not useful at all.

Anyways, after my testing videos and review went up for the Cosmitto tent, OneTigris told me that they were working on a new version of this tent, one that addressed all of the issues that I had and to make a long story short, here we go!

This is the Scaena tent which is essentially the new and improved Cosmitto tent. While it hasn’t replaced the Cosmitto as it is still for sale for some reason, based on what OneTigris has told me, it is the new and improved Cosmitto tent.

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Saturday, April 23, 2022

A Visit from Law Enforcement - Beach Camping Next to a Military Air Base


In this overnight adventure, Luke is camping on the Coast of NC and sets up next to an USMC Air Base.

So many Jets and Aircraft....

Then comes a visit by Law Enforcement....
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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

The Best Tactical Fleece Jacket? - Helikon-Tex Alpha Tactical Jacket Review


In this Review, Luke is discussing the Helikon-Tex Alpha Tactical Fleece Jacket...Yes, the jacket that everyone has been asking about!

The value of this jacket is incredible but be careful, there are companies out there who are trying to RIP PEOPLE OFF
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Helikon-Tex ALPHA TACTICAL JACKET - GRID FLEECE - Review

What it is : The Alpha Tactical is what Helikon refers to as a lightweight grid fleece jacket - It’s part of the Helikon-Tex Urban line and I’ve been wearing this for the last couple of months and have received more than a few emails about it.  This is my Agenda Free Review.


Colors : Black, Olive Green, Grey 

Materials : 100% polyester, YKK zippers

Versions : There is a hooded version of this jacket if that is your style. 

Style : Slim Fit Cut - I don’t agree with this, it’s more of a relaxed fit instead of a slim fit in my opinion.  The company says that this can be used as a base layer when used in conjunction with outer jackets and shells.

It can be used on its own. 

Sizes : X-Small to 2X Large

Price : $58

Features
Stand-up collar
Chin guard
Velcro panels for personalization - 3.9” x 3.3”
5 pockets
Elastic Cuffs
Adjustable waist 
Chin guard 
Mesh lining 

Pros :
Love the looks of this jacket - it’s sharp looking
I like the grid - different! 
Very comfortable to wear
Plenty Warm for fleece jacket
Excellent quality - good construction
Has held up well to my use
Excellent zipper
Plenty of pockets
Breathable 
Retail price is very fair

Good fit, True to size at least for me - enough space to layer with.  Speaking of sizing, this is always a bit subjective - I have a buddy who is quite big and the sizing was right for him too bit every body type is different so take this pro with a grain of salt.  

Cons :
Heavy - Seriously, this is a pretty heavy fleece jacket - it surprised me when I first received it.
There are warmer fleece jackets out there for the weight
Non-compressible 
Zipper is on the left side instead of the right which most Americans are accustomed to.  This might drive some people crazy
Poor wind resistance - it cuts right through the material
Wrists are SLIGHTLY stretchy and if you are difficult to pull over gloves that you may be wearing 

Interesting Point - The Helikon website isn’t a good source of accurate information for this jacket.  I noticed when getting the details together last night for the review that the Helikon web site misstates the info.  In one section it says this jacket has 3 pockets and then in ano

Summary : Over the last couple of months, I have enjoyed wearing this jacket and don’t regret my purchase.  It’s a high quality, warm enough jacket that really has a cool look to it.

My biggest complaint is weight and compressibility - it’s surprisingly heavy and will take up a substantial amount of space if you have to store it inside of your backpack.  

For the weight, there are without a doubt warmer fleece jackets out on the market….if the warmth to weight ratio is important, look elsewhere.  

Talking about warmth, I can wear this jacket with just a t-shirt down into the mid 40’s.  Going below the mid 40’s and not moving much, I find that an additional layer either under or over it is needed to be comfortable. 

Availability : Unfortunately availability of this jacket has been poor for the last couple of months; on the Helikon-Tex web site, the available sizes have been very limited with mainly small and x-small being in stock.  I needed a medium and was able to locate that on Amazon but it did cost me a bit more than the retail price…I think I paid about $12 more than retail….

If you don’t find your size and color preference on the Helikon-Tex web site and don’t mind paying a bit more, you can likely find it on Amazon.

Watch out for a web site, they are also an Amazon seller; military 1st - they price gouge on this jacket and with most products as well.  They are selling this jacket for almost double the retail price which is disgusting. 
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Monday, April 18, 2022

Innovation or Luxary? Did Osprey Just Turn the Backpacking Industry Upsi...


In this Episode of Outdoor News, Luke is talking about the Most Expensive Backpacks ever brought to the market!

These packs are made by Osprey and the company claims that they are the most advanced backpacks ever created!  

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Link for More Information : https://www.osprey.com/us/en/unltd

For this episode of Outdoor News I wanted to discuss with you all two products that just hit the market; these are backpacks and they are by far the most expensive backpacks that I have ever seen.

The packs that I am talking about are from the very well known company Osprey, and the packs are the AirScape and the AntiGravity UNLTD backpacks.

Talking about price for a moment; have you seen the HoverGlide line of backpacks? If so, then you know already just how expensive those are; around $500.  Those are exceptionally expensive backpacks but they have nothing on these new packs from Osprey. 

The UNLT line of packs, again there are two of them, the AirScape and the Antigravity - these run $700!

Both packs are available in two sizes;
Small/Medium and Large/Extra Large
There are gender specific versions; male and female
And each of these packs feature a top lid that can be detached and used separately.  

The AirScape lid turns into a backpack whereas the Antigravity’s lid turns into a fanny pack.

The AirScape is a 68L pack.

Colors : The mens versions of these packs comes in a blue and black combination that looks really good and the female version comes teal green and black.
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Why So Expensive

Back on point and to the big question; why are these backpacks so expensive?  

According to Osprey, they after nearly 50 years of innovation, the company was looking beyond traditional manufacturing technologies as far as their backpacks go.

With the UNLTD line of packs, there were no limits put into place for price, no limits on materials, no limitations in regards to designs.

The goal was to design and to develop the ultimate backpacks and that is what they have just brought to the market.
Features :

I’m going to play for you all a bit from the Osprey marketing videos which recently went up as they go over the details concerning the design, technologies and materials used with these backpacks.
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Differences
What the Osprey videos that I have seen didn’t make clear were the differences between the two models;

The AirScape is a hauler; it is designed to carry up to 65lbs - it fits close to the back to make carrying heavy loads more comfortable.

The Antigravity was built for maximum comfort and ventilation and can carry up to 55lbs.

Both of these packs are heavy on their own, the AirScape is 6.2lbs for the small/medium size and is 6.7 for the large.

The Antigravity is 5.4lbs for the small/medium and 5.5 for the large.
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Sizes :
As far as the sizes of these packs, the AirScape is 68L for the small/medium and 72L for the large.

The Antigravity is 64L for the small/medium and 67L for the large.
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Testing :

As soon as I saw that these packs hit the market, I decided to order one for the channel and as soon as it arrives my testing will begin.  I selected the Antigravity version as my days of carrying loads of 55lbs are behind me - I’m all about comfort and ventilation! 

I will be honest, with my testing of this backpack, I am going to be hyper critical and the reason for that is simple; the backpack costs $700.  For that price, the back needs to be an obvious and substantial step up in terms of comfort, ventilation, strength and design.

The Osprey Atmos AG 65 is one of my favorite packs, it is very comparable as far as specs go and the full retail price of that is $270.  The UNLTD Antigravity for $700 will have to be an entirely new level to justify the price.

Coming up soon everyone, I will begin posting videos concerning the UNLTD Osprey backpack; I’ll begin testing and speaking of which, it will be extensive testing and my plan is to use it all across the country.  

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Saturday, April 16, 2022

Forced to Move From Our Campsites - Coast Camp - Pt 1 - Van Life, Cookin...


In this Adventure, TOGR is heading out on a road trip but get this, there are no plans!

Every single aspect to this adventure is planned on the fly and as you will see, no one could have foreseen what was coming our way!

This is part 1 of a 3 part adventure.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

2 in 1 Military Bivy System - Russian Ratnik Tunnel Tent Bivy - First Look


Luke is here today to take a look at an interesting piece of military surplus, this time from Russia! This is the Russian Ratnik Tunnel Tent Bivy and the first look begins now!
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Russian Ratnik Bivy (Tunnel Tent) - First Look

What it is : This is a Russian Military shelter that is currently in use with special forces units.

Agenda Free Link : www.ebay.com

Where to Purchase : ebay is going to be the best source of Russian military surplus - I tried to purchase directly from a popular Russian military provider and the sale declined due to recent international restrictions. With all that is taking place with the Ukraine purchasing from outside sources may be difficult.

Camos :
These can be found in a number of camo patterns with the most modern being the EMR (Digital Flora)

Materials :
Made of Ripstop polyester reinforced fabric with polyurethane coating.
Aluminum Poles

Weight :
Full kit : 4.76lbs
Bivy and Poles : 3.1lbs
Weight of Snow Cover : 1.6lbs

Dimensions stored :
14” long x 8” wide

Dimensions Setup :
82” long
27” wide at the head
32” Wide at the shoulders
24” Wide at the bottom
18” tall at the head

Features :
Russian EMR Digitlal Flora Camo
2x Aluminum poles
Storm flap over zipper
Velcro on storm flap
Can be staked at bottom and at top vent
Mesh top pocketed
Mesh vent on the back
Bug mesh for drier conditions
Comes with a white snow cove
Taped seams

Additional Information :
Often referred to as the Russian Ratnik Tunnel tent
Developed for the Russian Special Forces

Some companies have copied this design; one that comes to mind is the Snugpak Ionosphere; that is a very close copy, CIVILIAN copy.

All seams are taped and it is claimed that it is waterproof.

Tips :
Add a few tent stakes for a better setup
Can be setup more like a tent if you empty your pack and put i at the bottom of the bivy
Using a stick or small pole will allow for more support in the middle to get the material off of your body and your sleep system - that will help with condensation and moisture
Tie some cordage to the head vent tab so it can be easily pulled out for better airflow.
If there is a chance of being in the rain, I would recommend bringing a tarp - that way you can get in and out without everything getting wet on the inside.

Thoughts :

Quality : I didn’t know what to expect with this shelter but I can say that I am very impressed. I don’t see anything that stands out to me as an issue or problem. The seams and stitching looks excellent. The materials are strong and are impressive.

Setup : Exceptionally fast and easy.

Weight : The entire kit weighs a fair bit but if you can go without the snow cover, you can drop over 1.5lbs and that makes this more of a realistic bivy to carry.

Value : I picked this up for a Russian military overnight adventure that I plan to do in the future and I’m very impressed. I purchased it from eBay, it is new and I paid $85 for it and that included free shipping. Copies of this bivy tend to be much more expensive; generally over $150.
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Monday, April 11, 2022

Waterproof Testing the Decathlon Forclaz Quick Hiker 2 Fresh & Black Ten...


I don't think I have ever said this before....

I ABSOLUTELY HATE THIS TENT!

I hate the design, the quality is poor, the setup process is flat out TERRIBLE and wait until you see what happens with this rain testing.

Warning, Do Not Buy This Tent!

This is the Test Night for the Decathlon Forclaz QuickHiker II Fresh & Black tent..... it has some MAJOR problems and I hate it!
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Decathlon Forclaz QuickHiker Fresh & Black, Waterproof Backpacking Tent, 2 Person

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Saturday, April 9, 2022

Van Camping to Colorado from NC to Backpack Lost Creek - Complete Road T...


This is the Colorado Bound Movie which includes every single part of Susie and I’s Epic 2021 Road Trip to the beautiful mountains of Colorado. In this adventure, we drive across the country in our Ford Transit Van and camp in a variety of places along the way!

Once in CO, we backpack the incredible Lost Creek Wilderness to battle the elements;

High Elevation
Very little Water
Extremely Remote
Intense Heat

Then Susie and I head outside of Denver and spend the night next to active Minuteman Nuke Missile Silos!

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

I Can't Believe this Happened! - Teton Sports Mountain Ultra 1 Tent - Te...


This is Test Night (waterproofing test) with the Teton Sports Mountain Ultra 1Tent;

Will it Leak?

Are there any issues?

Find out now!
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TETON SPORTS MOUNTAIN ULTRA 1 PERSON TENT

What it is : This is a 3 season 1 person tent from the company known as Teton Sports. This is a budget friendly shelter that I have high hopes that I can ultimately recommend.

Before I can, I need to take a close look at the shelter and then test it out. Coming soon!

Back in 2017 I reviewed this tent and ultimately recommended and with it being 2022, this tent has changed some and it is time to reevaluate this product.

Agenda Free Link : https://tetonsports.com/product/mountain-ultra-1-tent/

Weight : 4.4lbs

Materials :
RAINFLY MATERIAL: 66D 3MM Ripstop Polyester
INNER TENT WALL MATERIAL: 150D Polyester Oxford
INNER TENT WALL MESH: B3 FR Micro Mesh
FLOOR MATERIAL: 150D Polyester Oxford
Pole : T6 Aluminum
Storage Bag : 66D 3mm Ripstop Polyester

Dimensions Stored : 21 x 5

Dimensions Setup Interior : 80 x 30 x 41

Price : $110 retail (purchased during a sale on the Teton website for $83

Colors : Gray and Silver, Red and Yellow

Versions : 1, 2, 3, 4 person variants

Initial Thoughts :

Shared in Video 

Lifetime warranty

How the 2022 version is different than the 2017 version :

Luckily I still have my notes to compare important details

The new 2022 version is smaller by 2” in all dimensions when setup.

Dimensions: 82" x 32" x 39.5"
Packed Dimensions are virtually the same.

The newest version is slightly less heavy - 4.4lbs compared to 4.7 of the older version.

Teton sports used to state the hydrostatic rating but no longer does so. The fly was rated at 3000mm but this is no longer stated.

The materials are different; the older version featured a high denier rain fly

The older version included a groundsheet whereas the new one does not.

The price of the old version was $130 retail, I paid $118 for it back then.

Summary

With these changes the only big con that I see is the change in size; cutting 2” from each dimension could translate to a tent that simply will not work for all individuals instead they will have to get either a 2 person tent or go with a different product entirely.

The change in materials isn’t that big of a deal as long as the overall performance is similar.

Coming up I will begin with my testing of this product and we will see how well it performs in the rain. That is a big question for me.

It is my hope that this tent performs well as I would love to be able to recommend this tent and even the larger sizes for those who are looking for budget options.
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Monday, April 4, 2022

The Design of this is Genius! - Nemo Moonlander Table - Impressive Folding


Without a doubt, I have never seen anything like this table before.
The Design is INSANELY smart but there is a BUT.....a Big One!

This is the Nemo Moonlander Table and this is my Agenda Free Review.
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Nemo Moonlander Table - Ingenious Design

What it is : The Moonlander is a two stage (dual height) table made by Nemo; an outdoor company that is well known for their tents, sleeping bags and outdoor products.

Agenda Free Link : https://www.nemoequipment.com/product/moonlander/

Weight : 4lbs 14oz

Dimensions When Stored :
Stated in Video

Table Top Dimensions :
Stated in Video 

With Legs Height : 16”

Without Legs Height : 4”

Capacity : 100lbs

Materials : Nylon, Aluminum, Polyester

Color : Nemo calls this Boreal

Price : $150
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From the Company :
Smooth, impervious, and durable tabletop surface is made of heat stabilized nylon to endure the elements and clean easily.

Dual-height design offers low picnic blanket setup or deploy hidden legs for elevated side table.

High-quality hardware brings next level detail, durability, and clean aesthetic.

Custom-engineered aluminum hinges are overmolded into the tabletop for a lifetime of performance.

Aluminum legs are integrated with zinc pole tips for a stable and supportive outdoor camp table.

Side table height stands tall at 16 inches, while picnic height (intended to be used without chairs) provides a convenient platform at 4 inches.

Setup is intuitive, quick, and easy — simply open for picnic level or connect and insert legs with a twist lock for side table height. Includes a sharply designed, padded case.

Easily fits into the laptop sleeve of a backpack or soft cooler for easy carry.

Protected by the NEMO Lifetime Warranty.

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Thanks : Thank you to Kimberly for putting this product on my radar.

Pros :

- Great form factor
- Excellent design - smart!
- Quick and easy to deploy and to break down
- Dual heights
- Nice case
- Excellent materials

- The top of the table is Impervious!

- Table is solid and hefty; makes for a good platform to cook on and won’t blow over easily

- Table top has shown no sign of use as of yet

- Construction is very good; nothing feels fragile here and at this time after a few months of use, I don’t foresee any specific issues in the future

- Lifetime Warranty

Cons :
- Expensive - there are many less expensive camp tables out on the market with most being made by Chinese companies; This does feel a lot more stable than many that I have personally tested out. Also, it is easier to set up than most. There are a few name brand companies like Big Agnes, Eureka, who make camp tables as well and their pricing is virtually the same as this.

- Heavy - consider that this table weighs almost 5lbs and then consider how you plan to use it. For most backpacking trips this is too heavy to bring along but if your loadout is light enough you can certainly make it work.

- For camping purposes that is where this is going to shine.

- Not the tallest of tables nor the largest of table tops

- The top of the table could look a bit better in my opinion for the high cost. As is, you can see molding points which did surprise me a bit. For the money, I expected a better looking table top - it’s not bad but I’m sure you agree, it could look a bit better.
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Summary :
After using this table for the last couple of months, I’ve grown to really like it. I’ve carried it on backpacking adventures;

when going lightweight enough in other areas for this to make sense.
I’ve used it for camping trips.
I’ve used it in the back of my truck when overlanding.
The quality is great, the design is smart, the form factor is very compact and fairly lightweight, it’s easy to deploy, easy to breakdown and stow.

The biggest problem for this product is the price and only you can decide whether or not it makes sense for you.
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Friday, April 1, 2022

Attacked by the Wind and Snow - Winter Storm Hot Tent Adventure - Multid


As a cold front pushes into the Mountains of NC, Luke is out for an adventure in a HOT TENT!

Heavy Rain, Strong Winds and then Snow along with bitter cold conditions are battling against Luke the Lone Wolf as he questions whether or not his Pomoly Tent can handle the wind forces during this multiday adventure.
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Winter’s Last Storm - Hot Tent
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