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  • Springbar Traveler Review

    Springbar Traveler Review

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    So I bought a spring bar tent. This is one of those big heavy canvas tents. I’d been looking around for reviews, and everything seemed just a little over positive if you know what I mean so I thought I’d do one myself. I bought the Traveler. It is made in the USA, and is…

  • Some Newfoundland motivation

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    Steve Duncan
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    youtube.com/watch A bit drone-happy, but a lot of beautiful shots.

  • You’re just two tents

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    There’s an old joke about a guy who goes to see a psychiatrist and he’s complaining about the wild nightmares he’s having. “One night I dreamt I was a teepee!” He said. “The next night I dreamt I was a wigwam! What’s wrong with me doc?” The Dr. paused for a moment, and then said…

  • Camping at Cape Lookout – South Core Banks

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    Steve Duncan
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    (I actually took this trip back in July of 2017, and originally posted some of the below on the expedition portal forums.) Secluded. Windy. Sandy. Oceany. Cape Lookout has everything you love and hate about the beach, to the nines. Except crowds & lifeguards. There are three major islands – the North Core, South Core,…

  • Getting away is a skill

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    For some folks, namely me, getting away is not a natural ability. It takes effort. I see now that the trip we took recently was way, way overdue. I was basically paralyzed to even plan the trip beyond a rough route and the first few stops. Thankfully my wife took over and organized stuff before…

  • Gazelle T8 tent vs. Badlands thunderstorm

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    We bought the T8 tent to take on a 2-week road trip out west. We’ve owned a T4 & a Clam which have worked well for us, and wanted something with the same features only bigger. Namely very fast setup, windows off the ground, and enough pockets. While the tent is nominally the same in…