http://www.backcountry.com/store/cat/3/sale/Hiking-Camping-Gear.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 03:45:11 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/marmot-thor-3-person-4-season-tent?CMP_ID=QRSS_276424#question_276424 Marmot Thor Tent: 3-Person 4-Season<br /><br />Please tell me this $500 tent is not made in China...... question_276424 Wed, 16 May 2012 03:45:11 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/suunto-vector-altimeter-watch?CMP_ID=QRSS_276419#question_276419 Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch<br /><br />Hey I&#39;m looking for a watch that also has a pedometer or some kind of &quot;distance traveled&quot; function in addition to all the other specs that the Suunto Vector comes equipped with. Does anyone have a recommendation for a quality watch that will measure altitude, barometric pressure, and distance? question_276419 Tue, 15 May 2012 21:32:24 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/suunto-vector-altimeter-watch?CMP_ID=QRSS_276418#question_276418 Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch<br /><br />Hey I&#39;m looking for a watch that also has a pedometer or some kind of &quot;distance traveled&quot; function in addition to all the other specs that the Suunto Vector comes equipped with. Does anyone have a recommendation for a quality watch that will measure altitude, barometric pressure, and distance? question_276418 Tue, 15 May 2012 21:32:11 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul3-tent-3-person-3-season?CMP_ID=QRSS_276413#question_276413 Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 Tent 3-Person 3-Season<br /><br />Is this the 2012 model? question_276413 Tue, 15 May 2012 19:43:32 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/thule-universal-flat-top-with-locks?CMP_ID=QRSS_276408#question_276408 Thule Universal Flat Top with Locks<br /><br />will this product fit on a 1998 Ford Expedition? question_276408 Tue, 15 May 2012 18:36:40 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/sea-to-summit-event-compression-dry-sack?CMP_ID=QRSS_276403#question_276403 Sea To Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack<br /><br />What size would you recomend for a marmot lithium bag? question_276403 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:59:24 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/sea-to-summit-xtii-sleeping-bag-12-degree-down?CMP_ID=QRSS_276395#question_276395 Sea To Summit XtII Sleeping Bag: 12 Degree Down<br /><br />What does this bag stuff to? I mean, what is the compression bag size that it comes with? question_276395 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:19:32 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/alps-mountaineering-explorer-xl-seat?CMP_ID=QRSS_276381#question_276381 ALPS Mountaineering Explorer +XL Seat<br /><br />Has anyone purchased these Seats? If so, are they bulky and heavy or are they just the right size to strap to a pack for the weekend? question_276381 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:16:08 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/ray-ban-caravan-sunglasses?CMP_ID=QRSS_276380#question_276380 Ray-Ban Caravan Sunglasses<br /><br />The silver frame and the mirror lens, are the mirror lenses black or grey? Or are they another color? question_276380 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:09:41 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-mybottle-purifier-bottle?CMP_ID=QRSS_276377#question_276377 Katadyn MyBottle Purifier Bottle<br /><br />I&#39;ve used this for years and really like it. The newer bottle design however slows the flow from the mouthpiece compared to the older bottle, so I&#39;m just using the older bottle. My question: the virus filter seems like overkill here on the west coast of the u.s for backpacking. does just using the two-piece filter improve water flow? Because it does take a while to knock back a bottle of water. Oh, and how do people like the Sawyer squeeze filter by comparison? question_276377 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:54:27 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/sea-to-summit-xti-sleeping-bag-19-degree-down?CMP_ID=QRSS_276371#question_276371 Sea To Summit Xtl Sleeping Bag: 19 Degree Down<br /><br />I&#39;m trying to decide between the 12 and 19 degree downs by Sea to Summit and also the 15 degree Helium by Marmot. Can anyone offer any insight, one backpacker to another about these? I don&#39;t live near a store to test them out so I&#39;d have to order online. I&#39;m wondering what people think. I&#39;m 5&#39; 6&#39;&#39; too, so size decisions are borderline. Any comments are appreciated! Thanks! question_276371 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:28:16 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/sierra-designs-zia-4-tent-4-person-3-season-with-footprint-and-gear-loft?CMP_ID=QRSS_276369#question_276369 Sierra Designs Zia 4 Tent with Footprint and Gear Loft: 4-Person 3-Season<br /><br />Are the poles aluminum or fiberglass? question_276369 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:44:51 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/the-north-face-mountain-25-tent-2-person-4-season?CMP_ID=QRSS_276368#question_276368 The North Face Mountain 25 Tent: 2-Person 4-Season<br /><br />Are the seams sealed already or do you have to do this yourself? Thanks guys. question_276368 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:38:58 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/platypus-insulator-hydration-system?CMP_ID=QRSS_276342#question_276342 <img style="float: left" src="http://iris.backcountry.com/image/view/64683/440/440" alt="what&#39;s red-marked used for? It seems the hydration system" /> Platypus Insulator Hydration System<br /><br />what&#39;s red-marked used for?<br />It seems the hydration system should be hanged on some matched packbags.But I just saw series of origin packbags which are not suited to carry easily just like Source hydration carrier. question_276342 Tue, 15 May 2012 06:40:31 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/stoic-somnus-30-sleeping-bag-30-degree-down?CMP_ID=QRSS_276341#question_276341 Stoic Somnus 30 Sleeping Bag: 30 Degree Down<br /><br />Hi Guy&#39;s, What weight of down is in the bag? Cheers, Phil. question_276341 Tue, 15 May 2012 05:30:46 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/inno-racks-air-cruiser-cargo-box?CMP_ID=QRSS_276318#question_276318 Inno Racks Air Cruiser Cargo Box<br /><br />Will this fit a 2002 4runner without interfering with the rear hatch? question_276318 Mon, 14 May 2012 20:15:34 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/marmot-lithium-sleeping-bag-0-degree-down?CMP_ID=QRSS_276298#question_276298 Marmot Lithium Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down<br /><br />does anyone know what&#39;s the difference between marmot lithium and marmot lithium membrane sleeping bag? question_276298 Mon, 14 May 2012 16:08:36 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/kelty-trekker-backpack-3900-3950cu-in?CMP_ID=QRSS_276295#question_276295 Kelty Trekker Backpack - 3900-3950cu in<br /><br />I am going to philmont this summer and the waist belt broke. I was trying to find a replacement but I have been having difficulty. Any recommendations on belts or where I could get one? question_276295 Mon, 14 May 2012 15:05:55 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/hammock-bliss-sky-tent?CMP_ID=QRSS_276285#question_276285 Hammock Bliss Sky Tent<br /><br />Hey, I got a couple of questions. Is the rain fly attached to the Hammock? I have heard your feet are elevated as high as your head while sleeping, is that true? Also I have heard that the sides of Hammocks are tight and push on your shoulders all night...is this true? question_276285 Mon, 14 May 2012 14:16:55 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/the-north-face-4-person-dock-tent-4-person-3-season?CMP_ID=QRSS_276277#question_276277 The North Face Dock Tent 4-Person 3-Season<br /><br />Hey. We&#39;re looking at camping up North (way North- Yukon, Alaska area). How heavy is this tent for hiking? And how insulated are you from lower temps at night (between 0-10C)? question_276277 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:23:23 GMT