North Face Mountain 25

“I'm just looking for some input, some opinions, about the tent. I might want to get one, but I've heard that NF isn't the company it used to be. One thing -- I don't really like the new ground flap: looks to me like a funnel in windblown snow. . . . right up into the back of the tent between the inner & fly.. . .might've been a great idea had they extended the fly all the way 'round the tent, but they didn't do that.

They are a little cheaper these days than a new Trango 2, and they''ve less weight too.

The lower weight might be better than the Trango 2, but I wonder if it'll stand a bad storm as well?

So. . . can ya just offer up some opinions about the tent? 'especially in comparison to the Trango 2?”

“I have two friends who have previous versions of this tent. Both of them love it. Sorry, nothing more specific than that.


Here's a pic of one of them in action:

http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1545565187037037243wbNvsN
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“That's one heavy tent! I remember looking at it years ago, I liked it but didn't like the weight!

Ended up with a Bibler I tent, it's probably my favorite piece of gear. 4 season, 2 person (small for a 2 person... ideal for me solo!).”

“I`ve got the old expedition 25,circa 1999-2000 personally I like the tent..it`s bomb proof and water tight with room to spare for two.If I was to complain it`d be the amount of time required to set it up and the fact that it didn`t come with a instruction sheet.


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http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Trails/5416/exp25.jpg[/img]”

“paddles: your link goes to page not found here

powltryman: looks just about like you were snowed in. . . don't think my akto woulld do that
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“Think I got it this time..


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“Damn, I'm gettin' sweaty just looking at that thing. Sweaty in a bad way, not the good way paddles.”

“Nigal I`ll admit it`s no summer tent,but it`s great for cold weather camping.If you tried camping in this beast in July or August you`d be guaranted to loose 10 pounds thru sweating..You`d be surprised how bright it can be inside even on a grey winters day in this puppy.The vestubile can be a pain though even though it does have lots of storage capacity.


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“here`s some reviews for it ....

http://www.trailspace.com/gear/the-north-face/expedition-25”

“I couldn't even do a single wall tent in winter. I tarp it in the winter most trips.”

“I`ve tarped it to...coldest one I did was - 32 celsius. Guess I`ve got wimpy in my old age,definitely prefer a tent now...More power to yah Nigal..”