Rei has there sale again

[jimbofoxman]

IMO aside from a few outliers, they're all made in China an all brands have issues from time to time (some very much more than others). With my limited interaction with Tepui, their customer service is top notch and quick to respond so I'm pretty much sold on them and CVT who I understand has equally awesome support. Adding on that they're available from REI with an effective 25% off using their card (and physical presence makes returns super easy if required), it was a no brainer for me.

Looking at the open end design, I like the concept but the lack of side windows means you're only getting airflow on a single axis with them zipped up in the rain.

Also spring rods are far more easy to use than videos let on... my 120lb fiancee can do them without issue and they're well above her head.

The sky lights I think would also be nice to let the heat escape as it rises (if it stops raining this year here). Don't think the rods will be a big deal given how I want to mount it and being tall. Not like I'll have to climb a ladder or anything.



Anyone know how often they do these 20% off things? I've only been a member since last September and I think this is the 2nd one I've seen.

 

[CSG]

I also added a Patagonia Nano Puff jacket to compare to my Patagonia Down Sweater. I'm skeptical of the Nano Puff but this was a good opportunity to try one and I have a year to return it if I don't care for it. It was also 1/3 off.

 

[LostWoods]

The sky lights I think would also be nice to let the heat escape as it rises (if it stops raining this year here). Don't think the rods will be a big deal given how I want to mount it and being tall. Not like I'll have to climb a ladder or anything.



Anyone know how often they do these 20% off things? I've only been a member since last September and I think this is the 2nd one I've seen.

The roof panels are a godsend for controlling condensation with the heavier fabric and I had no issues with moisture even with the rainstorm that caused my tent to leak elsewhere. Can't speak for others but on the Tepui, the rainfly supports fit into slots around the edge so it's air-gapped... it allows most condensation to run down the inside of the fly to the edges instead of dripping on top.

The 20% tends to be in March/April around dividend time, right now (May) for the anniversary sale, and again in October for the fall clearance.

 

[BogusOverlanding]

Picked up a Yeti 45 since our 105 is way too big for quick weekend trips. We also got 2 Sea to Summit frying pans to go with our pot set.

We have been eyeing the Yakima HD rack and it is a great price right now but it is looking like we will be getting a new truck in the next few weeks and may need a different rack for it.