Comments for Backpack around Oz

Comment on High Peak Hyper Lite ~ Backpacking Hiking Camp Camping Compact Hyperlite Tent ~ 2 Person Size by Cat Woman

Cat Woman — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:56:20 +0000

I am 6′2″ and found this tent to be exactly the right length for me. I spent a weekend looking up at the stars while snug in this tent. It comfortably held my single air mattress. When I lay on my back, with the screen flap closed but the other flaps open, the shape of the tent allowed me to look straight up at the stars. It was WONDERFUL.

The tent went up easily, put it up myself. It packs up easily as well. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a one person tent. Perhaps it would hold two but it would be pretty tight. With the single air mattress, I had enough room to the side to store my clothes and such.
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on High Peak Hyper Lite ~ Backpacking Hiking Camp Camping Compact Hyperlite Tent ~ 2 Person Size by Shed

Shed — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:51:17 +0000

great value tent. easy to put up, compact and roomy enough for two. not good for anybody taller than 6′1″ i’d say.
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on High Peak Hyper Lite ~ Backpacking Hiking Camp Camping Compact Hyperlite Tent ~ 2 Person Size by Gabrielle Garrett

Gabrielle Garrett — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:55:10 +0000

This was a great tent for one or even with two sharing the load on backpack trips. It was used at least 6 times a year, and for entire weeks at a time. The design and large, well-staked tent fly is impervious to wind and rain, and the vestibules are perfect for boot storage and viewing the night sky from. Finally after much use one of the strained tent poles snapped at the top and I will look for a new pole before I will replace such a nicely designed and comfy tent. It also is fairly tall for a backpack tent and has a nice carry bag that you can fit a footprint into easily. I bought it for a small price so am not disappointed with how it performed. I sure hope I can find those aluminum poles everyone is talking about to go with this tent. That would be fantastic!
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on High Peak Hyper Lite ~ Backpacking Hiking Camp Camping Compact Hyperlite Tent ~ 2 Person Size by LCA

LCA — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:27:33 +0000

I use this one every time I camp no matter which of my larger ones I take. It is either used as a bedroom with a bigger (8X8)set up as a living space or as my “last night” sleeping tent after I take down the main parts of a larger camp the day before I leave. Depends on the camp and the conditions, but it is always in my car. Takes up little space and very light.

It has been through wind and rain; thunder and lightning with no leaking or flattening out.

I have had absolutely no condensation in cold weather.

The vestibules are nice with several options for setting them up.

It would be nice to have a gear loft in it. Anyone have a suggestion of what would fit? Suppose I could make one…

Luxurious for one with plenty of room for either an air mattress or sleeping bag and pad plus gear. Two would be cozy and very warm in colder temperatures.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on High Peak Hyper Lite ~ Backpacking Hiking Camp Camping Compact Hyperlite Tent ~ 2 Person Size by Arthur Grix

Arthur Grix — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:21 +0000

This tent sets up and breaks down quickly. It is large enough for my 6 ft. frame. I found that the rain fly works best when you prop up the center guide lines with sticks or your hiking poles. This creates a little extra air space for both insulation quality and moisture barrier. As with all tents you can’t be too rough with the shock corded poles. The poles count for about half of this tent’s weight. I may replace them with a lighter pair to make it easier for backpacking. Every ounce helps.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Smith & Wesson Galaxy 13 LED Flashlight by Kenneth C. Wahl Jr.

Kenneth C. Wahl Jr. — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:52:51 +0000

Solid design, no complaints. I was a little leary of the red only having 3 led’s. But it did its job and then some..
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on Smith & Wesson Galaxy 13 LED Flashlight by Ethan A. Winning

Ethan A. Winning — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:58:11 +0000

I got this for walking a dog on narrow sidewalks in the area in which I walk. After DST comes in in October, there are two walks in the dark, and those ^&%&$! seed balls from liquidambur trees can trip the most nimble of us.

I've been using a Maglight for the past couple of years. It's lightweight but not light enough to see either to the sides or far enough ahead. There are still plenty of uses for the MagLight, so this was no loss. The S&W gives a very wide and very bright light and keeps us on a narrow path, so to speak.

I must admit, I don't know why there's the red LEDs, but I suppose it it were pitch black out, there'd be a better reason. And, I've taken to bringing THIS flashlight along in the care when we do go on hiking trails at sunset -- just in case. The red LEDs can always be used for signaling.

It's not that heavy, will fit in a back pocket or coat pocket, has a nice belt-loop holder. Yep, it's worthy of 5 stars. Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Smith & Wesson Galaxy 13 LED Flashlight by CJ Quibble

CJ Quibble — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:25:14 +0000

A vividly bright white and red light is what this flashlight projected the first night and a half of its use. On the second day both lights began to fade from dim to bright at random and periodically the buttons would not work. New batteries were tried with the same effects and the flashlight was gently handled the two days of its use.

Reading the reviews of the other cheaper LED flashlights idetical problems can be noted. This leaves me to wonder if the same manufacturer in China also created this flashlight. On the package it shows that a Chinese based company made the light not Smith & Wesson.
Rating: 1 / 5

Comment on Smith & Wesson Galaxy 13 LED Flashlight by capeyankee

capeyankee — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:41:14 +0000

I have already purchased three recently at $27.99 and was about to purchase another as a Christmas gift but the price has been jacked to $39.99 — Come on, the more expensive version is still $5 lees than this ! I purchase a lot from Amazon, have a Prime account. This hurts good will as lot. UPDATED February 23, 2010 — Thanks, Jeff — you were listening. They need you at Toyota !
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Smith & Wesson Galaxy 13 LED Flashlight by P. D. I. Varchavtc

P. D. I. Varchavtc — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:06:33 +0000

It is a good flashlight, but there are better brands, lifetime guarantee, and cheaper price.
Rating: 3 / 5