In a message dated 10/8/2000 9:13:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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> If you look closely there are two different versions of the Eureka
> Timberline tents. One is a "standard" tent while the other one is an
> "outfitter" tent. The outfitter quality tent has heavier zippers and
> stronger stiching at critical points. Outpost 93, Raytown ,Mo is using the
> Eureka Timberline Outfitter tents. They are an excellent quality tent and
> designed to hold up to the rough and tumble treatment the boys normally
give
> them (some boys could destroy an anvil, so no tent is indestructable).
> They've used these tents for approx 10 years and most (some boys don't
> understand the purpose or operation of zippers) of them are holding up
> well. They are not cheap to buy initially but in the long run they will
save
> an outpost money. You will also note in the tent specs that the Timberline
> is a 3 season tent, the Timberline Outfitter is a 4 season industrial tent.
> Having been on a few "industrial" campouts (horizontial rain) I can
> appreciate the quality of a 4 season tent versis a 3 season tent. Hope
this
> helps.
>
> His Servant
> Mike Archer
Thanks for your input. We are going to order one of the Outfitters to look
it over before buying more. For those interested Campmor has them now for
$249. each for the 3-4 man tents. They also give a 10% discount for
non-profits. James
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