Gear Reviews: Tent

Salida 2

Manufacturer: Kelty

Reviewed by: Oraclenick

I absolutely love this tent. It's lightweight make it perfect for backpacking. It is roomy for 1 person, a bit tight for a two-person unless you like being very cozy. The vestibule area is roomy enough to use for a sheltered small cook area in bad weather. Held up very well in a recent thunderstorm in Florida. Only real complaint is the stakes are very lightweight and glad I purchased some extra titanium stakes as have already bent 4 of the included aluminum stakes.

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Q.} What would be the best snack to eat just before going to bed to help stay warm? Would it be something high in fat and high in calories or something high in protein because you burn more calories digesting protein, which would increase your metabolism?
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A.} What you munch on just prior to crawling into the bag on a frozen night can definitely help you sleep more warmly. As long as it's...