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Fitness Tip of the Day!
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Waist Circumference
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Research shows that waist circumference (ie., how big your belly is) is an even better predictor of health problems than measurements such as BMI (body mass index). So, lose that weight!
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Product Details: Echo 2 Ultralight Shelter System
Product Name:
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Echo 2 Ultralight Shelter System
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Category:
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Hiking Gear
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Manufacturer:
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear
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List Price:
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$695 (white), $775 (green)
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Capacity:
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1-2 people
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Colors Available:
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white or spruce green
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Description:
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This is an extremely lightweight, 1-2-person tent. It consists of 3 modules: the tarp (made of Dyneema Composite Fabrics, the strongest, lightest, and most waterproof fabric available for outdoor gear), a mesh tent with a bathtub floor, and a detachable vestibule. Made in Maine.
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Footprint:
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Trapezoid: Length = 102 inches. Front width = 102 inches. Rear width = 78 inches.
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Ideal For:
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Backpackers, hikers, mountain bikers, motorcyclists.
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Length:
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Tarp: 102 inches. Mesh tent: 84 inches. Packed length: 7.5 inches.
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Product Reviews:
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Dozens of reviews of this tent appear on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear web site and nearly all of them are very positive.
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Special Features:
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The mesh tent can be pitched in minutes, with or without the tarp cover. Or, the tarp can be used without the detachable mesh tent insert.
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Weight:
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Tarp: 9.3 oz. Mesh tent: 15.0 oz. Beak: 4.7 oz. Total: 29.0 oz (= 823 grams)
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Why It's Cool:
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Versatile. Extremely liightweight. Dyneema fabric used for the tarp is nearly indestructible.
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