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Description of MSR Hubba Hubba Tent

Incorporating super-lightweight silicon-coated nylon and Needle™ stakes, the Hubba Hubba Tent delivers featherweight, waterproof protection wihout compromising internal space to save weight. Winner of the 2005 Backpacker magazine Editors’ Choice Award, this freestanding backpacking tent offers backpackers and climbers a versatile two-person shelter. Three setup options, two doors with attached vestibules, and no-drip entries grant functional protection and maximum interior space to the Hubba Hubba Tent, but it excels for year ’round, above tree-line use as well. The Hubba Hubba Tent boasts unmatched livability, with lots of elbow room, 3 setup options, 2 doors and vestibules, and 2 stay-dry entrances that keep the inside dry even with the vestibules open. A unique pole configuration in the Hubba Hubba Tent provides maximum interior space, 2 stay-dry entrances, and 2 large vestibules for gear storage and food prep. MSR uses a new all-in-one hub-and-swivel pole design with the Hubba Hubba Tent; it is stronger than ever and still simple to use.

A high performance three season MSR tent for the explorer who travels light.

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-DSheek
Outsideallday

After reading the most recent issue of Outside magazine, June 2007. I was inspired, once again, to be an active outdoors enthusiast by the old guys that dominate in the activities/sports they are involved with. Basically, the magazine has athletes such as Laird Hamilton (Big Wave Surfer/Nut) and Ned Overend (Mountain Bike Badass) speaking on the benefits of cross training. Always remember, one cannot go without injury without balancing out the muscle groups that we do not use in the sports which we are most active in. With this said, it is great to read the words of such masters as they talk about their involvment in so many other sports to keep their bodies active, strong, and most of all balanced…

“You have to go and try different stuff. The thing is, when we reach a certain level in any sport, you become so efficient at it that the effort level really is diminished. Your body has adapted. So what are you getting? Snowboarding has helped my surfing. Windsurfing has helped my surfing. Biking, for sure, has helped my surfing.”
Laird Hamilton – Outside June, 2007

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I am training for the Rock N Roll Marathon on June 3rd. My training started on January 2, 2007 and to date I have gone through 3 pair of shoes. I ran 21 miles on Saturday and my right knee began to feel like a dragon was breathing on it by mile 16. I knew it was time for a new pair of shoes.

I have stuck with the Brook’s Axiom the entire time. The shoe is light weight and comfortable but breaks down after 300 miles or so. I went by Snail’s Pace yesterday but they were out of stock so they shipped them to me. I am going to take them to Maui to try to break them in. Leaving for Maui on Thursday. Sushi paradise!

Happy trails,

Andy
outsideallday.com

Instead of running tonight, Dave and I had a meeting about our next steps in launching this site. We began the conversation over pizza at Ball Park. Dave got his with no cheese which I used to think was weird but now I love it. I think we have a good game plan to launch the site. My buddy Dave Harris is helping with the template and Dave Sheek is going to begin working on editorial tonight. It is pretty exciting! Dave Sheek and I hope to have the site up and firing by June/July. More to come!

Andy Brazelton
outsideallday.com