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Fitness Tip of the Day!
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Health Risks of Metabolic Syndrome
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A man with metabolic syndrome has the same risk of heart attack as a man who has already had one. However, as aerobic fitness increases, this risk decreases (Diabetes Care, Feb. 2005).
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Product Details: Echo 2 Ultralight Shelter System
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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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