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Fitness Tip of the Day!
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Training for a Marathon
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Of the 6000 registrants for the 2011 Austin Marathon, it is estimated that a middle-of-the-pack finisher averaged about 885 training miles in the year leading up to the race.
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Product Details: Niak Tent
Product Name:
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Niak Tent
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Category:
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Hiking Gear
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Manufacturer:
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Hilleberg The Tentmaker
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List Price:
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$795
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Capacity:
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1-2 people (the single side entry makes it awkward for 2 people)
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Colors Available:
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green, red, or sand
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Description:
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Hilleberg makes very high quality tents in 4 categories: black, red, yellow, and blue. The Niak is in the Yellow group, meaning it is very lightweight and best for warmer weather (not snow!). FABRIC: Outer tent = 20-D ripstop nylon 66. Inner tent = 10-D ripstop nylon. Bathtub floor = 50-D nylon. Comes with four 9mm poles and 10 Y-Peg UL pegs. Niak is a peak in Sarek National Park in northern Sweden.
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Footprint:
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Rectangle: 86 inches long x 47 inches wide. 28 sq. ft. excluding vestibule
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Ideal For:
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Backpackers, hikers, mountain bikers, motorcyclists who want a very light waterproof tent.
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Length:
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Floor length = 86 inches; Packed length = 18 inches.
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Product Reviews:
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2017: Hunt Alaska magazine gave the Niak their Editor's Choice award. 2016: Men's Journal magazine picked the Niak the "Best for Solo Backpacking." 2016: Germany's Outdoor magazine named the Niak an Editor's Choice.
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Special Features:
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A fundamental design of Hilleberg tents is that the outer fly cover is integrated with the inner tent body, making set-up easier, but, also, helping prevent the fly from catching the wind as much.
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Weight:
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Packed wt = 60 oz (1698 grams); Outer and inner tents and poles only = 53 oz (1500 grams)
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Why It's Cool:
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If you want a lightweight, high-quality tent, you'd be hard-pressed to do better than Hilleberg's Niak!
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