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Northface Flint 1 Opinion?

Discussion in 'Outdoor Gear, Survival Equipment & More' started by MEJ, Oct 17, 2012.

  1. Oct 17, 2012 #1
    MEJ

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    Just ordered a Northface Flint 1 (1 person tent) from amazon. Anyone use it or think it looks like a good tent? Im taking it on a camping trip in Nov for a survival class that is going to be a whole lot of fun.

    Also need some advice on a cheap but decent flashlight that i can get from REI... normally i believe in quality rather than best for the dollar but i dont have the funds after a tent and a hoodie for camping. It needs to be a hiking flashlight and for about $30.

    On a side note there seems to be a lot of controversy over Northface changing fan bases and was wondering what you guise think? They are pricy but still seem pretty nice!
     
  2. Oct 17, 2012 #2
    Quirt

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    Not familiar with the tent. Sorry. Just curious what class you're attending? I prefer headlamps as they tend to be more useful in the wild. A Fenix is a great inexpensive LED light. But dependable handheld light if you can find one in time and should be in your price range.
     
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  3. Oct 17, 2012 #3
    MEJ

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    A basic survival class by earth-walk northwest. I never thought about using a headlamp for wilderness stuff, so i might just try one out.
     
  4. Oct 17, 2012 #4
    Quirt

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    Awesome. Let us know how that course goes. They've been on my radar for some time now to consider attending. Yea a headlamp is one of my most critical pieces of gear. I'm confident you'll no regret getting one. An hour or two before dark I slip mine around my neck and it stays with me until morning. Can't do that with a handheld. You can work with your hands, navigate, cook - countless tasks.
     
  5. Oct 17, 2012 #5
    MEJ

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    That is a really good point, the hands free thing would definitely be a plus. Now ill need to find some decent headlamp brands.
     
  6. Oct 18, 2012 #6
    wildmike

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    You can go to Wal mart ant get an energizer led headlamp with two bright white led's and a red led for around $13.00. I'm on my third one in 8 years
     
  7. Oct 18, 2012 #7
    sykes3170

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    I would agree with wildmike. I have numerous headlamps with prices from $13-50 and i usually prefer the $13 energizer one. It's only drawback is it isn't very water resistant.
     
  8. Oct 18, 2012 #8
    Grease

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    Yep, unless you want to spend big bucks, the Energizer ones are the best.

    That said, I'll never go back to an energizer after using my Fenix HP11 ;)
     
  9. Oct 18, 2012 #9
    Lonewolf01

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    I have the Flint 2 and it is a really great tent. I've used it from 20℉ with 25 MPH winds all the way up to 90℉ and it has been great. Just recently I used it on a 4 day trip where it rained every night. Not one leak.
     

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