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Originally Posted by quastdog
I've been using a lightweight tent from REI for a couple months now - Sub-Alpine UL tent - and the zipper blew out (zip got "off -track" and won't hold when zipping top to bottom - still works from bottom to top). Of course, REI will take care of that easy enough, but I'm in the Yukon now, a long way from REI and I need it to keep the bugs out. The zipper still works so hopefully with care I can continue my trip without problem and get it fixed on my way through Seattle.
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Yes - light weigh stuff usually means less rohbust (pun).
Look at a racing bike compared to a RTW tourer! One neeed maintance after a day out, the other ....
Having said that .. if you are carefull with the light weight gear it can last very well. But you do need to pay attention and spend a bit more time on it.
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Regards Frank Warner
motorcycles BMW R80 G/S 1981, BMW K11LT 1993, BMW K75 G/S
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