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COUPLES CAMPING


[1] Mountain Hardwear SHIFTER 3 www.mountainhardwear.com | $249


With a tent body that’s half solid canopy and half breathable mesh, you’ll find your keen kayaker’s awareness of wind direction and exposure serves you well when deciding how to pitch the Shifter. Face the mesh door into a refreshing sea breeze, or turn the solid door upwind to banish sand infiltration. Of course, practical details aren’t your only consideration. The shape-shifting DNA extends to the fly, which has one gear-swallowing shouldered vestibule and one airy entrance that can be rotated to whichever door has the finest sunset views. The 43-square-foot interior easily accommodates a third wheel and is positively palatial for two paddlers. 6.5 lbs


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HOT STUFF FOR PADDLING PARTNERS (AND REALLY CLOSE FRIENDS) BY VIRGINIA MARSHALL


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