Originally Posted by
WalksOn2Wheels
The main downside? The rei stuff sack is only technically water resistant and the sleeping bag stuff sack is probably not even that. I've got a three week window in Texas to do a 3 day trip, so I can imagine I will find a no rain window, but the prospect is less than optimal.
I seriously doubt you'll have any problem finding a "no rain" window in north central Texas, considering the severe drought.
I like your packing set up. Took a bit of doing to figure it out and do it neatly. Be interesting to hear how you and the back pack get along.
Interesting that you, at 6'2" consider the Spitfire 1 adequate. I based my 5'10" limit on how I, at 5'7", fit in it. As for the free standing controvery, I notice my buddies always seem to place a few stakes around their "free standing" tents, and occasionally cussing the hard ground.