Yes, at 19 lbs, this is somewhat untenable for backpacking, even if splitting the weight between multiple packs. For destination/car camping though, this is a great idea. Like you said though, you need to be sure there are plenty of trees the right distance apart.

The only reason I haven't pulled the trigger on this is because there is no vestibule for my dog to sleep in. I don't think he'd like being on the ground all by himself while his humans luxuriate up in the trees.

what ever happened to supply and demand?
If there is such an overstock and low demand, shouldn't car prices be lower?

Also, I've seen similar pictures in port cities (L.A. for example) where they have to store cars that come off the boats before they ship them to their land-locked destinations.

SO who thinks this circle-jerk should survive to finally be published if but for the banter??

See, this is why voting for "content" is limited in this 'democratic' arena-This dialogue is destined for oblivion because of some panty-knots and opinions about what peeps THINK they know.

I enjoy the twirl, like any decent troll and perhaps now everyone can see the pile of shit that all this meaningless discourse is worth?
(it's my job peeps, to keep this absurd bullshit in-check, and more thanna half pint of ego)

Looks like an outtake from one of the Final Destination movies.

In the interest of full disclosure is this observation from the Washington Times. Notice the quote from one of the Park Rangers.

The Park Service appears to be closing streets on mere whim and caprice. The rangers even closed the parking lot at Mount Vernon, where the plantation home of George Washington is a favorite tourist destination. That was after they barred the new World War II Memorial on the Mall to veterans of World War II. But the government does not own Mount Vernon; it is privately owned by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. The ladies bought it years ago to preserve it as a national memorial. The feds closed access to the parking lots this week, even though the lots are jointly owned with the Mount Vernon ladies. The rangers are from the government, and they’re only here to help.
“It’s a cheap way to deal with the situation,” an angry Park Service ranger in Washington says of the harassment. “We’ve been told to make life as difficult for people as we can. It’s disgusting.”


Yep. Kinder and gentler.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/oct/3/pruden-the-cheap-tricks-of-the-game/

*beg for more cool dads like Destin in this world!

So... Can we divine from that tidbit of information that maybe it's not a good idea to tell someone they're destined to die?

<<<BRACING FOR HATE>>>

Hard to believe some resourcefully sneaky BBC staffer dint sneak some of the "destined for erasure" segments out for future personal gain....

Do not confuse this local station with their better-known national opinion-brothel. This guy is legit.

As a disclaimer: I care nothing about Detroit, I avoid buying American cars, I never watch Fox news (or any TV at all, really), and I have an ingrained hate for most journalists, but I do care about people.

This reporter is a Detroit native, and after leaving for several years (education, career, etc) came back to find a city steeped in shit. There are several clips of his reporting online, and every one is something that should be celebrated as a victory by the common man over a system that cares nothing about him (links below).
He can be a bit contrived and over-dramatic at times, but I would say he excels at walking the line between what's viewable on television, and the rage that anyone who is actually paying attention to what's happening around us would feel. He is amazingly tempered in his demeanor, and I can only assume he has to do more than one take in order to not show his anger.

Regardless, I read a lot. I hardly ever read non-fiction. His other reports were so genuine and passionate that, just last week, I checked out the book he authored titled "Detroit". I've yet to have time to open a page, but his work and what he is doing makes me eager to read it. The news clips of his that I have seen made me consider the guy as the pinnacle of journalistic reporting in the US.

*related=http://videosift.com/video/Whatever-this-field-reporter-is-being-paid-it-isnt-enough
also= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9uzDelNvDg

The guys appearance might make him look like a douche, but I really feel like this is the modern day hero that we write comics about. Nothing will save the city of Detroit outside of Robocop, and I think it's destined to be abandoned and forgotten, but we should all support people who's actions are obviously in favor of those who need our help most. Even if they're on a Fox channel.

At the end of the video, I couldn't really see the angel in the snow. But then I realized it's about the journey, not the destination.

One for you, Destin explains how he got the leafcutter ants to carry his sign in the latest Smarter every day:

http://videosift.com/video/How-to-get-Ants-to-carry-a-sign-Smarter-Every-Day

That was an Air New Zealand aircraft, it landed at Blenheim, it's original destination was Wellington (the 3rd largest airport in the country) the pilot opted to make the emergency landing in Blenheim for several reasons. Here is a news article: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411425/1187269

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Perfect if your destination isn't more than a few hundred feet away (as the very low crow flies).

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This is why, for example, most successful diet plans allow you to "cheat" now and then; because striving for perfect behavior is too exhausting and destined to fail.