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Ep. 04: Tent Coatings, Treated Down, and Gear Quality

Ep. 04: Tent Coatings, Treated Down, and Gear Quality

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This week on Gear Talk, Jordan and Janis are joined by Cam Brensinger of Nemo Equipment. They discuss tent coatings; silicone vs polyurethane; seam sealing; gear quality; where gear is made; treated down insulation; down fill power; synthetic insulation; sleeping bag temperature ratings.

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