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hi I'm Dale Cara Casas with mountain safety research here today to talk to you about the new MSR elixir 2/10 the elixir 2/10 offers you significantly more livability features than other leading temps while being as lightweight or lighter you can set up the tent in two different freestanding modes standard set up with the tent body or in fast and light set up with the included footprint we designed the tent to be extremely easy to set up color coated poles clips and webbing show you how everything fits together once set up you can see how the tent offers so much livable space the symmetrical pole geometry maximizes head and shoulder room throughout the tent not just in one peaked area and when we say it sleeps 2 we really mean it to mattresses fit side-by-side and there's lots of space the elixir has 2 large doors for easy entry and exit and two large vestibules so storing lots of gear is no problem the rain fly has kickstand vents but if you want more venting and greater visibility the rain fly can roll back for excellent views and stargazing and if you like your privacy we've used breathable mesh and solid fabrics to provide the best balance between ventilation warmth and privacy if rough weather rolls in the tents durable polyester and nylon materials waterproof coatings and quality construction will keep you dry and comfortable and we designed the two large stay dry entrances with built in rain gutters to channel water away so you don't get dripped on getting into or out of the tent when it's time to head back home the tent fits into its own stuff sack for easy packing and there you have it the elixir 2 from MSR comes with a free footprint which is a $40 value and first in longtime backpackers will really love it's lightweight and livable features to now make sure that you get out there and enjoy your time in the outdoors you hi I'm Katie from Big Agnes and I'm here to talk about our one-pound kings canyon ultra light quilt this ultra light quilt packs down so small it's ideal for stashing your pack on Hut trips travel bag for spontaneous couchsurfing or overnight flights or for balmy nights in the backcountry when you don't need a full sleeping bag it's designed as a simple insulating cover that you can tuck around yourself using the top corner hand pockets the Kings Canyon quilt can also be used inside or over your sleeping bag for an additional layer there are six webbing loops an included shot cord that allows you to lace the sides of the quilt together for colder nights or to wrap around your pad when using it on top slide any size or shape a pad into the small pad pocket at the foot of the quilt connecting your quilt and pad together Premal off silver insulation and a quilted construction make this quilt the multi-use layer for anytime and anywhere Pertex ripstop nylon is an ultra light silky soft material that packs down easily into the included stuff sack keep the kings canyon ultralight quilt in the back of your truck or in your pack for an extra layer of year-round warmth hi I'm Sarah with Alf's and this is our Versa pillow the Versa pillow is a must-have item for anybody who's sleeping away from home I love it because it's so compact and lightweight I can bring it anywhere and I don't have to sacrifice comfort to do so even if my pack is already full I can latch it to the outside and have it along for the trip with just the couple of breaths you can inflate it and it goes from tiny to ready and seconds for more information check out Alps mountaineering comm you although this little guy looks a lot like a marshmallow it's much more exciting than that this is a fire cube from Sol SPAC of all-weather fire cubes and as I'm going to show you this in descript little cube has some amazing abilities these cubes can be lit with just a spark or from an open flame but even better than that you can even light them after they've been doused in water by simply scraping away the wet fibers and exposing the dry ones these cubes burn at 1,300 degrees and each one can burn up to 12 minutes even more impressive they burn completely cleaned no toxins are smoked so you can use them in your s bit or similar camp stove to boil water or cook in the survival situation it could be days until rescue so fortunately the SOL all-weather fire cube pack comes with the fire lights Parker fire starting instructions and six cubes which can be cut up into pieces to start over 20 fires if needed and it's all contained in this reusable water proof dry flex bag whether you're looking for an alternative fuel source your new go-to fire starter or a just-in-case fire starter you can't go wrong with Sol all weather fire cubes for more tips on fire starting techniques be sure to check out our how to video also