For years The North Face was known for expedition tents; sturdy, bright yellow, and (necessarily) heavy 4-season tents that could stand up to just about anything. After several seasons of experimenting they’ve got a 3-season backpacking winner. The Heron 23 by TNF is an ultralight 4 pound, 13 ounce shelter perfect for 3-season backpacking. The single door and vestibule keep the weight down. And although 28 square-foot floor plan is a bit short for anyone over 6′6″ the poles connect with an aluminum hub-system to create near-vertical walls and a lot more room to move around inside.
At $219.99 The North Face’s Heron 23 is a bargain for a tent this light and backed by a lifetime The North Face warranty. Icing on the cake is the free shipping and no sales tax outside of WA state from Altrec.com.
This entry was posted on Sunday, July 29th, 2007 and is filed under Tents & Sleeping Bags.
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