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The BFD is back in town!

Devon — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:41:12 +0000

Our good friends at Mountain Trip have begun the Everest season in style. But they always do that! With these folks, it’s hard to tell if the photos are taken at Advanced Base Camp or a five star hotel. In …

RoboClimber has reached Lukla!

Devon — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:16:13 +0000

The term “seasoned mountain guide” often conjures up an image of a tough and temperamental veteran of altitude who has seen it all and lived to tell about it. But anyone who has ever been a client of Robert Link …

HardShell Setup video.

Devon — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:06:15 +0000

SlingFin crew members Brooke Barnes and Robert Link have been hard at work with the production of a short video to introduce the world to our new HardShell tent. Squeezing all the things this tent can do into a sub …

Notes on the HardShell

Devon — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:09:52 +0000

The HardShell™ is unlike any big mountain tent you have used before. The HardShell™ tent system consists of a WebTruss™, pole set, tent body, fly, and HiWind™ Kit. The WebTruss™ provides the framework and helps make this tent much stronger …

Aconcagua and the HardShell.

Devon — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:26:31 +0000

A big heartfelt congratulations and thanks to our friend and guide J.J Justman, who just returned from Aconcagua where he safely guided a team of 9 climbers to summit and back using the HardShell tent. Here are Robert Links …

HardShell on Mt McKinley.

Devon — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:18:37 +0000

Our good friend and Guide Brook Barnes, came off Mt McKinley with some great reviews for the HardShell. She said that during some severe winds the tent didn’t budge all night long. Tweet This Post

HOW TO PITCH THE ONEUP!

Devon — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:56:29 +0000

The OneUp is a revolution in shelter systems. Without using one for yourself it is difficult to understand what I mean, I hope this short video will help you. click here. Tweet This Post

Ojos del salado!

Devon — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:31:44 +0000

Our Friend Guido Shilling has returned from a trip he guided to Ojos del salado on the Chile-Argentine border. He came back with some absolutely stunning photos and even better reviews!” “SlingFin provides best BC-Dome and Staff-tent” -Guido Shilling. Guide. Check …

The Lost Coast & The Lunar Eclipse

Devon — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:24:41 +0000

Last week at 6:06 am a total lunar eclipse was to set occur, completely unknown to the group 9 backpackers headed to shelter cove for a weekend trip that was set to leave at 3pm on friday. Now, with all …

Did you know?

Devon — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:41:41 +0000

The OneUp has a feature you cannot find on any other tent. The sno-flaps on the OneUp fold and attach underneath the webtruss effectively sealing off the spindrift trying to enter your shelter. Conversely, if the sun is out and …