Thanks Chris - keep up the good work. I do expect more 100 series and FJ coverage though
Did you see the Gear Guide? Sweet 100 in there
Ahh yes, we definitely need some FJ action.
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Did you see the Gear Guide? Sweet 100 in there
Ahh yes, we definitely need some FJ action.
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Did you see the Gear Guide? Sweet 100 in there
No....! I bought the back issues thinking the 100 was in there....
Now I gotta get a sub for 08 to get the 100 article! 
100s and FJs please....
Just thought I'd chime in with my Maggiolina experience. Grand Tour Medium. We just got it and used it and a couple of local overnighters and then last weekend in Baja on a camping/climbing trip. There were 20 miles of washboard/uneven dirt road travel which is the first time I've been off road with the RTT. It's sturdy and stable but you can feel the change in CG. Not a big deal, but something you definately have to be aware of. This is not for rock crawling.
The tent is awesome. Sets up in a flash, and super comfy. We sleep with sheets and a 600 fill queen size blanket (it take full size sheets.) Overnight lows in the high 30s and even my wife was warm and cozy with everything zipped up. We opened up the doors and windows during the day and it was cool and airy - great cross ventilation.
The dome light is great and plenty bright for reading so definately get that wired up.
The ladder is easy to hook up (in my picture is just resting on the tent so we could open the car door - it hooks on elsewhere). I haven't decided yet where to store the ladder. For now I've been putting it inside the RTT, but if it's dirty I'll want it somewhere else.
A tip: We keep a pee bottle (yellow naglene) up there because you don't want to climb down that ladder in the middle of the night when you're half asleep. My wife uses an awesome product from REI called the Freshette which is essentially an anotomicaly correct funnel with exit tube that allows her to pee while standing, or kneeling. She loves it cause it's quick and clean and way better than heading outside.
Anyway, I researched a lot and decided on Maggiolina because we plan to drive around the world and none of the other designs seem solid enough to handle the abuse of that kind of trip.
The tent is awesome. Sets up in a flash, and super comfy. We sleep with sheets and a 600 fill queen size blanket (it take full size sheets.) Overnight lows in the high 30s and even my wife was warm and cozy with everything zipped up. We opened up the doors and windows during the day and it was cool and airy - great cross ventilation.
The dome light is great and plenty bright for reading so definately get that wired up.
The ladder is easy to hook up (in my picture is just resting on the tent so we could open the car door - it hooks on elsewhere). I haven't decided yet where to store the ladder. For now I've been putting it inside the RTT, but if it's dirty I'll want it somewhere else.
A tip: We keep a pee bottle (yellow naglene) up there because you don't want to climb down that ladder in the middle of the night when you're half asleep. My wife uses an awesome product from REI called the Freshette which is essentially an anotomicaly correct funnel with exit tube that allows her to pee while standing, or kneeling. She loves it cause it's quick and clean and way better than heading outside.
Anyway, I researched a lot and decided on Maggiolina because we plan to drive around the world and none of the other designs seem solid enough to handle the abuse of that kind of trip.
No....! I bought the back issues thinking the 100 was in there....
100s and FJs please....
Actually, the Gear Guide 2008 is available as a back-issue. Anyone subscribing right now would get the Spring issue as their first issue.
Adventurebuddies, where did you climb in Baja? Sounds good!
We were climbing in a place called Canyon Tajo about 60 miles southeast of Tecate. Super cool and super remote. Here's the pic of my Grand Tour that I meant to attach to the above post. I think you can see some of the granite in the background under the full moon. (the ladder in the pic is just resting off to the side - it doesn't hook on there).
I've been there
That's awesome! What a perfect setup to take on a trip like that. You were definitely stylin' There are so many intense canyons on that east slope of the San Pedro Martir. Here is a pic of an overnighter I did in Canon de la Providencia.
yeah, it's pretty cool. Jtree with pine trees and more granite... my wife is now calling it glamping because the RTT makes it so much more luxurious than tenting.
Hi don't flame me. I just got my 2007 issues of O.J. and read the tent comparisons. I was just wondering why the Columbus was covered, and not the Maggiolina.
Maggiolina is the way to go. I'll eventually post up some additional stories on what kind of abuse, repair and modifications happen over long term use. My tent was the first one sold in the NW, making it about 9-10 years old now, with lots of use and some abuse - it is still going strong. Bob
Bob, that is great to know about the abuse they can take.
I have not even camped in mine yet, but will very soon.
Looking forward to years of service from my Maggiolina.
I like how the blue blends with your rig too.
I have not even camped in mine yet, but will very soon.
Looking forward to years of service from my Maggiolina.
I like how the blue blends with your rig too.
