Tent Reviews

Source	Product
Timo 2000-May-03	MK 1 XL	Just wanted to drop you guys a line and let you know how happy I am that I purchased the MK1 XL tent. I know that these tents are typically used by folks who climb mountains covered in snow and ice. I however, used mine in mountains covered by lush vegetation in Costa Rica. I spent six months in that tent on the Pacific coast and it held up like a champ. The bomber seams held up even when coconuts fell on the roof of my fabric domicile. My buddy wasn''t so lucky and neither was his tent. A coconut left him out in the monsoons while I simply curled up in my humble, but fast and functional abode. Thank you again, and remember that mountaineers aren''t the only ones that can use a great product.
E. Hall 2000-Apr-12	MK 1 XL	I purchased a MK1 XL tent directly from you in the spring of 1998. You customized the tent to my specifications and for the last two years it has endured various weather conditions during all four seasons. I am very pleased April 2000
Rick Guthrie, Vancouver Island, BC 1998-Jun-23	MK 1 XL Baltura Parka Baltura Bib	"My MK tent has seen well over 300 days in the field. It''s still waterproof. I have climbed for 8 hours comfortably in 30 degree C below 0 (not including windchill) in my Parka and Bib pants in the middle of winter. It comes down to one thing: I like to be outside; Integral Designs offers me the confidence that I can go where I want when I want, comfortably and safely."
Carlos Buhler, Buhler Alpine Professionals	MK 1	"...a quality built product that I repeatedly trust my life to. Your tent has been a shelter from the elements that has changed the level of commitment I am willing to make on the big peaks I''ve attempted..."
Robert Villareal, California	MK 3	"Well, what can I say about this tent? ...I have had it for five years and it has been with me on 12 expeditions.      ...in a 35mph wind. I put my Mark 3 up in six minutes, unaided."
Howard Nivison	MK 1	Several years back I set out to purchase the best tent available. After a lot of deliberation I settled on either Bibler or Integral Designs. Price gave me the final boost to go with the Integral Designs MK1, and I haven''t regretted it! I''ve weathered some pretty violent storms in comfort. I went on a trip with a buddy a couple years back who had purchased some fancy new mountaineering tent and insisted on using it. The weather turned real wet and during the first night so did my sleeping bag. The trip turned into a week of Hell on Earth and I learned a very valuable lesson! If I go, my MK1 goes as well!      I''m gonna give myself one of your outerwear suits this year. I''m still debating on the suit or the 2 pc outfit. Whichever way I go, I am completely confident I will be getting a serious piece of gear.      Thanks again and best wishes.

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