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    John, your offer to email me plans to the Itasa is great. I, unsucessfully, tried to download...

    John, your offer to email me plans to the Itasa is great. I, unsucessfully, tried to download the web site from the other fellow, but was unable to do so. I am not bery computer savvy? Thanks, Tom(Ignatz55@verizon.net)
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    Itisa Senior

    For many years I have been looking for the wrong tent. Even here on this forum!?") I discovered that the tent I am seeking is the "Itisa Senior",single pole(about feet) and about 6 1/2 feet square. So those that have an exrtra one of these in fair-good shape, send me your price. Thanks to all...
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    Blacks Good Companion Major Tent

    Thanks, I have seen this site before. In order to email these folks, you have to be a registered member of their forum. Another member asked to purchase one. they got no response? So, don't think my chances are good. I appreciate your post to me concerning this. Cheers, WOO
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    Blacks Icelandic sleeping bag

    Showell (Kip) Styles passed onto "the great hike" a couple of years back. You were very fortunate to meet him. He was another person in my life that I wanted to meet and learn from.
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    Blacks Good Companion Major Tent

    dID YOU SUPPLY OUR CURRENT ONE???? Whoes wm penn??:theyareon
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    Blacks Good Companion Major Tent

    Thanks; but I've changed my priorities. Now looking for a Itisa Senior tent.
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    Blacks Good Companion Major Tent

    Is Wales a part of Britain or the United Kingdom? Are you your own "state?" Had a peek at Vango. Not bad. Pricey? Thanks for sharing that info with me. Will continue on my search for the Itsia Senior tent. Enjoy you camping this weekend. Cheers, woo
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    Blacks Good Companion Major Tent

    I'll look for the Vango Force Ten per your suggestion. Do they call you guys, "Welch?" or "Walesman?" Sorry you were out ill. Are you back on your feet now? You can ride on my Llama who will carry you,the tent and our rucksacks!
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    Blacks Good Companion Major Tent

    From the photos in Mr. Styles book, it appears he used his "itisa" without the rainfly and he used a center pole. He said that the tent was made out of "Protex 3, was of proved excellence!" So I guess the search continues........................ I like you Brits sence of humorous??") Thanks...
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    Blacks Good Companion Major Tent

    You are good Nomad!! Actually I am not familiar with this one. The Itisa Senior has a sew-in floor like the Blacks GC Major. I think the area on the Itsia is 6'6" square(6 1/2 foot by 6 1/2 foot square). I sure appreciate you dedication in searching this out. good luck. :You_Rock_
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    Blacks Good Companion Major Tent

    Wonder of wonders, you not only found one, you found a near new one. Your deligence is admirable!!!! What a grand prize it would be. But I didn't realize how heavy it was? 8 kilos=17+ pounds???Way to heavy to backpack with?? See my post below re "WRONG TENT?" Now I will search for a Itisa...
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    Blacks Good Companion Major Tent

    WOW!! I must have been asleep when i started this post??? I'm not looking for a Blacks GC Major, I'm looking for an Itisa Senior tent. It pays to reread Showell Styles Packpacking book occasionally. I gather that these are as rare as the Major?? Will continue the hunt! cheers, Tom/woo
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    Blacks Icelandic sleeping bag

    bailout, that may be to short and narrow and claustophobic for me? I am 73", but weigh in at 260lbs. So the bag may be too small. If it were my Dad's, I'd keep it! All the time I have been searching for a Black's GP Major when what I needed was a Itisa Senior tent. It pays to reread...
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    Blacks Good Companion Major Tent

    Like the looks of the 'retro lady/camp companion. Is this part of an English Kit???? Heck, I've been wanting a Blacks Good companion major; but the Bushman looks great also! Those Optimus/Svea stoves still selling new out there. Hobo stove works well, if you are where you can have open...
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    Blacks Icelandic sleeping bag

    How much do you want for that "relic?":) What are it's dimensions?( In inches please!?") Is it retangular? It would go well with my "kit" of nolstagic gear. Now If I can just find a Blacks Good Companion Major?????? best regards, Woo-usa