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		<title>Osprey Packs Crescent 110 Pack - 6900 cu in</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 19:47:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<h4>Product Description</h4>
<p><strong>Price: $398.95 </strong><br />
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Osprey&#8217;s largest-volume backpack is the Crescent 110 Backpack, an ideal choice for mountaineering and backpacking expeditions. Thanks to its beefy suspension, you&#8217;ll be able to comfortably carry 70 pounds of clothing, gear, and food. Osprey&#8217;s ReCurve suspension features sturdy aluminum stays that anchor into the hip-belt, a framesheet with cutouts to reduce weight, and aluminum rods that provide stability and shock absorption. The stays and rods slip into aluminum sleeves that attach to your harness and hip-belt so as to allow these stays and rods to independently flex and pivot as you climb, hike, and descend. A mesh back panel allows for breathability, and the foam-padded harness and thermo-moldable hip-belt evenly distribute your load. Pack your sleeping bag into the easy-access sleeping bag compartment, top load the rest of your gear, and shove small items into the Crescent&#8217;s various other pockets, including a zippered top pocket that converts into a fanny pack. Also, detach the included hydration sleeve and carry it as a daypack.<br />
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<h4>Product Reviews</h4>
<p>DURABLE, VERSATILE, HEAVY<br />Lots of bells and whistles, but very durable. There are a lot of ways to make it very comfortable. Make sure you adjust it to your frame, or you will feel the pressure points by the evening. I did not fuss around with the oven thing they advertise, just adjusted it to the load. It worked very well. It&#8217;s is a heavy bag though. If you are a minimalist you would probably pick up something else.<br ></p>
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<strong>Price: $398.95 </strong><br />
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		<title>Osprey Packs Aether 85 Backpack</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 17:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<h4>Product Description</h4>
<p><strong>Price: $278.95 </strong><br />
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Carry up to 60 pounds comfortably with your Osprey Aether 85 Backpack, an ideal option for multiday backpacking or mountaineering trips. The Aether 85 features Osprey&#8217;s lightweight AirScape suspension system, which includes aluminum rods to stabilize your load and keep the weight close to your body for efficient carrying, as well as a foam and mesh back panel for comfort and breathability. This pack has a contoured head rail so you have maximum headroom, even when your pack is full. The padded IsoForm harness has no sewn seams, so you won&#8217;t experience rubbing or chafing, and the thermo-moldable hip-belt can be custom fit to your hips. Pack your sleeping bag in its own compartment and top load your clothing and other gear. Stretch woven front and side pockets hold water bottles, snacks, a light jacket, and anything else you want accessible. Loops on the side hold your skis or trekking poles, and an internal hydration sleeve lets you carry your bladder.<br />
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<h4>Product Reviews</h4>
<p>Excellent Expedition Pack<br />I bought this in February of 2007 for use on a 10-12 day backpacking trip at the Philmont High Adventure Base in New Mexico. We hiked at elevations from 6500 to 11,700 feet with loads from 40 to 50 pounds. I carried anywhere from 35 to 45 ponds in this pack. When I had the pack on it felt like it was part of your body. When you were hiking it felt like you were carrying a lot less. I have had and tried quite a few packs and in my opinion this was probably the best fitting one that I have ever had. The price was excellent compared to other packs of this capacity and the pack weight was just about 5 pounds. This pack in my opinion is a keeper for the serious backpacker.<br ></p>
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<strong>Price: $278.95 </strong><br />
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		<title>Osprey Packs Ariel 75 Backpack - Women&#8217;s</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 08:40:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong>Price: $268.95 </strong><br />
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5pm Friday: you punch the time clock and dash for the hills.  The Osprey Ariel 75 knows you only have the weekend to get away, so it&#8217;ll make sure you don&#8217;t waste any time worrying about your pack.  The Ariel&#8217;s separate sleeping bag compartment and mesh pockets will keep you organized and the straightjacket compression system will make sure you can adjust your pack to be the size and shape you need.  Gear loops on the outside of the pack are ready for last minute and oddball-shaped items.  The Ariel&#8217;s real advantage, however, lies in its Ethereal suspension and women&#8217;s specific design.  This means superior comfort, fit, and support, all in a pack under 5 lbs.  Just in case you do need to leave the big pack behind for a bit, the Ariel&#8217;s top pocket and waist belt combine to form a super-comfy hydration ready fanny pack you can use for that last push to the top.<br />
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<p>GREAT!<br />This is a GREAT pack! it is the perfect size for weekend trips. I have done solo weekend trips with this! The suspesion system is great and the hip belt is really comfortable. Make sure you measure your torso and get the right size for that. I had back surgery and this makes carrying a heavier load unnoticeable and distributes the weight very nicely over my back. It fits my tiny shoulders great as well. Love this!<br ></p>
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		<title>Osprey Packs Aether 70 Pack</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 23:53:36 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong>Price: $248.95 </strong><br />
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The Osprey Aether 70 Backpack is just the pack for a multiday backpacking journey or mountaineering trip. Thanks to the Aether 70&#8217;s AirScape suspension system, which includes aluminum rods to stabilize your load, you can comfortably carry up to 60 pounds in this backpack. Osprey also gave this pack a foam and mesh back panel the foam pads feel comfortable on your back and the mesh breathes so you don&#8217;t sweat to death under your pack. A padded IsoForm harness has no sewn seams to rub or chafe your chest, and you have the option of getting the thermo-moldable hip-belt custom-fitted to your hips. Load your sleeping bag into its own zippered compartment and top load your other gear into the main compartment. Side pockets hold water bottles, or you can put your bladder (not included) into the Aether&#8217;s internal hydration sleeve. Use the side loops for your skis in winter and your trekking poles during other seasons.<br />
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<h4>Product Reviews</h4>
<p>awesome pack<br />I&#8217;ve used a number of different packs over the years and this one is definitely my overall favorite.  It has all of the features you need and none of the ones that you don&#8217;t.  Solid construction, EXTREMELY comfortable, all the right straps and what have you for carrying winter gear such as skis/board, shovel, poles, etc.  A seasoned adventure racer said osprey is his favorite pack on the market and I see why.  oh&#8230; you gotta love the convertible top into a hip pack for those summit hikes once you get to the base.<br ></p>
<p>flexible<br />i purchased the aether 70 to climb mt rainier this summer.  it has a number of really useful features. 1. it is LIGHT but still good capacity 2. It has a removable waist pack that is essentially useless as a waist pack but makes the entire rig without it, even lighter.  3. It has a separate lower compartment for sleeping bag or can be configured without the lower separation. 4. It has a waist belt that can be molded at any dealer to fit your exact hips with your  clothing, pants, jackets etc, and can be re-molded 3 times. It&#8217;s got it all.<br ></p>
<p>very comfortable!<br />this is my first new pack in quite some time.  i am very pleased.  all of the weight sits on the hips.  the back pad is great, most comfortable and well ventilated. shoulders never feel any weight.  i have found that if you use the water bladder carrier inside the pack the load changes as you drinks.  recommend putting the bladder on top or on outside for extended or all-day trips.  it is also not necessary to have the waist belt heated and molded.  it is comfortable from the start and molds on it own in a few short trips.  <br ></p>
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<strong>Price: $248.95 </strong><br />
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		<title>Osprey Packs Atmos 65 Pack</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 15:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<h4>Product Description</h4>
<p><strong>Price: $238.95 </strong><br />
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Given the popularity of the award-winning Atmos 50, that Osprey introduced the Atmos 65 Backpack this season is no surprise. The lightweight Atmos 65, which comfortably holds more than 40 pounds of gear, is equally suited to either an overnight or a weeklong backpacking trip. Osprey gave this backpack its AirSpeed suspension, a sturdy but lightweight system with a beefy but forgiving aluminum frame as well as strong and flexible titanium struts. This pack will move with your body as you bound up the trail, scramble on rocks, and leap across streams. The breathable mesh back panel lets air circulate so you don&#8217;t sweat to death underneath your pack. This pack has thicker harnesses than the Atmos 50 to accommodate a larger load. An ErgoPull hip-belt lets you disperse the load evenly over your hips so you don&#8217;t get pressure points. The Atmos 65 has a sleeping bag compartment, an internal hydration sleeve, and several external pockets for gear you want to keep accessible.<br />
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<h4>Product Reviews</h4>
<p>Great Pack!<br />The overall design is great and well thought out.  The ventilated harness system worked great on my recent snowshoe trip to help keep my back from sweating.  Very light with many versatile design features.  The only complaint that I have is the length and location of the straps for your sleeping pad.  The two points at which the straps are sewn are so close together, and the straps are just barely long enough, that is difficult to secure a full length ridge rest to the bottom of the pack.  Although I suppose I could just buy a longer set of straps.  Otherwise I have not yet found any other negatives.<br ></p>
<p>Best pack I&#8217;ve used&#8230;EVER!<br />A perfect fit! I am 5&#8242;11&#8242; 185lbs. with a mid size torso. The large Atmos 65 is the most comfortable pack I have put on. I loaded down with 40lbs. or 18 kilos and trekked my way through downtown Manhattan for a good 2 hours. Airspeed system added some much needed relief from sweat and really made the pack feel snug. Never felt off balance or over-burdened. Recommend not packing a bladder in the pack or the airspeed pocket, it will increase sweat. Recommend Rick Steeves  pack cubes for org. 3 large ones fit perfect in pack. <br ></p>
<p>Atmos 65 Pack<br />Great pack with great features!  It just didn&#8217;t fit.  Tried large (in store) and then tried medium.  Shape and curves of backrest makes it very size specific.<br ></p>
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<strong>Price: $238.95 </strong><br />
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		<title>Osprey Packs Aether 60 Pack</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 06:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
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<h4>Product Description</h4>
<p><strong>Price: $218.95 </strong><br />
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Get away from civilization for a long weekend with your Osprey Aether 60 Backpack. You can carry about 50 pounds in this sturdy backpack just in case you&#8217;re the type who brings the kitchen sink. The Osprey Aether 60 suspension system includes aluminum rods that steady your load and a comfortable foam and mesh back panel that breathes so you won&#8217;t drip sweat underneath your pack. You have the option of getting the Aether&#8217;s IsoForm hip-belt custom-fitted to your hips. Put your snacks, headlamp, and toothbrush in the removable top pocket and load your sleeping bag and other gear into the main compartment. Your hydration bladder (not included) goes into the back-panel hydration sleeve, and dual exit ports let you choose where your hose goes. Side loops hold your skis or your trekking poles.<br />
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<h4>Product Reviews</h4>
<p>Aether 60 Pack<br />I used this pack for a 4 day 3 night backpacking trip. Just enough time to get a feel for it. The pack was well balanced and east to carry. The hip belt and shoulder straps were easy to adjust and worked well. I was carrying about 35 lbs which seems to be a good weight for this pack. If I were going to carry much more  I might opt for the Arc Teryx Bora series packs. At the end of the trip the Osprey looked brand new.  It is well made and I think it will hold up well over the years.<br ></p>
<p>It does more than you think<br />This pack has served as a great alternative to those frameless mountaineering packs for multi-day climbs.  It&#8217;s carried up to 40 pounds well, my helmet fits in the lid, and the straps can hold crampons and an ice axe.  It does have extra stuff you don&#8217;t need, like that stupid stretch panel and the straps for holding a tent on the bottom, so I just cut them off and saved a couple ounces.  This pack is well designed, super comfy, and strikes a perfect balance between weight and carrying capacity: Over three pounds lighter than the Arc&#8217;teryx Bora but does the job just as well and a lot more comfy than most climbing-oriented packs but weighs less than a pound more.  Perfect!  (Note: you may have to put bike lube in the alum. stays to stop them from creaking)<br ></p>
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<strong>Price: $218.95 </strong><br />
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		<title>Osprey Packs Exposure 66 Backpack Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 21:33:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong>Price: $218.95 </strong><br />
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The Exposure 66 is Osprey&#8217;s premier large-capacity expedition pack for light and fast alpine climbs. Whether you&#8217;re headed to the Peruvian Andes or into the Colorado backcountry, this mountaineering backpack has everything you need. From the top down, the Exposure 66 accommodates your gear. Tie your rope into the floating top pocket, organize your screws on the internal daisy chain, secure your skis in the Hypalon carry straps, and safely stash your mountaineering essentials in the leashless tool holsters and shovel wing. In the Exposure 66 comfort is paramount. This pack&#8217;s StetchComfort foam laminate harness, straightjacket compression, and Exposure CM custom molded hipbelt ensure you always shoulder a comfortable load.<br />
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<h4>Product Reviews</h4>
<p>awesome value<br />I used this pack for a winter ascent on Rainer last year, and I am already planning an ascent of Mt Blanc with the same pack&#8230;this pack does it all. This pack can carry all of the gear that I need and fits it firmly to my back; however, the best part about this pack is the weight, it is virtually weightless. For the money, nothing is better for fast, overnight ski ascents. <br ></p>
<p>Great climbing pack<br />Fits great, like all Osprey packs.  Belt is comfortable even without molding it.  50 lbs feels secure and does not shift around.  Very light but well constructed.  I will be using it for a trip to Ecuador.<br ></p>
<p>osprey exposure 66<br />this is a great overall climbing pack. this pack holds all of my gear and has a great rope secure on the top of the pack. it holds pretty much everything i need for a full day of climbing and then some and the suspension is fairly the stable for the amount of weight i carry. this is a great pack for day trips requiring a lot of gear.<br ></p>
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<strong>Price: $218.95 </strong><br />
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		<title>Osprey Packs Atmos 50 Pack</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 12:46:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong>Price: $198.95 </strong><br />
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The lightweight Osprey Atmos 50 Backpack earned Outside Magazine&#8217;s Gear of the Year Award. Despite being lightweight, this Osprey backpack has a strong suspension system and provides back ventilation so you can hit the trail in comfort. The ideal load for the Atmos 50 is b35 pounds of gear, clothing, and food. The suspension system features lightweight but sturdy materials, such as titanium struts, which provide excellent flex as you bound down the trail. Breathable mesh on the back panel ensures you won&#8217;t sweat buckets underneath your pack. In addition to the main compartment, this backpack has several pockets where you can stash energy gel, a jacket, headlamp, and other gear you want accessible. Put your hydration bladder (not included) in the internal bladder sleeve and drink up.<br />
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<h4>Product Reviews</h4>
<p>Awesome Pack!<br />This pack is about the coolest thing going.  It is really light weight and has great venting.  I have been doing some hiking in the desert and this pack has been perfect.  You can put an ton of gear in this thing.  If you only have a little gear it compresses really nicely.  This is the prefect day hiking or overnight pack.  Nice work Osprey!<br ></p>
<p>Osprey backpack<br />This backpack was exactly what i was looking for my trip to Europe. It handled the flight being checked in and was comfortable to wear taking trains and walking through random cities. I would tell anyone to get this if they are looking for a ruck that isn&#8217;t too big and still would like 4-5 days of gear along.<br ></p>
<p>wonderful and comfortable<br />It almost weighs nothing! Fabulous ventilation system, incredibly comfortable while carrying up on trails! Suitable for 3-4 days backpacking; I adapted external water bladder in order to fit all gear into main compartment. <br ></p>
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<strong>Price: $198.95 </strong><br />
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		<title>Osprey Packs Atmos 35 Overnight Backpack</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 03:59:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<h4>Product Description</h4>
<p><strong>Price: $158.95 </strong><br />
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Get out of the city for a day or for an overnight trip with your gear loaded into the Osprey Atmos 35 Backpack. The sturdy but lightweight suspension system will make 25 pounds feel like next to nothing on your back, and the breathable mesh back panel lets air circulate to keep you cool under your pack. A zippered panel lets you easily get at your gear in the main compartment, and a hydration sleeve holds your water bladder (not included). Stow anything from a jacket to a bike helmet to your snowshoes in the welded stretch woven front pocket. Removable sleeping pad straps and dual ice axe loops speak to this backpack&#8217;s versatility spend the night in the woods in summer or ice climb in winter with the Atmos 35.<br />
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<h4>Product Reviews</h4>
<p>Light, Versatile, Durable, Comfy Backcountry Pack<br />I have owned the Atmos 35 for over a year, and must have used it over 50 times (without ANY wear).  The comfort afforded by the airmesh backpanel has the ability to make loads of almost 30 pounds feel like nothing. I started by using it for dayhikes, and there was more than enough room for my stuff, but the compression straps keep it tight and snug against your back. The hipbelt pockets are a great for snacks, camera, etc. The axe loops and ripcord clips can be used to carry trekking poles very securely. I moved on to overnight trips, and to my surprise, found that there was enough room for everything &#8212; including my Mountain Hardwear Raven 2 tent!  The packed performed EXTREMELY well on several overnight trips. I have used my Atmos for longer mountain biking excursions when I need more room than my camelback could offer. Indeed, I found it to be more comfortable than the tiny camelback, despite being capable of holding about 20 times as much, even on a long bumpy ride. Now, into my second winter, I am finding that the pack works impeccably for snowshoeing (I found a way to strap snowshoes using side pockets and axe ripcord clips!), and its close conformance to the body make it great for backcountry nordic and touring applications. I went on a trip to the White Mountains two weeks ago involving 12 miles of x-c skiing in the woods while carrying snowshoes and lots of other gear. I could have asked for a better-functioning pack for that trip.  I also found the pack to perform incredibly well during alpine climbs in the Presidential Range. Everything about this pack rocks. Those used to the traditional tube pack may be perturbed by the curved backpanel, but believe me &#8212; the space of 35 liters is there &#8212; you just have to get used to packing a little differently. The attention to detail is all there, the materials used are so light and so durable. My 2 pound Atmos doesn&#8217;t have a scratch after a year of HEAVY use. Oh, and I should mention &#8212; it is still the most comfortable pack I&#8217;ve ever put on my back!<br ></p>
<p>OSPREY IS THE BEST<br />osprey packs are so super comfortable and look so cool. search no more. this pack is a perfect size for even long backpacking trips if you are using ultra light weight gear. and did i mention that this pack is SO COMFY!?<br ></p>
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<strong>Price: $158.95 </strong><br />
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		<title>Osprey Packs Kestrel 48 Backpack - 2800cu in</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 19:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
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The Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack includes all the features you need for overnight backpacking trips where you&#8217;d rather travel light than bring the kitchen sink. The Aerospace back panel provides plenty of support for 30 to 40lb loads without the need for heavy aluminum stays. Osprey added stretch Lycra front and side pockets in case you can&#8217;t get all your gear into the Kestrel 48 Backpack&#8217;s 2800cu inches of cargo space. Rain clouds on the horizon? No worries. This fully featured pack even has an integrated rain cover to keep everything dry while you make your way to camp.<br />
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<p>Osprey backpack Kestrel 48<br />This is my first backpack.  I tried it once so far and was very pleased with it.  The construction is vey well thought and looks to be of excellent quality.  The online chat service from this site helped me make my decision and I thank them.<br ></p>
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