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Tempo does indeed pack up very slightly smaller. It should be noted that via the PIA method of measuring canopy area (i.e. Sandy Reid's study) the PD113 is 123 sq ft and the Tempo 120 is 120 sq ft - so the PD is actually slightly larger in area (and pack volume.)



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BillVon made it and I don't have the specific number but I'm sure it is true. The method tha PD uses to measure canopy size is different that the PIA published method. The PD method results in smaller numbers than the PIA method. So you CANNOT compare manufacutures published area numbers directly. They do NOT use the same method of measurement. That's one reason PD reserves all seem to pack big for their size. It's because, compared to other brands, they ARE bigger than their advertised size.
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Terry Urban
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