I remember once trying to park in one of those notoriously narrow back alleys in SoHo
The pop is intuitive to load up
Sadly, I went to Squidco booth to use my gift certificate and they did not have them to sell
That is honestly personal preference, be it Shoei, Schuberth, Sedici, et al
Optional fly-footprint pitch: You can leave the tent body at home and just pitch the fly over the tent poles with a footprint underneath you for a significantly lighter, breezier, and more spacious tarp setup
Here is a brief rundown of each: Machined Reels Usually stronger reels that can withstand more "abuse" Usually lighter Can absorb/withstand more heat when fighting a fish Are typically more expensive Cast Reels Usually the least expensive option Strong enough to hold up in almost all situations Getting better (stronger and lighter) all the time For my first venture into the world of fly fishing, I wouldn't worry too much about how the reel is made