Sorry for pulling up an old post, but just noticed you had the MLD Spirit 48, I've been looking at it as a solution to condensation build up on my WM Badger during late season hunts. Was that the reason you got it in the first place, and if so has it worked to manage that?
I had the same question, went with the Grindstone.
Its great, its a cordura fabric, so a little more stiff than other fabrics.
Its warmer than the Jetstream, but def more stiff and loud, but that also makes it way more durable. No worries about this thing getting torn or damaged.
Love it for...
Mine is the single wall, I’d imagine the double would do much better obviously.
I did snag the condensation liner which helps keep it from dripping on you.
Swarovski el 10x42
Aziak adapter (prob switch to a Wiser Precision)
Slik 634
Sirui ball head
Athlon Ares 15-45x65
I thought I wouldn’t mind glassing off a ball head that has a pan function, but I really missed a pan head with a handle, probably switch back to that.
Def grabbing one of these.
I have the Aziak, which I love, but want to try something different.
Can’t bring myself to pay for everything I would need using the EL stud installed by Outdoorsman’s.