gear spree

“So my new years resolution went down in flames today. Sass and I went to the EMS store and happened to be there on the day of a nice clearance sale.

I bought a new EMS rain shell,huge pit zips and torso zips.

Sass scored big! New rain coat ($40),3 pair of coolmax hikin underwear ($1 each), 2 sweaters and sunglasses.

I hope it rains this wknd during our trip, just to try the new stuff out.”

“Shame on you Birch! I got 2 pairs of Merlino Wool Patagonia socks (midweight) $8.00 per pair, at the Sportsman show today. I even went out in my backyard and set up my Trekker Trap.

Looks like we are both ready for the summer!”

“Way to go on the great deals! I recently bought a Princeton-Tec Matrix headlight(my first headlight)only to find out that the Aurora is now the hot item. May have to get one of those too....lol”

“lol Buddur! I can't wait to get that baby on the trail!”

“Have Fun Testing ya new toys!!”

“Oh great, birch, start praying for rain for our hike, LOL! Well my Precip jacket has to get broken in some time. I'll be going through Madison on the way to Michigan, and that will allow a rest stop at REI.”

“Pekka, you will be a stones throw from, wilderness outfitters,REI,EMS,Cabellas,Gander Mtn,and the benchmark. Leave your charge card at home.”

“For about the last month I have been on an Ebay auctions kick.I have won bids on 3 backpacks:Mountainsmith,Lafuma,Jansport.1 sleeping bag:Slumberjack and a Eureka Cobra tent. You would think I was trying to re-outfit a scout troop or something and oh did I mention that I bought a Primus Techno Trail stove? I got tired of watching others on the ECT hikes get ready to cook so fast while I'm priming my Internationale.

So what the heck I'll pay the mortgage next month! LOL!”

“Sass called me yesterday while I was in the grocery store to tell me about her finds. As soon as I log off, I'm headed to EMS myself. :)”

“I just did a big gear spree at Sierra trading post!

New boots new clothes!!!

I love it!!!!

8)”

“Looks like the Mtn. Hardwear " Aproach" is going to be my next choice for a test drive. Set one up in the store and it meets MOST of my picky requirments for a tent.

A couple more guy outs and velcro fly fasteners and it should be close to PERFECT. Coustomizing seams to be the only way I can come up with what I want.

These "sprees" are getting to be a habit, but they sure are fun.


"The Tent Junky"”

“I'm going back for the rain pants tomorrow. Can't pass them up at the price. Those dudes have zippers from the ankle to mid thigh. May not use them too often but after last weekend I've decided I need to get 'em while I can.”

“Go get them!!!!

Buying gear is good for ya!

8)”

“I checked out the website for isis gear (www.isisforwomen.com) and my cloudburst jacket runs $130, the pants $95. I got them both for a mere $85. And they are lovely. =) I'm so happy!”

“I bought new boots on Sunday. Tested out the waterproofing in my bathtub the next day.

My name is Smiley Girl, and I have a gear problem. :)”

“Oh good. I'm not the only one suffering from GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). Just bought a Hennessy Ultralight and the family gave me a set of Lekis for my 40th.

Now if I could only get to use the stuff.”

“What is EMS? I've heard of all the others. My REI dividend is often larger than my tax refund.”

“EMS= Eastern Mountain Sports
www.ems.com
another place to spend that money”

“Oh man, that is all my bank account needs.”

“Ordered the Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight 2CD. Will be here on Tuesday!!”

“Leatherneck, I'll my clip flashlight CD will be tested out for the first time this weekend. Everyone has said its a great tent! I can't wait to use it!”

“LMAO @ SG !! Now THAT'S funny!”

“Have you seen the new MSR ads???
You can now take your tent to your local fire department to have them give it the firehose test.”

“Let me know if it lives up to the reviews. It'll be a couple weekes before I'll get a chance to use mine.”

“ooooooh geeeear!

Dare and I just got a Sierra Designs Orion AST. Fist use was the TT Siamese Ponds trip - we loved it.

I had always heard good things about SD tents and I can only have good things to say. Congrats, guys!”