Great Deal on Barely Used Gear

“Seems like every trip gets sidetracked by something....so; I have thrown down the gauntlet. I go on five trips by tax day or I sell it all on ebay. I am serious. If I can't get out I should give up and look for another hobby. This rant could yield some really good and rarely used stuff into your gear closets.”

“check the trtip report page...it's way cool. maybe it will encourage you to hike more.”

“Not a question of desire. More a matter of commitments. I have packed my gear on three occasions since late September and have gone NOWHERE.”

“you speak crazy talk.”

“you gotta solo man”

“Like the Troll said, go solo. That is why some of us do go solo at times. It's not cause we're antisocial. We just go anyway cause nobody else can.”

“Last year I had the bag packed for MT'palooza, and things went in the toilet a work and I had to cancel. Gaaawwd I hated to do that. This year I have at least three trips planned, and I am going to do them. I want 30 nights in the bag this year, will see how it stacks up.

Good luck!”

“I know how you feel. I have a grand total of three bag nights this year. Two on the trail and one in a camp ground. Sometimes it just makes you want to throw your hands up.

I had a trip planned for September that I was really looking forward to. Got a huge project dumped on me at work, car trouble and some family illnesses all conspired against me. I had to cancel the trip.

I will just wait it out. Situations change and one day I will have plenty of time to backpack. Until then I will just get the overnighters every once in awhile and the long trip in September when it works out.

The good thing is it makes every trip special. I actually went on an overnight this weekend. It was great. Trip report later.”

“dont do it, it's just a slump”

“jsut gotta make it happen. nothing will untill you do.....determination is the key word here. you have to tell the boss so far out in advance that he'll/she'll have no choice but to agree to it. then when the mearde hits the fan, you say....sorry boss....i'll get right on that monday....”

“Shoot, sit on your butt and sell me your gear dirt cheap!”

“what geo said...what kind of tent do you have...how bout a 25 degree sleeping bag...

I think we need an inventory here...post an inventory...and let the bidding begin!”

“LMAO!”

“back off geobeet.. i got first dibs.”

“Don't you men know that S-A-L-E is a four letter word..I'll fight for dibs, esp if a good tent or down bag is part of the action -

Seriously, hang in there..what state are you in? Any chance you can do one bag night with us in Arkansas this weekend on the BRT?

I haven't been on a trip since the Montanapalooza trip in July due to school and work committments, but I've got my priorities "re-arranged" now, and plan to get in a bunch more trips, starting with the BRT and then Ocala in early Feb..and then maybe the PNW.

Keep looking on here, there's 'nuff TT-ers all over this great country of ours that you should be able to find a trip near you!

Good luck!!

Tex”

“I don't know searcher. You may not be made of the right stuff if you'd sell your gear so easily.

;-)

I don't get out as often as I'd like. Kids, work etc. You know how it is. BUT, having my gear makes it possible for me to go on a moments notice and actually provides some motivation.

I agree with the others, consider solo. That is how I make many of my one or two nighters at the last minute. Depending or requiring others for those trips makes it unlikely that they will happen. If a family member worries, go someplace close, take a cell phone etc.”

“butt heads...get out of the sport..your a wuss and need to take up wussy things, like errrrrrr...knitting...yeah knitting...post the stinkin inventory and get rid of the gear...get what you can...and buy knitting supplies.”

“Yikes,

Can't a fella rant? I appreciate most of your comments as I was just feelin a little sorry for my self.

Just for kicks. Ya want inventory? I'll give ya freakin inventory.

Hennessey Ultralight Asym
REI Half Dome Plus
20 Degree Down Mummy
40 Degree Summer Synthetic
Snow Peak Giga Power w/ auto light
Snow Peak Mini-Solo Cookset
Thermarest Luxury (full length)
Leki Poles
Garmin Legend GPS
Binoculars (Ultralight)
Various and sundry items
Marmot Precip

OK, I'm a gear slut.

Oh and Stikmon, as for your suggestion of taking up knitting. You gotta be kidding. Have you seen those %$# needles.”

“Forgot the pack and filter.

Gregory Shasta
Pur Hiker”

“Great, put it all in a box and send it to me.

bbinks, no dibs for you. You came in second this time pal!”

“I'll BUY the lot from you.

Back off, Geo. I'm offering four dollars and fifty cents.”

“Five.”

“$5.01 (plus shipping)”

“OK, I just really want the poles anyway. You can have the rest, Phaedrus.”

“Oh, I got yer poles alright.”

“shew ..... more than one searcher?”