Whoo Hoo....new gear!

“I found some fleece insulated mittens today------- the mitten part pulls back so that you can use your finger when you need to....


handy for setting up or taking down icy tents! :)

$8.00 :)

Walmart.”

“I used to have a pair from WalMart where the thumb pulled back as well. I can't find them at WalMart anymore.”

“COOOL...the bag I got on ebay...is a 10F bag! YES.”

“WHOHOO! Two orders in one day/...got a special from Harmony House Foods...(dehydrated veggies) and a new pack Gregory Acadia....YIPPIE.....

and tomorrow...the Cigar order gets here....”

“Yeeehaw.

Smart Wool neck gaiter
SW Beanie
2 pair Merino Wool socks
50' reflective chord for tarptent and bear bagging
3 Nalgenes
6 small (1-2oz) Nalgenes
Sven Saw
Mittens
Z-seat
(2) digital clock/thermometers with 24 hr max/min temp reading.

I gotta take a trip”

“dude! Christmas come early?”

“Smart Wool neck gaiter


Sounds itchy”

“It's merlino. soooofffttt.

I'm in rehab. No new backpacking gear for several months and am exhibiting signs of withdrawl...”

“I decided that I deserved a break today.

It is soft. With the beanie and gaiter both on they overlap quite a bit. I can adjust the gaiter all the way to over my nose and the beanie down low over the ears. I got this mainly for sleeping.”

“PS, Campmor.com has lots of SW on sale right now.”

“Smart Wool is NOT Merino.
I own both.”

“You'd better tell them they are lying...

https://www.smartwool.com/default.cfm”

“Smartwool is made of Merino.”

“I don't still have the tags, but I'm pretty sure it said Merino. The wool in the socks I got (Wigwam) was much softer though.”

“Whoo - hoo!
I got a new sleeping bag! I swear! Honest! Really!



D'oh! You got me...
it's just my inverted Slumberjack.
:(”

“They are being misleading.

After they get through with their manufactoring processing, that 'Merino' wool has long been changed in to a different fiber than 'real' merino.

Smartwool is not Merino.”

“I not longer use my Smartwool socks. They suck big ones. Give me the real wool anyday.”

“Just had a friend's house get robbed....the took ( as close as we can figure)

Smart Wool neck gaiter
SW Beanie
2 pair Merino Wool socks
50' reflective chord for tarptent and bear bagging
3 Nalgenes
6 small (1-2oz) Nalgenes
Sven Saw
Mittens
Z-seat
(2) digital clock/thermometers with 24 hr max/min temp reading.


If you guys see any of this stuff on the internet let me know (LOL)”

“I pretty much just use synthetic anklets that I bought at Wal-Mart for hiking now. I would have to be north or in the Smokies during winter to do something different. The anklets work for a winter trip here. I do sometimes sleep in the thicker stuff though. I'm pretty sure I was able to wear the anklets on that trip you and I took last year with DDX and Reece.

PS. I've been pondering a TT Pinhoti trip. I took the kids up there 2 different times about a month ago and was really impressed. I was north of I20.”

“Sounds good to me. Maybe DDX can tear himself away from Mexico and his shoe shopping to come with us?”

“I've also been pondering the annual Sipsey trip. Too many thoughts and not enough time.”

“Well I got my son the Snow Peak GigaPower stove....I hope he likes it.”

“Kewl!
I almost had some sweet new gear, but it turned out to be a mistake.
(lizsbaby knows what I'm talking about)
*snicker*”

“LOL....and know what stove? It looks like 50 foot of that reflective tent cord (not triptease but the other stuff) just FELL in the box...DON'T KNOW HOW HONEY.....”

“XL - you get the wife a tarp tent?????? ;o)”

“DAMMMM...why didn't I think of that...YEAH HONEY here is a Tarp tent for us to go camping in...except that she has gone camping TWICE. Once in the CONDO tent and spent a total of 6 hours there...the second time we were on a kayak trip and she slept in a Hammock...but she drew the line at going outdoors (unless there is a cabin involved).”

“http://www.jackson-sports.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=222

Very good gear.”

“went to rei to get the kids crocs for christmas and while in the climbing section found a pair of mad rock climbing shoes for... $15! score! they were "marked down" from 80 bucks. they were not in a box but were new, at least in appearance. i am betting they were a return. i am not sure i would want to purchase ANY climbing gear that had been returned but i think shoes could be an exception. anyway, i went climbing for about 4 hours today with them and they are quite acceptable. they are full lace-up shoes (no velcro) and while they are a tight fit are quite comfortable... for climbing shoes. what are the odds that i would find a pair that FITS that is marked down like that... anyway, i am thrilled. :)”

“...oh, and on a "new gear" note...

i bought an oware epic bivy sack the other day. a certain someone gave me a gift cert go prolitegear. now that's cool but when i went to cash it in i saw they now carry the oware epic bivy! now that was uber cool because i have wanted that bivy sack BAD for months now but the $190 price tag was holdin' me back. well prolitegear has free shipping over 50 bucks. so thank you very much to "you know who you are".”

“Received two, new sleeping bags. One is a lightweight and can be used an an insert in the medium weight bag. They are gifts from a daughter. She found them at Ranger Joe's Military and Law Enforcement Gear.
www.rangerjoes.com
last edited: 12/26/06 8:46:05 AM”

“Let see....in the past few weeks, New Pack, already got a sleep system, and the tarptent.....gotta get out.”

“As Jimmy mentioned above...someone (who will also remain nameless) sent me a REI gift card.

Thinking about this...
”

“WK..that stove is KILLER. My Son wanted something that you could hook up and go with. We put the stove on a tank of fuel...and WOW it is great. IMHO the coffee press is nice, but I am going to stick with my Bodum coffee filter.”

“This is on sale at REI right now. You get the whole kit for 80 bucks, down from 120.”

“Damn... that's a killer deal!

Must... resist... Need car repairs.... Need -5* down sleeping bag.... Need.....”

“I've had the Snow Peak Giga stove now for about 3 years, it's been great. Go for it!”

“i have that stove and it is awesome. i have the coffee press as well and it makes good coffee. i never carry it except on trips in the kayak. i assume the mug is the 700 "mug"... it's frickin' awesome.”

“I got this for xmas, I guess if I ever get to go hiking again I'm gonna have to take the little guy along. It is really nice though.

Damm you red X
last edited: 12/26/06 10:30:51 PM”

“Tarptent in ATL!!!! gonna be here tomorrow.”

“I just picked up a MH Offwidth softshell. Seems like a decent jacket, haven't had a chance to get it on the trail yet. I wore it out in a light drizzle the other night to see what it was like and it shed water nicely. It has a fleece lining and seems really warm for backpacking and other activities that involve any moving, so I'll probably park it in the closet during late spring to late fall. I'm still wanting to pick up another one, maybe the Alchemy or something by Arcteryx.”

“I just picked up a pair of the new Marmot PreCip full zip pants. I'm a little guarded with the brand, because my PreCip Anorak started flaking the laminate around the taped seams after only 3 years of very light (trail) use.

Very disappointing.

They are a lot heavier than my Sierra Designs pants (that ripped out the ass after just a year), but I hope the trade off is feeling comfortable knowing that I'm not wearing a Frogg Toggs wanna be.”

“Are they the duck ones Q? I picked up one of the sets for like $16. Haven't used them enough yet.

BTW- Am I the only loser who has gotten in the shower with a new shell on?”

“"Are they the duck ones Q? I picked up one of the sets for like $16. Haven't used them enough yet."

I don't understand your question. Perhaps my statement was unclear. I don't own a set of Frogg's; only stating that the Sierra pants stood up about as good as a set of Frogg pants, which are not that "sturdy".

"BTW- Am I the only loser who has gotten in the shower with a new shell on?"

Nope. It only make sense to have them "fail" in the shower; rather that when you are getting you ass handed to you.

At least that's what I tell the wife after I get done gear testing the rain gear in the shower.

She seems to understand. lol!
last edited: 1/06/07 7:04:44 PM”

“Oh I misread it. I thought you were saying you had some Frogtog knock offs. Damn, I haven't even started drinking yet.”

“My BD winter Bivy came today!! It's like a condom for sleeping bags, but at 9oz...I like it!!! What a good sales slogan.....
The Bivy, it's a condom for your bag! LOL!
last edited: 1/06/07 9:46:24 PM”

“Got a new set of Leki poles. The "Classic Air Ergo" long ones.

Let's take them for a spin.”

“i'm never gonna hang another foodbag again...i finally got an ursack!
oh, and a nice little MEC waterproof/breathable jacket too. it's made of something called "Toray ENTRANT-DT". i'm going to test it in the shower now.”

“Remember the Ursack is not rodent proof... it's a bear bag. Critters with sharp teeth can chew through it per the web site... but that's not the same thing as bear-bagging, I realize. I just wanted to point this out. I have never actually seen one a rodent got into.”

“trixie tested its puncture and rip resistence last night; the kids used it as a decoy while they wrestled with her.

doggie teeth can go through the loose weave but the little holes are easily smoothed out and she wasn't able rip it.
i thought about testing it with the rats but i chickened out - i'm always amazed at what they are able to chew thru.

i know i'll have to tie the bag up on a tree but at least i won't have to do the throw-the-rope trick on most of my trips :)
last edited: 1/14/07 8:00:40 AM”

“LL Bean Cresta Leather hiking boots
Sierra Designs Hurricane Parka
SD Hurricane rain pants
OR Rocky Mtn Low Gaiters
Hiking boxers (fitted)
Portable camp stool (1#) for those base camping trips I love so much.

Yee-hawww”