Whoo Hoo....new gear!

“Are the three 'persons' your wife, Honey Dog, and yourself? ;-)”

“Yes. I'm going to the BWCA this fall with a buddy and we're sharing a tent also. I wonder what the ventilations like? LOL!”

“Too bad the mesh isn't on top, just to make it alittle harder for Honey to destroy it. Good deal Nigal!”

“my tarptent came today. Wow, how light! I think I am gonna love it.

I also ordered me a pair of REI pants. I am impressed, they look supercool [which never happens] and they are great.


I think they will be my favorite pair. I may have to order me a couple more.

Now I got to get started and seamseal the tarpent so I can use it in a couple of weeks.”

“you will love the tarptent. which one did you get?”

“got the cloudburst 2. It's soooo light. I'm so excited.”

“sweet!

follow the seam sealing instructions. they work well. with some care you will get a great result.”

“just bought a tarptent squall with the sewn-in floor and extended beak. i might have gotten it from one of you people for all i know! anyway, i have the virga but the squall has more space and is only a little heavier... and for $90 it was impossible to pass up. i'll prolly pass the virga down to my oldest son. he is well on the road to being an ultralight hiker and this would make one hell of a birthday gift this summer!”

“My Mountain Hardware Haven 3 finally came yesterday afternoon. I had to set it up in the living room cause it was raining. This thing is HUGE! The walls are nice and straight up and down too. I had the wife, the dog and one of the cats in there. LOL! Two doors and two vestibules with room for three for about 5 ½ pounds.”

“I picked up a pair of Merrell Pulse's yesterday. They were on clearance for $44.00, normaly $85.00. I haven't used them hiking yet, does anyone know about this shoe's performance on the trail?”

“did i forget to list my new gear? oh yeah!!!

slinglight chair
Tarptent [cloudburst 2]
black diamond lightsabre
Vargo Triad Titanium Alcohol/Fuel Tab Stove
Vargo Titanium Non-Stick pot

trying most of it out this weekend. well only one tent of course. Not sure if I'll like the sling-light. I having real issues hooking it onto my pack. seams like it's in the way constantly. it's comfortable though. I just don't like stuff sticking out of my pack.”

“Quite a collection of new gear, G. Looking forward to your gear reviews.

I used my 20% and divident and bought mountaineering boots for the next ice climbing season. I've been wearing them around the house to make sure I like the fit. So far, I think they're keepers.”

“Can't wait for the review.”

“I scored a new $300 Kitchen Aid mixer for $75! I'll never need another mixer as long as I live.

”

“where did you get that for only $75? I wanted one for the longest, but not gonna pay $300 for it.”

“how did you do that DnB? Can I buy it from you for $100? My wife and my (however you say that - "my wife and mies?") anniversary is tommorow, I think she'd love it.

You'd make 25% profit.

What color is it?

Is it used?

Can you deliver it?”

“I got a copy of backpacker magazine

~waits for the boos and hisses from the posers~”

“My friend had one and something broke on it just before Christmas. She sent it back and didn't think they were going to do anything with it because of the age of it so she bought a new. A few weeks later she got a new one in the mail from Kitchen Aid. She's had it sitting around cause no one wanted it so she gave it to us for $75.

I found a pasta maker/meat grinder/slicer kit that attaches to the front for another $75.

Check Ebay. There's one there with 2 hours left on it for $165 free shipping.

http://search.ebay.com/kitchen-aid-mixer_W0QQfromZR40QQfrtsZ0QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1”

“Just kidding. Not sure appliances are the best anniversary gift. ;)
I'll check ebay though when we're ready for one.”

“

Looking forward to getting into some mountaineering next year.”

“I don't know if people usually shop at EMS. I do once in a while. Anyway they are having a pretty good sale. The highest price item you purchase is 20% off. The 2nd and 3rd highest price items are 15% off.

http://www.ems.com/

Note: This is only good for online purchase. In store the rules are different. Their shipping rates are VERY fair if you ask me.
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“New gear here...but not as lucky.

Kar Kamping gear. (Wife can't do pak-paking.)

Tarp and poles and an air mattress! LOL!!!”

“got a Granite Gear Virga for Kamper for $65.00 from geartrade.com Kinda like a consignment shop for returned gear. Will see if the condition really is new, never used.”

“I've been shopping!

Hit the REI in Atlanta, and two gear stores in Gatlingburg!

Report to follow next week.”

“Finally broke down and forked over 40 bucks for a Pocket Rocket. It'll save me about a pound or so of weight compared to my Whisperlite. Trying it out this weekend in Emigrant!

Also found a "bucket." I think it's called The Pocket Bucket (3 or 4 oz., I think). No more crouching next to whatever mosquito factory I get water from - heck, I can filter water inside my tent if I want!”

“Thanks for reminding me, I need to get Laurel fitted for a new pair of boots. She already outgrew hers. I think they lasted 8 months.”

“Yeah! BowlderSon has a new pair of boots. It seems like the kids' boots are a lot more forgiving than grownups', so it they don't usually require much breaking in. He'll do a little walking around this week and they'll be fine.

Also, forgot to mention I got BowlderSon a new pad: a Z-lite just like mine. Seems he kind of outgrew the shorter pad, now that he's almost 5-frickin'-feet tall!”

“Stuff for the kayak: Uniden VHF Marine Radio (fully submersible), 50' of floating rope, tow line with new carabiner (the one on the stock line was one of those stinky wire-gated deals) and quick release setup, paddle leash”

“LOL!”

“spoon!”

“that's Mr. Spoon to you buddy”

“I just ordered one of those spoons also. Not a bad deal esp with free shipping”

“Just got my new rain shell today. 3.5ounces with stuff sack. Montane featherlite in graphite. Bring the rain!!!!!”

“Bowlder, I used to own a pocket rocket....passed it to a friend and got the Superfly. REALLY good stove.”

“OKAY...broke down and got a new pair of boots...GEORGIA Boots...the Saftey Hiker. VERY COMFY”

“"i like rusty spoooons"”

“There is a dude selling a green spectra Ursack on the backpackinglight.com forum for 35 bucks + 5 shipping. Just FYI in case anyone is looking for one. It's the old green spectra material, not the new material they started to make the bags out of when they couldn't get the spectra anymore because of the war in Iraq.”

“Patigonia Mirco-Puff for 60 bucks... this is one hell of a buy.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/203,43927_.html”

“Outdoor Research Ion Pullover $39.95 - Another great deal.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/206,44663_.html


No, I don't work for these guys! ;)”

“
AT Microfiber BallCap


Equinox Sil-Nylon UltraLite Rain Hat



Time & Max/Min Temp Digital


GSI Tea Kettle”

“I have the 1 LT kettle...love it. I like to have a cup of coffee or tea with my meal...even in summer.”

“AH just got my latest order of food from Enertia Trail foods.... just noticed they have a measurement scale on the package...how accurate is that?

For backpacking food you really cannot beat it. Granted I have yet to find a good breakfast food (freeze dried eggs) but I am working on it.
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“grits man..you are in the south ;)”

“Ewk....Ever try the Red eye gravy grits with summer sausage (quick fry the sausage and use it to dip out the grits)....MMMMMM”

“dam, yall are makin me hungry! I haven't had red eye gravy in nigh on a coon's age!”

“Roam...try the instant (I KNOW THAT IS SACRILIAGE IN THE SOUTH BUT IT IS FOR BACKPACKING ONLY) Quaker grits with ham and red eye gravy.

I want to camp with a bud of mine who made a pan red eye gravy ...WOAH. Man he was a fantastic cook and a great hiking partner.”

“i'll look at the store tonight to see what they have out here.”

“Where is here? I can send a care package if needed.”

“XL, that is a good one for breakfast. I will try to buy the cheese grits and add the real bacon bits to it. Seems the local stores have stopped selling the
flavored grits :(
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