Free Gear

“Yippee! When I first started backpacking - not too long ago - I was broke and gearless :(

Now? I've some gear to off load for anyone who is in need:

water filter (PUR)
22 oz white gas fuel bottle (an extra)
summer sleeping bag (EMS Solstice 25/25...but is definately a warm weather bag only)

and other misc. wee goodies (extra pots, bottles, kit pouches...etc - need to pull out the box and see)

so - any newbies in need...give me a holler :)”

“Ooh! I'll take the PUR, my sweetwater sucks!”

“email me

triana_@hotmail.com”

“Cool, I think I'll donate my Sweetwater to a newb on one of my trips with CMB's club as he brings a lot of new people. The filter works but you gotta put a lot of work into it and sometimes it clogs bad.”

“got your email - give me a week or two to get it out

I'll email you when I send it out”

“No problem, take your time. Is it in good condition or does the element need replaced or anything? Thanks a bunch Twinks!”

“i'll take the sleeping bag”

“hey you got any good sized cups/mugs that could possibly double as a small pot big enough for noodles or rice....looking to cut out the cup and pot with one mid sized...”

“did you just ask twink if her mugs are a good size??”

“No, I think he asked if she used a mid-size cup”

“hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.”

“my mugs are more like thimbles...

LOL!”

“Now I'm really confused.”

“Tilt, just shake ur head and nod!”

“I know the difference between surplus and excess, though....”

“hey thats ok....as long as theyre usable ill take em...if they are unable to be shippes i will drive to collect...”

“I know someone emailed me regarding the extra water filter I have to give away....

good news...

in the midst of packing up my apartment for the move I finally found the filter...

bad news....

my home pc is on the fritz and I can't access my home email to get your addy to send the filter

Please respond whomever you are :)”

“when are ya getting out, Twinks?”

“I have to move my stuff out on the 27th - wanna help?

Desperately need as much help as possible - it's a 3 flight walk up and I've got some big pieces.

Pizza and Beer???

PS - do you guys need any stuff for your place?

PPS - We need to get together on your island one of these weekends!”

“Unfortunately, we will be on our Saranac canoe trip from next Thursday to Sunday, the 24th through the 27th, so, I'm afraid I can't be much help. But, when you do settle down from the move, we'd like to have you out to the house, though. Please stay in touch and let us know how we can contact you. Actually, I am not sure where you are moving to. It was either Park Slope or Willy-burg, right?”

“Close but no cigar. Frankly, I don't care to disclose my new location in case psycho-stalker loser is at it again.

But, you guys will be invited over at some point and you will love, love, love the location - I garunteeeee it!

I will call you guys with all my new contact info - no worries. Heck, maybe I'll have some time to actually bp again.”

“cool, Twinks. Again, sorry I can't be of any help. I know what an asset extra moving help is...”

“I actually was looking for a filter for my son..He Is turning 7 and wanted to take him on his 1st back packing trip with daddy........thanks alot.”

“Hey Twinks...good luck with the move..... very strange but I will also be on a canoe trip next wednesday through Sunday about 10 miles from Tree... I had no idea they were going. Ithica should be fun and you will love Nancy she is the bomb as the kids say.

JC”

“JC - I don't know if I'll be able to make the trip now or not - but if i do - is there room for a two person tent? I might bring a "friend".

See ya soon.”

“Hey Jack! E mail me. I don't have your addy here...”

“Hey Twinks.... They don't call me Gumby for nothing...flexable as he**. What ever is best for you we will make do.

Tree you should have mail soon.

JC”

“Anyone need a padded carry case for a small camera. It would have to be a very compact camera. I ordered it for my Canon Powershot and it was too small. Its about 2" x 4" and 1" deep. It has fast-clip top flap, a belt loop and a solid ring with caribiner to hook it on a pack or something.Also has a little pocket on the front that would hold a memory card or something. E-mail me.”