Borrow a Pack?

“As you may know.. I own three packs.. a 5300 expedition pack, and a couple of dayhiker packs..

I've got a trip planned in about three weeks.. I really really need a good mid-range (3500) pack..

Wife thinks I should just carry my 5300, and I'm thinking I should just scale it down to all fit in the day pack..

The trip will involve a LOT of bushwhacking and crawling, and wading.. and general HELL... and I just don't think my 5300 will fit in between the "RHO" very well -- but I got my doubts I can get three days worth of my crap in either of my dayhiker bags.

Is there anyone who might consider letting me borrow it for the weekend?”

“sounds like a good excuse to go out and buy a new one”

“I have a Peak One pack that is a bit smaller, I think that you are welcome. I don't have any other details that this.

If you want, I can snap a few pictures of it tonight and post them on WebShots.

Let me know.”

“Ewker: I considered that. I was telling wifie last night.. she thinks that surely with three packs.. I got one that will work just fine.

Wounded Knee: I am going in Sept, 18-20.. There's some SWEET packs in the stores this year.. I'd rather buy me one of them.. but I'm open to borrowing one.. if I can find someone who will let me.”

“I will post pictures of the pack tomorrow so you can see it.

I just ordered a G-pack from Campmoor. $109.74 which includes free shipping. It is on back order until September 10.”

“I have a Gregory Gravity that is right around 4,700 with the top pocket (maybe 4,000 without) that is BOMB PROOF. You can throw this damn thing off a mountain. I'd be happy to ship it down to ya for the weekend. If ya like the thing send me a check for $45 and you can keep it. I recently replaced it with a P-2 pack and the Gregory is too big for the wife.”

“Oh yeah, E mail me at Nigal@care2.com if you're interested.”

“Nigal..I'm interested.. email on its way.”

“Recieved and replied. :)”

“Thank you.. very very much. I owe you.



Let me know how I can repay the favor someday, in addition to buying the pack.”

“Hey, no problem. Just pay it forward.”

“I'm feeling the TT love right now. You boys are so sweet.”

“Hey, anyone wear XL pants here? I have a pair of Lowe Alpine wind pants that I've never even worn. They're very nice deep purple and light as a feather.”

“but there is no way i have a waste size of xl especially since i am losing so much weight!!”

“I also have a nice REI 1+ man tent gathering dust in the basement. It's right around 5 pounds but it's nice and roomy for even me. Only $40. I'll even pay shipping.

”

“heh... my gosh Nigal.. It's a yard sale.. but I love it.

We need to sell these. What shall the bid start, ehh?.. Let's check current pricing.

(brb.)”

“$40 for a nice roomy 1-man REI tent?

Come on, this should be sold already.”

“Somebody needs a tent. Nigal needs some money.

(LOL.. I dont know if he does or not... but the point is -- )

Let's have an opening bid, shall we?

At least show some interest?.. what are yas.. asleep out there??

(lol.. lol.. ok.. its late.)”

“7 pound Kelty 4800 ci you can use if you gotta haul a load.”

“My only pack holds 2900 ci.
So far it holds everything I need it to.”

“I already got a ten and plus that tent and no needie another one!!”

“TD, I had the tent marked higher in my origanal sale but lowered it for the TT crowd. I just want the thing to be used. I hate dusty gear. I even gave it a fresh coat of sil-con spray.”

“I agree.. it's WELL worth your asking price.. we just need to connect you to someone who needs a tent.”

“( smiles ).. I have a tent.. it's ok.. nothing to brag over.. but I like it..

What I need is a good sherpa.

;)”

“If I had a sherpa, I wouldn't need to carry a light shelter.”

“Send me more info on that tent. What REI model is it, packweight, packed size, etc.”

“I would have loaned you my Vapor Trail 3500 cu.in. but I have already loaned it out to Stan Ritter. He should have it back to me by Labor Day weekend.”