Gear find

“I went to Costco on Friday, and saw that it has hand/feet warmers. I don't remember the exact quantity or price, but it was like a brick of 20+ packs for $20. I can't find it online to confirm.”

“Thanks for the tip, I was gonna drop into to Costco after work, I'll keep an eye out for them.”

“Might have been much cheaper than that. I remember thinking "darn good price" but I couldn't talk myself into buying that many at one time since they do go bad with time.

Give us an update if you find them.”

“Wal-mart sells these in three packs (three pairs).”

“Have you tried the Nalgene Snowflake Wide Mouth Loop-Top 1L + Splashguard that Matt sells? I went to Campmor to see what they had and found a reason for the splashguard.

"The water easily splashes out over the user's mouth and face, so the user has to stop walking to take a drink. The SplashGuard fixes this problem ..."

Just wondering. I usually enjoy stopping for a rest whenever I drink water.
last edited: 12/07/04 7:49:44 AM”

“My wife uses a wide-mouth Nalgene with a splash guard, at work. We've taken it on day trips before, the splashguard is worth it.”

“If you are outfitting a newbie or are going cheap, this is a great site to check out.

Insulite sleeping pads, $6.50 each.
Glow sticks, $1.25 each.
Army can opener (small folding type), $2.00 pkg of 5.

After clicking on the link, press the button at the bottom to continue to the next page.

http://www.sciplus.com/category.cfm?subsection=8&category=89”

“bump for the American Science and Surplus deals...”

“Your just a postin' fool today now aren't cha?”

“Things seemed slow today so I'm trying to kick it up a notch.”

“bored out of your gourd huh techntrek ?”

“If it weren't for TT today, I'd be chewing on my cube walls for entertainment.”

“CamelBak Hydrobak hydration system/backpack, $19.99 on clearance.

Details here: http://www.slickdeals.net/#p5555”

“bump”

“pssssst! reioutlet.com has Sierra Designs Down booties on sale for 10 bucks!”

“If you're a guy with medium to x-large feet, you're SOL, as are women aren't sporting gunboats on the ends of their legs, lol...”

“My damn exwife stole my down booties when she left.
I'll NEVER forgive her for that! ;-)

Might be a good time to replace! Thanks AmyG!

bit - Dang! Small is all they have.
S - fits men's shoe sizes 7-8
last edited: 12/16/04 12:49:03 PM”

“bit - why ya gotta bust on my gunboats? LOL

Actually, guys can buy the women's Xlarge sizes - there really is no difference, if you look at them side-by-side (unless you've got fred flintstone fatties)
;p”

“I did consider getting the XL women's, but it seems the sole is suede...for camping use I'd prefer something more waterproof. But still great for around the house!”

“bit, you wear down booties around the house?? geesh, bet you freeze on the trail in the winter”

“I've worn my down booties at home before. My bedroom is on a corner and over an unheated garage. On cold winter nights it isn't all that uncommon for the room temperature to be 50 or lower. The hardwood floor is even colder and painful to walk on barefoot. Got to love that 1970's craftsmanship.”

“Bit, I think all the soles are non-waterproof. Mine are just nylon. I only use down booties when the ground is frozen or snow covered.”

“Thank you Ms. AmyG! My wife will have a nice fat stocking thanks to you. :)”

“What, is she going to eat them?”

“Thank you AmyG! I just ordered some of those down booties for myself. I, too, have gunboats. lol”

“Just ordered 5 for Christmas presents! Thanks for the heads up!”

“happy to help! I actually didn't order any this time around...I've already got 2 pairs and have given them in the past as gifts to almost everyone! LOL

They do make the BEST gift!

Ewker - I wear my SD booties around the house...I got the "mules" version of the booty last year when they were sellin' for 5 bucks!
shake yer booty! ;)”

“I should've bought myself a pair. Oh well.”

“REI has the OR Hydrolite stuff sacks dirt frickin\' cheap.”

“Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to REI tomorrow and I need stuff sacks.”

“Mountain Hard Wear Phantom jackets (men's) on sale for $191 at backcountry.com. Normally $225 there and everywhere else.

http://www.backcountry.com/store/MHW0098.html?id=DRfzAXcQ”

“bump”

“Now that would be a 'find' if they were 1/2 off instead of 15%. ;-)”

“Picky, picky, picky...”

“Hey, for that jacket that is a good find!

:-P”

“At least we bumped your post up! ;-)
To high dollar for my taste.”

“Not as high quality, but another good find nonetheless.

http://www.ems.com/products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442583692&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302793717&fromTemplate=navigation%2Fsubcategory.jsp&bmUID=1105408682048”

“Princeton Tec Solo Headlamp (Slight Headband Imperfections) on sale for $16.97, regular price $27.50

http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?memberId=12500226&productId=39042
last edited: 1/14/05 10:56:03 AM”

“i really hate that our server blocks access to anything that remotely resembles a "shopping" site.”

“Dang! $17 is a great price. I paid $30 for mine when I got it. The LED insert is worth buying with it. I had a pair of lithium batteries last over a year with the insert.

I'd love to jike with you sometime. I bet you have the coolest shlt.”

“www.backcountry.com has a massive sale going on, everything 10-70% off. TNF Nuptese is 40% off right now, as one example.”

“Granite Gear packs 40% off here. Virga for $59 and Nimbus Ozone for $119.”

“http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/42/c/s8/b31/Weekend-Packs-3000-4500-cu-in.html?id=pevUVDNe

try this link”

“I got the GoLite Coal parka today for $35 on Northern Mountain Supply. Woo Hoo!”

“I have that same GoLite Coal in Men's for that same amount and from the same place.

Outstanding one pound jacket.

http://www.northernmountain.com/killer.asp

Pixie's???
http://www.northernmountain.com/NMSmain.asp?Option=Detail&ID=WGOLITESunCoalParka02&Dept=CW&Cat=CW4SubCat=CW41&ClearLast=Yes
last edited: 2/15/05 6:32:38 PM”

“i fouled that one up....”

“That's the one Stovie! I've heard really good things about it.
I'm hoping it will be here by Friday. I'm going backpacking with the posse to the ocean on Saturday!”

“The insulation will appear thin, but it sure is warm and very light. Mine has traveled in my pack thru the Rocky's and WindRiver's trips and many more local.
It's great for temps down to about freezing or a little below. If it's going to be over 40 I detach the hood and leave it home.

Way way warmer than a pound of fleece.
last edited: 2/15/05 6:46:05 PM”

“anybody here snow ski?

http://store.ilivetoplay.com/126063.html

DRS 104 Aircarbon TI W/Accelerator Ski By Fischer

Price Our Price: $89.98
Retail Price: $650.00
You save: $560.02 (86%)”

“WTH? why are they so cheap? But no, I don't ski, not yet!”