More new gear!

“Yeah- it happened again. This weekend.

Camera filters
Gobbs more film
Esbit stove (gotta try one out).
More climbing books
Footwarmers

Almost got those Ti trekking poles. --Someone, please make it stop!

tekdude \o/”

“With my new Flow bindings, I "strap-in" on the chairlift also. When I get off the chairlift, I have complete control of the board right away.

A few of my friends have "step-in" bindings...they're very fast to get into, but they get clogged up with snow sometimes. Also, I heard horror stories where they can get unclipped when going thru the glades (trees and bushes).

Their boots are very heavy too. If the cleats are at the bottom of the boot, they can get worn out from walking in the parking lot.”

“I've always strapped in on the lift because I never learned how to get off the chair gracefully. Being strapped in gives me control, plus no one has to wait on me. Don't like a cold butt either.”

“Has anyone seen those metal decals that stick to your vehicle? I have a snowboarder decal, but also want a backpacker/hiker: snowboarder decal

If you see something like this, let me know.”

“That's cool...I didn't even know metal stickers existed.

Why stop Tekapo, buying new gear is great.”

“Just got a Camelback Cloud Walker day pack. Holds 2 liters plus enough room for lunch, poncho, first aid kit, and a few more things. I'm gonna use on my AT section hike this weekend - I'm slackpacking this time.

I hiked 3 hrs with it yesterday and it was very comfortable.”

“Too bad those camelbacks or other brands don't come with 2 separate bladders....that way you can carry water and orange/apple juice at the same time. Hmmm, that might be a new invention.”

“Mission accomplished!

Snowboarder decal

Pretty cool, found it on my first hit.”

“I kinda like the Hula Surf Girl...”

“Buying gear makes you feel good!!!!

8)”

“Its a start......now to find that backpacker. I saw another 4Runner with both the snowboarder and a surfer. I sent them a e-mail.”

“It's like this.

Years ago as a youngster, I was in my neighbor's backyard picking apricots. You know, grazing. In a passion for tart apricots, one by one, I forgot that it was possible to over do it. We were swimming in as many apricots that the tree would offer. It was a huge tree.

At the end of the day, it killed my desire for apricots and being in that backyard to enjoy them.”

“Apricots are always the same...New Gear is not the same...unless you buy 3 Tikka lamps.”

“Tonight I just bought a pair of Teva sandals, a light weight shell jacket, Lexan spoon and one silk Patagonia boxer shorts. Can't wait to try them all out tomorrow.”

“Took the size 4 snowboarding boots back since this weekends backpack was 8 miles south of Mammoth. This time I got the size 5 that I originally thought I wore (the salesperson kept telling me I wore a 4, and the boots would stretch). It was $30 less, and instead of 20% off, this weeks sale was 40% off. I got $69 back!”

“Good show, SN.

Got a bunch of clothes from Sierra Trading Post including a couple of pairs of smartwools for cheap, some wicking undies, a white, long-sleved cool max t to keep the sun and bugs off and some ugly ass shorts I'm returning. Also just got my sweet GSI triple-coated non-stick 12 oz frypan. Backcountry omelets, baby!”

“Good for you Snow Nymph....hope your heel stays put.

I'll be looking for a pair of sno boarding boots where the lining can be tied down. Right now my boots are only tied down at the shell.”

“Picked up a pair of Patagonia wading shoes for fishing from STP at a great price. Can't wait to try them out.”

“i've been wanting an arc'teryx pack since the very first time i tried one on....

every time i would go to galyan's i would dutifully make my pilgrimage to the backpack department to gaze longingly and to fondle that sweet little bora....

then, i would sneak a peak at the price tag and reality would overcome me and i would drop back to mother earth with a thud....

one day....some day....YOU WILL BE MINE!!!!



today is that day!!!

i found a great place in montreal (www.altitude-sports.com) that discounts those bad boras enough that i made the quantum leap....

an arc'teryx bora 80 (inkspot color)

i've got it all loaded up and i am trekking throughout the house....can hardly wait to hit the trail....it is soooooo comfy!!”

“Sierra Trading Post has a sale on the footprint for the Clip Flashlight 2 right now. $7.00.

It doesn't say what year they're for, but the dimensions look about right. I would guess 2001, but have no way of knowing for sure.
At the worst, you'll have a foot print that you can use to fastpack your Clip 2 with.”

“Sweet deal gonzo, so what kinda "quantam leap" did you make on it??

New gear for me, should arrive today: a pair of Stubai Ultralight Crampons for this week's TRT thru-hike that I can no longer make, hehe. One day....”

“Good deal gonzo!!!!!!


8)”

“getting the OldTown "Pack" soloist canoe this weekend and hitting the water next week on the 11 points in Missouri...yipeeeeee new gear and REI points for using my rei credit card...so I will have free gear next year...oh yeah...and I got a new ROKK "Flat Iron" back pack...nice pack...great price and walkindude swears by it and so do I now.

Gear gear gear gear
Gear gear gear gear
Gotta have it!!! I neeeeeds it.”

“way to go stikmon. i thought you weren't gonna get one in time.”

“I just scored a SWWWWEEEET parafoil stunt kite. It's pretty big, about 56" across and frameless so it packs down to nothing. 80 lb test and will handle winds up to 30 mph. I haven't weighed it but I would say it's easily under a pound and even came with it's own little fanny pack. I'm headed to the Lost Coast for four days of bping starting Sat. and the winds there are always at least 10-15 mph. Gonna be fuuunnnn. Will also give me a chance to try out the percell trench ultralight grill (4 ozs) and 12 oz GSI triple-coated hard anodized frypan I bought. I can taste it already. Coal roasted, grilled pork tenderloin. Three-egg crabmeat omelets with hash browns. Oh man, this is gonna be five star bping all the way baby! Chef Boy-R-G at your service! This is DEFINITELY gonna get me in good with the woman.”

“Just picked up a new platypus "pack" holds a 70ounce ziploc style platy, plus 400 cui of gear. Small hipbelt and sternum strap should work well for trail and mid-distance runs.”

“Just ordered a down vest...now all I need is a nice synthetic long sleeve shirt, and a sil-shelter.”

“Just got a beautiful long sleeve synthetic shirt, polartec label but looks like a typical wickinmg shirt, much softer though.

Got two new mesh-wicking bras and four pair of smartwool socks.

And the Bat Ray!!! It's soooo cool. A breeze to set up and super roomy. I like it.”

“the brown truck should be showing up at my house today. Will he leave the package on the porch?

Minolta slide/film scanner.

:D”

“Hey Rosey, I have a backpacking parafoil. It's a blast on the beaches. Those things'll fly no matter what the wind. Have fun and good luck with the chics. =)”

“Thanks Sass. I can't wait! Luckily I'll be taking a chickee with me as the place is pretty devoid of women (and people for that matter) which in this case, is a good thing :)

How's that Bat Ray? I was eyeballing it at STP. Does it look like it would give good coverage in a storm? Can you batten down that front end that looked so open and meshy in the pic? Just curious.”

“I got my Bearikade Expedition in the mail today! Can't wait to try it!
8-)

Except I'm snowboarding this weekend....
8-(”

“Ummm, make that

Bearikade Weekender.”

“Not the brown truck, Fed Ex. But it just got here!

If I can't get out backpacking, at least I can scan my backpacking slides. 2820 dpi!”

“gotta new "Mad river" canoe...bring on the water sports!!!”

“gotta new Honda Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe cruiser...bring on the asphalt!!!”

“Marmot Precip Jacket, Nickel
Esbit tabs, many
Aqua Mira, switching to chemical treatment
Duofold ultralight briefs
Titanium Solo Cookset

JMT coming up. More changes are afoot.”

“I just got a 1975 chevy 3/4 4X4. What a beast.”

“I just bought a box of crayons! well not really, but I did get a new pack. A Dana Designs Bridger.”

“I probably didn't need another sleeping bag, but I got one. REI solo light, 2 lbs, 20 deg, and it came in "short". Used my 20% off coupon.

Aero, Chief: Will this bag be ok for MT/WY in July? I'm trying to lighten my pack.”

“Ha ha, a gear addict just signed in.

How many sleeping bags have you got SN?

I've got 2...both Mountain HardWear synthetics...Dimension 1 (good to 30 deg F)and a Dimension 3 (good to 5 deg F (I think)).”

“3 bags, all down.
SD Elle - 0 deg - 3.2 lbs (for snow camping)
Marmot Pinnacle DL - 15 deg - 2.8 lb (not the same since the last trip to the cleaners, down is shifted, some bare spots)
REI Solo Lite - 20 deg - 2 lb (trying to lighten pack, hopefully it'll be warm enuf)”

“G00SE and I got each other a Thermarest LE for a wedding present. I know, I know, his and hers Thermarests is just too cheesy. I believe Sarabelle said it best; Y'all jest don't unnerstand!”

“Sounds cool to me!

8)”

“Snow Nymph,

Have you used your Bearikade yet??

I ordered one today.”

“In a selfless move today, I ordered some gear for my daughter. I used my REI anniversary coupon and ordered her a CamelBak Trailblazer hydration day pack. It's only two months early for her birthday, but now I can coax her to go on some hikes this summer when I visit..."Come on, you've got that nifty little pack kiddo!"

The package may not come to my house, but I can still vicariously track it once REI puts it into the Big Brown Truck system.”

“A new chariot. Needed something that would work with two baby seats and could also be justified for family outings.

8) 8) 8) 8) (that's us).

My main steed is still the '94 4WD pickup.

tekdude \o/”

“Nice chariot, mine could fit inside.”

“Good choice! I love mine!”

“Got a Leatherman Micra (1.8 oz) to replace my Swiss Army knife (3.4 oz). Used gift certificates so it didn't cost me anything.”