What did ya get, the good, the bad, the ugly.....
Was the year of moto gear for me, Klim badlands pro kit and camera gear...
Was the year of moto gear for me, Klim badlands pro kit and camera gear...
The Holiday haul thread....
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Nothing. Same as last year.
I came away with some work pants and a Silkyboy Sugoi 360xl.
Where to? We are hitting southern mexico as soon as the holiday airlines slow down.
I got a Husqvarna pole hedge trimmer. Already tested and much easier and faster than what I had before. Also got some books about how to make the garden better for wildlife and a gift card to buy more plants.
the usual...driving througb the west in the fall depending on what is not on fire....
wifey gave the weekend pass for snowshoe opening weekend...socks, a bit of $ from parents, coffee, a new coffee mug to replace the one i broke...
Mrs sunringle got me a pretty kick ass shop vac and a Bose water proof speaker. She must enjoy my shower singing, I guess.
Needed to stay with the small one as this class is the least regulated here and you can therefore fly it in more areas.
blender bottles, microfiber towels, 23and me kit. good stuff
Shoes, socks, underwear, an alarm clock, and gloves from the wife.
Wifi router and Woodpeckers drill station from the in-laws.
His Dark Materials and War and Peace from our book swap.
Wifi router and Woodpeckers drill station from the in-laws.
His Dark Materials and War and Peace from our book swap.
Got a $50 gift card to Whole Foods, which I used Sunday on two sushi rolls, two pounds of steak tips, four Japanese sweet potatoes, and a bag of pita chips. I had to chip in another $10. The potatoes had the wrong sticker on them, which I didn't realize until I got home. They rang up 99 cents a pound but should be $2.99 a pound.
Also, mom bought me four Heath bars. SCORE.
Also, mom bought me four Heath bars. SCORE.
Snowball's chance in hell I'm doing that shit until Wifey and I have been together for 18 years. Sister and cousin are on board as well. Rest of the family are too paranoid to do one.
Miscellany of small things and a notable amount of gift cards for karting from my parents.
The in-laws were overly generous this year - picked up an Arc'teryx Zeta SL rain jacket, some gaiters and an REI gift card from them so I'm all set for re-supplying for the upcoming hiking season. I think the lack of travel because of COVID is causing them to spend their travel dollars on Christmas presents.
We destroy a pair of hiking boots a year now, so that's where the gift card will get used, though I haven't decided on a pair yet.
We destroy a pair of hiking boots a year now, so that's where the gift card will get used, though I haven't decided on a pair yet.
Look into better boots?
Lots of folks like certain footwear that has comfort/traction/weight aspects over durability these days, myself included. I never get more than a year out of my trail shoes
Re 23 and me, why? Paranoid about what? Giving bio data to a corporation? Uneasy about what relationships you’ll find?
That’s an unfortunate tradeoff. One would think you could find all those things in a boot.
Sort of the same concept of tire compounds, Higher milage or more durable materials dont necessarily translate to performance/comfort. The cost of said footwear is significantly cheaper than the days of major mountaineering goretex clunkers.
I’ll go through five pairs of trail runners on my AT thru hike. Already blown through three pairs training. Almost all thru hikers are using trail runners.
You just have a bunch boxed up with other stuff and ask someone to post them general delivery based on your progress?
tons of options for resupply along the routes, here are just a few for the PCT, I personally like shipping to small outdoor shops in towns along the way when I want a hotel/shower
PCT resupply towns and locations
Welcome to our information on where to resupply on the Pacific Crest Trail. This list of towns and stores captures where you can buy food, rest, shower, do laundry and more. You’ll want to look at your plan in detail. Some resupply locations on the PCT are small and most people will want to mail […]
www.pcta.org
You could do that but it’s not really necessary since there are several outfitters along the trail, big box stores like REI are a shuttle away. And you can have shoes and gear delivered to a hostel or hotel. Amazon Prime will come in quite handy.
I’ll start in GA and get my second pair in Damascus, VA, around 475 miles.
My holiday haul is still stuck at the Melbourne airport. 
Yup, I think this is it. I mean, I'm not buying cheap boots. But we do enough lengthy and technical hiking that the boots which typically meet my preferences (good grip, light weight) just don't seem to want to hold up for more than a season.
My La Sportiva Spire GTX boots from this past season served me well for the ~1k miles we put on them, but there are two tread knobs ripped off and tears in a few places.
I wouldn't mind finding a boot that will hold up for multiple seasons, I just haven't found a pair that will do that for me yet. I'm considering these Salomon X boots next, but they are also lightweight which makes me think they'll probably die in a year or so again.
I haven't switched to true trail runners yet. I feel like I'm clumsy enough and stick my foot into enough sharp rocks that I'd injure myself.
Got stocking stuffers courtesy of mother in law. Chocolates the main haul from that crop.
I did buy myself DH and commuter bikes earlier, the former of which is (still--didn't go today for time) waiting for me at Commencal. That plus that giant subwoofer I bought for Dune are really my presents to myself.
I did buy myself DH and commuter bikes earlier, the former of which is (still--didn't go today for time) waiting for me at Commencal. That plus that giant subwoofer I bought for Dune are really my presents to myself.
Thursday's an even day for a run down the gutGot stocking stuffers courtesy of mother in law. Chocolates the main haul from that crop.
I did buy myself DH and commuter bikes earlier, the former of which is (still--didn't go today for time) waiting for me at Commencal. That plus that giant subwoofer I bought for Dune are really my presents to myself.
I just get Birthday stuff, I don't do xmas
Fitbit Versa 3 from Ruth
From me to me
Orvis Cleawater 10' 8wt fly rod
Echo Bravo 7-9 reel
Rio Predator 8wt Floating line
dozen streamers
6 leaders
on edit
I forgot about the Tortilla press ... DOH
Fitbit Versa 3 from Ruth
From me to me
Orvis Cleawater 10' 8wt fly rod
Echo Bravo 7-9 reel
Rio Predator 8wt Floating line
dozen streamers
6 leaders
on edit
I forgot about the Tortilla press ... DOH
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Other things I got:
Spoke tension gauge
Espresso tamper mat
Milk steamer thermometer
a nice kitchen apron
Taco holders shaped like little cactuses
Tree wedges
Spoke tension gauge
Espresso tamper mat
Milk steamer thermometer
a nice kitchen apron
Taco holders shaped like little cactuses
Tree wedges
where is the lift ticket officeThursday's an even day for a run down the gut