TrafficJam wrote:
Drybones wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
The only thing I really need are new shoes. I haven't worn the Brooks Cascadias since I hiked to Erwin, I decided they were too big and the traction isn't as good as my running shoes. I've been wearing my Sauconys but they are worn out.
I'd like some Dirty Girl gaiters to keep the dirt out of my shoes.
I'd like a warmer sleeping bag but I'm still thinking about that.
I'd like new pants, mine are too big and they stretch out even more after wearing them for a day. Why do they do that?
I'd like that altimeter thingy of Llhikers, that is pretty cool.
BB, based on the comments in the sleeping bag thread, it sounds like you need a BA Ranger.
Are you sending this list to Santa? Those Dirty Girls may make him wonder if you've been naughty or nice. What do you have in mind for the new bag, weight, rating, etc.? I have an REI, 15*, 2 lb, 750 down ladies bag that's never been in a pack and slept in one night car camping I need to do something with.
I get really cold. I have a 20* synthetic bag that doesn't keep me warm even when it's 40* so I'm torn about what to get. I've been thinking about a 10* down bag. My worry is that a 20* synthetic bag is not comparable to a 20* down bag and the 10* down bag will end up being overkill. I hope that makes sense.
IMO, it is not comparable...I bought a 15* synthetic bag when I started and froze my a** off at 25*, in a tent with the Helium 850 down I had to take the long johns off and sleep in boxers at 15*, the Pennacle I have (800 down) is rated at 15* but is more like a 0*, at 28* I was sweating bullets, had to get up at midnight and walk around in the snow in my shorts to cool off...don't underestimate the importance of a well insulated pad, that's where I have most of my problems...I have several good bags but for some reason I keep taking the 750 down REI bag that I added some down to and is taped together, it's like an old pair of worn out shoes, they feel good and you just hate to give them up...BTW, I miss the mad scientist.
I may grow old but I'll never grow up.