Who bought what?

[Rye_Tyler]

Qsprey Aether 70 just back from warranty work.
Osprey's customer service and warranty is incredible btw.
WM Ultralite
TarpTent Contrail
Goosefeet down pillow
Patagonia down sweater hoody

[TRAUMAhead]

Western Mountaineering Versalite I picked up on sale for $384 and traded my Hyperlite Mountain Gear Echo I tarp for a Zpacks Hexamid.

My wishlist was untouched for this season.

[larroyo33]

Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape and Serenity Net Tent Combo
Feathered Friends Kestrel UL30
Exped SynMat UL7

I can't wait to test these items out in the field over Memorial Day weekend.

I also plan on getting a Bearikade Expedition and a Sawyer Squeeze before the end of the summer.

[rlown]

I also plan on getting a Bearikade Expedition and a Sawyer Squeeze before the end of the summer.

Remember, you can custom order your Bearikade lengthwise. (or is that height wise). pick a length. I love my can.

[larroyo33]

Remember, you can custom order your Bearikade lengthwise. (or is that height wise). pick a length. I love my can.[/quote]

Yeah, I have a scout and really like it. It is perfect for 1-2 nights. I need something for week long trips. Not sure if I will get the expedition or get a custom one that is an inch or two shorter.

[austex]

Just bought a pair of Easton CTR-60 Hybrid-Carbon top aluminum bottom external locks w/cork grips $39 at Dicks Sporting goods. (50% off all Easton Poles)

[richlong8]

Just bought a pair of Easton CTR-60 Hybrid-Carbon top aluminum bottom external locks w/cork grips $39 at Dicks Sporting goods. (50% off all Easton Poles)

That is a great price! I used a pair of those all last year, and this year as well. Great poles. Very positive locking poles unlike the Lekis I owned before.

[Mradford]

I purchased a Western Mountaineering Ultralight 20 degree down bag. Previously I had only been using synthetic bags, mostly from north face, and I have to say that this new bag is amazing! I am so happy with is. Before i was either cold or sweaty, but the down is such an amazing regulator that I am always warm now. pretty happy with it!

[markskor]

I purchased a Western Mountaineering Ultralight 20 degree down bag...amazing!

Very few gear purchases elicit this type of satisfied response…
Still remember my first WM bag – the Apache. I had a POS Sierra Design down before…was OK but always wondered what the deal was with those expensive WM bags.
Thought that no way could any bag be worth the big dollars they asked…so I froze a few years more.
One day soon enough I pulled the trigger, just one night in that bag, and I could kick myself for not buying earlier. Agree, yes, amazing. Trouble is – now you are bag spoiled. After my Apache was “borrowed” from Camp 4 a few years back, I tried to make do for a few seasons with first a Cat’s Meow, and then the Helium…both good down bags but not the same.

My Badger is my favorite piece of gear…the first night and every night spent inside since it was bought.
Buy the best…once. If you are considering purchasing a new sleeping bag, never compromise… you will always regret not spending a few more dollars now and settling for something less on the trail.

[richlong8]

I purchased a Western Mountaineering Ultralight 20 degree down bag...amazing!

Very few gear purchases elicit this type of satisfied response…
Still remember my first WM bag – the Apache. I had a POS Sierra Design down before…was OK but always wondered what the deal was with those expensive WM bags.
Thought that no way could any bag be worth the big dollars they asked…so I froze a few years more.
One day soon enough I pulled the trigger and just one night in that bag, and I could kick myself for not buying earlier. Agree, yes, amazing. Trouble is – now you are bag spoiled. After my Apache was “borrowed” from Camp 4 a few years back, I tried to make do for a few seasons with first a Cat’s Meow, and then the Helium…both good down bags but not the same.

My Badger is my favorite piece of gear…the first night and every night spent inside since it was bought.
Buy the best…once. If you are considering purchasing a new sleeping bag, never compromise… you will always regret not spending a few more dollars now and settling for something less on the trail.

Amen!
"It was a cold night at Pear Lake. I was in the sleeping bag by 8:00, despite between warmly dressed. Many ultralight advocates insist you only need a 32 degree bag in the Sierra, but I don't regret having my WM 20 degree down bag along for this trip! I am quite sure it got down to 20 by 2AM, but I was quite comfortable."