[pct-l] REI

[jomike at cot.net]

I must admit, I have everything you list with the exception of the 
replacement tooth pick.

But, between you and some other responses I've received I definitely need to 
re-examine my shopping techniques and forget about "need" and go with 
"want"! If I look at it that way....I'd be broke! But it would have been fun 
while it lasted. As I always say, you can never have too much gear!

are we there yet


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian McLaughlin" <brianmclaugh at comcast.net>
To: <jomike at cot.net>; <wandering_bob at comcast.net>
Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 12:59 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] REI


>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <jomike at cot.net>
> To: <wandering_bob at comcast.net>
>>
>> It breaks my heart when I wonder through and REI and realize
>> there is nothing I need or can justify purchasing!  Sad state-of-affairs 
>> :(
>
> Oh, come now! It can't be as bad as all that. I find REI to be a
> passable source for many useful items, such as:
>
> - Jungle Juice 100% deet insect repellant
> - Sahara convertible nylon pants
> - lexan spoons with long handles
> - a replacement toothpick for my Swiss Army knife
> - colorful bandanas
> - Platypus water bottles
> - Forest Service topo maps
> - LED pinchlights and headlamps
> - Smartwool socks
> - a variety of car camping stuff
>
> If you can't afford a Western Mountaineering or Feathered Friends
> sleeping bag, certain REI down sleeping bags are a pretty good buy.
> Even though they are not the best of the best, they cost half as much
> for people with tight budgets. I've even found silnylon stuff bags
> at REI-Outlet, discounted and as light as any you can find anywhere.
>
> Don't give up on REI entirely!
>
> Happy hiking.
>
>