#hikerchat - Spring Cleaning, Gear Care
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TETONsports
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer Nice! Shoot over a storm photo when it gets going, we love moody weather. #hikerchat
LisaPulsifer
replying to @Parks_Explorer @Parks_Explorer I heard the Sierras are expecting another storm this weekend. Crazy winter you’ve had there! #hikerchat
TheHikingDiva
replying to @bushwhackingfoo @bushwhackingfoo @TETONsports so that means DIY electroshock therapy? #Hikerchat
Bernardine
Q2. Time to pack up the snowshoes & mitts! Any storage tips for end of seasons? #hikerchat
purpleosh
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @TETONsports me, too! but usually happens a little too often than I would like - unpacking is hard #hikerchat
KovasP
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @TheHikingDiva pretty sure tiaras are metal and gems but #hikerchat could break the mold maybe
AdventureGlass
Our town did last week - WOW storm out of NO WHERE - 50 mph winds for over an hour. Egads man #hikerchat https://t.co/JvkS2DPhv6
TETONsports
replying to @bushwhackingfoo @bushwhackingfoo haha that's probably the best type of repair, I'd say a few preliminary wanders help the best. #hikerchat
WildWithinHer
replying to @TheHikingDiva @TheHikingDiva @TETONsports I've got to do the Permethian stuff this year. Mosquitos love me, but it's not reciprocated. #hikerchat
TETONsports
RT @Bernardine: Q2. Time to pack up the snowshoes & mitts! Any storage tips for end of seasons? #hikerchat
MomsWanderlust
A1: We dig out the trailer and check the status to figure out what is good, what needs work and what needs stocked.… https://t.co/oHD5Bp0CuR
Kootenaicountry
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer i didnt think about the post-hibernation body. Good call! #hikerchat
t_jh2009
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1) A lot of the little things like checking & replacing laces on boots. #HikerChat
yourlead_van
RT @TETONsports: Spring is in the air! We have @Bernardine co-hosting this week on #hikerchat and we're talking Spring & gear care. Join in…
TETONsports
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: This one is fun, we oil the rails on our snowshoes so they don't sit and rust. I also try and file… https://t.co/T1Q4THtHdy
Bernardine
replying to @BenOnAdventures @BenOnAdventures Hey Ben! Glad you could make it! #hikerchat
KovasP
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2 store them where you’ll remember to find them next winter #hikerchat
Mrs_Roadrunner
replying to @AdventureGlass @AdventureGlass wonder if it is the same storm just getting to us now? #hikerchat
publiclandlvr
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: Not yet! It dumped again at #MtRainier yesterday! We're going again next week! #hikerchat
WildWithinHer
replying to @jaypeatravels @jaypeatravels @TETONsports What?! You mean you haven't been running all winter like you told me to do?! :) (I enjo… https://t.co/7cmkEpK0j1
afoxintheforest
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine @TETONsports I have a Sawyer Squeeze - I backwash with a mild bleach solution. Keeps it running well -… https://t.co/CA9LSVRMko
TETONsports
replying to @Audg007 @Audg007 You know it! We have 15 new packs coming in the next 6 months! Lots of testing :) #hikerchat
TheHikingDiva
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2 Clean them, inspect them, repair them before storing them. #loveyourgearsoitlovesyouback #Hikerchat
billbrokob
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: Cool dark places are always best #HikerChat #dungeon
LisaPulsifer
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2 #hikerchat @rubbermaid bins for the win! Always keep a couple pairs of mitts and toques out though f… https://t.co/RELXrV8lse
WhistlerSummit
A1: Not really a repair, but we always tech wash and re-waterproof all our gear in time for the spring rain! 🌧 #hikerchat
WildWithinHer
replying to @Kootenaicountry @Kootenaicountry And I was thinking about the living room airout over here! In the PNW, clothesline airouts are a h… https://t.co/uoxKJFXF5K
TETONsports
replying to @backroadramblrs @backroadramblrs @LisaPulsifer It's a hard time to keep that gear clean, let's hope the trails dry up soon #hikerchat
outsidemagazine
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: Clean (and dry) everything first! And wax those skis—you'll thank yourself when winter rolls around again. #hikerchat
backroadramblrs
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @TETONsports Yes, we need to do that this week! #hikerchat
bushwhackingfoo
replying to @TheHikingDiva @TheHikingDiva @TETONsports I have a special fork I stick in the electrical socket. #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @BenOnAdventures @BenOnAdventures Howdy! It's been a bit sir, how are you? #hikerchat
Audg007
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: my mom would put things in plastic containers but I just put them in a bag in the back of my closet #hikerchat
AdventureGlass
A2 We keep it pretty light. #minimalism but if we do store, dry, clean and ready to use the next time #hikerchat https://t.co/ccbu70931w
DryGuyHQ
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2: Always make sure your gear is dry and aired out! We can help you with that ;) #HikerChat @TETONsports
RegisterCouple
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A2. Please tell me someone has something better than those rubber totes! Those things are terrible to g… https://t.co/tnlayroTCN
RCGibby73 TETONsports
replying to @Kootenaicountry @Kootenaicountry Totally, but only if you sleep in it for a few weeks too #hikerchat
BenOnAdventures
RT @TETONsports: @BenOnAdventures Howdy! It's been a bit sir, how are you? #hikerchat
billbrokob
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @TheHikingDiva @TETONsports If you don't like doing the treatment you can send them off #HikerChat
