Gearing up for Spring
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eddieG805
replying to @TaigaAdventures @TaigaAdventures @Happily_Ever_OD I’m with you dean we need to coordinate which nights the support group will be held! #gearmeout
PicklesTravel
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Indeed! They're predicting more snow this week- after the last of what we have melts, of course! #gearmeout
sue_squared
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: keep it clean, dry, and stored properly. #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @TaigaAdventures @TaigaAdventures @Happily_Ever_OD We can relate to being addicted to gear. #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @Happily_Ever_OD #Shemp likes that idea. 😸 #GearMeOut
danielhuman
A3 #GearMeOut I watch my stuff when I'm out and fix and maintain as needed. Before a longer trip I generally go th… https://t.co/c5oJGFx46r
VTPaddlePups
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD My little repair kit can only do so much! #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @sue_squared @VTPaddlePups @Happily_Ever_OD Oh, no, there is no limit to what duct tape can do! #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @PicklesTravel @PicklesTravel Sounds like you are getting a winter wonderland, year around. #GearMeOut
Explorationproj
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: A question that fuels my feelings of inadequacy as my answer is, um, wipe it off? #gearmeout
kokuaelli
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD What gets me is that I never find tha lost ones. I know they are in the house. somewhere #gearmeout
babskiies
replying to @UST_Survival
@UST_Survival @Happily_Ever_OD You’re not kidding, what a nightmare it could be. *KNOCK ON WOOD*
I’m not superstitious. #GearMeOut
OwenParker4
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: Gear is always inspected / maintained after use and repacked for the next. Always ready to go when needed. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @TaigaAdventures @Happily_Ever_OD Pfft, can't have too much gear. #GearMeOut
PicklesTravel
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Keeping it out of the elements as much as possible is the best way we keep gear in good working order… https://t.co/Oyz4HjYSgj
danielhuman
replying to @TrueNorthTrail @TrueNorthTrail @UST_Survival @sue_squared @VTPaddlePups @Happily_Ever_OD Unless you need to loosen something, then… https://t.co/mZsTfKNlEL
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3- I try to keep my gear clean and stored away from my kids. I've seen what they can do to a puzzl… https://t.co/ypsNTroIEG
eddieG805
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman Smart choices! Best to look at everything before s long trip #gearmeout
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @UST_Survival 😂😂 you and me both my friend! #GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: Maintain after every us. If required clean, dry and put away. #GearMeOut
RCGibby73
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @UST_Survival The one thing I think I fail at is hanging my sleeping bags. 😐 #GearMeOut
Explorationproj
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD It used to? Did I miss that boat?! #gearmeout
PicklesTravel
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Lol - The beauty of MN- wanna come visit?! Best way to combat the mosquitoes at least! #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @TaigaAdventures @Happily_Ever_OD Did someone say they need more gear? #GearMeOut
TaigaAdventures
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3. Spring forward, fall back. No wait we don’t change our time! But they are good times to do a gear… https://t.co/SAs2Hhn5tg
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3. Yes the strategy it to clean it, dry it, and do any routine maintenance on it before putting it a… https://t.co/3lVgs5SdZK
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3) I like to periodically check all of my gear but especially the year round items after each use be… https://t.co/1535zqkWTK
Explorationproj
replying to @TrueNorthTrail @TrueNorthTrail @UST_Survival A schedule?! Like, woah now, that’s a crampin my style big time. #gearmeout
kokuaelli
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: cleaned as soon as I get home & stored with all my stuff (so I don’t lose it - of course)! #gearmeout
VTPaddlePups
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3 Most gear gets used year round,so it is checked frequently. Seasonal gear (bikes,snowshoes,canoes)… https://t.co/lf9LEe4ZQx
UST_Survival
replying to @TrueNorthTrail @TrueNorthTrail @Explorationproj And that is why you are here, to learn more! #GearMeOut
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @UST_Survival @sue_squared @VTPaddlePups @Happily_Ever_OD Oh. Ya. Good point! Wd40 - Duct tape's kryptonite. #GearMeOut
Explorationproj
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @UST_Survival What the?! You’re supposed to hang your sleeping bags? Why? #gearmeout
eddieG805
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Not a whole lot of maintenance for me. Just a yearly spray of dwr on the tarp and maybe a minor hole… https://t.co/AxhfydBDrU
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD @danielhuman @UST_Survival @sue_squared @VTPaddlePups And duct tape for the win! 🎉 #GearMeOut
Explorationproj
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @TrueNorthTrail Learn and implement totally two different things 😂 #gearmeout
eddieG805
replying to @OwenParker4 @OwenParker4 @UST_Survival Yup same here. Always inspect after s trip and when putting away #gearmeout
Happily_Ever_OD
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival That's a good habit. About a month ago I found one of my carbon steel knives that I had'nt… https://t.co/4u0k0nc3G9
EduKateion TrueNorthTrail
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @UST_Survival Hahaha! A clean cloth!? What am I a gear inspector!? #GearMeOut
Happily_Ever_OD
Q4: When making the decision on buying something new, do you follow the advice of friends, magazines, or youtube re… https://t.co/5BTi7fTvck
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @TrueNorthTrail @TrueNorthTrail @UST_Survival @sue_squared @VTPaddlePups @Happily_Ever_OD Yes, it certainly can! #GearMeOut
rscottjones
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3 #gearmeout For car camping trips, we keep a shared list on our phones of items we need to replace,… https://t.co/OCaeefnA9w
OwenParker4
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @UST_Survival @TrueNorthTrail A touch of OCD helps with that. lol #GearMeOut
kokuaelli
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @danielhuman Always first aid kits! Every trip requires something to be replaced in the kit. #gearmeout
eddieG805
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival Yup I’ve been there before! #gearmeout
WeekendWomanWar
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: Wait, I have to maintain my gear? I can’t just dump it in the closet and expect to work perfectly next time? 🤔#gearmeout
rscottjones
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @RCGibby73 @UST_Survival Not in Canada, you guys don't have the death penalty up there, right? #gearmeout