Gearing up for Spring
gearmeout
sue_squared
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A4: I find I ask a friend, look for someone who has the gear. #gearmeout
TaigaAdventures
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @Explorationproj @Happily_Ever_OD #geardrop is like a 24 hour bender. #gearmeout
eddieG805
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD I like to do a combo of everything. Iāll look online and find the gear then Iāll watch a few revieā¦ https://t.co/xceIAXaPMZ
Happily_Ever_OD
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @UST_Survival As a general rule I'm right with you, but to be honest I have a wadded-up tent stuffed inā¦ https://t.co/Lp8jwTWeN3
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD @UST_Survival I won't even get in the shower until I at least have things set out to dry, the potsā¦ https://t.co/NXBX9TMDga
Explorationproj
replying to @TrueNorthTrail @TrueNorthTrail @UST_Survival Now whatās this again?! š #gearmeout
danielhuman
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @UST_Survival Exactly, if you waited till the end of the year to replace you wouldn't have anything left in the kit. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @RCGibby73 To air them out and to make sure they are dry. You don't want to have damp gear put awaā¦ https://t.co/pwrkosiB1e
eddieG805
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD @UST_Survival @TaigaAdventures Haha I just binge watched 8 seasons of psych #gearmeout
EduKateion
A2: if I can fix it I will. If itās survival gear I lean towards replacement if my life would depend on it! #GearMeOut
OwenParker4
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A4: All of the above. if possible, I will borrow a piece of gear from a friend to test. Outdoors Pā¦ https://t.co/jKj5a7fWo1
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A4- lately I've been getting some inspiration from my Twitter friends (cue the "awwwww"), and usuaā¦ https://t.co/pPRwr1V4aN
RCGibby73
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A4: Yeah word of mouth amongst my peeps weighs heavily in my gear decisions. That and the cool comā¦ https://t.co/iiDdUDl11I
t_jh2009
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A4) I'll check online reviews more if I'm switching brands than if I'm sticking with the same branā¦ https://t.co/Qu1BoaCdAg
UST_Survival
replying to @TaigaAdventures @TaigaAdventures @Explorationproj @Happily_Ever_OD One should be heading up to you soon. #GearMeOut
Explorationproj
replying to @OwenParker4 @OwenParker4 @UST_Survival @TrueNorthTrail I think I need a serious injection of that. #gearmeout
VTPaddlePups
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A4 I always check https://t.co/dSYvIMRiwK for user reviews, plus social media posts from non-biaseā¦ https://t.co/6Jnl3bBhHG
kokuaelli
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD @UST_Survival All of my snowshoes and poles live in my car during the winter. Itās not being lazy.ā¦ https://t.co/GvjDuQI7Wm
eddieG805
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @UST_Survival I think most of us do the same. I add a yearly spray of dwr to my tarp thatās all #gearmeout
iammattjwright
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Or could it be Hear-Me Bear Bell #GearMeOut
TaigaAdventures
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A4. A lot of my recent purchases have been based on different social feeds. Some lead to YouTube aā¦ https://t.co/OyPXVvGBpo
OwenParker4
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @UST_Survival I got that from military and SAR experience. #GearMeOut
Explorationproj
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones @RCGibby73 @UST_Survival Itās true! No hanging ... anymore. #gearmeout
sue_squared
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @Happily_Ever_OD I would love to be an ambassador for something. I love testing gear :) LOL #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @Happily_Ever_OD True, some brands you just want to stick with. Or they become sad. #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @Explorationproj @RCGibby73 Yup and with down it helps to keep the loft #gearmeout
RCGibby73
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @Explorationproj I also have heard that down bags can lose their effectiveness if stored in their sack. #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD @UST_Survival Thanks, you just ruined Shemp's dinner. š¾ #GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @Happily_Ever_OD @UST_Survival It seems that of you don;t do gear maintenance right away, it sits iā¦ https://t.co/5ENdEcET0Q
sue_squared
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @TaigaAdventures @Explorationproj @Happily_Ever_OD I love gear! LOL #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A4. All of the above. I also really like the reviews on @OutdoorGearLab! #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @EduKateion @EduKateion That's a good point. You really don't want to risk it in an emergency. #GearMeOut
EduKateion
A3: Clothing, stoves, cookware, tarps, ropes etc. Are always cleaned & stored properly after use. For the āalmostāā¦ https://t.co/OKQiKOLJFc
OwenParker4
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @UST_Survival @TrueNorthTrail Me too at times. sometimes life can get in the way. but try myā¦ https://t.co/UrGkgNmxT4
babskiies
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A4: Iāve got very knowledgeable friends and Twitter friends are also a great source of informationā¦ https://t.co/6s8Jlg8S6X
Explorationproj
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @RCGibby73 Oh. Well ya. I do that on my lawn. Then roll up. Same with paddleboard. And tent. But thenā¦ https://t.co/vOTiAWLhcb
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @UST_Survival Dang, I guess I really shouldn't have put this tent in the wash machine.š #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @iammattjwright @iammattjwright Bears do come out of hibernation during that time. #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @sue_squared @sue_squared @RCGibby73 @Happily_Ever_OD It is nice to test new things out, my kids enjoy it too! #gearmeout
Explorationproj
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @UST_Survival @RCGibby73 Ya I was thinking - this must apply with down. Now THAT makes sense to me. #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @Happily_Ever_OD @UST_Survival Yes, I have known a few people that either neglected or forgot somethinā¦ https://t.co/CqY5UJTNZX
UST_Survival
Q5: Are you getting ready to put winter gear to bed? What steps do you take before storage? #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @Happily_Ever_OD Exactly, automobiles are a good example. #GearMeOut
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @OwenParker4 @OwenParker4 @Explorationproj @UST_Survival It really is well worth it, especially if you are making good Investmenā¦ https://t.co/V0fUfFEMkx
OwenParker4
replying to @TrueNorthTrail @TrueNorthTrail @Explorationproj @UST_Survival Lol. Tent might be ok. just not the poles ššš #GearMeOut
EduKateion
A4: I look online for comparisons, and I chat with friends but I find one of the most valuable sources of info is lā¦ https://t.co/ceNK2NVmHB