Gearing up for Spring
gearmeout
sue_squared
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A6: it wasn't my piece of gear, but someone I know didn't dry out their tent, I borrowed it and co… https://t.co/kvcF9AYN80
danielhuman
replying to @OwenParker4 @OwenParker4 @Todd_the_Hiker @Happily_Ever_OD @UST_Survival Nothing like icecream with tiny green flowers #GearMeOut
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @OwenParker4 @OwenParker4 @UST_Survival You might be a little more organized with this, but almost same 😁 #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD @TaigaAdventures Yes I like how you can see the gear being used with YouTube. Rather than what som… https://t.co/EhjVEK0M8s
iammattjwright
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD I follow the advice of the #GearMeOut community - check out my latest purchases from @mec
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @UST_Survival Well this is good timing! 👍👍 #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @TrueNorthTrail @TrueNorthTrail @OwenParker4 Sounds like both of you are on the right track! #GearMeOut
OwenParker4
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A6: Hummm I would think so one time or another. Thinking most common is anything battery powered!… https://t.co/7XbNKmzyja
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @danielhuman @Happily_Ever_OD Bleach and water will clean up a cooler pretty good. I do that with wat… https://t.co/g0CLSyLjIM
eddieG805
replying to @sue_squared @sue_squared @RCGibby73 @Happily_Ever_OD Lol makes me laugh when they do that stuff #gearmeout
TaigaAdventures
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5. Not yet. We’ve still got quite a bit of snow. I’ll check my snowshoes, cleats and pulk before the… https://t.co/CeLgBtbn08
UST_Survival
replying to @sue_squared @sue_squared @Happily_Ever_OD I can't even imagine the smell. #GearMeOut
fullvanfun
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD @UST_Survival A6) Yes. You name it. Between something we thought we did, or thought the kids did,… https://t.co/opvxDi3tX1
UST_Survival
replying to @NakMakFeegle @NakMakFeegle @Happily_Ever_OD Got to stay with the times! #GearMeOut
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @OwenParker4 @Todd_the_Hiker @Happily_Ever_OD @UST_Survival Nom nom nom! 😀 #GearMeOut
sue_squared
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @Happily_Ever_OD That was the first giveaway that something was wrong, I went to open the bag and was like, WTF. #gearmeout
tcdixon3
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: keep it clean, store it dry, and perform any routine/regular maintenance as needed. If it’s well… https://t.co/iJOA8wkxOX
NakMakFeegle
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5 Here in the PNW winter can reappear all the way into May! Also, early spring is the prime ski seas… https://t.co/fe0QlroGnb
OwenParker4
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @Todd_the_Hiker @Happily_Ever_OD @UST_Survival I kept a hockey stick close just incase something decid… https://t.co/BO1JhoLUtf
eddieG805
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @TrueNorthTrail I actually slimmed down my wardrobe and got rid of my closet and it’s now my gear sto… https://t.co/yiIoHZi3Nl
babskiies
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A6: haven’t encountered this problem as of yet. Good gear can be so darn expensive, I’d be crazy n… https://t.co/i3HIDHPsaC
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A6. Not that I can recall. Most malfunctions come from long term use and wear out, or because I pu… https://t.co/QCAQNdj6bm
UST_Survival
replying to @kermode @kermode That's a good point. Not everywhere is going to have a lot of varying weather. #GearMeOut
danielhuman
A6 #GearMeOut I once didn't check my whisperlite before heading out, the seals were gone and I couldn't pump enough… https://t.co/7JqrncGegW
kokuaelli
replying to @iammattjwright @iammattjwright @Happily_Ever_OD @mec Ooh. that sink is https://t.co/oTmvCExcpH! #gearmeout
t_jh2009
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A6) Not any gear though some gardening tools got pretty rusty because I forgot to store them prope… https://t.co/EsBb9sTfRN
sue_squared
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @Happily_Ever_OD that's what I did to my soccer shoes. This summer they got a major hole with 3 gam… https://t.co/lwMLxtUe7D
UST_Survival
replying to @tcdixon3 @tcdixon3 A little bit of work after each trip goes a long way in the long run. #GearMeOut
TaigaAdventures
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD @eddieG805 Yep! I generally look for the high and lows on Amazon reviews but normally rely on othe… https://t.co/cFiYrF7may
kermode
A4 #gearmeout Online research, with gear write ups and comparisons. DH needs skis for next year.
RCGibby73
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A6: Yeah but I go to the doctors now and get a prescription #GearMeOut
fullvanfun
replying to @OwenParker4 @OwenParker4 @Happily_Ever_OD Definitely! So many ruined electronics due to leaking batteries. #GearMeOut
tcdixon3
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A4: I like reviews from people I know and trust. You never know when magazines/online reviews have… https://t.co/Bb9SxAQPvj
VTPaddlePups
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A6 Years ago, did not adequately clean/dry salt water out of zippers on wetsuit booties...can you… https://t.co/DuRn88KrdO
eddieG805
replying to @TrueNorthTrail @TrueNorthTrail @UST_Survival Yup. I have mine separated by tasks such as insulation, fire starting, lighting, hamm… https://t.co/jqw8k8Ffmt
OwenParker4
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @Happily_Ever_OD Oh yes. done that! Most now I stick into a pail with oily sand #GearMeOut
iammattjwright
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @Happily_Ever_OD @mec Can’t wait to wash the dishes in the backcountry #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @sue_squared @sue_squared @Todd_the_Hiker @Happily_Ever_OD Have you invested in new shoes since then I hope? #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @Happily_Ever_OD @UST_Survival We don't need snowshoes here in southwest Ohio, but I have extra winter g… https://t.co/XwPEPio7ig
babskiies
replying to @TaigaAdventures
@TaigaAdventures @UST_Survival That’s a great answer Dean!
I was gonna say Bacon.
#GearMeOut
sue_squared
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @Todd_the_Hiker @Happily_Ever_OD I bought a pair in Myrtle beach! Yeah! #gearmeout
Happily_Ever_OD
Public confession, I forgot to clean out a pump water filter after testing it on nasty, nasty pond water once. re… https://t.co/0GlN8ANvs0
kokuaelli
replying to @iammattjwright @iammattjwright @Happily_Ever_OD @mec I had a lady stalking my campsite because she wanted to check out my camp kit… https://t.co/kjOzasCbnC
Explorationproj
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @Happily_Ever_OD A6: Say what now?! 😮😮😮 #gearmeout
OwenParker4
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7: Deciding what to throw away. Lol. The proble is real 😂😂 #GearMeOut
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A6- the closest I can relate to this happened a few weeks ago when i discovered my son's hiking ba… https://t.co/RLWLpquMpf
EduKateion
Dry everything! Learn how to store properly, do small repairs & maintenance, and label your boxes etc. I have one… https://t.co/mPIcoXFWFg
sue_squared
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7: hanging tents and shelters to air out after a trip. especially if it's still rainy outside. #gearmeout