Gearing up for Spring
gearmeout
danielhuman
RT @iammattjwright: @Happily_Ever_OD I follow the advice of the #GearMeOut community - check out my latest purchases from @mec https://t.co…
RCGibby73
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7: Organizing and keeping it organized. After hike/adventure pack explosions tend to scatter my gear. #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival I don’t have many challenges as I will do it after a trip while putting gear away and maintenance for… https://t.co/b6NCqTUVpf
tcdixon3
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5: we still have tons of snow so it’ll be a few weeks before my winter gear is out away for the seas… https://t.co/O1HvfTt9yD
TaigaAdventures
replying to @OwenParker4 @OwenParker4 @Happily_Ever_OD I agree. I’ve found the no name brand batteries don’t last as long. #gearmeout
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @RCGibby73 @Happily_Ever_OD Its for the best Chris! 😂 #GearMeOut
VTPaddlePups
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7 Besides keeping dog hair out of all our gear? Probably drying things out...with all we do in snow… https://t.co/g2MCyWosql
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7. Cleaning and drying water bottles and bladders after we get back from a trip...it seems to take forever. #GearMeOut
fullvanfun
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7) Finding a good place to store it that we can easily find it again when we can actually use it aga… https://t.co/1IlQHvs92h
Explorationproj
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7: Organization. We have it all stored but I’d like beautiful shelves and hooks where each piece cou… https://t.co/WTBvYfR51b
eddieG805
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @Happily_Ever_OD Yup only real gear I have ever broke were hiking poles and tent poles. Most gear w… https://t.co/EF9fd8qdb1
UST_Survival
replying to @sue_squared @sue_squared @Happily_Ever_OD That reminds me of another Irma story, I went to help an animal shelter after, imagin… https://t.co/0pSV9ffkPn
t_jh2009
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD It happens, a little bit cleaning fix them right up. #GearMeOut
Explorationproj
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD Oh dude! Was that a video? Totally would’ve been awesome. #Gearmeout
RCGibby73
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @Happily_Ever_OD Huh? What? Who? Just preparing for open mic night. #GearMeOut
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @UST_Survival Nicely done! Sounds like a pro set up! 👌 #GearMeOut
tcdixon3
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD
@Happily_Ever_OD A6: thankfully nothing has happened yet. Hope I can avoid that outcome!
#GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival I used my wife's hair dryer to dry out my water bladders - seemed to work pretty well and quick #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @fullvanfun @fullvanfun That is an art, that is very under appreciated. I am still trying to find two hammocks from last summer… https://t.co/tfeMYxNuUC
eddieG805
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @TrueNorthTrail Yeah. Considering almost everyday I wear a white teeshirt anyways no need to have a million shirts #gearmeout
babskiies
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7: Washing or cleaning depending on how...good it smells. Then of course drying and storing for future use. #GearMeOut
kokuaelli
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @Happily_Ever_OD @UST_Survival I keep the ice scraper (you never know), extra clothes, trekking pol… https://t.co/E4WcEo5N3M
TETONsports
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Does “post borrow to friends” comment make sense? #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker It does, it really really does. #GearMeOut
Happily_Ever_OD
Q8: Give us you best tips for keeping gear organized, accessible, and ready for your next adventure. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
#gearmeout RECAP in progress: Be our stars! [recaps by @Travoscape] #lovetotravel #rtw https://t.co/vibiebelFO
EduKateion
A6: Yes. Classroom set of snowshoes (clips mostly) were neglected in the torch passing from one teacher to another.… https://t.co/FLjWH0WLcw
danielhuman
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @UST_Survival That's the dream , right? #GearMeOut
sue_squared
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A8: bwahahah I need to see tips. I'm terrible at storage. It's all just thrown in a room and drawers #gearmeout
NakMakFeegle
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7 the fact that I only remember that maintenance needs to be done while I'm actually using the gear! #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @TrueNorthTrail Once they get dirty you can just dye the ones you already have. #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @TrueNorthTrail @TrueNorthTrail @UST_Survival Thank you. Yeah I think this will end up being changed out frequently but I like it f… https://t.co/4Tar0a48E3
TaigaAdventures
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7. Space. the final frontier. In order for tents and bags to dry properly they need to be spread… https://t.co/7aQqu2TTW4
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD I know right!? And then he was miserable and completely shocked at the unfair world that allowed… https://t.co/LIJ4wb6uMh
OwenParker4
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival I made a hanging rack from a coat hanger. works great! Last tin roof… https://t.co/xfDWYevssb
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7) Probably my automobile, like last year I spent the better part of a weekend doing research for new tires. #GearMeOut
sue_squared
replying to @EduKateion @EduKateion ophh I had this with our whisper lite stoves. Not clean, leaking, after an afternoon of cleaning with t… https://t.co/iHS51AMK6e
OwenParker4
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @fullvanfun Did you leave them in the tree? 😂😂 #GearMeOut
kokuaelli
replying to @TrueNorthTrail @TrueNorthTrail @Happily_Ever_OD Oh my goodness. I could see one of mine trying to do that! Eweee - old OJ! #gearmeout
k2rm
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A2: When it breaks, fixed a couple of times, and then something better comes out. I hate replacing… https://t.co/8aApU9JpeK
UST_Survival
replying to @OwenParker4 @OwenParker4 @danielhuman @Todd_the_Hiker I like that idea! #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD Most of the time I keep my back packed with the hammock and tarp and quilts just add in my cook sy… https://t.co/g9rk9zYzZz
VTPaddlePups
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD A8 Labeled storage tubs and shelves, so things are always put in the same place. I also have an in… https://t.co/5pEmwFKj2P
t_jh2009
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @UST_Survival Might depend on the friends. #GearMeOut #HikerChat