eeneR 3 #1 September 7, 2005 a 60+ hour week between two jobs busy as hell....I have absolutly nothing to do at Job #1 at the moment, and I am off of job #2 for a few days... Good god im bored Been busting my ass for the last month, hadnt had a full day off from both jobs till monday. Now I am a busy body so this really wasnt a bad thing, but now Im sitting here at Job #1 scratching my head...bored. She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #2 September 7, 2005 Quotenow Im sitting here at Job #1 scratching my head...bored. Are you sure that's what you are scratching Damn it girl, get on line and buy your airline ticket!May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #3 September 7, 2005 QuoteQuotenow Im sitting here at Job #1 scratching my head...bored. Are you sure that's what you are scratching Damn it girl, get on line and buy your airline ticket! Im watching it...Price can go back down a lil more before I buy...I have been checking the damn shit every day.... I have been shopping on REI.com for anymore goodies I want to bring with. What volume pack would I actually need anyway? My camping knowledge is small. thank god I will be selling skiis soon! get the hell outta footwear and clothing! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #4 September 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuotenow Im sitting here at Job #1 scratching my head...bored. Are you sure that's what you are scratching Damn it girl, get on line and buy your airline ticket! Im watching it...Price can go back down a lil more before I buy...I have been checking the damn shit every day.... I have been shopping on REI.com for anymore goodies I want to bring with. What volume pack would I actually need anyway? My camping knowledge is small. thank god I will be selling skiis soon! get the hell outta footwear and clothing! ahem.... you COULD be checking out the whisper lite stoves for your friends....*looks around whistling* Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #5 September 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotenow Im sitting here at Job #1 scratching my head...bored. Are you sure that's what you are scratching Damn it girl, get on line and buy your airline ticket! Im watching it...Price can go back down a lil more before I buy...I have been checking the damn shit every day.... I have been shopping on REI.com for anymore goodies I want to bring with. What volume pack would I actually need anyway? My camping knowledge is small. thank god I will be selling skiis soon! get the hell outta footwear and clothing! ahem.... you COULD be checking out the whisper lite stoves for your friends....*looks around whistling* Heh...you know the deal for that...I cant just buy things for people...so you know what we discussed! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitational 0 #6 September 7, 2005 QuoteHeh...you know the deal for that...I cant just buy things for people...so you know what we discussed! Yeah dude...Sexual favors at eeneR's beck and call and she'll think about it. ------ Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #7 September 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteHeh...you know the deal for that...I cant just buy things for people...so you know what we discussed! Yeah dude...Sexual favors at eeneR's beck and call and she'll think about it. Bwahahaha damn straight there Micheal...I will THINK about it Doesnt mean it is a guarentee!!! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #8 September 7, 2005 You know how I feel about the size of a backpack. The bigger the pack, the more you take. The more you take, the heavier it is. Mine is about 2,000 2,500 cubic inches. I've learned how to pack well.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #9 September 7, 2005 QuoteYou know how I feel about the size of a backpack. The bigger the pack, the more you take. The more you take, the heavier it is. Mine is about 2,000 2,500 cubic inches. I've learned how to pack well. My problem...too many choices K i was thinking that for now about 2000 would be enough. Only going 3 days, not like i have to bring a weeks worth of clothes or food.She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #10 September 7, 2005 Quoteahem.... you COULD be checking out the whisper lite stoves for your friends....*looks around whistling* No, you don't want any thing else but this. I will never use any other kind of camp stove. I am sold on the Jet Boil.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #11 September 7, 2005 Well, you are kind of short, so I'd go with the smaller packMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #12 September 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteahem.... you COULD be checking out the whisper lite stoves for your friends....*looks around whistling* No, you don't want any thing else but this. I will never use any other kind of camp stove. I am sold on the Jet Boil. hmm. I've never tried a jet boil. It'll have to be pretty damn good to beat out a whisper lite. My old one met with an untimely demise in the Sierras. I loved that thing.... A GOOD friend was going to see about getting me one....Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #13 September 7, 2005 JET BOIL, JET BOIL, JET BOIL, JET BOIL, JET BOIL, JET BOIL, JET BOIL, JET BOIL, JET BOIL, JET BOIL, JET BOIL, JET BOIL. I have used all kinds of different stoves, and nothing, I mean nothing, beats the Jet Boil. You won't believe how fast the water boils. Just ask Lisa Briggs. I had to make sure my Jet Boil was in my pack before I left her place.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #14 September 7, 2005 Quote I have been shopping on REI.com for anymore goodies I want to bring with. What volume pack would I actually need anyway? My camping knowledge is small. thank god I will be selling skiis soon! get the hell outta footwear and clothing! Ladies, what is the full plan one night out or two? This is the pack I have it's a few years old now and two tone blue but the exact same style. North Face Stamina 65 womens pack, the small harness is small enough to shrink down for my shorter frame. What is really nice about it is that there is a compartment on the bottom for your sleeping back that unzips and a long zipper on the front, that way you don't have to pull everything out to get to what is on the bottom of your pack. Definately get one that is hydration compatible it's a pain in the ass when you camelbak is floating all over the pack. Also the ability to make adjustments to the load is very nice especially here in CO where you could be going up or down steep terrain. I don't think REI carries North Face packs anymore, so look for something with similar features. Don't forget features mean weight so it's a trade off get an ultra-light pack and have to spend time digging through the pack or completely emptying it to get what you need, or get a heavier pack with things at your fingertips. Also I like the Nalgeen bladders better than the camelbak ones, the opening very easily attaches to a filter since it's the standard size of a nalgeen bottle. The tube has a quick release from the bladder which is nice cause you either have to drag your whole pack to the stream to refill it or fish the tube out the differnt ports on the pack if you can't release it. Derek has a very nice water filter I can bring, that way we don't have to lug to much extra water. Depending on how much weight you will be carring in your pack you may want to invest in a firm shoe with good ankle support and walking poles to save your knees and back. My Backpacking Recommendations for REI shopping: Gregory Deva 60 Pack - Women's Sierra Designs Dream Weaver Flex 3D +15 Sleeping Bag - Women's Regular - Synthetic Sierra Designs Shut Eye Flex Down +15 Sleeping Bag - Women's Regular - Down Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad REI Roadster UL Tent - Since you aren't bringing any K-9 companionship no need for the extra weight of a 2 person tent. Brinkmann Focused Beam LED Headlamp - This is just an example any LED headlamp would work REI Ascent Anti-Shock Compact Trekking Poles Leatherman tool Accessory cord This should keep you busy for awhile. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #15 September 7, 2005 I've been in the same boat. Ari and I work full time jobs during the week and coach or have tunnel camps on the weekends. The past 2 weekends were our first ones off from the tunnel since April. Man did I need a break but now I'm with you, all itchin for something to do. Thank goodness the real job keeps me plenty busy, esp. at the moment.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #16 September 7, 2005 I gotta jump in and agree with Mary about the Jet Boil. It's amazing how efficient those little stoves are. For those who have never seen one Here's the webpage. The stove and pot are integrated and the pot has a heat exchanger that fits right onto the top of the stove. I love my whisperlite, but the jetboil is much faster. It weighs a little more, but to have water or soup boiling within a few minutes is definatly worth the added weight! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #17 September 7, 2005 ?? We carry lots of Northface packs!!! http://www.rei.com/online/store/Search?vcat=REI_SEARCH&stat=7889&langId=-1&storeId=8000&textQuery=north+face+back+pack&x=0&y=0She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #18 September 7, 2005 Where your ears burning? I just told Renee to drop you a PM. Dave, you are so right about the Jet Boil. I love mineMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #19 September 7, 2005 Quote Where your ears burning? I just told Renee to drop you a PM. Dave, you are so right about the Jet Boil. I love mine It was funny cause I sent the PM...then went to the thread and found that post!She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #20 September 7, 2005 LOL...lord that took forever to put together and I know I'm missing something. Oh well I got the basics covered. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #21 September 7, 2005 I just now went and checked out the website. Lookie , I like pancakes on a backpack tripMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #22 September 7, 2005 QuoteI just now went and checked out the website. Lookie , I like pancakes on a backpack trip Oh kick ass...and I have a huge back of yummy krustez pancake mix...I can bring with...or double bag and ship to you in advance! Just add water! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #23 September 7, 2005 God Damn It. Didn't I say I was not going to look at and buy any more shinny things? Damn itMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #24 September 8, 2005 I can just bring Derek's whisperlite stove so you don't buy any new shiny things. Of course, I know that won't stop you. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #25 September 8, 2005 QuoteI can just bring Derek's whisperlite stove so you don't buy any new shiny things. Of course, I know that won't stop you. Well, since I do have to save some money for a special event happening in Jan/Feb I'm going to try and not buy anything new and shiny Think about bring that stove so we can have pancakes.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
