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Jeriatric
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I've been like this all my life but it has probably become more pronounced in my old age. That is, if I really want something I just buy it. That frustrates my wife because she has a hard time finding something for me that she knows I want.
I get my pleasure in finding something for my wife that I know she covets but is too frugal to buy for herself. In Norway, she bought a thin, less expensive sweater for herself because she felt guilty paying more. Dale's of Norway sweaters can run into the several hundreds of dollars but she had wanted a Dale's and so she bought a lesser one.
So, that's what she's getting....a fancy, plush, overpriced Dale's of Norway sweater, two-toned with reindeer on it.
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missmolly
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quote Jeriatric: "I've been like this all my life but it has probably become more pronounced in my old age. That is, if I really want something I just buy it. That frustrates my wife because she has a hard time finding something for me that she knows I want.
I get my pleasure in finding something for my wife that I know she covets but is too frugal to buy for herself. In Norway, she bought a thin, less expensive sweater for herself because she felt guilty paying more. Dale's of Norway sweaters can run into the several hundreds of dollars but she had wanted a Dale's and so she bought a lesser one.
So, that's what she's getting....a fancy, plush, overpriced Dale's of Norway sweater, two-toned with reindeer on it."
Lucky lass. Fine hubby.
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Whatsit
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quote LuvMyBell: "quote Whatsit: "Well for me I wanted a new tent but got one on Black Friday. I also would like a very lightweight cot (not sure if something like that even exists). Otherwise I’m all set for next year"
Pricey, but compact, sturdy and lightweight. Great option for those who find a mattress pad inadequate.
Therma-Rest Luxury Lite Cot "
Thanks
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pastorjsackett
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Electric smoker
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blutofish1
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I can always use a couple more fishing rods. Running out of room to store them though.
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housty9
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I want nctry to be healthy enough to go canoeing with me on a trip, be the best present ever.
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QueticoMike
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quote pastorjsackett: "Electric smoker"
Do you take an electric smoker camping with you? Car camping maybe? Or maybe this is just on your general list and not your camping list?
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QueticoMike
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quote housty9: "I want nctry to be healthy enough to go canoeing with me on a trip, be the best present ever."
That would be great! You make the nice list for that wish :)
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QueticoMike
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quote blutofish1: " I can always use a couple more fishing rods. Running out of room to store them though."
Maybe Santa can bring you a shed to store your rods in? :) I have a whole room dedicated to fishing, camping and canoeing stuff.
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Whatsit
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Well for me I wanted a new tent but got one on Black Friday. I also would like a very lightweight cot (not sure if something like that even exists). Otherwise I’m all set for next year
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LuvMyBell
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quote Whatsit: "Well for me I wanted a new tent but got one on Black Friday. I also would like a very lightweight cot (not sure if something like that even exists). Otherwise I’m all set for next year"
Pricey, but compact, sturdy and lightweight. Great option for those who find a mattress pad inadequate.
Therma-Rest Luxury Lite Cot
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QueticoMike
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What is on your Christmas list this year for canoeing, camping and fishing gear?
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missmolly
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I'd like to get my locking rear differential fixed, but I'm afraid to take it to the dealer.
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Savage Voyageur
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“Navionics +”chip to go into my Lowrance depth finder. A mora knife full tang in carbon steel.
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anthonyp007
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I’m getting my dad a new bent shaft paddle, he’s gonna love that! For me, I was hoping for a pair of those Piragis “Canoe Pants”. I’ve worn through most of mine in the knees and butt, so I’m hoping for a replacement. (Pretty sure the wife is on top of it). ????
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QueticoMike
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quote missmolly: "I'd like to get my locking rear differential fixed, but I'm afraid to take it to the dealer. "
Not exactly canoeing, camping or fishing, but I guess you got to get there somehow :)
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QueticoMike
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quote Whatsit: "Well for me I wanted a new tent but got one on Black Friday. I also would like a very lightweight cot (not sure if something like that even exists). Otherwise I’m all set for next year"
Therma-Rest makes an ultra light cot that weighs in at 2 lb 10 oz for a regular and 3 pounds for a large. Backcountry.com has them for 160 bucks.
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boonie
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Nothing big - a new map case or compression stuff sack, tent stakes, guy line cordage, socks.
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Whatsit
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quote QueticoMike: "quote Whatsit: "Well for me I wanted a new tent but got one on Black Friday. I also would like a very lightweight cot (not sure if something like that even exists). Otherwise I’m all set for next year"
Therma-Rest makes an ultra light cot that weighs in at 2 lb 10 oz for a regular and 3 pounds for a large. Backcountry.com has them for 160 bucks.
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Thanks!
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BasecampMom
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Awww - Housty. You're so nice. Yes, I hope NCTRY is feeling better too!
Dare I say I think I have everything I want?
I went crazy the first 2.5 years buying gear to catch up to Y'all... and with a monthly Cairn subscription, I'm geared up!
I do have my eye on a lovely women's Carhartt vest though, and I had been paddling in a waterski life jacket. When we moved I gave it away to some friends who live on a lake, and do a lot of tubing... so I need/want a nice fishing/comfortable life jacket.
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ParkerMag
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Seems odd to me to even think it, but at the moment there's not a thing I want or need related to camping/tripping - not even solely as an upgrade.
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KarlBAndersen1
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The new Clark NX 270 Hammock.
NX 270
Pack it up!
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boonie
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BWP-
Maybe this is your deal=
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nctry
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quote pastorjsackett: "Electric smoker"
Careful to be clear, or they might give you an e-cigerette. Haha.
I'm looking for a new sleeping bag.
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nctry
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quote housty9: "I want nctry to be healthy enough to go canoeing with me on a trip, be the best present ever."
Holy cow, thanks. If I can I will! When I can I may never come out I miss it so much!
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BWPaddler
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I can always use more titanium tent stakes - I move the same ones around depending on which tent I take and that, as you can guess, leaves room for error and means I have to check each tent before I leave. Would love to have enough to put in each tent bag and not have to "share".
Kinda would like to find a deal and try a down sleeping bag... something lighter than the 1994 albatross I love and schlep today.
Maybe a new rain jacket if something good comes along.
Otherwise, I am pretty much set. New stuff is fun to look at and I pick up a fair share, but so grateful to own all the basics.
For others:
I'm keeping my eye out for my son's first canoe - which I need by June HS graduation.
Also would love to get my oldest a decent paddle she can call her own to go with her HS grad canoe from this past summer.
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