Everything - Pack, Bag, Ect.

[NCYankee]

So my wife's brother is going to be joining me on a 2 week section hike this spring and somehow I am in the position of gearing him up.

Here's what I am looking for:

1. Internal Frame Pack - Around 3000+/- for tall skinny guy (6'2", 150lbs).

2. 30 degree sleeping bag long (down or synthetic)

3. Sleeping pad (ridge rest or therma rest)

4. 2 person tent under 5lbs or so.



I'm not trying to cheap out on anything but this isn't my gear so price is the most important factor for me. I will do his basic four, he can handle the rest. PM is best way to reach me. Thanks!

[bumpass]

If you don't get what you want, why not check out what you can rent??:-? The sizing might be better and sometimes they can give you a bigger discount for that length of time. Also check college campuses. Sometimes they have adventure type outtings gear to rent for cheap too.
Good luck!

[Marta]

I was going to suggest the rental route, too. In Charlotte, REI and Great Outdoor Provision Co. offer gear rental.

[NCYankee]

I originally threw this idea out to him but he wanted to do a couple of shakedowns prior to our trip and being that it is my for my brother in law my wife has a lot of opinions on the subject. The renting idea was my first thought though.

[Hooch]

I've got an old Therm-a-Rest Ridgerest you can have.

[NCYankee]

I've got an old Therm-a-Rest Ridgerest you can have.

Sent you a PM