What did you get for Christmas?

[lkaluzi]

I got a Nikkon Coolpix AW100 camera with GPS, lightweight marmott gloves, 13L uberlight CF3 drysac, and reusable hand warmers which are really cool.

[peakseeker]

12 LBS and....
1. my daughters " wedding " announcement in July 2012 in the Keys and...
2. my 1st sons " baby " announcement and.....
3. My 2nd Son " where he is going to college " announcement....

So far these announcements will cost ME ( UMM hum hum,,,) over $150,000 - at least AND MUCH MUCH PROBABLY MORE!

But at least I will get rid of a daughter, have a grand baby, and educate my son.....

I need a THRU hike while I can, YIKES!

[Tipi Walter]

A new Western Mountaineering Puma w/gore wind-stopper. I had been concerned about an upcoming winter outing and if my old WM bag would keep me warm. This bag is rated at -25 deg F, 3#-13ozs, shouldn't have to worry about the cold. Just WOW! Got several more items related to backpacking, including food items, clothing, etc. The WM bag was the big item and a big surprize.

The Puma is my go-to winter bag in harsh conditions, but I have the microfiber edition, regular, with 36oz of down at 3 lbs 7oz total weight. The goretex must add 7 more ozs, and they list a regular as having 37 oz of down. Minor points. I don't know where they come up with the -25F rating---my Puma stops working FOR ME at around -10F.

[squirrely]

I bought myself my very first pack ever with my Christmas money. It's blue and I think I've just named her Betty.

[B-Rabbit]

Black Diamond trekking poles, first aid kit, Dr Brommers soap.... Works for me!

[daddytwosticks]

Time spent with my lovely wife and kids...

[Ktaadn]

Merrell barefoot shoes and an REI gift card.

[Ktaadn]

12 LBS and....
1. my daughters " wedding " announcement in July 2012 in the Keys and...
2. my 1st sons " baby " announcement and.....
3. My 2nd Son " where he is going to college " announcement....

So far these announcements will cost ME ( UMM hum hum,,,) over $150,000 - at least AND MUCH MUCH PROBABLY MORE!

But at least I will get rid of a daughter, have a grand baby, and educate my son.....

I need a THRU hike while I can, YIKES!

Congrats and good luck with the financial planning...

[Chubbs4U]

Medical clearance on my knee from my orthopedic surgeon after three months of rehab.

Congrats on this. Many of us have been there and thats a great feeling.

[P-Train]

Black Diamond trekking poles, first aid kit, Dr Brommers soap.... Works for me!

I bought a pair of Black Diamond trekking poles today. I like them. Also got Katadyn Hiker water filter.

[Medic40]

I got a bunch of grief from my family about wanting to be "homeless". My grandmother even started a eulogy about how I was a good grandson.

[Tipi Walter]

I got a bunch of grief from my family about wanting to be "homeless". My grandmother even started a eulogy about how I was a good grandson.

Wow. From 1980 to 1987 I was "homeless" and living out of a backpack in the hills around Boone, NC. Then I found 40 acres in Sugar Grove and set up a canvas tipi with a woodstove for the next 15 years. Good old Boone.

[One Half]

Sounds like you all must have been good boys and girls this year!

I have already started my lists for my next birthday and next Christmas (UL sleeping bag and pack).

I love the fact that many of you mentioned your 'family gifts'. (spouses hiking, kids coming home, baby announcements, etc)

I can't wait for some snow to use my new snowshoes! Finally, I have a winter sport!

[runt13]

the book ''a walk in the woods'' on the second read already, garmin etrex 20 hand held gps thingy! long johns, and a new wool hat.

RUNT

[Sierra Echo]

I got a swiss army knife!!!

[harryfred]

Got a kindle which I already love going to be so great those lock down days in the tent or at night in the winter. A vacum sealer going to expand my food dehydrating and pickleing.

[rocketsocks]

Got some real nice anthracite coal.....gonna be warm this winter,,,,,,if winter ever starts ,Just kidding.Some Twizzlers(strawberry),100 wt. fleese pull over,Colin Fletchers "The Thousand mile summer"Which I have been wanting to read for a very long time, Yeah.A very nice and warm LLBean fleese shirt that is currenly hanging in my wifes closet "whats up w/that?and few gift cards.Bought some fleese mittens (convertable)and a Tech wick shirt.

[Papa D]

new patagonia long sleeve hiking shirt - un-describable stink in old one that couldn't wash out
new merino wool glove liners
a little ultra light day pack - stuffs into your pocket like a pack cover - GSI - might use it for something (like a grocery run)
2 fuel canisters for my pocket rocket - should handle 2 weeks of backpacking for me
some jeans and a shirt because my wife thinks I look like a dirty hiker (or an office guy) all the time - "going out clothes" she called them
my 6-year old made me a bunch of art too
candy, lip balm, a handfull of other stuff too
I sort of celebrate it more as a solstice party but happy to give and receive

[Emerson Bigills]

I got myself a Lightheart solo tent and a Marmot Atom 40 degree Bag.

[Old Boots]

A copy of the Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson.