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Odd Man Out
12-25-2013, 16:44
Did Santa bring you any good hiking gear?
I got a Neo-Air Trekker pad. It is the torso-length wide version. I plan to pair this with a CCF pad for my legs.
Also got an Olicamp XTS pot to round out my kitchen. This will be paired with my Zelph Starlyte, a carbon felt disk for a base, and home made hardware cloth pot stand and aluminum flashing wind screen. Looking forward to some test boils.
i got a membership to the ATA, Appalachian Trail - Anonymous, I am a section hiker and i can't quit, my wife and daughters gave me a life time membership. They said i need help.
Different Socks
12-25-2013, 17:31
Nothing, NADA, Zilch. Too many people thinking of themselves this year or the ease to use electronics to send greetings. I sent out 55 cards this year, only have gotten 3 in return.
Sweetgreen
12-25-2013, 17:59
My husband and I collectively got a Jetboil, a Steripen, and two Therma-rest Trail Pro mats. Although the latter, will probably be exchanged for a Neo-air model. I think the Trail Pro's are going to be to much weight.
Traffic Jam
12-25-2013, 19:27
Nothing, NADA, Zilch. Too many people thinking of themselves this year or the ease to use electronics to send greetings. I sent out 55 cards this year, only have gotten 3 in return.
Super big hug from me!
Santa brought my son a Optimus Crux HE weekend kit
Santa brought me a The NorthFace Mountain lite rain jacket.
But the best present is the trip my soon and I planned for next week!
Sarcasm the elf
12-25-2013, 19:37
I certainly wasnt expecting this, my wife is awesome.
SunnyWalker
12-25-2013, 19:50
Hiking related gifts to me: Pair of lightweight binoculars, one $50 Visa gift card. Yaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
jimmyjam
12-25-2013, 20:02
Well it's not under the tree, but I'm making myself a shaped cuben tarp and net tent.25410
Different Socks
12-25-2013, 20:02
Super big hug from me!
Thanks!! Hugs always welcome!
Zpacks solplex tent. Finally ready for my SOBO thru. Love my wife!
I certainly wasnt expecting this, my wife is awesome.
Elf, what are they?
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1.
Looking forward to using it next week (just hope it does not feel like a coffin like some say and I end up regretting the ounces I saved over the UL2).
ULA Circuit and a $75 gift card to REI!
The Solemates
12-25-2013, 22:19
Thermarest neo therm
2 AT t shirts
Mrs Baggins
12-25-2013, 22:32
In-laws sent hubby and I a pair of Life Straws. Never mentioned them or asked for them but we're curious to give them a try on our next day hike near a stream.
Sarcasm the elf
12-25-2013, 22:33
Elf, what are they?
Ice climbing axes
http://www.rockandice.com/lates-news/black-diamond-reactor-ice-tool
Sarcasm the elf
12-25-2013, 22:37
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1.
Looking forward to using it next week (just hope it does not feel like a coffin like some say and I end up regretting the ounces I saved over the UL2).
Don't worry too much about what I said regarding the size if the Fy Creek, it's definitely a workable tent. I've used one in some truly miserable weather (low 30's and raining) and it held up fine. It's just not that fun to be holed up inside one for 13 hours straight.
Alligator
12-25-2013, 22:47
In-laws sent hubby and I a pair of Life Straws. Never mentioned them or asked for them but we're curious to give them a try on our next day hike near a stream.That's funny, I got one from my in-laws too. Didn't ask for it either but I think I might use it for day hiking or trail running. Pretty decent score IMO, I have gotten way worse well-meaning backpacking gifts.
kayak karl
12-25-2013, 22:55
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and a 17' Chesapeake kayak kit coming Friday
I'm Happy, happy happy *<[;-)>
Likes2travel
12-25-2013, 23:04
Santa brought me a new 25 degree sleeping bag. But, it appears his delivery elves are running a few days behind with the Sawyer Mini.
I did most of the giving for my wife and son, but managed to slip a Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo "from Santa" under the tree for myself
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Wise Old Owl
12-25-2013, 23:29
LUCI (https://www.mpowerd.com/products) 25413 Radio (http://www.amazon.com/Sangean-DT-120-Stereo-Synthesized-Receiver/dp/B000G6M916/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388027666&sr=8-1&keywords=dt-120) 25414 Buck*****Z (http://www.amazon.com/Rivers-Edge-Buck-*****z-Woods/dp/B007XHT4MS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388028418&sr=8-1&keywords=buck+*****z) 25415Everyone has to be a comedian at Christmas....
One of the biggest things to avoid hiking by yourself is boredom - the radio helps.
Got a Big Agnes Insulated Air Core sleeping pad. Thinking about trading it in for a Q-Core SL.
Also got binoculars and a headlamp.
kythruhiker
12-26-2013, 13:19
Scored an Olympus TG-2 camera - very excited to get outside and test this guy out!
Feral Bill
12-26-2013, 16:50
I got an IOU for new snowshoes. They'll be in from LL Bean next month. My wife got some nice binoculars for birding. Ho Ho Ho!
johnnybgood
12-26-2013, 17:12
What was under your tree ?
A furry cat whose breath smells like cat food. :D
... also Blissfuls' new book, "Mountains,Madness,& Miracles along with a pair of new Kahtoola microspikes.
Night Train
12-26-2013, 17:53
Firefighter tartan kilt, from SportKilt. Absolutely awesome.
slbirdnerd
12-26-2013, 20:37
Still waiting on out of towners and will celebrate tomorrow (fingers crossed) but I did spoil myself a little already with a candle lantern and a Sven Saw. :)
Granwalker
12-26-2013, 20:59
MSR Hubba tent, Icetrekkers, and a Jetboil Sol. Getting ready for some camping after ski season, but the Icetrekkers should make winter hikes a little better. Merry, merry to all!
Rolls Kanardly
12-26-2013, 21:31
Hi Everyone, Hope you had a good Xmas and wishing you a happy New Year.
I got a set of dry compression sacks, a GoLite Imogene 2, and a new 48 oz water bottle. I know have a dry place to sleep, dry clothes and food and fresh water. I should now be a "Happy Camper" RK
Odd Man Out
12-26-2013, 22:03
Firefighter tartan kilt, from SportKilt. Absolutely awesome.
oooo, nice. I forgot I also got a BD Spot Headlamp. Was allowed to open it a few days before Christmas when we lost power in an ice storm.
4eyedbuzzard
12-26-2013, 22:41
Got a quart of denatured alcohol and a 10 cm IMUSA mug. Not sure that it will win out over the snow peak 900. Might be another failed UL test purchase, but I'll have fun playing with it.
Sawyer squeeze mini
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GoldenBear
12-26-2013, 23:13
Lots of wool socks -- Shuttle told my in-laws that I always enjoy getting wool socks, so I get several every year.
And this visor -- done in school colors, with my trail name and my icon ready for all to see as I hike in 2014.
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=58668&c=531
In 2013 I found that I rarely put on my sun hat, simply because, between tree shade and clouds, I'm rarely out in the sun. So I decided a visor would serve my needs better.
whisper walking
12-27-2013, 00:06
REI gift card (Best Brother and Sister-in-law),a new dehydrator (Best Friend), and mocs for camp (Other Best Friend)!
Finally ready for my SOBO thru.
Cool! What's your start date?
Nick
I got a Sawyer Squeeze, and New Mountain Hardwear Rain Coat and Pants
Subie Love
12-27-2013, 11:08
I got 2 pairs of Smartwool socks, Black Diamond Revolt headlamp, a Platypus 1 liter bladder and a Life Straw.
Furlough
12-27-2013, 11:10
2 REI Gift Cards, an Outdoor Research 10L Ultralight Dry Sack, a Golite Wenatchee Primaloft Jacket and a Marmot PreCip Jacket.
Sawyer squeeze mini, with a pre filter and a new knee, or at least one without a torn up cartridge.
Tarptent Rainbow (yay, I can stop carrying a 5-pound tent) and a Mora Light My Fire knife.
Sawyer Squeeze from Santa and this from the Mrs........:-?
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Waitin 4 my trl name
12-27-2013, 21:21
A pair of Inov-8 Men's Roclite 315 Trail Running shoes. Have ready of many hikers that swear by them. Am excited to try them out on my New Year's day hike.
Waitin 4 my trl name
12-27-2013, 21:22
Sawyer Squeeze from Santa and this from the Mrs........:-?
25428
We all need one of those! :)
Smooth & Wasabi
12-27-2013, 21:52
Santa was very good to me. Base layers, socks, dry sack, and Voile bindings for my new fat waxless backcountry skis (Rossi BC 125).
my Mom gave me a new climbing rope - - she's 75 and I'm 29 (um, sorry, 46) - she's been giving
me a new climbing rope every three or 4 years since my real 20s - - she also did all my mail drops
when I thru-hiked in '85 - pretty supportive and great.
Still not sure what I want to be when I grow up . . . .
Traffic Jam
12-28-2013, 11:03
A Lightheart tent. I was VERY good this year!
FinnMelanson
12-28-2013, 11:40
I got a Feathered Friends Swallow UL 20 Sleeping Bag. Stoked.
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A Petzl Tikka Plus 2 headlamp, Darn Tough socks, the National Geographic AT map, and "Appalachian Trials". Somebody read my wish lists, but Santa didn't spring for a new tent or sleeping bag.
Man, oh man, was Santa (and everyone else for that matter) good to me this year! Sierra designs zissou 23, a $50 REI gift card, and a couple black diamond carabiners. I also got my girlfriend her first pack, osprey viva 50, kind of a gift for the both of us since now she can come with me! Not to mention all of it was paid with my membership so I get the dividend! Merry Christmas to me!
Warbonnet Ridgerunner Hammock and cloudburst tarp. Very Nice!
Odd Man Out
12-29-2013, 20:16
A Lightheart tent. I was VERY good this year!
On the Nice List for sure!
Wool socks, sock liners, Merino base layer leggings, Grand Trunk Nano hammock, a summer Buff (in the *SWEET* NatGeo Zulu pattern), a polar Buff, and money towards the New Boot Fund! Happy hiker right here.
And did a mention a second Guyot Gription lid? Definitely not UL, but my FAVORITE nalgene accessory for everything else. Look them up!
I got some new socks and underwear which was very much needed. Also got a couple of zpacks stuff sacks, new water filter, and a jetboil ti. Can't wait to get to use it all!
AkaMirage
12-30-2013, 11:55
Santa must have put us on the "really nice" list this year... I got a Gregory Baltoro 65 to replace the awful, ill-fitting hand-me-down pack I had, and a fleece lined stuff sack I'll use as a pillow. My boyfriend and soon-to-be backpacking partner got an Osprey Aether 60, some dry sacks, stuff sacks, wool socks, and of course the requisite AT cathole trowel. ;)
Austin 2014
12-30-2013, 15:54
Santa was good to me this year! I got a Black Rock down beanie, Outdoor Research overmitts, Possum Down socks, a P-style, Thermarest patch kit, AT passport, and some sentimental items like a small photo book and inspirational bracelet. My sister-in-law found me a great National Geographic book about the AT from the 1970s. Can't wait to read it!
Stinkbug
12-30-2013, 18:47
Big Agnes Flycreek2 / Big Agnes Q Core pad / Fillo / Sea to Summit camp towell / flask and bottle of fine Bourbon. Ms Santa and our Elves are awesome!
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Comet Omega
12-30-2013, 19:19
.9L Evernew Titanium Non-stick pot and AWOL's 2014 Guide!
Both my wife and I got Big Agnes sleep systems. Encampment 15 bags and Q-Core pads.
2NewKnees
12-30-2013, 21:25
I got a bunch of gift cards for REI and bought an Eno hammock and tarp. Very excited to try hammock camping. Also got the book Just passin Thru. Can't wait for spring break to get in a long trip on the AT!
Lala1008
12-30-2013, 23:11
I got the new bio lite stove!! We already tried it out and it is amazing!
kolokolo
01-01-2014, 10:48
I got a Spot for Christmas. It will make hiking alone safer, I think. Not going to activate it until right before my first 2014 hike, though.
I received a $50 from Barnes & Noble. Still looking for hiking gear.
Odd Man Out
01-01-2014, 14:14
I got some $ from parents. Used to get a SMD Skyscape Trekker tent. Waited until the last minute to get it on sale. I have a hard time committing.
What was under you tree?
Fraser fir needles, trail food, and gift cards.
Oh, and three trail Guide Books w/ two shweet complete mapsets of two of those trails.
Wise Old Owl
01-01-2014, 16:33
I got a Spot for Christmas. It will make hiking alone safer, I think. Not going to activate it until right before my first 2014 hike, though.
Just a thought - test it out the month before on a "work out" hike....makes sure you have all the right options turned on and the "insurance" make sure you are familiar with the service... most folks do not check it out and discover angst.