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01-21-2014, 22:49
My thru hike starts in March. I have not yet stepped on the AT, yet I am in such a positive place that I could scream! Yes!
For all the crap going on in the world, I want to take a moment to suggest that when you deal with people here, mainstream, entrepreneurs, hikers, real people... There is hope for this country. I love these people!
Two quick stories.
- Ed "Cedar Tree" Hinnant. Great guy, developed the Packa, pack cover/parka combination. I think it is a great idea. I bought one, used it, talked to Cedar Tree several times, innovative. However, I recently bought a cuben pack from Zpacks, and decided not to take a pack cover. I decided to sell the Packa. Posted it here. My buyer questioned the size. Cedar Tree sees the thread, jumps in and offers to EXCHANGE MY USED Packa if it does not fit. Sold!
Now where do you see that in real life, other than here???
- I bought a 20 degree top quilt from Adam at Hammockgear. My first quilt, and I was a new hammocker. I asked about adding extra down, being the new guy. Adam said, no, should be fine, try it and we can fix it if you desire. 9 months later, last week, I decided after a few cool nights of hanging, that I wanted an extra 2 ounces of down. I call Adam. He says FREE. FREE shipping. Come on, ADAM! I want to keep you guys in business, and don't mind spending a few bucks to do it!!!
I am retiring from a large company, where you do your job, and go home at the end of the day. Bittersweet. I just find this hiking community stuff very refreshing, and I'm sure that there are thousands of similar stories out there, the trail magic, and more.
Just saying...
For all the crap going on in the world, I want to take a moment to suggest that when you deal with people here, mainstream, entrepreneurs, hikers, real people... There is hope for this country. I love these people!
Two quick stories.
- Ed "Cedar Tree" Hinnant. Great guy, developed the Packa, pack cover/parka combination. I think it is a great idea. I bought one, used it, talked to Cedar Tree several times, innovative. However, I recently bought a cuben pack from Zpacks, and decided not to take a pack cover. I decided to sell the Packa. Posted it here. My buyer questioned the size. Cedar Tree sees the thread, jumps in and offers to EXCHANGE MY USED Packa if it does not fit. Sold!
Now where do you see that in real life, other than here???
- I bought a 20 degree top quilt from Adam at Hammockgear. My first quilt, and I was a new hammocker. I asked about adding extra down, being the new guy. Adam said, no, should be fine, try it and we can fix it if you desire. 9 months later, last week, I decided after a few cool nights of hanging, that I wanted an extra 2 ounces of down. I call Adam. He says FREE. FREE shipping. Come on, ADAM! I want to keep you guys in business, and don't mind spending a few bucks to do it!!!
I am retiring from a large company, where you do your job, and go home at the end of the day. Bittersweet. I just find this hiking community stuff very refreshing, and I'm sure that there are thousands of similar stories out there, the trail magic, and more.
Just saying...