where did all this come from???

[Biloxi]

hey, I was wondering if anyone else has run into this problem also? tonight I decided that I was gonna go thru all my hiking gear to take pictures of some things I need to sell or trade, before my thru hike next month...and WOW I gotta lotta stuff, things I had forgot I even had..I have been putting things in my gear/storage room for the last 3 years..but I never dreamed it was such a large amount of stuff..redundent stuff really.I got proubly 20pair of all kinds of socks,6-7 fleece,rain jackets,wind jackets, heavy jackets,light jackets,ss shirts,ls shirts,gloves,hats,scarves,neck gaiters,nalgenes,2 complete sets of mosquito clothing from hat withnets,shirt,pants..rain pants,whole rain suits,rain mitts..9 pairs of shoes>>what? waterproof bags.3 packs(I did know about them)2 good bags,1 cheap bag and even a fleece liner,3 pads,flashlights.even a 4D battery lantern that I know I ain't carrying .I am going to try and sell some of the better stuff or trade for more stuff..lol..but when I am done and I have my pack ready to go with what replacements I may need for my thru..I am going to give the rest away here to anyone who might need or want it..all I ask is you pay the cheapest shipping..so keep an eye out and when I post if you want something tell me..thanks .Biloxi/Don

[Tinker]

I know whereof thou speakest.

"I feel your pain"

[jrwiesz]

I know whereof thou speakest.

"I feel your pain"

Ain't it great?

[Biloxi]

I think it's a sickness...but I can't stop....(but honey..it's a $100.00 jacket for only $30.00...)

[jrwiesz]

I think it's a sickness...but I can't stop....(but honey..it's a $100.00 jacket for only $30.00...)

Shall we start an, ebay, EA?

[Dogwood]

Kinda sounds like every woman I've ever known. Closets and dresser drawers and cabinets and shelves full of handbags and shoes they forgot they had.

[fiddlehead]

Luckily i have a big garage.
Good luck.

[jrwiesz]

Luckily i have a big garage.
Good luck.

Remember that Snow Lion parka you just had to have?

Need a used one?

Fabrics have come a long ways these days.

[cathy]

I took three girlfriends backpacking for the weekend and except for the sleepingbags the rest of the gear was mine. I know where your coming from.

[bigcranky]

I could just about open an outfitter in my garage. I feel your pain.

[skinewmexico]

It's a sickness. I could have sworn I bought a 40 degree Mountain Hardware bag, and was charged for it, but I couldn't find it. About a year later, I opened a box in the garage, and there it was. Oops.

[snowhoe]

Biloxi GOOD FOR YOU! WOW!! WISH MORE PEOPLE WERE SO NICE AS YOU ARE! I also give away extra stuff I have to people who are just starting out or the boy scouts. There are other good people out there!

[cowboy nichols]

I did the same thing and wondered if anyone could carry all their gear at one time.LOL

[Slo-go'en]

No doubt many of us could outfit a small boyscout troop single handlely.
I have 6 packs, 3 day packs, 2 waist packs, 4 tents, 4 bivy sacks, 1 hammock, 6 sleeping bags, 5 assorted sleeping mats, ect, ect...

[Mongoose2]

My wife reminds me of this frequently.....

[sheepdog]

I'd get rid of some of it but I might need it someday. Besides it's mine, don't touch it!!!

[Cabin Fever]

I have a whole room devoted to hiking. Gear, pictures and other paraphernalia.

Biloxi, Our Club is working with an outdoor club at a local college that is trying to get off the ground. They have asked our group for gear donations. I think we could foot the bill for the shipping if you are interested in donating it to them. PM me.

[Jayboflavin04]

Kinda like crack!!!! Except you have something to show for it and you get to keep your teeth.

[snowhoe]

Cabin fever, forget the shipping just drive down and get and meet him face to face. Gas might cost a little but you will have made a friend and thats way better than what gas cost

[Red Hat]

But it's kind of nice to have extra packs, tents, sleeping bags, pads, etc when you have a friend who would like to join you. That way he/she can try out the trail without going broke doing so. My friend is hiking with me for Spring Break. I know she'll be wanting her own stuff afterwards...