What did you get for Christmas?

**Wise Old Owl** · 12-26-2011, 19:16

Funny you mention that - $5000 and hard work removing the old windows and 1950 look from the living room....

**RossSFCA** · 12-26-2011, 19:20

A gift card from REI... which arrived early, so I was able to take advantage of the 30% off special and the free two-day shipping. YAY! Really did save me a lot of money and I was able to buy three items instead of two.

Also, I got a nice check that I will be able to put toward my zero days and hostel stays during my 2012 AT thru-hike. And a little more breathing room on my already tight budget.

Ross/DirtyGirl

**hikerboy57** · 12-26-2011, 19:26

i got a keurig single cup coffee maker, cant wait to plug it into a shelter!!

**Sassafras Lass** · 12-26-2011, 19:29

Got the Thermarest compressible pillow in medium:

Pillow#.jpg

Super comfortable and doesn't weigh much at all.

We've also acquired over the last 2 months:

* ULA Circuit for me - should be here this week, I'm beyond psyched!
* Marmot Aura 2P (actually sleeping in it tonight)
* Marmot PreCip jackets for us both
* Mt. Hardwear UltraLamina 0 bags for us both

We're not made of money, honestly - we just budget well.

**Wise Old Owl** · 12-26-2011, 19:32

Originally Posted by RossSFCA

A gift card from REI... which arrived early, so I was able to take advantage of the 30% off special and the free two-day shipping. YAY! Really did save me a lot of money and I was able to buy three items instead of two.

Also, I got a nice check that I will be able to put toward my zero days and hostel stays during my 2012 AT thru-hike. And a little more breathing room on my already tight budget.

Ross/DirtyGirl

one of the few things that can be combined with the membership card - DONT SPEND TILL OTHER OFFERS AND APRIL!

**Megapixel** · 12-26-2011, 19:34

i got (get) to thru hike in 2012!!!

**House of Payne** · 12-26-2011, 20:04

Asked for and got lots of REI GC's. In years past, unless I was specific I would get 'almost' the right gear. It's safer and easier to get my own gear, kinda like women shooping for clothes.

**Don H** · 12-26-2011, 20:08

My wife had a book made up for me documenting my thru-hike this year. Now I can sit back in my recliner and relive the adventure!

**RockyRoo** · 12-26-2011, 20:14

Merrell Chamelen Arc Ventalators, lightweight/quick dry/UV protection shirt, marino longsleeved shirt, Hiker's wool, and US cash. Now for a visa and airticket!

**House of Payne** · 12-26-2011, 20:24

Originally Posted by Don H

My wife had a book made up for me documenting my thru-hike this year. Now I can sit back in my recliner and relive the adventure!

I like that gift alot!

**Magilla** · 12-26-2011, 20:24

Ok nothing hiking related. But I got a picture of my son from Afganistan. He also called to wish me a Merry Xmas from there, and remind me he will be home in Febuary. Other than that spending time with the family was the best present.

**P-Train** · 12-26-2011, 21:37

$100 GC to local hiking store. Probably use it for stove or hiking pole.

**Theosus** · 12-26-2011, 23:37

Originally Posted by Don H

My wife had a book made up for me documenting my thru-hike this year. Now I can sit back in my recliner and relive the adventure!

I love photo books! I made two so far, one a family vacation and one photo-a-day project for 365 days in 2010. Good call on that one for your wife.I got a deuter 75L pack, trekking poles and some Skeletoes. I still have a late xmass family thing to go to. Hoping for an REI or amazon card. Need a fixed blade knife and a few small items, and then I'm ready to go somewhere.

**Rasty** · 12-26-2011, 23:46

Snowpeak mini titanium cookset. Black Diamond distance FL Z poles. Now I am going to get a caldera tri-ti ulc stove to go with the cookset.

**double d** · 12-27-2011, 00:01

got a really nice $50 gift card to REI, from my wonderful wife! All good, but................problem is, I spend the $50 and then, well, when you see all that hiking eye candy, you know the rest of the story-I "might" spend more then the $50!

**ChrisJackson** · 12-27-2011, 00:07

Originally Posted by hikerboy57

i got a keurig single cup coffee maker, cant wait to plug it into a shelter!!

We got this as well! We really love it. I've been absolutely wired since the 25th! Enjoy.

**SassyWindsor** · 12-27-2011, 01:53

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.

**nitewalker** · 12-27-2011, 08:51

Originally Posted by Wise Old Owl

My dad told me the same thing as a young man in confidence, but that part of snapping it in half may have been to instill a little fear.

lol. snaping it in half would not be good....

**nitewalker** · 12-27-2011, 08:52

Originally Posted by Pollen

Pentex WG-1 GPS camera, kershaw knife and a compass.

kershaw knife, nice!!!!!

**nitewalker** · 12-27-2011, 08:55

Originally Posted by RockyRoo

Merrell Chamelen Arc Ventalators, lightweight/quick dry/UV protection shirt, marino longsleeved shirt, Hiker's wool, and US cash. Now for a visa and airticket!

i love my chameleons, good score!!!

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