climbing & outdoor gear

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   As I've probably mentioned, I work at a summer camp where one of my main responsibilities is working at a high ropes course and rock wall in addition to hiking trips, white-water canoeing, archery instruction, and anything else awesome you can think of. While camp spent a several thousand dollars on new gear this year, my own collection could use some improvement. I already have some of the major things covered, harness, ATC, plenty of carabiners, 65L Osprey pack, lightweight sleeping bag, functional ground pad, and good hiking boots (Scarpa). I need to round out my personal gear collection, and have a $75 gift certificate for EMS to get me started. What are some must-have items I should look into? While I could get by without it, a ground pad was one item I would not now be caught without. Anybody found a bit of gear that you absolutely would not go without now?

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rednekk98 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Dead man... Joined: 02 July 2002 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8878	Post Options Post Reply Quote rednekk98 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: climbing & outdoor gear Posted: 01 February 2012 at 11:14pm
	As I've probably mentioned, I work at a summer camp where one of my main responsibilities is working at a high ropes course and rock wall in addition to hiking trips, white-water canoeing, archery instruction, and anything else awesome you can think of. While camp spent a several thousand dollars on new gear this year, my own collection could use some improvement. I already have some of the major things covered, harness, ATC, plenty of carabiners, 65L Osprey pack, lightweight sleeping bag, functional ground pad, and good hiking boots (Scarpa). I need to round out my personal gear collection, and have a $75 gift certificate for EMS to get me started. What are some must-have items I should look into? While I could get by without it, a ground pad was one item I would not now be caught without. Anybody found a bit of gear that you absolutely would not go without now?

God Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Pull My Finger Joined: 09 May 2004 Status: Offline Points: 1343	Post Options Post Reply Quote God Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 February 2012 at 2:37am
	Wide brim hat and sunblock. I burn easy and skin cancer is a real threat to this whitey.

Reb Cpl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group 2010 Worst Luck award winner Joined: 10 June 2002 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13882	Post Options Post Reply Quote Reb Cpl Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 February 2012 at 7:13am
	Most of my camping cuisine is a little less than gourmet- usually a can of something opened and thrown next to the fire to heat up. This little gizmo is a life (and hand) saver that allows you to pick up a hot can or pot. Edited by Reb Cpl - 02 February 2012 at 7:16am