Since retirement my father has managed to turn his hiking hobby into a bit of an obsession. He has been cranking them out and working through all the "lists" he can find around these parts. New Hampshire 48, done. New England 100 highest, done, Adk 46r, done.
He's now working on the Adirondack 100 highest, a miserable list that includes a bunch of long nasty bushwacks to wooded summits with no view or real payoff other than the sense of accomplishment for getting there.
But hey, to each their own.. he's enjoying his retirement the way he wants to!
I'd love to find something I could get as a gift that would help him in his journey, but he's so deep into this that he pretty much has what he needs.
Any ideas?
Crazy hikers.. what's your favorite piece of gear that most people don't have?
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12-19-2015, 11:56 AM #1
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What gift for the avid hiker / bushwacker who has everything?
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12-19-2015, 02:46 PM #2
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12-20-2015, 08:18 AM #3
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A new gps watch?
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12-20-2015, 08:43 AM #4
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honey stinger chews
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12-20-2015, 08:45 AM #5
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Micro spikes?
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12-20-2015, 10:37 AM #6
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Wide brimmed hat to protect the eyes and ears from the bushwackin
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12-20-2015, 10:40 AM #7
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This water filter has been my fav purchase for long mtb rides and emergency backup to my main water filter. http://m.rei.com/product/890900/sawy...i-water-filter
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12-20-2015, 10:50 AM #8
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For bushwhacking
http://www.silkysaws.com“I have a responsibility to not be intimidated and bullied by low life losers who abuse what little power is granted to them as ski patrollers.”
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12-20-2015, 11:03 AM #9
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Lightweight gaiters are essential for my backpacking and bushwalking. Not a big deal if I am just out for a day hike but keeping dust of your socks multi day and rocks out of boots is a good thing
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12-20-2015, 11:07 AM #10
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Ok I see it was already mentioned but these may be a little more coverage than needed. Outdoor research makes gaiters of all sizes, and I have a few. But I like to bushwhack or tromp as I call it
Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark
[TGRVIDEO][/TGRVIDEO]Education must be the answer, we've tried ignorance and it doesn't work!
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01-23-2016, 07:44 AM #11
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Pocket Bellows
Can't go wrong with this. Weighs 1oz in the case and makes starting a fire so much easier.
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