Gear

Thoughts of backpacking gear have consumed me.  I actually had a dream the other night about what would be just the right way to pack my backpack. Sleeping bag here and tent there... If the tent's there, the sleeping pad needs to be here.  It's crazy how much thought we've been putting into our gear.  And, what's even more amazing is all this thought and consideration we have been putting into socks and underwear and shoes and rain jackets is absolutely necessary. 

I have to admit, though, that I love all the gear.  It's crazy all the thought and attention to detail that can go into a tent; how light and warm a sleeping bag can be; just how water-repellent siliconised nylon is.  I guess I appreciate all the work and development that goes into all of these things. 

This afternoon we put in an order for socks, and I think we should pop some champagne or something, because unless I am overlooking something(which is possible)I think we are done buying our gear.

Now, it's time to figure out what we are going to eat...

2 months, 25 days, 17 hours and 2 minutes

Peace.

Alex