Gear upgrade suggestion needed

And the new dividend will come out soon, so I suppose I’ll have more like $250.

If you sleep cold, I’d upgrade the pad to a NeoAir Xtherm Max with a insulation R value of 5.7.  The Exped Synmat UL7 only has a R value of 3.1, so you’d be almost doubling the insulation value.

K

Sounds like you’re already set. What about other outdoor activities that they outfit?

Maps or guidebooks? Consumables (e.g. dehydrated foods, fuel). You don’t have to spend it all at once.

I don’t know about you, but my trail runners never last a full season.

Do you ski or snowboard? My local REI sells lift tickets, discounted even, to most of the nearby resorts.

Classes? Some are free, but their more in-depth navigation class is not. Same for their in-the-field snow & glacier travel safety class.

And you can always cash out your dividend.

Warmer pad. Makes life so much nicer at night when you need it.

I’d also vote for a warmer pad.

Exped Pillow. Cant go wrong with socks and shoes. Sunglasses? What about an insulated hat like the OR Transcendent Beanie.

Thanks everyone.

Yes could just get the cash on the dividend, but added to the gift cert makes a nice sum.

I think the idea of a new pad is a good one. A bit of research and wait for the next 20% off coupon then. Hadn’t thought of a class. Great idea too!

Kelly

I third the suggestion for a new pad, and I really like my NeoAir Xtherm.  $ well-spent.  It sounds like you are pretty well-equipped, so I might suggest splurging on something you wouldn’t ordinarily buy, since it will be “free.”  What have you been dreaming of but just can’t justify?  (I would probably buy another Tenkara rod….)