Adam's Awesome Anecdotes

Even though I love my trekking poles and day pack I purchased in the fall, I sure am wishing I had the backpacking stove, a larger pack, and a griddle right about now for my upcoming car-camping trip this weekend.  Damn, the outdoors gets expensive fast!  The only thing saving my bank account right now is the fact that REI is 40 minutes away… without holiday traffic.