- The SteriPen Classic - which I will take back and exchange for the 'Adventurer'. The classic was on sale so I figured I'd go with it and do the research when I got home.
- Camelbak 3 Liter bladder. I now have a 2L and 3L. They can fit into my pack together or seperately, so it gives me some versatility.
- A cooking pot set-up. They had the GSI Halulite that is basically one big pot (big in camping terms) and then some other bowls that all pack into the one pot. It s really light as the pot is titanium and the bowls plastic. I don't even have to take the whole thing either.
- I picked up some Sawyer permetherim insect repelant for clothing. You spray it on clothes and it should minimize insect issues.
- A leatherman plier/knife /tool set.
- A Petzl head lamp. I am a bit sceptical with this one as I sacrificed some comfort for weight and a bit better light. We'll see REI's 100% satisfaction guarantee makes it easy. I will try it next thursday I think and if it doesn't sit right, I'll exchange it. Worried about running with it and sweating - will it stay in place...
- I also got a little lantern type light by black diamond.
- I finally got some body glide...
- I also got some tiny little containers for spices or something of the sort, and a 2L dry sack for whatever ends up in it.
It was a costly trip, but I got good deals on some stuff and then the things I wasn't certain about put on my registry:
- Sleeping: I got into the one Marmot sleeping bag I'd been looking at. It was really warm, more than I'd want. I tried out some sleeping mats but wasn't sure about using/carrying them, as well as cultural etiquette when sleeping at someone's house. I also saw silk sleeping bag liners. This seemed like a great option perhaps just in general. If the sleeping bags are to warm (and $2-300) then maybe a $65 silk liner, with maybe some kind of bed pad type thing and another layer may be a more versatile way to use money and sleep well. More for the same dollar. We'll see, worth thinking about, but is it warm enough? I just basically need a solid lightweight blanket!! Any advice?
- Solar power: hhhmmmmmm.... this one is gonna be tricky. After speaking to both my fathers about the computer and wattage, it seems that the ones they have there just aren't enough. I need more wattage and then they get pricey. This is going to be tricky. I can't spend $2-300 on some giant solar panel that I can't walk with. I need to learn more and see what I can do. But if I can't get a solar panel that is functional I might have to use just the phone and keyboard - if possible...
- I also found a nice pair of Nylon pants that zipper into shorts. I just couldn't justify buying them yet though. We'll see. I have some other considerations for clothing and a lot of this. I'll get that post written at some point here as well...
Ok, so that was my day. I can't say enough about the help I received today. Dan had actually spent some time in Africa and had some good advice and pointers on what I'd be up to. Like I said, good people.
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