Ok, so I have a $100 REI gift card, plus right now is their member appreciation sale, one regular priced item for 20% off. You would think this would be the ideal time to buy something, but I can't think of anything we need! We need to get crossbars and a ski rack for the Forester, but going through other sources is going to be cheaper than REI, even with the gift card and such.

So I need suggestions for something to get. I ski, Anthony snowboards, so snow gear is always good. Basically, I'm saying asking to shop for me and give me suggestions of fun things!

You cant think of any thing! whats wrong with you!!!! you can buy me MSR snowshoes!!!

do you need new backpacks, hiking gear, camping gear, shoes, boots, clothes, gloves, watches, knifes, handbag, socks, long under wear, something for bode

i wish i had the cash to get the MSR's with the 20% but im hoping they do another one around xmas.

I know Jenn, there's something wrong with me. I think it's the fact that there's so many things to choose from that I can't pinpoint any one thing. When I don't have any money is when I find things I want.

I would love to buy some more boots, but I think Anthony would kill me if I bought another pair of shoes!

REI is a dangerous, dangerous place for your wallet.

Get one really high quality piece of equipment. I'm starting to build up my backpacking kit for example, I get one big thing every month or two that should last me years and have me set for next spring.  

I've just gotten a rain shell and boots...pacific northwest essentials.

Edit - if you dont have good hiking boots, do that. They're really good at helping you find ones that fit properly, and the enjoyment factor of hiking is so much better when you have good boots.

REI sucks! Just send me that gift card so I can dispose of it for you!!

Do you need anything for the dog?? backpack?? booties??

Hughie wrote:

REI sucks! Just send me that gift card so I can dispose of it for you!!

Do you need anything for the dog?? backpack?? booties??

Haha, thanks so much for the offer! We just got a backpack, so we are good there. I'll have to see what other kind of dog stuff they have online, there's not that much in our store.