Just finished having a birthday, and collected a cool $150 in gift cards to REI. I've been big into camping/hiking for many years, but I'm in the infancy of my backpack hunting years. With that, I'd love if you guys could help me spend the money on needs (and maybe some wants
) for the backpack hunter.
Here is a list of things I already have:
- Tents (BAgnes & GoLite)
- Pack (NICE longbow)
- Sleeping bag/pad (BAgnes)
- Stove (Jetboil)
- GPS (Basic Garmin ETrex)
- Various clothing items
Ok guys, what do you say? Where should I spend my $150 at REI? Some things I thought of:
- Quality pair of well fitting boots (something I've never had, and no doubt will need. Reccomendations?)
- Upgrade the GPS
- Water filtration system
- Compass
- Better light source (splurge = the Surfire headlamp)
- Camelback
- Hiking poles
From my own thinking, the boots would probably have to be top priority unless you think that REI doesn't carry a brand name fit for backpack hunting. If it helps, my near future (next 3 years) of backpacking I have plans to do Goats in WY, Mule Deer in Eastern CO, and maybe Elk in CO. Mostly Western backpacking hunting.
