[RyanNREMTP]

REI rocks.

I could have gone a lifetime without ever seeing that wedding picture.

[CJStudent]

Originally Posted by merlynusn

Expedition because this'll be the first of many trips. I also want to do a week in the GSMNP without resupply.

I'm also an REI member and get the 10% back from them as well. Plus they have a great return policy.

Gotcha. Yeah, but don't you have to pay a fee to become a member of REI? I thought you at least used to.

I also went to a local store and spent an entirely ridiculous amount for really just little things (water bottle with steel cup, smartwool socks, maps, a few other little things) Holy crap I can spend a LOT of money in that place!

[lawman800]

Friend just picked up some fancy emergency stove with USB charger from REI. It uses the heat waves to not just cook, but drive a fan to increase ventilation and combustion, and the fan also powers the USB which can be used to charge your phone. Pretty sweet.

[RyanNREMTP]

Originally Posted by CJStudent

Gotcha. Yeah, but don't you have to pay a fee to become a member of REI? I thought you at least used to.

I also went to a local store and spent an entirely ridiculous amount for really just little things (water bottle with steel cup, smartwool socks, maps, a few other little things) Holy crap I can spend a LOT of money in that place!

No fee when I signed up a very long time ago.

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[CJStudent]

Originally Posted by lawman800

Friend just picked up some fancy emergency stove with USB charger from REI. It uses the heat waves to not just cook, but drive a fan to increase ventilation and combustion, and the fan also powers the USB which can be used to charge your phone. Pretty sweet.

I know what you're talking about. From what I've heard about it, though, it's not very efficient.

Originally Posted by RyanNREMTP

No fee when I signed up a very long time ago.

Sent from my Federation issued communicator.

I must be getting it mixed up with somewhere else, then.

ETA: I just checked. Membership is $20.

[Horror]

I think I'll take this one as my new ring tone.

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[RyanNREMTP]

Originally Posted by CJStudent

I know what you're talking about. From what I've heard about it, though, it's not very efficient.



I must be getting it mixed up with somewhere else, then.

ETA: I just checked. Membership is $20.

Oops, guess things change. Still $20 isn't bad.

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[CJStudent]

Originally Posted by RyanNREMTP

Oops, guess things change. Still $20 isn't bad.

Sent from my Federation issued communicator.

No, but I'll just get most everything from Moosejaw because I don't have to pay a membership fee. That is a lifetime membership, though, so maybe sometime.

[merlynusn]

Yeah, the REI membership is a one time lifetime fee of $20. I think there is a restriction that you have to buy something every year though. I'd have to check. But since I buy stuff, I'm all good to go.

[CJStudent]

Originally Posted by merlynusn

Yeah, the REI membership is a one time lifetime fee of $20. I think there is a restriction that you have to buy something every year though. I'd have to check. But since I buy stuff, I'm all good to go.

Yeah, I've purchased from there before (a backpacking mess kit that I cannot locate right now; I think it may be at my parents' house mixed in with their camping stuff), but a membership where I HAVE to purchase something every year could be dangerous, lol.

[Horror]

I'm on leave for the next 11 days

had to take my remaining days of vacation from 2012

[RMolina628]

I quit smoking..... again. One habit I cannot shake for more than a year or two at a time.

[blueiron]

REI membership payment is once in a lifetime. It cost me $10 years ago and I made back that money several times over in the first year. The dividend needs to be redeemed within the following year, but I always find something I need or can use.

They aren't as hardcore as they used to be - ice axes and figure-eights have been relegated to a small display and trendy fashion has taken their place, but at least they haven't become Abercrombie & Fitch.

[merlynusn]

Originally Posted by blueiron

REI membership payment is once in a lifetime. It cost me $10 years ago and I made back that money several times over in the first year. The dividend needs to be redeemed within the following year, but I always find something I need or can use.

They aren't as hardcore as they used to be - ice axes and figure-eights have been relegated to a small display and trendy fashion has taken their place, but at least they haven't become Abercrombie & Fitch.

But if you check out their online store, they have a ton more stuff. I asked them about it because the boots I wanted to try weren't on the shelf. They pretty much just said that it's based on sales. They usually sell up to a certain dollar line and have a hard time selling the more expensive boots in that store so they don't stock them and just sell them online. Same thing with the various backpacks, etc.

[lawman800]

Originally Posted by blueiron

REI membership payment is once in a lifetime. It cost me $10 years ago and I made back that money several times over in the first year. The dividend needs to be redeemed within the following year, but I always find something I need or can use.

They aren't as hardcore as they used to be - ice axes and figure-eights have been relegated to a small display and trendy fashion has taken their place, but at least they haven't become Abercrombie & Fitch.

What's wrong with A&F?

[blueiron]

Originally Posted by lawman800

What's wrong with A&F?

NotCal!

[OfficerChris]

Hollister!

[lawman800]

Ghillie Girl!

[CJStudent]

Originally Posted by blueiron

REI membership payment is once in a lifetime. It cost me $10 years ago and I made back that money several times over in the first year. The dividend needs to be redeemed within the following year, but I always find something I need or can use.

They aren't as hardcore as they used to be - ice axes and figure-eights have been relegated to a small display and trendy fashion has taken their place, but at least they haven't become Abercrombie & Fitch.

Originally Posted by merlynusn

But if you check out their online store, they have a ton more stuff. I asked them about it because the boots I wanted to try weren't on the shelf. They pretty much just said that it's based on sales. They usually sell up to a certain dollar line and have a hard time selling the more expensive boots in that store so they don't stock them and just sell them online. Same thing with the various backpacks, etc.

I think that's most any outdoor store anymore. I've come to like a local store now, too. It's a chain, but it's a small, local chain (three stores).

[OfficerChris]

Originally Posted by lawman800

Ghillie Girl!

I only know ghillie suits

[RyanNREMTP]

Dammit. Found out my basic swat school got canceled. Now what am I going to do with a week off?

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[blueiron]

Originally Posted by RyanNREMTP

Dammit. Found out my basic swat school got canceled. Now what am I going to do with a week off?

Face it, you weren't cut out for hair gel, elastic banded sleeves on short sleeved shirts, and 5.11 clothing.

Be happy that you aren't on call 24/7!

[RyanNREMTP]

Can't use hair gel at all. It runs into my eyes. The foam stuff is much better.

As for being on call, too late.

[Horror]

Hallo Kameraden

[Agent6-3/8]

I just learned the other day that I can order any Glock direct through my department with our patch and department name engraved on the slide. (just like our issued pistols) Me thinks there might be a G30s in my future!


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