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Frugal Winter Backpacking. Philip Jones & Mark Warren 2011 Winter Hiking Program. “ Distrust any enterprise that requires new clothes ” Henry David Thoreau. DISCLAIMER Philip is only offering gear suggestions for 1% of the population . Do not take him seriously . USE YOUR TIME PRUDENTLY.
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Frugal Winter Backpacking Philip Jones & Mark Warren 2011 Winter Hiking Program
“Distrust any enterprise that requires new clothes” Henry David Thoreau
DISCLAIMERPhilip is only offering gear suggestions for 1% of the population.Do not take him seriously.
USE YOUR TIME PRUDENTLY • If you, like Mark, belong to the 99%, you only need to listen to half of this presentation.
Remember Where you shop and how you shop will dictate the quality of the gear your money purchases and how much of that money you will spend. DO NOT LISTEN TO PHIL
Mr. Jones’ Stuff Mark’s Items & Sources 1. Army Prototype Gore Tex jacket $65 @ SOLO 2. Wool pants $4 @Cheaperthandirt Suspenders $8 @ Sears Total $12 3.Comfortrel$25/set @ SierraTradingPost.com 4. Fleece $29 @ airport 5. “Homeless” jacket ~$25 @ Salvation Arm 6. Thor-lo liner socks $3 @ Building 19 Merino Wool insulating socks $4@ Ocean State Total $7 7. REI overmitts $35 Wool Mittens w/Thinsulate $5 @ Salvation Army Poly surgical gloves $0.39 @ Marine Specialties Total $40.39 8. Baffin Pinnacle Pac Boots $80 @ eBay 9. Slumberjack– Latitude -20 $70 @ Campmor 10. Gregory pack $100used/Craigslist 11. Kitty Balaclava $2 @ Walmart • MarmontGortex jacket $450 • Arteryck Bibs $550 • Up and Down underwear layer $65x2 • North Face Denali Fleece $165 • Marmot 800 meter parka $650 • Smart wool socks $24 • Artic inslulatedmiits$90 • Millet Mountaineering Boots $825 • Western Mountaineering Bison $835 • Gregory or Osprey pack $350 • Pearl Izumi Balaclava $35
Future Engagements • Philip Jones ($3,286) is next appearing at the EMS Gear Night. • Mark Warren ($455) can next be seen at the Cardigan Weekend.