Outdoor Jargon #3

Jargon #2
footprint

Definition:
The outline of the tent floor, which indicates the amount of floor space available inside.

This last one was relatively easy. Let's see how good your mapping skills are.


Jargon #3
Gradient

Sweet Dreams

When I first laid eyes on the Therm-a-Rest ProLite 3, I fell in love. Full length, compact, 1lb 4oz. of pure comfort.

For the past 9 years I have slept on a three-quarter length Therm-a-Rest and will usually awake once or twice during the night to change the position of my aching feet. I hope I don't sound like a pansy, but I have always been willing to sacrifice a little weight for comfort.

The Therm-a-Rest ProLite 3 also has a non-slip bottom which will come in handy. I just have to find a way to keep my dogs from nudging there way onto it. (Doc, my 105 pound lab, actually nudged his way onto my brother-in-law's pillow while catching Z's under the stars...but that's another story.)


Sweet dreams!

For extra comfort you should try the Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge Chair Sleeve. You will never go back to sitting on stumps or stones.

Sweet Dividend's

We received our REI dividend check this week. I always look forward to seeing our returns on purchasing outdoor equipment. It may only be $9.96, but for some reason I get really excited. For the past year I have been looking for camping / hiking equipment for my little girls. I found this sleeping bag for kids and think it is well worth the investment.
The REI Kindercone Patch +30 Sleeping Bag is a three-season bag with lots of features such as: a pillow pocket in the hood and an external pocket for a flashlight or handheld toy (i.e. Disney Princess'). And it is only $59.

They also come in pink which is a BIG plus.