New Backpack
Yesterday I got one of those emails from REI saying that you can take an additional 20% off one REI-Outlet item (the coupon code is outlet27 by the way.) Every time I have gotten one of those I have checked the outlet to see if their UL60 backpack is there, and up till now it hasn’t been. The UL series of backpacks by REI was designed (as its name suggests) to be ultra light. The UL 60 is a backpack with almost 4000 ci capacity that only weighs a little more then 3 pounds and is super simple. When they first came out and I was looking for a backpack I tried one on and really liked it. It has some unique innovation which make it super comfortable, and it is big enough for a weekend trip. The only problems back then was that it was expensive and I was a little worried about its durability.
Well as you might have figured out already that pack is now for sale on REI outlet and with the additional 20% off if it only costs $63. That is an amazing price and I cannot resist. In the past we have tried planning trips with some people who are new to backpacking and don’t have their own stuff yet. I will now have an extra pack that anyone I want to bring can use (one of its features is that it is very adjustable for size.) My concern about the durability of the pack is nixed since it is my ultralight backup now, that I will only use in non rugged conditions. Yes I now have two backpacks, but now you can see all of my rationalizations spelled out. Thats my story and I’m sticking to it!
kev Said,
February 7, 2007 @ 12:01
Yeah, I don’t buy it. I think you just wanted a new toy. Even though it is a really cool new toy. =D
How’s the John Adams book coming?
bradlands Said,
February 7, 2007 @ 13:42
I am almost done with the John Adams book, and I will almost certainly finish it during the trip out to Beech tomorrow. What an awesome book. I’ll do a review on here when I finish it.