Shopping Spree

We have made a few purchases for our trip:




Osprey Porter 65 Backpack










Why do we like it?

• It can serve as a backpack and a duffle bag.
• It folds down very small for storage.
• Unlike a regular backpack where you can only access it from the top, you lay this bag on its side and unzip it that way.
• Osprey uses the same strap system as in their regular backpacks, so the weight gets well distributed.
• The straps all get zipped up, so there isn't a problem when flying.
• We got a great deal on it at backcountry.org. Check out peacecorpswiki.com for details on their discount.
• It weighs 3 1/2 pounds.

Ice Trekkers Diamond Grip











Why do we like them?

• There are no crazy spikes on which to impale yourself.
• They're light weight.
• We've heard they stay on better than Yaktrax.
• We got another discount from backcountry.com.
  

Campmor Goose Down 20 degree Rectangular Sleeping Bag

Why do we like it?

• Goose down packs very small.
• We are getting two that zip together.
• The rectangular bag is not a constraining as a mummy bag.
• We're planning to use the two zipped together as our regular comforter.
• It weighs 2 1/2 pounds.