Archive for March, 2011

GEAR!!!!

We are almost done in purchasing all of the gear we need for our trip.  Thanks to a fantastic dividend from REI and money back on some returns our most recent trip to REI cost us only about $25.00 compared to the $300.00 price at the register.  To date we have acquired:

  1. Osprey Atmos 65L Backpacks (Male & Female)
  2. Osprey Pack Add-On Pouch
  3. Sea to Summit 50-70L Backpack covers & duffels
  4. Assorted sizes of REI brand stuff sacks
  5. Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight / Watertight Medical Kit.9
  6. REI Travel Down Pillows
  7. REI Flash18 Ultralight Daypack & Convertible Stuff Sack
  8. Seattle Sports Dry Doc Waterproof iPAD Case
  9. REI Ultralight Towels XL
  10. REI Travel Bag Locks with numbered wheels
  11. Smith Sunglasses (Male & Female)
  12. Timex Unisex Ironman Triathlon Watches (for Alarm & Clock)
  13. Sea to Summit Traveller w/Pillow Insert Silk Liner
  14. SteriPEN Adventurer Opti
  15. SUREFIRE 3 Volt Lithium Batteries

Update

Travel plans are moving forward…Contacted IDE on Friday about the possibility of volunteering with them while in Honduras or Nicaragua throughout our trip. I wasn’t able to get ahold of anyone but will follow up with them on Monday.  Here’s the link for IDE if you are interested in more of what they do…http://www.ideorg.org

First Entry

Our first entry!  I think we’re getting the hang of it.  Check back soon for more updates!