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Pre-Seneca Creek Backpacking Shakedown

May 2008 16
Fri 7:00 PM
Location
REI Marlton

501 Rte 73 S
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 810-1938

How to find us
"i'll have a ginormous blue pack and be wearing a Get Out Philly tee shirt :)"

Estimated attendance
 9  people attended.
4.50 4.505

Who organized?
Amy

Still working details out for this one, but we will probably be able to meet inside the store; if not then we'll just be in the parking lot. Bring your pack and the gear you'll be hauling; maybe we can share & double up to lighten some loads.

I'm up for dinner too before/after if anyone is interested, lots of places to go in the area.

Please try to make this, even if you are an experienced backpacker. Not only will we be able to benefit from your experience, but you'll get to meet the rest of us. :)

More details to follow!

P.S. automatic reminders wont be sent out for this one, so if you're not going on the BP trip no need to RSVP :) i'll send notes only to people who will be there.

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Talk about this Meetup

  • Amy
    Posted May 17, 2008 4:14 PM
    Amy
    Assistant Organizer
    HAHA kimmee did post that he was charging $2 for gas. nerd. and Kristin, we could probably build the great wall of chocolate in your new tent!!
  • Amy
    Posted May 17, 2008 4:11 PM
    Amy
    Assistant Organizer
    We didnt talk too much about the actual day itself, which is one of the things we were supposed to do. We're working toward holding test packs for all our backcountry trips, to make sure everyone has an understanding about backcountry trips, and to gauge experience levels. any feedback/suggestions about how to do this and not be boring or a waste of time is appreciated! (besides the obvious "dont hold them at REI anymore" LOL)
  • Steve E
    Posted May 16, 2008 7:17 PM
    Steve E
    Really sorry I missed this. I just moved to a new house, I'm exhausted, and my new home is in chaos. I have backpacked before, so I'll probably just ask the good chaps at REI to give me some pointers.
  • Pre-Meetup comments below
  • Posted May 16, 2008 12:00 PM
    Former Member
    Who needs a ride from Philly and wants to pay tolls, I'll collect 2 dollars from everyone riding in my car for gas.
  • Amy
    Posted May 16, 2008 11:53 AM
    Amy
    Assistant Organizer
    i had to have it towed two blocks. as i handed the guy fifty bucks i realized that if i was in philly i could have called half a dozen people to help push hit. down here...well unfortunately my dog can't steer and the only other people i know are old ladies and middle schoolers.....
  • Amy
    Posted May 16, 2008 11:52 AM
    Amy
    Assistant Organizer
    this is another recurring problem. usually i can fix it myself though. but it didn't work this time. its at the mechanic now though, and he thinks it will be done this afternoon....! fingers crossed
  • Christine H.
    Posted May 15, 2008 9:09 PM
    Christine H.
    Bad car! Boo, bad car!
  • Amy
    Posted May 15, 2008 8:12 PM
    Amy
    Assistant Organizer
    aaannnd the very next thing that happened after i sent that email was that my car wouldn't start. i have to be a maybe now.
  • Adam V
    Posted May 15, 2008 11:45 AM
    Adam V
    Adamantium
    Amy H will be late? You're kidding me. Adam has a smart-ass comment? You're kidding me.
  • Posted May 15, 2008 12:46 AM
    Former Member
    For two days, yeehaw, I can purify water even without a purifier, might take a week tho ;)
  • nancy
    Posted May 14, 2008 11:29 PM
    nancy
    p.s. i can share my tablets.
  • nancy
    Posted May 14, 2008 11:28 PM
    nancy
    my tablets have a neutralizing component so it doesn't taste like iodine. i've never had a problem with it and i'm a bit of a water purist. i think they have them at REI.
  • Amy
    Posted May 14, 2008 11:12 PM
    Amy
    Assistant Organizer
    tablets are naaasty, and if i was going for two weeks i might leave it for weight. but for two days i'll hande it. and the water is going to be awesome--why ruin it??
  • Amy
    Posted May 14, 2008 11:11 PM
    Amy
    Assistant Organizer
    leah i just bought a water filter!! you can share mine!
  • Posted May 14, 2008 10:18 PM
    Former Member
    I would suggest water tablets if you're backpacking, the water filter, unlesss it's that new msr water filter, is damnnned heavy (depends on what you have)
  • Amy
    Posted May 14, 2008 1:44 PM
    Amy
    Assistant Organizer
    gang i am probably going to be late for this. may not get to cut out of work until 6, but i'll try the best i can to sneak out sooner...will email everyone my cell now. doggie will probably be with me, i think.
  • Adam V
    Posted May 14, 2008 1:10 PM
    Adam V
    Adamantium
    Andrew, you can bring your pack to show how it is done. I'd do that, too, but you know how "untraditional" my pack is.
  • Kristin D
    Posted May 13, 2008 11:11 PM
    Kristin D
    Team EMU
    Im picking up Adam, Nancy & Emily ( i think) Kimmee? Need a ride?
  • Kristin D
    Posted May 13, 2008 3:40 PM
    Kristin D
    Team EMU
    Ok...I'm in. I was planning on leaving at about 6:15.... I am probably hanging out afterward to eat/whatever. So...Adam I can get you & Emily and fit 2 more....anyone else...email me.
  • Adam V
    Posted May 13, 2008 3:14 PM
    Adam V
    Adamantium
    Kristen, can I ride with you if you end up going? I live just South of Old City. Emily lives near me, too.
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Who attended?

  • 9 attendees
    • “ Good time with my peeps. Gotta stop spending money at REI. ”
    • Amy
      “ So maybe a "test pack" at REI wasn't the best idea....did more shopping than packing! But the staff at REI was excellent, as always, especially our Jess! And PF Changs rocked too. Doggie was fine and had a great time on our little hike this morning. See the comment thread on this page, trying to get more feedback about the test pack concept in general... ”
    • “ Great people...great shopping....great food! Amy, I promise next time we will attempt to conquer the great wall of chocolate! ”
    • Roc