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Nov 8, 2013 6:40 PM
justincredible;1532340 wrote:I haven't, but I know exactly where it is. We are moving our office to the top floor of that old furniture store next to the stage area in Blue Ash in January so I can see myself killing a lot of time there in the future.
Off topic but if you like Thai food, there is a great Thai/sushi place on Hunt rd.
Nov 8, 2013 6:40pm
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Nov 8, 2013 6:42 PM
superman;1532342 wrote:Off topic but if you like Thai food, there is a great Thai/sushi place on Hunt rd.
I'll look it up, I love Thai food. I'm really looking forward to working right next to Bangkok Terrace.
Nov 8, 2013 6:42pm
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Nov 8, 2013 8:35 PM
Also something you'll be very happy to have when camping is a few pairs of good synthetic socks.

Darn Tough merino wool socks rule -

http://www.amazon.com/Darn-Tough-Merino-Micro-Cushion/dp/B000XFY850







































You'd look bad ass in these Justin.

Nov 8, 2013 8:35pm
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Nov 8, 2013 8:49 PM
justincredible;1532343 wrote:I'll look it up, I love Thai food. I'm really looking forward to working right next to Bangkok Terrace.
That is the one I was referring to. Also Mekong in Kenwood is awesome.
Nov 8, 2013 8:49pm
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Nov 11, 2013 9:46 AM
justincredible;1533060 wrote:I think I found a decent sleeping bag. Nice price, should be plenty good enough to get me started.

http://www.rei.com/product/828305/marmot-trestles-30-sleeping-bag
Solid sleeping bag.
Nov 11, 2013 9:46am
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Nov 11, 2013 10:00 AM
I love the REI membership they offer. Only $20 for a lifetime membership and you get a 10% return on most of your purchases at the end of the year.
Nov 11, 2013 10:00am
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Nov 11, 2013 10:02 AM


This sleeping bag is better.
Nov 11, 2013 10:02am
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Nov 11, 2013 10:25 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1533667 wrote:

This sleeping bag is better.
Cool. But I have no interest in "camping" in a camper.
Nov 11, 2013 10:25am
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Nov 11, 2013 10:33 AM
justincredible;1533682 wrote:Cool. But I have no interest in "camping" in a camper.
camping hipster
Nov 11, 2013 10:33am
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Nov 11, 2013 10:42 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1533690 wrote:camping hipster
Nov 11, 2013 10:42am
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Nov 11, 2013 11:06 AM
Looking at tents right now.

I found two that I like, one for $99 and one for $159. Is is better to spend the extra for the extended rainfly? Is it really that big of a deal?

$99:


$159:
Nov 11, 2013 11:06am
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Nov 11, 2013 11:07 AM


This tent is better.

/Zwick'd
Nov 11, 2013 11:07am
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Nov 11, 2013 11:23 AM
justincredible;1533705 wrote:Looking at tents right now.


$159:
Cool. But I have no interest in "camping" in a tent.
Nov 11, 2013 11:23am
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Nov 11, 2013 11:25 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1533717 wrote:Cool. But I have no interest in "camping" in a tent.
Yeah, we get it, you like your camper.
Nov 11, 2013 11:25am
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Nov 11, 2013 12:17 PM
justincredible;1533720 wrote:Yeah, we get it, you like your camper.
Not really. It's a pain in the ass. But I do like camping and if I want to camp it will have to be in a camper. Babies don't do well in cold tents.
Nov 11, 2013 12:17pm
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Nov 11, 2013 1:06 PM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1533747 wrote:Babies don't do well in cold tents.
Justin will do fine in his new sleeping bag.

Also to note Justin speaking about tents- Get a large heavy piece of plastic for underneath the tent.

question - Are you going to go camping where you carry everything on your back? Or camping like at a state park where you unload mass amounts from the trunk of the car?
Nov 11, 2013 1:06pm
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Nov 11, 2013 1:10 PM
said_aouita;1533766 wrote:Justin will do fine in his new sleeping bag.
Reps.
said_aouita;1533766 wrote:question - Are you going to go camping where you carry everything on your back? Or camping like at a state park where you unload mass amounts from the trunk of the car?
I would guess a little of both.
Nov 11, 2013 1:10pm
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Mar 28, 2014 6:53 PM
Nice. I got an ENO hammock for Christmas. Can't wait to put it to use.
Mar 28, 2014 6:53pm
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Mar 28, 2014 8:02 PM
I am so ready to hit some trails and sleep under the stars
Mar 28, 2014 8:02pm
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Mar 28, 2014 8:15 PM
Marmot is solid. I would do the extended rainfly it is worth it for the one time you are camping in a windy downpour. Just make sure you water proof the tent whenever you haven't camped in awhile as well. I also recommend a tarp for under the tent. Then you roll up the edges and tuck them under so the water goes away from the tent and not under.
Mar 28, 2014 8:15pm
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Mar 28, 2014 8:24 PM
I did go with the ProFly Rain Tarp
Mar 28, 2014 8:24pm
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Mar 29, 2014 2:23 AM
I went with the camper. First time I used it, I put a tarp underneath so the water would roll away from it, then I remembered, I'm in a camper, and not a gypsy vagabond that has to worry about sleeping in a tent!
Mar 29, 2014 2:23am
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Mar 29, 2014 2:25 AM
said_aouita;1533766 wrote:
Also to note Justin speaking about tents- Get a large heavy piece of plastic for underneath the tent.
sportchampps;1597701 wrote: I also recommend a tarp for under the tent. Then you roll up the edges and tuck them under so the water goes away from the tent and not under.
Great idea.
Mar 29, 2014 2:25am