i switched from the z55 to the exos 58. found a dealer that had it in stock and they honored backcountrygear's price. it's another one of our sponsors. also ordered the marmot bag i wanted, and a katadyn hiker pro filter. so now i have pretty much all the big stuff on the way. alls i gotta concentrate on is the wet weather gear (looking at some prezip stuff), lighter weight clothing, and a good source for mre main meal dinners.

also i gotta get away from wearing uber loose clothing, and maybe find something a <little more> snug.