Actually, we just donated some of our older gear to a local girls scout troop who were absolutely delighted to get it: four sleeping bags, six sleeping pads, and an old NF two man tent. They'll use it on a couple of trips this summer, one to Yosemite.

And when they picked up the stuff, they left a sweet little basket of their home-made firestarters: a craft t from their last meeting.

My wife and I still smile about it everytime we think about it!