REI Garage Sale

Hit up the garage sale at REI in Boulder, CO this morning. They sell as-is items that people have brought back for whatever reason and sell them at garage sale prices. Doors opened at 9 a.m. We rolled into the parking lot and there was already a line about a 100 deep, we managed to get in rather quickly though. I've been looking to pick up a tent and a ThermaRest sleeping pad, but you kinda take what you can at these things. I did pick up some pretty sweet stuff though. A Leatherman for $35, it was a little used but in great shape and sold new for $70. Some ultra-lightweight titanium pots from MSR (Mountain Safety Research) with a dent on the bottom, but I should be able to fix it with a rubber mallet. Got those for $30, they were originally $70. Also bought a longsleve mock zip-up, vapor-wick by North Face for $20. This is good for a base layer or as light cover in warmer temps. Pretty pleased considering I spent about $90 on three things when its easy to spend that on one thing at REI. To get into the REI garage sales you need to be a member. Its real easy, all you got to do is fill out a membership app. and pay the one-time only $15 fee. Then you get any 2 regular priced items %20 off a year and %10 back on all of your purchases for the year. Sometimes they have months where members can get an one item %20 off and doesn't count towards your two allotted items, look out for those. Now its time to plan the next trip...