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Yesterday I walked into the local REI sporting goods store to pick up just two items: a toiletry bag and first aid kit. Just two little items. A small purchase really.

The timing, however, could not have been more perilous: it was the big REI Anniversary sale.
Any trip to REI is a threat to my wallet; all that cool gear just begging to be taken home and played with is a terrible temptation. But when it’s on sale, I get all jelly-kneed and start spending money like a drunken sailor on shore leave.

Fortunately for my wallet, I did manage to show moderate restraint. I did buy more than I had intended, however, I did get some excellent deals on things I did need.

What did I get? I am not saying. I will talk about what I bought and the process of gearing up another day…