Lol, I am such an Ego-maniac it's awesome. I've really found my stride as of late...it's a good feeling, given the dark place I've been in since November. Found my smile again.

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sounds like jay is slittin some throats.

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or maybe stabbing some slits (sorry...)

Marmot is nice, but I haven't seen it in many stores around here; at least not in quantity. I said Patagonia because if you're comparing them and The North Face, for $20 more I feel like you're getting at least $20 in better quality.

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Well, I've decided that I'm probably dying.

Have had Patagonias better sweater hoodie for 2 years now. Love their gear

Marmot is a good quality brand. I have a couple and they have lasted me for years through some serious backtrail hiking and keep me feeling warm and dry in shit weather.

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Speaking from complete ignorance...as usual, do you guys have REI back east or do you go mainly to EMS and local stores for this sort of thing?

I was a big fan of EMS a decade or so ago, but since moving west, REI has won me over.
Their member only used gear sales are usually spectacular as is their return policy.

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IDK where a REI or EMS is. We've got Dick's and Gander Mountain

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REI is the shit. We have one about 30-40 minutes from my house. Totally worth the drive. Also, basically next door is a place to door indoor mountain climbing. Completely insane.

Looking for a durable and quality watch next. Nothing classy because this thing is going to take a beating.

Closest REI to here is 3h30 away, in pittsburgh

ive been there a couple times, really nice store. Only ones in NYS are downstate tho

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Mid-Atlantic people, good spot to go camping?

When I lived in NOVA, I went to Luray (I think that's spelled right) in the Blue Ridge mountains. Really nice area, lots of camp sites or cabins available on a river. Some of the cabins, IIRC, have hot tubs, and they've got tubing down the river (with vans to pick you up a few miles downstream every 30-45 minutes).

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I've always been a fan of Timex Ironman watches; they're inexpensive and last pretty well.

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I am going to take a long weekend coming up in late winter/early spring. Luray looks amazing. Thanks for the insight

Automatic (self winding) or Quartz (battery) movement?

I just got a Seiko 5 automatic for Christmas. It's an inexpensive but very reputable automatic movement. You can set the date function for both French and English.



They can be purchased from Amazon for under $100
http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNK809-Automatic-Black-Strap/dp/B002SSUQFG
http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNK793-Automatic-Stainless-Steel/dp/tags-on-product/B002SSUQF6

As far as quartz movements go, I've always liked Skagen for their slim, clean design. But, I don't believe those fit your need.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dwatches&field-keywords=skagen&x=0&y=0

I also have a Timex that's been great so far. It's an inexpensive, reliable watch.

I've always heard very good things about the Casio G Shock watches too.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dwatches&field-keywords=casio+G+Shock&x=0&y=0

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I like the looks of that Seiko...That's my style.
I'm partial to the LL Bean Field watch
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/75438?feat=2932-GN2
or the vintage field watch
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/53786?fe ... odxs&dds=y

Both around $100...quartz with Swiss movement.
I had one when I was in high school and spent many years trying other brands but sticking to that general minimalistic/military style and I eventually just went back and got another from LL Bean. Love the thing.

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Thanks everyone I appreciate the help.

commence freak out in 3..2..

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AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH HOLY SHIT

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