[pcg]

After leaving such a scathing post re. my dissatisfaction with the Costco throws, I was admonished by others to give them time to loft and the re-evaluate. I waited several days and also ran then through a 30 min low heat cycle on the dryer. As a result...

(sigh) I am now forced by my own conscience to lower my contrite head and issue an online apology to Costco for my hasty and ill-considered post. They are indeed the good deal that others have claimed. Somehow my expectations were for much more loft. Those were unreasonable expectations for a $20 throw. They are very lightweight, fairly warm, and come with great stuff sacks. I'm very happy and will be using mine in my camper.     

[Malachai Constant]

Costco has "Tornado" btand bear spray in a large can for $25.

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"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn

[reststep]

Imuraya mochi ice cream  Item number 1009700

A Japanese dessert consisting of mochi (sweet rice cake) on the outside and ice cream on the inside.

Yummy

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"The mountains are calling and I must go." - John Muir

[Malachai Constant]

If you have Costco poles you may have noticed that the tips do not last very well. I had a pair lose the metal tips on Sierra granite. In Bishop I found that Black Diamond points fit them well and cost only$10 a pair. As a bonus the carbide tips are replaceable and screw in. REI does not sell the tips or points here but they are available online.

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"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn

[Navy salad]

I was at the Costco in Woodinville yesterday, and there was a rep for Klymit selling pads and sleeping bags on sale. I picked up a 23" x 72" x 2.5" insulated "Static V" pad for $50. I was hemming and hawwing about buying yet another pad, but I've read great reports on these pads, plus the rep assured me that the Costco warranty still applies, so if I have buyers-remorse, I can return it for a refund. Now that I see there is a lighter weight "V2" model, I may do just that!

[Malachai Constant]

Costco now has landjeager at The Costco in Issaquah. Not quite as good as the Bavarian Meats product but cheap. $11 for 16 individually wrapped 1.5 oz sticks. Looks more like a Slim Jim.

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"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn

[Navy salad]

At the Woodinville Costco yesterday (3/9/18), Cascade Mountain Tech carbon fiber hiking poles with flick-locks and cork grips: $30

These same poles sell for $44 at Amazon