| If you love spending time in the outdoors, like I do, | | | | Consider too, whether this newly found activity will |
| then you know that there is nothing you would | | | | be something you love for many years to come or if |
| rather have than the right outdoor gear for every | | | | perhaps it is just a fleeting hobby. If you sense that |
| activity you love. There is no gift you would rather | | | | your interest in this sport or activity may decrease |
| receive on Christmas or your birthday than an | | | | over time you may be able to purchase less |
| addition to your collection of outdoor gear. You | | | | expensive or less technical outdoor gear. I know it |
| search the internet and catalogs for it and you | | | | may feel tough, but come to grips with the fact that |
| frequent the stores that sell outdoor gear. You | | | | you will probably not be an expert at every outdoor |
| cannot help it, you just love being in the outdoors | | | | activity you enjoy. Try to choose one or two |
| and having the outdoor gear to prove it. | | | | activities at a time to really throw your time, energy, |
| Hopefully you take time to really develop a passion | | | | and money into. |
| for an outdoor sport or leisure activity before you | | | | Once you narrow the field of activities that you really |
| run out and purchase all the proper equipment. Take | | | | love and after you have taken time to borrow or |
| advice from someone who has done that too many | | | | rent the outdoor gear you can begin to purchase |
| times - don't do it. I know how hard it is after a | | | | what you like. It is important to be selective and |
| great experience to not want all of the outdoor gear | | | | choosy as you shop. We all know the frustration of |
| to do it like a professional, but wait. Try out the | | | | not having just the right outdoor gear. Shop at a |
| activity several times before make a decision about | | | | store, usually the smaller the better, that has a staff |
| purchasing the gear. | | | | of knowledgeable employees that have actually done |
| Before you decide to make a big purchase try | | | | the activities you are inquiring about. Make sure that |
| renting the outdoor gear for your favorite activities | | | | the outdoor gear you purchase has a fair return |
| or ask a friend to borrow theirs. This will not only | | | | policy or even a warranty in case of any problems. |
| help you save money for a little longer on gear but it | | | | All that is left to do is enjoy your new outdoor gear! |
| will also provide you with the benefit of trying out | | | | Enjoy that first weekend getaway and put that new |
| different kinds of outdoor gear before you settle in | | | | outdoor gear to good use. You know your next |
| on what is best for you. After a process of trial and | | | | purchase of outdoor gear is probably just a little while |
| error you can make a responsible purchase because | | | | away, so enjoy what your newest purchase while it |
| you know the exact variety of outdoor gear that | | | | is still new. |
| you like. | | | | |