12/29/2025
Tried to make the most of an awful, miserable rainy day yesterday by going out for a hike and lunch on trail. The theory of storing the tarp on the outside of the pack worked like a charm. I was able to set up a shelter before ever opening the pack. My gear stayed dry despite 3 hours of freezing rain. And I got to test out a new recipe, thanks to Chef Corso. I'd call that making lemonade out of lemons.