Sleeping bag!

So my most recent, and most expensive purchase... a new sleeping bag. I looked pretty hard at the ultralight sleeping bags out there, and this is supposed to be one of the best all-around bags. I plan on mostly hiking, so weight is my primary concern. After reading some other people's experiences, I'm sold on the idea that you should be as comfortable as possible when hiking so you can actually enjoy your time outdoors. This means comfortable clothes, light pack, and enough warmth to get by. Unfortunately, it comes at a cost unless you start engineering your own gear.

So here it is, my new Marmot Helium. It weighs just over 1 pound, and stuffs into a bag that's a little larger than a loaf of bread. It's down, feather light, and I still haven't gotten over how the thing feels in your hands. Cost? $292.00 after taxes. I got this at 25% off, which brings my sabbatical costs up to $371.