Geargasm 2018

Are you ready for Geargasm 2018? DC UL Backpacking’s Geargasm is designed for backpackers of all levels, giving you a chance to check out the ultralight (UL) gear you’ve been eyeing and to participate in skill sessions and talks to enhance your backpacking knowledge. This is the only event in the Mid-Atlantic that has a wide assortment of UL backpacking on display—don’t miss out!

What companies will have gear there?
• Bedrock Sandals
• Dutchware
• Elemental Horizons
• Enlightened Equipment
• Etowah
• Gossamer Gear
• HighTor Gear Exchange
• Hyperlite Mountain Gear
• Jacks R Better
• Katabatic
• Massdrop
• North x North
• Purple Rain Skirts
• Sheltowee Hammocks
• SlingFin
• ULA Equipment
• Vargo
• YAMA Mountain Gear

You'll get a chance to see this gear up close, and even a chance to to try some of it out.

Thanks to the generosity of a number of companies, we also have several awesome items that will be raffled at Geargasm. So what could you walk home with?
• Massdrop, 20º Revelation (reg/reg)
• Massdrop, Pine Down Blanket
• Massdrop, Klymit Ultralight V Insulated (Large)
• Massdrop, Klymit Ultralight V Insulated (Regular)
• Massdrop, Klymit Ultralight V (Regular)
• Massdrop, Klymit Static V UL (Regular)
• Massdrop, Fizan Compact Trekking Poles (3-section)
• Massdrop, Fitsok Mountain Crew sock (2 pair) XL
• Massdrop, Rab Kinetic Jacket (medium)
• Massdrop, Klymit Ultralight Pillow
• Etowah, Escape Pack
• Etowah, 8x10 Silnylon Tarp
• Elemental Horizons, Kalais XT pack
• Gossamer Gear RikSak, stuff sacks, groundsheets, and more!
• NxN Handkerchief
• NxN Hooded Neck Gaiter
• Sheltowee 1/2 Shell ZIP Hammock in Camo
• Purple Rain, Kilt or Skirt (your choice of size)
• Vargo BOT
• Plus – items from Dutchware and Jacks R Better!

What’s on the agenda?
• 8 a.m. Morning Hike (on your own)
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gear Showcase!
Permethrin station available
• 10 a.m. to 12 to p.m. Stove Demos and Knot Tying Workship
• 1 p.m. Dutchware Hammock Demo and Talk
• 2 p.m. Talk: Going UL (Michael Martin)
• 3 p.m. Talk: Nutrition/Anti-Bonking (Kevin Strauss)
• 4 p.m. First Aid (Andrew Lydon)
• 5 p.m. Demo: Fire Building (Brian Horst)
• 6 p.m. Raffle Drawing!

Interested in a pack shakedown? Email jen[at]dculbackpacking.com to set up a time for us to review your pack and answer any questions.

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CAMPING
The main action of events is during the day on Saturday, June 23. For those who wish stay overnight, on site camping is available Friday and Saturday nights. You may arrive any time after 5 p.m. on Friday if you are camping. There is no running water so plan to bring water with you or to bring a way to treat the water from Passage Creek. If you plan to camp, please let us know which night(s) you plan to stay (Friday, Saturday, or both).

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DIRECTIONS
From 66, take Exit 6 (Front Royal). Take SR 340/522 South for 1.3 miles until you come to a stoplight. Turn right onto VA 55 west and continue for 5 miles to the small community of Waterlick. Turn left onto SR 678. The entrance to the Elizabeth Furnace Group Campground will be on your left in about 3.5 miles.

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SIGN ME UP!
RSVP here on our Meetup page and let us know if you’re coming for the day or planning to camp. Suggested donation is $10 to help us defray the costs of camping, as well as firewood for our evening bonfire, materials for the skill sessions, snacks, and gear displays. Any amount leftover will be donated to the City Kids Wilderness Project. You can send your donation to http://paypal.me/DCUL .

Make sure to note "Geargasm 2018" when sending your donation.

Not a member yet? Consider joining us! Otherwise, follow this link (http://bit.ly/2IIEXxD) to let us know that you'll be attending.