Out with the dad today

Even though the snow was thick, my dad drove in to town with his truck today.

Then we headed up to Cabella's to get some ammo that I owed him.

First, we stopped and had lunch, ended up using the truck to pull a guys car out of a space for him.

Perused almost all parts of Cabella's too.

Started with the ammo, so as not to forget it. They didn't have either type that he wanted, but ended up finding out that his type wasn't going to be commonly stocked anymore, and the next level up of grain wouldn't compromise his shooting style.

Then, checked out some backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, and the like. Still going to have to spend a grip for boots though. Although, it's about the same for the good backpack, and tents.

Did find out the cooking kits are much more compact than I had previously thought though. They had a lot of things to take in, but I couldn't really be too obvious about what all I was looking at with my dad there.

Then, we stopped by Cavender's and I looked at dusters, also a $100, but that is a critical aspect of water/dirt protection that is well worth it.

Dad talked about moving to Texas and his options therein. Also, he bought me a shirt I definitely won't ever wear... the 2nd amendment on the back with an American flag.

So far here's a breakdown of what I'm looking to get:

Boots: Waterproof, my size, long lasting - $130
Backpack: Rail system, padding on the back, but breathable, with or without water system, high capacity - $125
Sleeping Bag: All season, lowest temperature possible - $90
Tent: Single person, "bivy" or other, easily compact - $130
Water filtration kit: $25 - $100
Cooking Wear: $30
Duster: black - $120
Hat: Not baseball, not cowboy, but duster style... $30
Hatchet: CHECK
Fishing Gear: CHECK
Plenty of socks: Regular- CHECK Warm - $30
Good sewing kit: $20
Good First Aid Kit: $30
Matches: Backup plan only, but a large amount in a waterproof bag - $30
Waterproof bags: To put contents inside of back packs - $?

I'm sure there is more... but I still have to look into it.

On the plus side it's no more than one month's house payment and mobile phone bill, and the phone bill will be gone after April, and should the resolution not come on the house that will be gone come May.