Gear Supply: TheClymb.com

     Not sure about you, but as I get the "fever" for springtime's grand opening, I start dreaming of new gear.  I can't really explain it. Maybe I just imagine all of the trips I'd like to go on (sporting some pimp, new, lighter weight gear). Or my buddies start bragging about their new score. I always seem to wish I had something else on my trips than I have with me. Or even just want to compare to make sure I'm packed like I want to be. You'll get no excuses out of me, I'm a rabid gear junkie. Always was, always will be. To that end, I am always on the prowl for good sources of new inspiration and low costs. 

     I stumbled across the site: theclymb.com on twitter and started following. Then, I watched them go thru a limited time sale on Uvex and several other brands. I didn't need any of it, so I just kept my eyes out. This morning, they warned by Twitter than there was only 1.5 hours left on that sale before they started the "Golite gear and apparel sale-up to 70% off".  I gotta say, I got goosebumps. Two of my buddies own Golite Shangri La 1 tents, and I am very, very jealous. 

     So I started scrambling. I only had my iPhone on me and was trying to become a member so that I could buy one of these tents. I texted another buddy about it and he was doing the same scramble. And nearly cussing in frustration because as he requested a membership, he got put on a waiting list. As it turns out, you have to be invited by a member. Such devastation! So on a whim, I tweeted, begging for an invite. The Clymb sent me one themselves. I was elated. So, I logged in, fired an invite to 3 of my friends, them made my move. Except I was too late. One of the friends texted me saying thanks for the invite, that he had purchased the last of these tents. So now I feel like a sucker. I told him that he owed me one, even though I had gotten a $10 credit for his initial order going through.

     Tonight, when I got home to my Macbook, I decided to take a look at all of the other items, and lo and behold, there was more of the tents available. I ordered and will be sitting pretty soon. The moral of the story is that when you have good inside knowledge, share it. But do so only after you have made your own dream come true! 

     If any of you are interested in becoming members of this great online community for insider pricing on the top outdoor name brands, please use this link and come aboard. http://www.theclymb.com/invite-from/JakeWillits