Patagonia, An Overpriced Obsession

The book, Unexpected: 30 Years of Patagonia Catalog Photography puts into print the unexplainable love people have for Patagonia fashion. I use fashion very loosely, since this is outdoor gear we're talking about, but again, Patagonia has a very distinct appeal (one that overpowers both The North Face and Columbia)... maybe it's the fact that everything is so absurdly overpriced that makes me want the absolutely mediocre fleece sweater in every color even more. The truth is I really love outdoor gear and feel really cool using my Nalgene in class, so my desire to purchase this book is unsurprising.



Plus, I love looking at old magazine fashion. Recently found a bunch of magazines in my closet from the early nineties... there is nothing more enjoyable than looking back at the inclinations of the past.

Walking Sleeping Bag

The Selk Bag, aka a sleeping bag you can wear around like a marshmallow suit and go exploring in... while I think this is a very cool idea and if I had the extra money to spend on miscellaneous and frivolous things I would probably be the person to invest in this, I do have to wonder why the hell I would be walking around exploring the woods if I planned on getting in a sleeping bag. I thought the idea of a sleeping bag was based on the decision to go actually go to sleep. And if it's cold and I wanted to explore the woods, I'd probably just put on winter clothes... however, it does seem extremely convenient if you need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the frigid night!

I Want to Live Off the Grid