I guess it goes to show what a gear nut I am, but I'm planning a hammocking/climbing trip to Alabama this weekend, and I am really excited that they are calling for thunderstorms. While I don't like the idea of having the weekend completely washed out, I am dying to put all of my rain gear to the test. I've got a never-used OES tarp that's gonna provide some serious rain coverage and a place to hang out during the deluge, and some other rain stuff that I want to get dialed in.

Am I sick, or is this normal?