You want it? You need it?

New backpack, hiking boots, stove, sleeping bag, fleece...?

Our friends at Eastern Mountain Sports have got it.

And all this weekend everything at EMS is 20% off (except kayaks which are 15% off).

A heckuva good deal for gear fanatics and normal outdoorsy types alike.

I was just over to the EMS store on Marginal Way in Portland to rummage around some and look over the loads o' good looking gear. Mighty fine stuff. (FYI: EMS also has a Maine store in Augusta, too.)

They've got a chiropractor there today until 5PM providing tips of foot care and foot wear. Tomorrow there'll be Leave No Trace clinics from 1-4 PM. Sunday EMS's Josh tells me they trying to line up a sea kayak rescue group to provide some safety demonstrations. Details TBA.

So, the sun is out, the snow is melting, and no doubt the cash for some new gear is just burning in your wallet.

Guess I'll see you at EMS then, eh? And then maybe we'll go right around the corner for a cold one at Bleacher's. Sounds like a plan to me!