Replacing some Hiking Gear...

Up till now I didn't have to replace some hiking gear that has either been worn out or that I never bothered to replace after moving back from the States. Daisy was just too old to take her for long hikes. And the stuff I had was doing just done for day hikes. But when Gina came into my life, everything just changed. I knew I had to replace the hiking stuff at some time. But at first Gina and I were still getting used to each other and than my schedule was busy with preparing for 2 exams. So to make a long story short. Replacing the hiking gear never happened. But with my cost calculation exam almost done it was definitely time to replace that hiking gear. And I was planning to take Gina for a well needed hike to let all the excess energy out. So I ordered some worn out stuff online. And today it arrived in the mail. Of course the Austrian Postal Service was suppose to deliver it. But they never even bothered to ring the door bell. Instead they just out a notice in my mail box, that I could pick up my package at the local post office the next day. And that just didn't make me a happy camper.

Especially since I was home all day long. But there is nothing you can do about it. So I got it today after work. Ss you can see I replaced my drinking system, my first aid kit and my head lamp. The first aid kit is pretty much straight forward and there's nothing special to it. With the drinking system I was going for a 3 liter water bladder. Just seems to be a good choice long hikes  and long distance hikes. And I do think this drinking system will come especially handy during hikes in Austria's Limestone Mountains. But of course it still has to pass it's first practical test. The same is true for my new headlamp. It's a Petzl headlamp in the middle price range. Guess using it the first time at night will tell if it was the right choice. But of course I will always have a regular water bottle with me, since I don't trust the water bladder by 100%.
And once the first long hike or multi-day hike is done I will post a review about the new gear.