I left early Sat. morning for Rogers Cabelas. Ended up purchasing a Sitka Nimbus rain outfit. A sitka Core layer, Base Layer, and a Celsius Jacket. Yikes. Purchased 2 new Sea to Summit Waterproof Compression Sacks, 1 Large can of Mountain House Chicken and Rice, and (6) 2 serving packets of Mountain House.
Then proceeded to REI in Maple Grove, where I picked up a Sea to Summit portable shower, and a Black Diamond Orbit Lantern. What a couple of gems. Shower is 10 liters and comes in at 4.25 oz, and provides an 8 minute shower. The little orbit light, comes in at 3 oz, and is just perfect for hanging in the tent.