My trip isn't till late August.  I'm focused on buying just a few new pieces of gear.  I'd like a yoke with clamps from Spring Creek Outfitters to replace my too long and heavy old one. And my big purchase is going to be an underquilt to replace my pad (Hammock Sleeping).

Anybody else making new purchases?  I'm also bringing light moccasins with a rubber sole this time for around camp.  I was envious of Pine Knot as he walked around camp with dry feet while mine were in wet, cold shoes.