G.A.D.: Gear Aquisition Disorder. Symptoms: owning multiple examples of a single type of gear. If you have more than three backpacks or four pairs of ourtdoor-related footwear, or tend to stop by REI because it’s, you know, on the way, you may be among the sufferers. Yes, I have six varieties of long-sleeved base-layer shirts. Hey, how else would I know which fabric gets the smelliest after 10 miles? (Affliction identified by the good folks at North_CA Hiking)