Land Trust Trails: Blevins Gap

Location: Blevins Gap Preservej2.5
 [Land Trust Trails off Four Mile Post (extension) Rd.]
Trailhead to SmokeRise Trail
SmokeRise Trail to Sugar Tree Trail
Sugar Tree Trail to Bill Marion Trail elevation change significant
trailhead
Time: 2 hours
stops (to catch breath): 5
sat on a rock: twice
water intake: 2.0 L
mileage hiked: 4.4 mi amendment 2.5 miles plus an elevation change of 400 feet.
cost: free
reward: spent time w/my Charles
dinner: Red Robin
sleep: all night long

This was a moderate to difficult  hike complete with rocks which kept me off balance, continuously worried about spraining an ankle. Kudos to the benches located on the SmokeRise trail and the Sugar Tree trail. Overall, this was an enjoyable hike. Considerable elevation change..

exercise

Walking by the lake then an extra loop=5 miles (approximately)
Reward: spending time w/my S.O. and best friend
               Dairy Queen Blizzards

Yesterday's store

Bass Pro Shop: Leeds, AL
You can see it from the interstate. Bass Pro Shop is located on a hill. The parking lot was fairly full. As they had a Labor Day sale going on, I walked into this huge store with high expectations. Black bears greeted me from tree limbs, high up. The greeter directed me to the restrooms which were clean and had plenty of toilet paper, paper towels and soap. The doors also locked securely. No complaints here. I strolled through the boat section, then wandered over to the ladies clothing and Columbia.
Now I was in search of a water filtration system not just for camping, but also for everyday usage. $30 for one bottle seemed rather steep to me since it didn't even include a filter, although it was insulated (bonus). I want a pretty stainless steel one (filter included) with a lifetime guarantee.
The salesman (camping) was kind and courteous, but he kept trying to sell me a Coleman tent. I have no interest in this particular brand. I was hoping to find North Face, Marmot, or another higher end brand. I am looking specifically for a car camping (stay for over a week tent) My best friend found a lovely sleeping bag (on sale for $169) which he proceeded to try out when we got home. I admit it is super comfy and comes with a liner (blanket) and a pillow...
The one (Bass Pro Shop) in Nashville, TN, seemed to have more of what I was looking for.
However, point me towards REI where memberships and warranties are lifetime not just 2 measly years for $40.