u/quakerwildcat

Tomorrow we are flying into Jackson Hole, renting an SUV, and heading off for 3 weeks Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and then South Dakota. We are staying in lodges, but certainly don't want to rely on them for meals. For trips like this, we've always looked for a Walmart where we can stock up on provisions -- everything from nuts and protein bars to Ziploc bags, sunscreen, water, etc, WITHOUT breaking the bank.

Also -- bear spray (can't pack that on a plane) -- Should I just rent that from Bear Aware?

What's your recommendation?

Thanks everybody! Rented the bear spray at the airport then got most of what we needed at Albertsons. Pretty weak selection of good quality nutrition bars but perfect for everything else.

I'm in month 6 of a remodeling project that's another month from the finish line (it's a complex project that affected most of the house and a lot of coordination with subs). A lead carpenter and project foreman has been on site almost full time and has been my key point of contact. He goes the extra mile regularly to make sure everything is to our liking, and does little extra things for me all the time (examples just from today: he repaired a light fixture he noticed was flickering and while they were installing a roof vent he told me they cleaned the gutters while they were up there). Anything I ask, his answer is "yes, no problem." As we approach the finish line, I'd like to hear from people who've been in this role: Is it typical to give a gift to somebody who's played such a role? What gesture is appropriate? If cash, how much?