Heard that playtime can redirect their hunting instinct... so maybe he got his fix.

My buddy's 10 year old rain shell finally soaked through on a trip last spring, and he got dangerously cold. That perfect worn-in feel @scott.blake mentions can hide broken seals and thin fabric. New gear uses better materials that are lighter and actually more reliable from the start. There's a real safety risk in trusting old stuff just because it's comfortable. Sometimes a stiff new hood is better than a cozy one that leaks.

Ever think wrapping was the only way? That stall taught me patience pays off.