Yes that does make the transition to mirrorless a little less painful.     At this point I seriously don't see what is the point of DSLRs especially when a Canon 5d Mk III is only 22 MP.  Seriously Canon needs to pick up the pace a little here or else they are going to be left behind. 

Clik Elite has some good camera backpack options.  You definitely do not want to use a "Canon" or "Nikon" backpack that just screams steal me, especially when you are traveling to unfamiliar places.   Ape Case and Kata has some nice backpacks as well.    When looking for a hiking camera...

Well if you do get a bigger bag just make sure to get a real backpack if you plan on full day hiking.  I made the mistake of using one of those shoulder sling bags and it is a killer on your shoulder when hiking around for a full day with a 60d + 3 lenses and a flash + tripod.    Since you...

Seriously another hobby I need to stay away from. 

Yazen - Are you okay with the size of DSLR like the D5100 and T3i?  If you are than either of those are suitable for your needs.  But there is a lot of push towards the mirrorless camera now especially how it is lighter and the lenses are more compact.  Especially if you do a lot of hiking...

Sounds like there is some electronics in the adapter - but cannot be completely sure how much control / feedback there is from this. 

The JVC does look nice and a lot more compact than the Sony.  I admit the coiled cable can be annoying at times, but it is so tangle free that I don't really mind it at all. Especially if you have a lot of cables on your desk, then you will want something that won't tangle with other cables. 

I have heard good things about the Koss portapros as a light portable compact setup.  My preference for under $100 would be the Sony MDR-V6.  The sony doesn't fold up as nicely or compact as the Koss, but it does have good bass to it.  

Naw 7 teles is the right amount.  1 for each day of the week.  

Udonitron - that is sweet.  I just recently sold mine electric blue tele.  Still feel strange without it. 

Well there is suppose to be a EF to E mount full frame adapter so that will make the transition for most of us with EF & EF-S lenses to the sony FF mirrorless camera a little less painful.  http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/mxphoto-working-on-a-ef-to-e-mount-full-frame-adapter/

Sony mdr-V6 is well under $100 and the sound is still very nice for a general all purposes.  

I think its also a matter of finding a shared hobby.  My little one is too young to appreciate anything besides nap time.  But maybe when he gets a little older we can do a few things together. 

Your life will definitely change after the baby.   Sleepless nights will be the norm. 

Hi All,    Long time lurker here.  I was really into head-fi when I was still single but somehow now with the wife and kid, it seems I don't have any time to dedicate to listening to music anymore.  The most I do is at work, but that is about it.     Seems like other hobbies have gotten in...