allthumbs

Heh Strickland: I can't necessarily argue the issue as you've laid it out in the post above. I'm talking about the guys with 9lb. packs and 30-40 mile days that don't stop to smell the roses. I'd like to say what's the point, but I've been reminded, and rightly so, that we're all different and have our own agendas. You know, democrats and republicans. So you people go ahead and carry whatever the hell you do or don't want to carry. I don't give a shit. I'll just worry about myself and my steak and brews.

Wow...thanks guys for the super quick response and overwhelming endorsement. I'm outta here pronto to my local outfitter to get a pair. Sounds like the "cat's ass". You guys and this forum rocks!!! thumbs

Any thoughts, good or bad, on aluminum crampons by Stubai? I'd be seldom using, mainly for crossing the occasional snowfield or glacier, or powerwashing my shake roof. I'm not talking hardcore ice climbing/front pointing here...just nice, light crampons for hiking safety in certain situations. Good advice will sure be appreciated!

Especially the ones carrying practically nothing and traveling 30-40 miles a day. What's the point to traveling so far and fast that all you can do at the end of the day is get butt-faced, curl up in your tyvek and die of exhaustion? Not my idea of a fun outdoor experience. I'd guess that 95% of the population that hike and climb would agree with me too. Lightening up a bit is great, and makes sense...taking it to the Jardine Extreme is, well, just too far left for me. Moderate comfort rules. So if making super-high mileage while wearing a thong and carrying a bong get you off, fine, just don't preach that religion as the end-all. I want my brewskis!!! [This message has been edited by allthumbs (edited 07-30-2001).]

The best part of Dru went dripping down his daddy's leg.

LOL Yeah, and if you're below them on the big wall that ain't all they're droppin'.

Don't know about that particular model of tent but check out Stephenson's NUDE website @ www.warmlite.com

Naw, just saw "Scent of a Woman" again and it reminded me of that gungho word. How bout drivin a Ferarri blind? I'm done rantin and ragun on the lightweight issue. I really don't care a hell of alot what anyone else does, as long as it doesn't adversely affect me.

yeah, there's always one or two like you that kick back on the cool guy trip and philosophize everything to death. So you carried a few pints eh. Hoorah !!! How bout old Colin Fletcher that carries bout 75 lbs. all day long, day in and day out. I wouldn't want to do it, but there's my hero. Few pints? hoorah

Jardine's way sucks. Talk about uncomfortable. If you're a power walker, okay. For those wanting to spend some time in the bush and not travel 40 miles a day, carry more, suffer less, walk less. I don't know about you but my idea of a good time isn't wearing every goddamned piece of gear I have to sleep in (including clothes, backpack, garbage bags,moss, whatever... The guy is a freak.