I don't hate panther. I just find the image of seeing someone hiking up the trail with their harness on and and gear hanging off it sort of funny...like the mountie pictures with them hiking along the road with helmets and gators on. i'm also trying to imagine how that would be more comfortable than a small pack with the gear inside it, but i just can't seem to manage it.
hey, whatever works for you. the best climber is the one having the most fun