Re: [at-l] greetings

["W F Thorneloe, MD" <thornel@attglobal.net>]

Welcome! At last, a gear question.

First, how experienced are you with hiking, and what are you likely to want 
to carry? This will help in deciding if we should tell you of ultra light 
gear and such. Often, garage sales, Big Lots, and other places can be 
excellent sources for inexpensive gear, such as packs. Another choice can 
be building your own, which sounds daunting but can be outstanding. I'd be 
glad to sell you second hand my North Face Behemoth pack with coffee 
grinder and dispenser, cell phone recharger, and side air bags.

Just to warn you, we are about to get into requiring that you tell us your 
gear list, and we will explain how to lighten your load and improve life in 
the woods. Don't be intimidated, we are all friends around this campfire 
(usually).

OrangeBug
Atlanta, GA

At 02:31 PM 1/17/2000 -0500, james deignan wrote:
>I am looking forward to learning all i can about hiking.  Since i am 
>teacher, i dont make much money and i am interested in a pack for about 
>weekend to 4 day use.  they seem very expensive in the store and i dont 
>require anything fancy.  anyone have any suggestions i would be grateful.

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