[at-l] Is this true?

[dekkerd@rocketmail.com (Rob)]

James R Davidso  wrote:
  > On Wed, 6 Mar 2002 23:54:00 -0500 "Clifford R. Haynes"
  > <chaynes@megalink.net> writes:
  > > I wouldn't be overly concerned for them because they chose to travel
  > > that way. Frankly as there get to be more and more ultralighters, I
  > find
  > > myself becomming less inclined to put myself out, to make up for there
  > > decision to travel light.
  > I agree it's hard to be concerned about those who choose to hike
  > unprepared. But ultralight should not / does not mean unprepared. A bivi
  > can weight as little as 18 oz. and there are many ways to tarp or tent
  > at a pound or two. Anyone who thinks they are ultralighting and doesn't
  > have everything they need to be "self contained" should take another
  > look at how they got light. To me ultralight means, I am prepared for my
  > hike but traveling very light. Not that I left all my gear at home so my
  > pack doesn't weigh much.
  > woodelf

To borrow from the commercial; Equinox Bivy=6.6oz 5x9 poncho/tarp=8oz
Always having a shelter=priceless





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