[at-l] Mt. Rogers Outfitters and AT Outfitters

[rwcent@adelphia.net (Robert Coveney)]

Every time I hit a trail town with an outfitter I stopped in and made a
purchase.  There is always something that broke or just needed to be
replaced or repaired.  Without the outfitters, that replacement could take
weeks to get.  Also, it was great to receive answers and suggestions from
someone who knew what a long distance hiker needed.  An example of how
important an outfitter is:  About ten miles out of Hot Springs the buckle on
my hip belt broke.  For ten miles I carried the pack (heavy because of
recent resupply) on my shoulders.  I was able to repair the buckle after
reaching a shelter but had to rethread the belt each time I took off the
pack.  At Erwin I was able to pick up a new buckle for about two bucks and
was happily on my way.  If I had to order one I would have had a long wait.
Support those local outfitters.  You will need one someday!

LWOP
----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Patton" <lpatton@mailer.fsu.edu>
To: "AT-L listserv" <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 7:35 PM
Subject: Re: [at-l] Mt. Rogers Outfitters and AT Outfitters


> Weasel wrote:
> > One of the real sets of unsung heroes along the AT are the "trailtown
> > outfitters", among them Mt Rogers Outfitters,...when you buy from MRO
> > and the others, you're making possible a whole lot more than profits
> > for someone...you're helping the trail...
>
> Right.  That's why I chose MRO to order from.  This is a good
> thing to remember in buying anything...better to buy from a local business
> than from a big chain, when possible.  I always use our Tallahassee
> outfitter if they have, or can order, what I need.  Let's save the little
> businesses with a personal interest their customers.
> -- eArThworm
>
> Linda L. Patton, Reference Librarian, Strozier Library, Florida State
Univ.
>       Tallahassee, FL 32306-2047 (850)644-5019 lpatton@mailer.fsu.edu
>           "A world without wilderness is a cage." -- David Brower
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