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Re: [at-l] Night hiking?

In a message dated 98-05-02 08:39:24 EDT, you write:

<<  I carry nothing in large quantities accept the band aids. Blisters
 ya know. I carry larger amounts, by larger I mean maybe 15 or twenty,
 because it seems noone else carrys enough and has to borrow so I bring
 enough for whowever I meet that needs one. I discovered many years ago that
 if I only carried enough for myself I would come up short as I cant say no
 to someone if they need something. Besides they are light. Ya know I have
 been thinking about trying to lighten them though by cutting holes in them
 and trimming them down thinner .............. :-) >>

Make sure you cut holes in sticky part only...or the blood will leak out and
attract bears.  Seriously though. I am printing off emails pertaining to 'must
haves' on the trail.  Like water purifiers, first aid, types of flash lights
etc.  Good thing I have lots of time to assemble it all. :)  And too...my
first overnighter will be with The Redhead and she will have a lot of this
stuff.  Everyone has been so helpful with tips on prices, quality and ways to
lighten the load, I should end up very well equipped but without spending The
Redheads whole inheritance.  (Just part of it.)  

Patty  


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