[pct-l] edible gear

[tahoe.cat at verizon.net (Cathy)]

I remember back in the late 70's a guy where I worked bought some edible
underwear,    They were for his girl friend. They were made from lettuce
leaves.  That could save some weight as you traveled your carry weight gets
lighter more that normal.      Ground Pounder Bill
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brick Robbins" <brick@fastpack.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 5:42 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] edible gear


> At 02:45 PM 2/9/05, yogi wrote:
> >This was just posted on TrailForums.  IT'S HILARIOUS!!!
> >
> >go here:     www.ediblegear.com
>
> A site by thru hikers with WAY too much time on their hands, but really,
> really funny. I especially liked the following quote, and the online order
> process (give it a try....)
>
> ==================
> Question: Aren't animals attracted to equipment made of out food?
> Answer: No. Animals aren't stupid. Animals don't consider Edible Gear
food.
> You on the other hand, are clearly smart enough to understand that weight
> saving takes precedence over everything. As you're choking down your
> sleeping pad just think to yourself how easy it'll be to heft that pack
> tomorrow morning with two ounces less weight.
> ==================
>
> >  Wonder what ol' Tom Reynolds would think of thru-hikers carrying this
> > stuff through the Sierra!
>
> One look at their stove fuel and Tom would be a big customer
> http://www.ediblegear.com/alkyhaul.html
>
>
>
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