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Yes, the organizer may be a control freak - or just playing it safe. Nothing sucks worse than dragging a whiny newbie down the trail with frozen steaks in their pack, a wet pair of jeans, cotton hoodie, and blisters. A few rules ahead of time avoid a darwinian-jusifiable homicide on the trail later <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


You may be right, however, remember this 'leaders' insistence on "85% wool socks."

I still say the poster should ignore this guy and do what he determines is best for himself.

With socks like that there'll be whining O'plenty.