While snow shoeing in this weekend for a two night overnighter which turned into just one night, I was thinking about gear, right material, multi-use etc., conditioning. My weakest point I think, is that perfect shirt or parka/jacket, basically bp clothing. I have gotten by for years, slowly adding a piece of clothing every once in a while. Seems I can't spring for that nice hard/soft shell parka that someone raves about. It's just so darn expensive. May be just me and if I'm getting by, may only be an envy issue. What's your weak link, finding the trailhead, map reading, tent location?:)