I just love swinging along with my poles. They want to explore the trail ahead of me to make sure I don't stumble on the roots and rocks. They want to go swimming and look back at me saying IT'S OK THE WATERS FINE. When I set up my tarp they stand guard for the weather. They like to race ahead and dare me to keeep up, but if I leave them at home they seem to know and snicker at the stories of my tumbles.