Originally Posted By Jimshaw
Skippy
I'm glad you feel moved by your pleasure with going light, but its not a universal thing and you are getting close to edge of lighter smaller snob-ism. Going light also means not carrying a lot of mission hardware. Those who climb, intense photographers, fishermen, etc, people who go to DO SOMETHING other than just hike will be happier carrying a heavier pack.
Your is is but one path Grasshopper, not necessarily the Universal TRUTH. blush
Jim


Jim, you are so right, but maybe I am going lighter so I can get other people in the game. When I take my Dad I carry all of the food, shelter, cook gear, etc. I also tend to end up carrying a good amount of other people's gear as they have overpacked or are out of shape for the trip we're on. Maybe it's a desire to have self preservation. One of my friends insists on carrying a 3 man tent that weighs an awful amount. Guess who ended up carrying his food bag and sometimes his pack? I am not lightweight by this forums standards but I'm no longer a heavyweight.

And in bicycling lingo..."Keep the rubber side down".