Well said Earthling.

I wish I could carry an umbrella but in this rough terrain where we mostly go off trail, we both use poles for the 4-legged support and the better to climb through the ups and downs in the terrain. Good for checking for snakes in the obscure steps too. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> Good for setting up shade shelters where there are no trees too.