I'm a lurker at this point for a bunch of reasons...many of which have already been mentioned by others. I thought about staying true to my lurking heritage and not posting a response here, but every once in a while one has to break with tradition, ya know? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

The main reason I lurk is because I'm a newb to backpacking in general. I do a lot of day hikes in my area, camping, fishing, etc., but backpacking hasn't been possible until recently. I post when I know I have valuable info to give (ie, responding to posts about PA, MD, or DE), or if I have pictures I'd like to share, but otherwise I just keep quiet and try to learn from others.

Once I gain more knowledge, I'll likely leave lurking long behind me. Until then, I'll keep my eyes on you. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />