Earthling, I have to say that I am with you on that too.. I go into the wilderness to enjoy the surroundings, not to worry about how much I spent on that U.L. gear or how much weight I am carrying. I just want to enjoy the environment that I am in at any given time. Boy, what you said about wanting to know what type of cloud that is floating over you while you were just lying around enjoying the scenery really hit home with me. I have done that so many times that it just seems second nature to me. Once I take that first step, I don't worry about any thing else except for my surroundings. If there are adjustments to be made the have to get made at home because once on the trail, the worrying about it is over...Hope that helps...Happy Trekking...sabre11004...

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