[pct-l] NBs' and other lightweight shoes

[RJ Lewis]

Thanks JoAnn!! Nice to know someone else still advocates the personal 
freedoms of HYOH. :) I actually like the security of lacing up my mid 
height or full height boots and hitting the trail. Just something about 
that feeling..... yanno what I mean? =)

I still advocate going as lightweight as one feels comfortable doing. 
After all, who in their right mind wants to haul any more weight around 
than they absolutely have to? But, there are those of us who must make 
concessions on certain things, like backpacks, due to body problems- bad 
backs, etc....or some of us aren't comfortable with camping out in 
snowstorms and rainstorms with nothing but a tarp overhead, and must 
needs take a tent along....some like down sleeping bags, some prefer 
synthetic....some are happy with a 30F rated bag, some want a 0F rated 
bag....everyone is different and we should celebrate the differences, 
not have petty arguments over them!!! Viva La Difference!!!




JoAnn wrote:
> 10 lb packs. While I don't want lead weights attached to my feet, I do
> want stability and a good foundation under me. I'll carry the extra
> weight of water sandals, and take the time to swap em at stream
> crossings if I need to. After all , it's MY hike, right?
>
> HYOH!! ;)
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>  
> Well stated. To me the point is there really is something out on the 
> trail known as free choice. Our UL friends know what works for them; 
> not for everyone.
>  
> Personally, I've been hiking in running shoes for a year or two, and 
> have no plans at present to change. And yet, if I did go back to a 
> very light weight boot, I'd rather not be treated as a second class 
> citizen!   :)
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