[pct-l] the great campshoe debate

[jeff.singewald at comcast.net]

Arno,

Glad it is your two cents you are playing with.  For me, I chose not to pack flip-flops at the start and by the Saufleys I was ready to steel the first pair that fit me.  Thank goodness no one was carrying a pair in my size.  I finally picked up a pair and wore them every night.  Sure, my trail runners were comfortable when I was walking 30-40 mile days, but I really enjoyed slipping them off once I got to camp.

I suppose this is why we should each hike our own hike and for the newbies, consider all of this advise as simply that.

Jeff
-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Arno Holschuh <affenmensch at hotmail.com> 

> 
> My two cents are as follows: 
> No matter how well-thought out your campshoe choice, you will probably chuck 
> them by the Saufleys'. Remember, for ill or good, most hikers end up 
> streamlining their packs and sawing the handles off their toothbrushes. And 13 
> ounces, even 8 ounces, is a lot of toothbrush handles and extra ice-ax loops. 
> Don't sweat it. I have finally reached the non-sweat point on my gear (as in: 
> Well, dangit, it'll just have to work, or I'll figure out something else). 
> Yogi's advice is, on this point, sounding pretty sage: Buy a good bag, shelter, 
> and pack, ones that suit your taste. Thenb don't worry so much. This approach is 
> being so so relieving. 
> And remember that there are outfitters along the trail, notably in Idylwild. 
> Arno 
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