[pct-l] Camp shoes

[Marcia]

ul hikers do NOT need camp shoes! They are not necessary for water crossings 
or town shoes if you are wearing comfortable trail runners.  PCT hikers 
usually don't stop early to camp or hang at shelters or walk to a privy at 
night so camp shoes are not needed. Crocs weigh a whopping 12 ounces...3/4 
of a pound. I can think of a lot of things that I can carry instead of those 
ounces. Crocks also lighten your wallet needlessly.

If you still think you need camp shoes try putting a strap on shoe inserts 
that you don't need. They're light, don't cost anything and are tiny in your 
pack.

...GottaWalk

PS Crocs were also voted useless gear at the ADZPCTKO <G>


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <joel01 at ekit.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 7:28 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Camp shoes



Last year the shoe of choice seemed to be Crocs. I had never seen
them before but they were being carried (and used) by many people on
both the PCT and AT.

www.crocs.com

Vlad the Impaler (the hiker formerly known as Joel)



It was then I knew I'd had enough,
Burned my credit card for fuel
Headed out to where the pavement turns to sand - Neil Young


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