[pct-l] Pct-l Digest, Vol 18, Issue 59

[Pat Megowan]

Nice summary Clint, thanks for taking the time to share it.

One more thought - I'm surprised at how much better I feel when I put my 
feet up to rest, whether laying down (closed cell foam on outside of pack is 
handy for this) or draping myself over handy rocks/logs. While I don't 
always do it, if a stop is more than a minute or so it makes a noticeable 
difference, and in general I feel more rested sooner. There may be an 
occasional problem of dropping off to sleep...

Feet higher than heart works best, but anything beats near vertical. When I 
used to carry a heavy pack I was (strangely) reluctant to get extricated 
from it for a short break and would just perch on a rock or log, still 
fairly vertical. W/my pack now normally under 20lbs w/food it's easy to 
sling off and flop down for a relaxing break.

I also feel a more connected to the country I'm hiking in if I flop down for 
breaks more often - sort of "comfortable anywhere in this landscape" effect, 
though of course good judgment applies. Tough w/heavy mosquitoes!

P

> I now have lots of variables to play with to see what works for me.
> Being "unscientific" I'll probably change several variables at once ;)
>
> clint