[pct-l] singing the ultralight blues

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

I actually do not have any remorse stories. Before I had ultralight  
gear I saved weight by going without. So I have stories of being  
rained on in tube tents, being rained on because I had no tent and I  
still don't own a rain jacket, although I finally have rain pants and  
actually carry them even on day hikes.

For me going ultralight was a step up in gear and a step down in  
weight. I saved enough weight getting a good sleeping bag that I  
could add in a tent and still be down a pound. Warm AND dry at night!  
What a concept!

On Feb 23, 2011, at 4:45 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
> This may be a good time to ask if anyone has any good "Ultralite  
> remorse"
> stories.