[pct-l] Gear vs gear vs gear

[jmertes@verizon.net (John Mertes)]

IMHO, the real question is what works for me/you.

I carry a ThermaRest on short trips because I sleep better, enough better to
justify the additional weight to me. What anyone else thinks of my decision is
their problem, not mine. The same goes for all the gear I choose to carry or not
carry on any trip.

That said, I pay attention to what others post and learn from them. And I'm
gradually lightening my load.

Further, I know I've made some bad purchases, at least in retrospect. I've got a
lot of those in my gear box. I'm still looking for a better backpack than my
ancient A16 frame with a modified 3rd party bag and my self-assembled waist
band.

YMWV!

John