[pct-l] New Hiking Standard

[Hiker97 at aol.com (Hiker97@aol.com)]

I hear that some of our cutting  edge light weight gear manufacturers are 
designing some of their shelter  products with views for the spring backpacking 
season.  That is very good  and we now have the ball moving in the right 
direction in this  area.
 
Now there is another thing we have  to do to change the backpacking world.  
That is to get all the  manufacturers to make their products in stealth colors. 
 I think the US  Marines new cammo colors are great.
 
Just think if your bag, pack, and  shelter were all stealth.  Neat.  For 
example, you could be walking  along the trail and say to yourself, "Didn't I just 
pass someone on the  trail?  I would have said hello if I had seen someone."  
 Cool.
 
Yes, we must start the movement  toward blending into nature.  Being 
transparent out there.  Not  bringing our commercialism and gaudy bright colors into 
Mother Nature.  We  must encourage the manufacturers to compete with each other 
for the most stealth  gear.  
 
Thank you for your support and  encouragement.
 
Your hiking buddy,  Switchback
Stealth Hiker &  Camp Ruffian