[pct-l] New Hiking Standard

[hiker97 at aol.com (hiker97@aol.com)]

 L-Rod wrote:  I have to echo what Mags said:  stealth colors can get you killed during hunting season.  There are drunken wackos out there shooting at everything that moves (including each other).  While I don't want to wear fluorescent colors, I try to pick some that don't blend into the earth (blue, red, etc.) for mountainbiking 
and hiking.  
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I would have to agree that is a good reason to have some brighter colors.  But in 40 years on the trail, I have never had that problem.  I have heard shots in the far distance, just like you hear dogs barking in the distance.  Sounds seems to carry out there.  I guess my white anti-radiation SunPrecaution clothing and solar umbrella has saved me.  :-)   
 
I still want packs, bags, and shelters in the gray or stealth colors.  I guess I just do not want everything too bright on a hiking trip.  I like the idea of blending in.  May be it is a reaction to my white clothing set up.  Ha, ha.
 
Cheers, Switchback
Special Forces Hiker & Camp Stealth Ruffian