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Dec 18, 2009 at 9:01 am #1555206
I used to think that I was a function rules fashion kind of guy. This year I experimented using a Mountain Hardware Kilt. While I liked the performance, each time I wore it there was internal struggle waging. I realized I like clothing does doesn't make me stand out, e.g. camouflage. So for me, performance rules, but when I go outside certain norms I get uncomfortable.
–mark
Dec 18, 2009 at 9:29 am #1555218When I wear my MH kilt, I definitely have to be in the mood to be noticed. It is nice and breezy though.
Dec 18, 2009 at 11:18 am #1555244I need to find one of those harnesses! I just got a pair of tie-dye lycra tights for my upcoming trip to josh!
The best part is that im 15!-Jace
Dec 18, 2009 at 11:20 am #1555245"Wow. That's pretty special. And when I say special, I mean pink. LOL You don't still use that thing do you?"
Juston, it sat in a cupboard until a few years ago. My daughter started to get into climbing, so asked me if i wanted to climb with her one day. You should have seen her face when i dragged that beauty out of my sack at a busy crag! I've worn it once or twice when climbing with my son or daughter since. It's great seeing them trying to pretend they are not with me! :)
I have a more subdued harness if needed! :)
Dec 18, 2009 at 1:10 pm #1555276Hmmm, I'm surprised nobody's mentioned Dirty Girl Gaiters yet (or have they? I'm too lazy to look again).
I probably get more comments on mine than on anything else I carry/wear. And I don't even have the really obnoxious… er… I mean fantastic ones.
Dec 18, 2009 at 1:44 pm #1555283Hi Mike
Thanks very much for the kind offer, but I should be able to manage …
It used more for canyoning than climbing these days
:-)
Cheers
Dec 18, 2009 at 5:47 pm #1555333I seriously need to get one of those harnesses!
-CS
Dec 30, 2009 at 12:16 pm #1558085my wife said we are all odd for choosing to sleep in dirt and hike in spider webs and poison ivy.
no matter how i'm dressed, i will still have fun. my favorite form ovr function event happened in highschool. it was a real cold evening at the football game. i was dressed for the conditions and was told by someone who i could hardly understand for all the shivering how stupid i looked. right.
Dec 30, 2009 at 10:41 pm #1558263Roger,
If you do please put on a shirt. -
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