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Jul 7, 2013 at 4:49 pm #2003496
Been there, done that with the heavyweighters.
Some wont listen at all.
Some will listen, agree, get excited, but still revert to old ways because they are scared. They always get blisters with their boots and heavy socks/liner combos but they are still too brainwashed to try something different.
I also do remember though when I was in awe that anyone could go out and hike 100+ mile trip. That seemed so outrageously long. LOL.
The wilderness really does gets small when you can lay down 20-25 miles per day.
Jul 7, 2013 at 5:40 pm #2003520"Wait until you're into a nice long uphill slog , stroll up next to the heavyweighter, complement his/her pack in someway (plush hip belt cushion, construction, etc.)and ask to try it out for a bit. Swap packs. After two to three minutes (or so), repeat the complement of the heavyweight pack (plush hip belt cushion, construction, etc.), but make a quick non-judgmental passing comment – saying you personally prefer the comfort of being lightweight and signal it is time to swap packs back"
Are you kidding? I don't want to carry someone's heavy pack, even for a few minutes :)
If you are hiking with friends, they will probably ask questions.
If there is NO discussion about gear consider it an extremely successful trip. The focus will have been on much more important matters than gear.
Jul 7, 2013 at 6:15 pm #2003536"If there is NO discussion about gear consider it an extremely successful trip. The focus will have been on much more important matters than gear."
Like how much your friends feet are hurting them?
But in all seriousness, I agree.
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