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Jul 1, 2010 at 3:24 pm #1260736
So I was wondering in any poets/writers out there have come up with a motto or pledge? Any suggestions? Suggested wording?
I am hoping there is something catchy that will capture the imagination of the Boy Scouts and adults in my troop. A little motivation. Please have fun with this and give me some ideas!!!
Jul 1, 2010 at 3:32 pm #1625444For several seasons I thought that "Out of Stock and Not Available for Pre-Order at this time" was the BPL motto, but they seem to have stopped using that phrase.
Jul 1, 2010 at 3:35 pm #1625445That may be true Cameron, but it's way too long to fit on a coffe mug.
How about "Go light or die tryin"?
Jul 1, 2010 at 3:50 pm #1625448"He who dies with the most amount of time spent talking about cuben fiber gear without actually hiking wins."
(Also too long for a coffee cup.)
Jul 1, 2010 at 3:52 pm #1625449Or a Polo shirt.
Jul 1, 2010 at 3:57 pm #1625451UltraLight Backpacking: Where $100 a pound meets $100 an ounce.
Jul 1, 2010 at 4:01 pm #1625454"Don't leave home with it."
Jul 1, 2010 at 4:05 pm #1625457UL-Less is More
Jul 1, 2010 at 4:59 pm #1625473I always thought the basic ultralight backpacker motto was
"The fun goes up when the weight goes down."
Jul 1, 2010 at 5:03 pm #1625477Maybe it should be:
"Lss s Mr"
I mean… vowels weigh a half ounce each.
Jul 1, 2010 at 5:46 pm #1625490No motto. Why?
The Tao that can be spoken of is not the enduring and unchanging Tao. The name that can be named is not the enduring and unchanging name.Having no name, it is the Originator of heaven and earth; having a name, it is the Mother of all things.
We should rid ourselves of desires if we wish to observe its subtlety; we should allow our desires if we wish to see something of its manifestations.
Under these two aspects, it is really the same; but as development takes place, it receives the different names. Together we call them the mystery; where the mystery is the deepest is the gate of all that is
Jul 1, 2010 at 6:02 pm #1625496Pack Less. Be More.
…right under the BackpackingLight masthead, on every page.
Jul 1, 2010 at 6:02 pm #1625498That's WAY too long for a mug.
Jul 1, 2010 at 6:04 pm #1625501Dang Cameron you beat me to it. Wasn't it "He who dies with the lightest pack wins" at one time. Sexist but… Greg does point out the current choice.
Jul 1, 2010 at 6:07 pm #1625503Yeah, but it explains the recent luxury item /heavy item dualism vs. lightening up. But hell , I like motto's too . Sierra Designs had their day. Divine Light, Divine Lightning.
Jul 1, 2010 at 6:23 pm #1625508> "The fun goes up when the weight goes down."
I like it. Of course we could always try: "What me carry?" (with apologies to Alfred E. Neuman). ;)
HJ
Jul 1, 2010 at 6:29 pm #1625512"Heavy gear or the person carrying it is soon gone from the trail".
Quote from book on AT.
MattyG
Jul 1, 2010 at 6:44 pm #1625519Cuben Pride
What does it weigh ?
PM Sent !
Jul 1, 2010 at 6:54 pm #1625521I thought it is Pack Less. Be More.
Love it. Apply to life.
**OH, someone mentioned it already** well that there is it.Jul 1, 2010 at 7:45 pm #1625538I recall the "He who dies with the lightest pack wins" thing … but personally I prefer to live to hike again (with a light pack, of course)
Jul 1, 2010 at 7:49 pm #1625540John, that is a lot of words for a Taoist. Lao Tzu would be unmoved.
How about:
Carry not carry
P.S. I know your quotes by heart. No offense meant.
Jul 1, 2010 at 7:50 pm #1625541"Lss s Mr"
Brilliant!
Jul 1, 2010 at 9:07 pm #1625575Knowledge is the lightest gear
Jul 3, 2010 at 12:46 am #1625920Lighter is Righter?
Jul 5, 2010 at 2:14 pm #1626391Carry less, enjoy more
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