Anyone else have wishy-washy decision making habits?

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Posted by Blackbeard on September 15, 2006 at 5:43:45 pm EDT

I used to think that reading the forum was a great thing, but now I'm just not sure. The reason is that I find myself switching between one thing and another as I try to equip myself for the minimal first real hiking trip.

Originally, I though I would make logical decisions, decide what I needed, and go after those items. But as I read more and more, I find that my choice of equipment doesn't always seem like the best choice after reading a new forum entry. So I switch to a different type of equipment, and before I obtain it, another forum entry changes my mind.

As an example, I originally decided on a Dragonfly stove. Then I see all the hoopla about alcohol stoves, so I look into those, and build one. Now I think I have switched back to the Dragonfly, not because I don't think the alcohol stove wouldn't work, but that there is just so much negative opinions about everything. I can't really afford the "one of everything" mentality that might come with years of accumulating a piece here and another there.

Same goes for a tent. Lightweight or normal weight, or even convertable 3/4 season tent. I'm almost ready to build a new fly for my 35 year old Eureka and use that.

So, I'm not asking for suggestions on equipment, but more like what is the best way to decide on any particular piece of equipment. They all have their plusses and minusses (are those words spelled right?).

Thanks

Steve

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