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Posted by Jim S on May 18, 2008 at 6:23:44 pm EDT
In reply to The NEW Ten Essentials posted by Bill S on March 21, 2008 at 1:09:36 pm EDT

Carrying equipment, no matter how good it is, what it weighs or costs is no replacement for having the wisdom to use it well. Perhpas the most important message of this thread is this "You do not need specific equipment, You Need specific function." Having gear and not using it or using it wrong does not provide function. However you CAN provide function without specific equipment. This is how native americans survived without tarp tents, bic lighters or compasses. Modern people depend WAY too much on the illusion of safety, and WAY too little on reading and experience, and OMG - skill.

Was camping recently with a friend and his 16 year old who wore shorts and a tee shirt all weekend in upper 40s weather to show how tough he was, and then complained about waking up cold, while standing there in his shorts and tee shirt. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. Bill S you're way too old and wise to let yourself be upset trying to beat wisdom into someone. When they are your age, assuming that they make it that long, they still won't be as wise, but they will have learned enough to look back and wonder how they managed to make it that long. Everyone knows more than you, especially the ones who know nothing at all...
Jim S

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