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ploddinTod · 12-12-2003, 10:38 AM

Happy Anniversary, Shannon and Justin.
Thanks for this site and the opportunity to converse with like-minded Texans of the outdoor persuasion.
Since you both like hiking and camping, I think that it's logical that you might be ready for the next step, which is combining the two into backpacking. Naturally you would have to make adjustments in how you camp and what you would carry. And the weight of photography equipment can be considerable. But it's like anything else, you make decisions on priorities.
Shannon, I think you got a little taste of what backpacking could be like on your solo trip last May. I don't know how far your vehicle was from your campsite, but you were set up in a more isolated, primitive surrounding. This gives more opportunities for wildlife encounters and simple reflection on your natural environment.
Just my 2 cents.

12-12-2003, 10:38 AM	#1
ploddinTod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: League City, Tx Posts: 457	The Next Step Happy Anniversary, Shannon and Justin. Thanks for this site and the opportunity to converse with like-minded Texans of the outdoor persuasion. Since you both like hiking and camping, I think that it's logical that you might be ready for the next step, which is combining the two into backpacking. Naturally you would have to make adjustments in how you camp and what you would carry. And the weight of photography equipment can be considerable. But it's like anything else, you make decisions on priorities. Shannon, I think you got a little taste of what backpacking could be like on your solo trip last May. I don't know how far your vehicle was from your campsite, but you were set up in a more isolated, primitive surrounding. This gives more opportunities for wildlife encounters and simple reflection on your natural environment. Just my 2 cents.