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toejam · 10-12-2004, 09:19 PM

There is an element of gear snobbery in the sport. But since backpackers are the kind of people who like to go for a week with out a shower, there's also a lot of dirt-bagging - going with old, cheap, or home-made gear just to prove it can be done. The pepsi can stove rage is a great example.

I'm finding more really nice gear at Target and occasionally Wal Mart for a fraction of the cost of the "good" stuff lately.

10-12-2004, 09:19 PM	#5
toejam Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Granbury, TX Posts: 222	Re: I gotta ask.. Ultralight? There is an element of gear snobbery in the sport. But since backpackers are the kind of people who like to go for a week with out a shower, there's also a lot of dirt-bagging - going with old, cheap, or home-made gear just to prove it can be done. The pepsi can stove rage is a great example. I'm finding more really nice gear at Target and occasionally Wal Mart for a fraction of the cost of the "good" stuff lately.