nobodyspecial
Practically Family
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- St. Paul, Minnesota
I've backpacked without trekking poles and I've backpacked with trekking poles and backpacking with trekking poles is easier. I find hills are much easier, both up and down, with a pair of trekking poles. I was skeptical until I tried them and now I won't go back. I was also skeptical of led headlamps and digital cameras at one point, some items are an improvement.
As much as I'd like a ventile rain parka, 3 layer eVent rain parkas are quite nice. The best aspect to modern gear is that it generally will dry faster. On a multi day trip in wet weather that can be a big advantage.
As much as I'd like a ventile rain parka, 3 layer eVent rain parkas are quite nice. The best aspect to modern gear is that it generally will dry faster. On a multi day trip in wet weather that can be a big advantage.