[at-l] Backpack recs

[Felix J]

Carla & Dave Hicks wrote:
> Better views w/o leaves.
> No bugs.
> Less crowds.
> Fresh snow, little water availability worries.
> Animal tracks every where.
> If you are lucky enough to be out after the "right" ice, freezing rain, heavy 
> frost, etc -- a wonder land of sights
> Silent nights beyond compare.
> To name a few reasons.
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> Chainsaw

Crisp, cool air just smells better.
Crunching! Crunching! Crunching!  I love the sound of crunching. Snow, 
ice, frozen mud, Apple Jacks, GrapeNuts...you almost can't go wrong with 
crunching. (Bone crunching isn't always good, though)
Cleanery. Everything just seems 'cleaner'...no bugs, fewer 'cobwebs', 
less 'stuff' blowing around and getting into your food when you're cooking.
Plus, it takes more thought, more planning, to do EVERYTHING.  So, it's 
nice when it all comes together and you stay alive and fairly well. 
I loved cold hiking!!!

> SNIP
> Why anyone would hike in those temperatures is beyong me but to each his or 
> her  own.
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> Skylander
> SNIP
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Felix J. McGillicuddy
ME-->GA '98
"Your Move"
ALT '03 KT '03
http://Felixhikes.tripod.com/

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