Originally Posted By: Hikin_Jim

By the way, I totally understand about the price, if that's the issue. $500 or so bucks is a bit daunting, particularly in a down economy.


Heck, I hate to think how many thousands of dollars I've "invested" in outdoor gear over the years. I could outfit a platoon of backpackers. One whole room in my house is more or less devoted to storing it all.

But it does come in handy when I take friends, assorted relatives, etc. backpacking or camping.

Jeff