Makes logical sense. I bet most dayhikers that get in trouble thought they were "two hour hikers" and things got away from them.

I've seen people frighteningly unprepared above treeline in the Rockies.

It's ok to be dressed in a muscle t-shirt, jams , unlaced tennies and carrying a Big Gulp 8 miles from trailhead when the weather is nice. But it goes bad when the t-storm rolls in, the temperature drops to 40F and the hail begins.

Reading this board has made me much more thoughtful about what I carry when dayhiking compared to when I was in my 20's. (before the internet)