max.patch wrote:
i watched the video and there is absolutely nothing there to complain about. i thot you did a good job. and i guarantee the hiker is in 7th heaven having dropped 11 pounds! wolf's schtict is to drop a turd and move on. don't pay him any attention.twistwrist wrote:
I don't know, I was thrilled to receive a shakedown before I started. It didn't mean I had to heed their advice, but it was good to hear it from someone with more experience than I had at the time.It's not something I push, but it is something I offer. Up front I let folks know that this is one person's perspective, they need to take or leave my advice as they will figure it out for themselves along the way. However, being one who sees the gear people throw around on the approach trail, I do think shakedowns done correctly to those who want to learn (like I did) have value if done correctly. And one word I would never use to describe myself in anything is "expert". I prefer the term, "permanoob" with ideas to share and so much to learn!Da Wolf wrote:
nobody should "shakedown" anybody. just because one hiked the trail does not mean they're an expert
question - the hiker was fortunate that his parents were there to take the stuff he decided to leave behind. how about the hiker who gets there via a shuttler? are you set up to return gear via ups like mountain crossings or does the hiker have to wait til they hit suches (first p.o.) or mountain crossings to take advantage of your suggestions?
btw, the first things i got rid of was my water carrier and a candle lantern. i don't know if they even make candle lanterns anymore. i haven't seen one in years.
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