johnelmore
New member
The trend nowadays is for lots of stuff and equipment. I remember in my late teens I was in the Army. We didnt have all the stuff they wear today, but what we did have was really uncomfortable and heavy. I remember these helmets which made ugly alien imprints on your head and it was very difficult to aim the M16 with them on. There were these huge painful "rucksacks" which dug right into you resulting in large ugly bruises. Thinking back. All that stuff looked good for reporters, but it put the troops in danger. I remember the scouts taught me that if I had over 30 lbs of total gear to include clothing and boots it was too much. Quite obviously whoever commanded the Army was not a Boy Scout.
Remembering the days of being a human pack mule I aim for being as light as possible. When Im on the hunt I aim to be as light as possible. If carrying concealed I go for light and sweet. I always wear sneakers designed for running like New Balance...remembering the uncomfortable boots of the Army which just slowed me down.
Whether it be on the street, camping or on the hunt the advantage goes to the guy who carries least. When you need to move best not be carrying a couple of bowling balls to slow you down...
Remembering the days of being a human pack mule I aim for being as light as possible. When Im on the hunt I aim to be as light as possible. If carrying concealed I go for light and sweet. I always wear sneakers designed for running like New Balance...remembering the uncomfortable boots of the Army which just slowed me down.
Whether it be on the street, camping or on the hunt the advantage goes to the guy who carries least. When you need to move best not be carrying a couple of bowling balls to slow you down...