Originally Posted by
staehpj1
Last tour (Southern Tier, coast to coast, camping and cooking) I might have carried less total gear weight than you are carrying in just lock, cable, and chain. I much prefer it my way.
And I much prefer to know that my $4K+ investment will most likely still be in my camp when I return from the shower. I much prefer it my way. We're all individuals, some of us have learned the hard way and some have not.