Wayne Knight wrote:

Wayne
Who uses aluminum tools last time I backpacked.



No offense, but I'm guessing that was time ago.....


Back in my younger days, a 30 pounds of pack and gear was considered
very light. Things have really changed for the better in terms of gear
available. Inspired by Snoop, I've gotten back into some kind of shape
and backpacking. I did a couple trips this past Fall and I have a number
of short trips planned for this Summer. I bought some new gear and the
pack, sleeping bag, pad, tent, stove, cooking gear, fuel, fishing gear,
clothes, raingear with food and other assorted stuff for a long weekend
is less than 20 pounds which even this aging body can carry fairly
easily. I don't use a rod case.

Willi