Thoughts on simplicity

[Festus Hagen]

A. Want but don't need A dedicated pillow. I don't care, I use one. Not backpacking, tho.

B. Didn't think you'd need but now wouldn't go without UQ although sometimes I'll use pads, still. Also, insulated hammock sock, when it's chilly out.

C. Things you never wanted and still don't Tarps that require more than two stake points.

[JayS]

Hey Blaze - your video is listed as "private". Don't tease us!

[Shane]

Definitely if you live where biting bugs are a problem, a bugnet might be a necessity. I've been in those situations and simply said Deet is my bugnet. It works but of course has it's detractions.

I know more who use bugnets for fear of creepy crawlies than for nuisance bugs like mosquitos and gnats.

[BlazeAway]

Hey Blaze - your video is listed as "private". Don't tease us!

Sorry for that. Should be fixed now.
Blaze

[Meriadoc]

Here are the things I want, but don't think I need.

Winter Tarps.

Hammock. Stove. Tarp with doors.

These are the things I didn't think I would need or want, but would wouldn't go without now

Underquilt

Ditto.

These are the things I didn't think I would need or want, And still don't

Cuben fiber. I'm fine with carrying an extra pound or two because I have nylon and silnylon in my gear. I'm not fine with worrying that I'm going to put a hole in my tarp or backpack. Because I most definitely will. Somehow. Someday. And when I least expect it and most need it.