As a woman that IS into that stuff I can tell you a lot of men SUCK at outdoor stuff. I don’t go with them because they are disorganized over packers who are just looking for a campsite maid/cook to manage the glamp post while they fish. I have a much nicer time when I go solo hiking with my dogs.
Same! I want to be able to find things in the dark or an emergency without having to think about it. I don’t care if other people in my group want to bring everything they own with them as long as they take responsibility for carrying it. I won’t carry other people’s gear without a damn good reason. You are way nicer then I am.
As a woman that IS into that stuff I can tell you a lot of men SUCK at outdoor stuff. I don’t go with them because they are disorganized over packers who are just looking for a campsite maid/cook to manage the glamp post while they fish. I have a much nicer time when I go solo hiking with my dogs.
Oh, I agree with you. I have my check list of gear, have where it goes in the pack mapped out, and I know the weight to the gram.
I’m usually the one taking on gear for those who tried to pack the kitchen sink.
Same! I want to be able to find things in the dark or an emergency without having to think about it. I don’t care if other people in my group want to bring everything they own with them as long as they take responsibility for carrying it. I won’t carry other people’s gear without a damn good reason. You are way nicer then I am.