Re: [Philmont]: Camp shoes

Get whatever is light and comfortable. They are primarily to give your
feet a break after a long day in boots, and to give the campsites a
break from Vibram lugs. I use "marathon flats" sneakers - about 12 - 14
ounces per pair.

I believe boots are required for horseback rides. Having had a horse or
two "test" the quality of my boots by stepping on them, I assure you
that you'd best not be wearing anything too light in the corrals.

No dirty clothes in your tent at night. Most (including shoes) have
some food odors on them. I just use a camp pillow, available at any
camping store - cheap and light. Airline pillows are also good, and
some airlines will let you keep the one they give you on the flight (ask!)

rsafl61660@aol.com wrote:
> Any input on camp shoes? Do tennis shoes work for the horseback
> rides? Water shoes are light, but I don't think those would be
> practical for stirrups, if even allowed. Looking for something
> light, compact and practical. Also, it sounds like your not supposed
> to even have dirty clothes in your tent at night. So the idea of
> rolling up clothing for a pillow looks like is out of the question. (
> though the thought of that as a pillow for 10 nights straight wasn't
> very appealling anyway) any other suggestions?

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Received on Tue Mar 23 18:10:03 2004