Quote Originally Posted by StagLefty View Post
That's the key right there "TRIED". Especially before you "HAVE" to
No point in having a bag full of stuff and trying to read directions in the rain at night in the cold in the middle of nowhere only to find out it doesnt work or you need another piece of the puzzle. I like to know I will be reasonably warm and comfy when I really need it. Thats why I take my bag out into the hills by myself to make sure stuff works before its needed.