Good gear allows you to have fun at 10k ' ASL in a blowing snow storm, if you play hard in the mountains it is worth the price of admission. There will be days this winter when my boots and clothing cost more than my rifle and scope. All are optimized for what I enjoy the most.

YMMV


mike r

Don't wish it were easier
Wish you were better

Stab them in the taint, you can't put a tourniquet on that.
Craig Douglas ECQC