I have made the obligatory trip to REI. I am now the proud owner of a new fleece, a pair of water proof pants, a rain jacket (first one I've owned in years), flip-flops with a built in bottle opener (seriously), a pocket knife, and, of course, a new water bottle. Is it possible to go on a shopping spree at an outdoors store and not buy a water bottle?
I should contrast well with the porters hired to carry this equipment for us on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. I've read most wear sandals made of old tires - more importantly, they hike for four days in sandals. I'll be trying to keep up in boots that were designed to hike mountains. At least I'll look like I can conquer a mountain.
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