Mine is pretty much self expanatory. Kept it from other forums, including backpacking and hiking. I am a lightweight gear geek. I could not find gear light enough to hike with so I made my own tent, stove, sleeping bag, and shirt. Now lightweight gear is more common. However, if I purchase equipment at the store for hiking, I take a scale with me. Told ya I was a geek.
Rainwalker - nice story. I know several people that have taken the Tom Brown courses. All have liked the experience.
So I am not the only one with a titanium spork and a hanlde shaved tooth brush. Cool.