Summary: Show Notes: Episode 014<br> What’s the view like out of a motel room window? We bet any tent view can beat that! Next, if today’s Top 5 list doesn’t work, then maybe some well-placed duct tape over the mouth will. The SUMMIT™ Gear Review will review The Weather-Proof Paper that Wasn’t. The Backpack Hack of the Week™ will show you a simple solution that will keep your your muddy shoes from deteriorating your valuable gear. And we’ll wrap up the show with a little Trail Wisdom from a well-known doctor.<br> Opening<br> <br> * “You Pay For Good Gear, You Pay For Bad Gear”<br> * Take that mind set when you’re buying the big three: sleeping bag, tent and pack<br> * You may be able to find a cheap pack or a sleeping bag at a big box store, but you’re going to pay for that bad gear when it fails prematurely<br> * Story of Mom and clothing purchases<br> <br> Top 5 Reasons to Stop Complaining On The Trail<br> <br> * Attitude Affects Everything<br> <br> <br> * Facial expressions, thoughts, words<br> * It affects the way your feet feel, the way your food tastes, the way you interact with others, and the way others interact with you.<br> <br> <br> * Complaining Won’t Change Anything<br> <br> <br> * You’ll miss the beauty if you’re moaning<br> * Story of contact lens and boiling water<br> <br> <br> * It’ll Save Your Energy<br> <br> <br> * You need to put your energy into thinking creatively on how to solve or deal with the current situation<br> <br> <br> * You’ll Find More Humor<br> <br> <br> * Wool shirt and cougar attack<br> <br> <br> * You’ll Find More Blessings<br> <br> If you complain about the high winds, you may forget to be thankful for no mosquitoes.<br> SUMMIT Gear Review™: JASE All-Weather Paper<br> Structure<br> Plastic waterproof cover.<br> Light green paper<br> Had solid horizontal lines, like a journal, but then it also had vertical dashed lines like graph paper<br> Utility<br> Claimed “Weatherproof” however our experience proved different<br> Mass<br> 3x5x 1/4 inch thick<br> 1.6 ounces<br> Maintenance<br> Do not get wet<br> Investment<br> $11 for 5 pack, however the product didn’t work<br> Trial<br> “You had one job, man…”<br> This is why shake downs and trail testing are so important<br> Will try the Rite in the Rain paper and give a follow-up review<br> Backpack Hack of the Week™: Shower Caps for Muddy Shoes<br> <br> * Shower Caps for Muddy Shoes!<br> * Reusable, washable, free from most hotels if you ask—or from the dollar store<br> * Keeps your gear from getting roughed up my gritty sand<br> * And they only cover the bottom of the shoe, which means the rest can dry out<br> <br> Trail Wisdom<br> ”You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So… get on your way.”<br> -Dr. Seuss<br>
