REI Comedy

I get email from REI (the outdoors / sportinggoods company) about specials and such, since I’m a member... this was in the mail I got today, one of "Ten Ways to Lighten Your Load":

Share gear with your partner. There’s no need for both of you to have stoves, water filters, knives, pots, first aid kits, and a host of other items. But before you marry your gear, be sure you both are committed to staying together for the duration of the hike.

One would hope!