Xmas Suggestion: Benchmarking Gear Carrier

[+pgrig]

As I was muttering to myself about needing a more copious and accessible means of carrying my benchmarking gear, my wife (who wisely declines to accompany me on these outings) suggested what seems to me to be the perfect solution.

 

Nimble and sure-footed, this gear-carrier could clearly go after even the most inconveniently situated stations. Craggy peaks? No problem. Slippery coastal ledges? Piece of cake! Long hikes up twisting mountain paths? Easily done.

 

Not to mention, my wife pointed out, the delight of the children residing in the homes of the property owners whose turf I needed to request permission to invade. I could offer rides on the Carrier until everyone was happy and then go off about my business, hunting.

 

There was a drawback, she said. Apparently my chosen companion, if it gets irritated with the situation, may suddenly turn and throw up on you to emphasize its displeasure. Not nice, but then, a small price to pay for what looks to me like the ideal benchmarking accessory. Strap on a shovel, pick axe, and even a leaf rake, plus your metal detector, and off you go. Sling-up a water bag and some Gatorade. Wonder how quickly it can clear an area of overgrowth or ground clutter...

[Wintertime]

I love it!

 

I know there are companies in California where you can rent llamas for backpacking trips.

 

Coincidentally, I was just sorting through some old photos yesterday and came across some of a friend's llamas in Colorado. Including a baby that was only a week old. Too cute! Oh, and none of them spit on us. I think that behavior is overstated.

 

Patty

[AZcachemeister]

They WILL spit, but you have to push their buttons really hard.

I think I would prefer an alpaca...more 'trailerable'.

[+Astro_D]

Who would've known ? Here I've been using my son to carry the equipment without much success all these years!