Anyone who has hiked the hills and switchbacks of the Appalachian Trail knows how heavy gear can get. No matter how hard you try to cut weight or to find a better fitting bag you still end up feeling like a pack mule on long uphill climbs. I’ve finally found a solution to the gear issue: Skunk Costume

This insight came to me after trip that involved skunks and food. During the night skunks arrived and stole all the food that wasn’t secured. My friends watched motionless, in fear of being sprayed, as the skunks took their time eating all our food. My friends reacted as most would. Now what if you were to convince hikers you were a skunk. Then all you would have to do is show up at a campsite, take what you need, and then leave it when done. No gear to carry, no food to carry, just a good pair of boots and a skunk costume.