Joe Willie On The Shrimpbox: Backpacks at Disney

I just back from Disney World and I have one question: "When did we become the land of backpackers?" What's up with all of these folks at Disney World lugging around heavy backpacks? What's so darn important that you have to carry it around all day? I saw folks pulling out sandwichs, carrot sticks, cheese sticks, sippy drinks, bottles of water, extra clothing, etc... I say if you can't put it in your pockets you don't need to carry it! Too much stuff? Get cargo pants or cargo shorts with even more pcokets. If it still can't fit...it's too much! You just can't enjoy an amusement prk when you're too busy being a beast of burden. If you can't afford to buy a bottle of water or food at Disney you really shouldn't go in the first place. Be cool! Don't be a pack mule! If you can't pack it in your pocket...don't take it!