I hear ya Tim.
In my case, I ain't rich but I could buy a C-14 if I really wanted one. (I could do it, but I would hafta give up eating for a year or 2)
But I (and more importantly,,, my BRIDE/Boss) prefer the C-10 because of the weather protection/creature comforts/etc....
I was a bit suprised by this discussion because there were so many that are below 45. I always assuemed that the majority of Connie Riders were over 45....
Then I realized that the younger guys might all be on C-14's...
Ride safe, Ted