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Backpacking can be beautiful and fun, but it can also be uncomfortable or scary if things go wrong. Here are some things I learned the hard way -- please learn from my mistakes!

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Down insulation and extra clothes can't keep you warm when they're wet! If it's raining, even just a little bit, put on your rain gear and pack cover to avoid a dicey situation later.

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Storing food properly means keeping it where critters and bears can't get it. It's surprisingly easy to get this wrong and lose your food, or worse. Do research beforehand.

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Running out of water can become dangerous very quickly in the heat. Plan water refills and make sure to have a backup plan if info is uncertain.

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For lots more backpacking mistakes I won't be repeating, see the full post at Exploring Wild:

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LOVE BACKPACKING?

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I'll Never Make Again

BACKPACKING MISTAKES

Backpacking can be beautiful and fun, but it can also be uncomfortable or scary if things go wrong. Here are some things I learned the hard way -- please learn from my mistakes!

Down insulation and extra clothes can't keep you warm when they're wet! If it's raining, even just a little bit, put on your rain gear and pack cover to avoid a dicey situation later.

Wet Layers

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Storing food properly means keeping it where critters and bears can't get it. It's surprisingly easy to get this wrong and lose your food, or worse. Do research beforehand.

Lazy Food Storage

Swipe up for more backpacking lessons learned the hard way...

Running out of water can become dangerous very quickly in the heat. Plan water refills and make sure to have a backup plan if info is uncertain.

Running Out of Water

Swipe up for more backpacking lessons learned the hard way...

For lots more backpacking mistakes I won't be repeating, see the full post at Exploring Wild:

10 Backpacking Mistakes I'll Never Make Again

LOVE BACKPACKING?

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