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I know pack it in pack it out. Less clear on soap, dishwater, fire rings that already exist, and going to the bathroom. Straight answers appreciated.
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Sign in to chatI know pack it in pack it out. Less clear on soap, dishwater, fire rings that already exist, and going to the bathroom. Straight answers appreciated.
Did exactly this last fall and it worked. One tweak: I moved my camp a half mile further from water and the bugs dropped off.
Good thread. I went the other direction and regret it, so consider this a warning.
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Sign in or create an accountAssume I have nothing except boots. Trying to figure out whether to prioritize the sleep system or the pack. Would love a specific list rather than general advice.
I understand the concept but not the practice — where to collect from, how to keep dirty and clean separate, and how often to backflush. Assume zero knowledge.
Two miles an hour with a pack on rolling terrain and I feel like everyone else is doing three. Is that normal for someone six months into this?
It is a 65L from a big-box brand, weighs five pounds empty, and fits me okay in the store. I keep reading that it is too heavy but the price is right. Start with it or save longer?
Not looking for reasons not to do it, looking for practical habits from people who do it regularly. Site selection tips especially.
Tent, bag, pad, stove, food, water filter, headlamp, first aid, rain shell. Two miles in on an established trail. Nervous but excited — tell me the thing nobody mentions.