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Top 10 ways to have a miserable backpacking trip |
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Written by Jessica Eyre/Keith Hillman
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Sunday, 25 May 2008 |
You've heard it all before, or maybe you haven't. But here are the 10 best ways to ensure you have a miserable time on your backpacking trip, from Keith Hillman, owner of Out-N-Back. For ways to rectify these do's or don'ts, talk with any of the outdoor experts at Out-N-Back at 1797 S. State St. in Orem.
1. Skip the water, who needs it anyway?
2. Sun screen? Lip balm? Who needs it, you’re working on your tan.
3. Wear cotton clothing. You love the feel of a damp T-shirt, the chaffing of denim on your thighs, and the blisters on your feet.
4. Take everything you can think of. It’s just weight. You can handle it.
5. Wear brand new footwear on your trip. Break them in? You don’t have time for that.
6. Take canned food and don’t forget the soda.
7. A backpack is just a backpack, any old pack will due.
8. Use your memory skills. A list? You have a memory like an elephant.
9. Just throw your gear in your pack. Weight distribution has no relevance.
10. Skip the map and compass, all trails are well marked and easy to follow.
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