Tag: hiking

• Mental Preparation for Backpacking (and Life!)

  December 1, 2025

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  backpacking, camping, hiking, nature, travel

  Before going on my first backpacking trip, I had no idea why anyone would want to carry so much stuff, for so many miles. My first day of hiking started out with a maladjusted backpack: my pack and straps were too loose, leaning the pack too far from my shoulders, and causing extra work in…