Originally Posted By: Teslinhiker
... any other terrain/weather specific gear required is written down well beforehand and is checked off as it is put into the backpacks or the trunk of the car.

Precisely my routine. Especially as I get older (read: more forgetful frown ) Otherwise, more than once, I would've left behind gear that could've ruined an otherwise good time.

Re the photo ... beautiful country, but easy to see, potentially hostile under wrong circumstances.
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