Originally Posted By: TeacherRO
When I go hiking I like to have a spare pack - preloaded - for whomever I am going with. They get water and basic gear...to back up mine

I generally avoid going hiking we people who don't bring at least a minimal pack of their own.

On occasion I've taken rank newbies out, in which case I counsel them ahead of time on what to bring, and sometimes loan them a few items. However, that is all arranged ahead of time.
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