Originally Posted By: AKSAR
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.


That, but I'm also always suprised what some newbies think need to to haul with them. So you got spare jeans with you... ? You know it's just one night and jeans are like not the greatest chocie, right? Ok.
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