Backpacking 101

• Don't get killed
• Don't do anything stupid
• Don't Drink bad water
• Don't become dehydrated
• Bees are bad
• Don't eat those berries, no matter how good they look
• Getting to the destination is half the battle. you still have to get back
• If your planning on being gone for two day, pack for three
• The weatherman lies. Night is always colder than he says
• That slight downhill your sleeping on becomes a steep hill by 3AM
• you WILL smell like campfire by the end
• A cold beer is the best thing in the world when at a fire
• Be with a friend. Camp stories are the best