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The first time I went on a proper camping trip, I packed like I was preparing to survive in the wilderness for six months.

Extra clothes, multiple flashlights, heavy food containers, two jackets, unnecessary tools, and random “just in case” items filled my backpack so completely that lifting it already felt like exercise before the trip even started.

At the time, I thought carrying more gear meant being more prepared.

A few hours into the hike, I realized the opposite can sometimes be true.

Heavy gear

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