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qwertisdirty OP t1_je1f1zk wrote

Reply to comment by BaldBear_13 in LPT: If you go camping, especially somewhere remote, triple check your shelter when packing. by qwertisdirty

To me it is analogous to packing your own parachute. You can go camping with other experienced people but they can still make mistakes, you need to ensure you yourself have checked the critical elements of your shelter.

This post isn't solely about camping experience but mainly personnel responsibility and the awareness needed for that.

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BaldBear_13 t1_je1i9uz wrote

Personal responsibility and self-sufficiency are indeed a key part of being an adult. But one has to learn to walk before they learn to run.

Camping/hiking people are usually happy to help, but of course one should learn and not become a permanent moocher.

In fact, this is the progression: first you need help, then you do not need help, and finally you are able to help others.

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