Commonly when people first go backpacking they believe that they need to be prepared for everything and they will also have an allotment of things that they believe will bring them comfort and a good time in the woods. I have hiked a month through Colorado and covered 500 miles. I have backpacked islands in Michigan for weeks and have backpacked rivers for only a few days. I can assure you, with every ounce that you bring, there is a price. Pack wisely. I actually have a story explaining how I learned this the hard way in the middle of nowhere with absolutely no money to my name.Â