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You Can Avoid These Backcountry Mistakes By Doing This

Most Americans go hiking without being ready for it, according to experts. Inadequate clothing, improper footwear and lack of planning or research are some of the most common backcountry mistakes that hikers make. In addition, failure to notify someone of their plans or pack enough water/food, overpacking, and not checking hiking gear prior to a trip are all up there among the top mistakes.  However, you can avoid many of these problems by applying the following tips.

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