Tbh, my mom packing a giant first aid kit messed up our mileage

Honestly, she insisted on bringing this huge kit on our John Muir Trail section, and it was so heavy. We had to stop way earlier each day because her pack slowed everyone down. Ngl, it kinda ruined our plan to reach certain campsites. What do you do when family members overpack on a trip?

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the_daniel1mo ago

Had everyone dump their packs at the trailhead last year. We shared the group essentials and left so much stuff in the car... it was brutal but it worked.

blair701mo ago

That "dump your packs" method is a real test. My buddy had to leave his favorite old wool shirt, a lucky piece he always brought. He said hiking without it felt strange, but his pack was so much lighter he got over it fast.

mark7261mo ago

What was the hardest personal item to leave behind once you started sharing stuff? Sounds like it forced some tough choices.

stellamoore1mo ago

My custom engraved multitool was the toughest to leave behind. It was a gift from my dad, so it meant a lot. Sharing a basic tool with the group saved space and worked fine.