The only REAL backpacking I've ever done was when I went to Philmont for two weeks back in '68. I was 14, and it was GLORIOUS! Don't get me wrong, carrying a 40-45 pound pack was rough but man was it pretty country. 10 days out in the Mountains with only what we had with us. Well we did get a resupply at day 6 I think, but we refused the mule pack train and decided to Shanks Mare the entire 10 days with US playing the er ah Donkeys.

If I remember correctly. and I HAVE slept since then, so who knows, I fell short of Eagle Scout by 4 badges.