It's important to keep your camping gear dry, especially clothes.#break#Ziploc bags and trash bags are useful on a hiking trip.#break#You have got to keep yourself organized on a backpacking trip.#break#I learned not to put my wallet in my pocket. It tends to get wet.#break#Losing things is not fun on a hiking trip.#break#You got to have enough food and water on a backpacking trip.#break#Trail mix will give you the energy boost you need but energy bars are better I think.#break#Canned foods are heavy and at the end of the day you need to think about disposal. Not recommended for hiking.#break#You’ll save more on fuel is you use a liquid fuel camping stove.#break#Never wear cotton when you're hiking.#break#Remember the first aid kit.#break#I always have the ten essentials in my backpack.