I was not sure what to expect the first time I went backpacking. I’ve been imagining it for years, but always been just a day-hiker. It’s not a good thing to admit, but without Angel, I am not entirely sure when I would have finally strapped my backpack on for a multi-day excursion. Of course, he planned something pretty intense for my first trip. I realized a lot that weekend, and have helpfully compiled my experiences into a list of 8 things you should be prepared for on your first backpacking