Four Attributes of Awesome Backpacking Trip Partners
When you're preparing for an extended backpacking trip, or even for an overnight outing, heading out with the right trip partners can be as important as choosing your gear. The right mix of people, even if there are only two of you, can make a huge difference in the enjoyability of any outing. We can all use help making sure we're not only looking for the best trip partners, but we're acting like the best trip partners, too! Backpacking in Yosemite with some amazing new friends! Here’s what I look for: A Partner with a Sense of Adventure This person understands that most trips are about the journey, not the destination, and they are adept at going with the flow. They aren’t fazed by unforeseen obstacles and are the first to laugh about how it rained the whole trip. For this person, it's about being outside and having fun. If you're on a trip that has an objective and the objective isn't realized, this person is always quick to remind the group of other positiv...
