The forecast predicts rain is on the way.
Are there any ground prepping tricks that might make a difference in making the night more comfortable?
Things like a drainage trench around the uphill side of the tent or raking deep grooves under the floor.
I have a few tarps, a tent and a screen...
Bring water. At least two bottles for on the trail itself, and have some ready in your car for refills. Helmets might look dumb, but trying to scrape your brain off of a rock or tree doesn't seem very cool either. I have a few scrapes on the top of my lid where I misjudged the height of low...