MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • May 21, 2023
The first backpacking trek of the season has officially begun! There’s a measure of uncertainty and hesitancy at the start of these early trips. Given that, I always pack a tote bag of potential extras and mull over their use on the drive to the trailhead. Like extra food (took but didn’t eat), an extra layer (packed but never worn), and a light poncho versus heavier rain jacket and pants (carried the latter but it didn’t even rain). When you’re out for just an overnight like this one, there’s really not much to worry about, but you do just the same. ~ Carey Kish