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Also, be sure to obtain a water filter or other modern method of water purification. Unfortunately, you can no longer drink untreated water out of most backcountry creeks and lakes, even if they look clear and pure. Nasty microorganisms live there and, believe me, you really don’t want to ingest them.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s outdoor equipment manufacturers had one of those “Well, duh!” sort of epiphanies when they noticed, apparently for the first time, that men and women are different. This belated discovery has dramatically improved life for female backpackers, who were previously forced to use smaller versions of equipment designed for men. But today, women have a wide array of clothing, sleeping bags, packs, and accessories that are specifically designed to fit their body shape and unique needs. So if it has been several years since those of you proudly sporting two “X” chromosomes have been backpacking, you might want to look into upgrading your equipment. The added comfort and utility of the new female-oriented gear may make the cost worthwhile.