Early this week I made rushed plans to go on a backpacking trip in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. We will be doing the Eagle Rock Loop, which is 26 miles and will take about three days (old man Davidson is with us, or else it could be done in two). Right now four of us are going, and I'm looking for a fifth. It's been a while since I've been on a backpacking trip, so I've been frantically trying to remember where all my gear is, and what i need to buy more of. Thinking about getting an army surplus backpack, as my current one is pretty battered, and probably a little small for a three day trip. Going to buy some cheap dehydrated meals from Walmart, and try to bring jerky if I have
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