Tell us what works for you . You've been sounding off on the subject in the hiking forums, and we've compiled a highlight list of your tips for happy trail time. Some make time to go solo. She understands I need to try more difficult trips, that are beyond her abilities at this point. She just does something else and meets me at the end of my hike.
Division of labor is taken into account . . .
So I carry the tent, water filter, stove, and most of the food she usually carries some snacks, cheese, etc. . . . We'd sometimes not leave camp 'til 10 A.M. , both of us wired and tense. We limited ourselves to one cup after a couple weeks and agreed not to talk about anything we held strong opinions about in the morning. A few happy-hiking theories . . . So I take that opportunity to quietly study the nearby vegetation, animal life, and geological structures.