Preparing to rest

If you’re backpacking, at some point, you stop to set up camp for the night.

To soldier on without rest — whether out of determination or out of joy for the journey — is not sustainable forever.

Without stopping to prepare for the evening, you’ll eventually find yourself exhausted and asleep on the trail.

Rest — and preparing for rest — is part of a natural, healthy cycle. Don’t fight it. Make it a welcome part of the journey. And just like everything else, try to do it well.