However I would suggest the following...
- If your tent is new to you I'd definitely recommend putting it up and taking it down several time in pouring rain (and if possible also wind).
- Be sure to put it up in "storm mode" (whatever that means in your case)
- Prepare any extra cords and stakes you may need ahead of time
- Be familiar with your GPS if you have one
- This is not really the place to learn on the trail
- Be familiar with your stove and fuel
- In particular note its fuel consumption in cold conditions for the sort of food and drinks you like to consume
- I started with 4 lighters and only one was working by the end. I also had matches!
- Consider the cleaning requirements of your camera (and glasses if worn)
- From rain and moisture
- From sand and dust
- Consider the water protection requirements for your pack
- I don't use a pack cover. If you do the wind with try and remove it so tie it on well!
- I do use a single large (100 litre) very strong garbage bag inside the sack
- Within that most items are packed into small dry bags
- My camera goes in a ziploc bag in the hip belt pocket
- Otherwise I don't fuss about any items on the outside of the bag
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