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Minimal Backcountry Camping Skills:
- Little experience setting up tents
- Not aware of low-impact camping techniques
- Not aware of special techniques for maintaining backcountry hygiene
- Not able to effectively manage their clothing selection of ensure they stay comfortable
- Not sure how to manage their personal gear
Moderate Backcountry Camping Skills:
- Comfortable setting up a tent under most circumstances
- Aware of low-impact camping techniques
- Aware of special techniques for maintaining backcountry hygiene
- Able to effectively manage their clothing selection to ensure they stay comfortable
- Has developed a few skills to manage their personal gear
Advanced Backcountry Camping Skills:
- Confident setting up a tent regardless of location or conditions
- Consistently practices low-impact camping techniques
- Consistently practices special techniques for maintaining backcountry hygiene
- Consistently manages their clothing systems to stay comfortable
- Has consistent systems for managing their personal gear and always knows where their things are
