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TIL my sleeping pad's slow leak gave me a bad back injury
On a recent camping trip, I woke up with crazy lower back pain and just brushed it off, lol. The next morning it was worse, and I realized my sleeping pad was totally flat from a tiny leak. Without that cushion, my spine had no support all night, which led to serious strain. I had to cut my hike short because carrying my backpack hurt too much. It took over a week of rest and ice to feel normal again. Now I always test my pad for leaks before heading out and bring a patch kit. Don't wait until you're in pain to check your gear, it's not worth the risk. A simple pre-trip check could save your back and your whole adventure.
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gavin_webb7mo ago
Trial by fire" is right. I used to think checking gear was overkill, but a bad night like that will change your mind fast.
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ericmason7mo ago
My buddy learned the hard way with a leaky pad too.
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blair_dixon7mo ago
Yeah, "learned the hard way" is putting it nicely. That's a trial by fire nobody wants.
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