Should I quit backpacking?

“I have been having this dream latly, and the only thing I can figure is it means I should quit backpacking....

It always starts out the same. I am walking with a group of non backpacker friends and my pack is on my back. It is like it is a part of body and it wont come off. In last nights dream we were at the movies. I tried to get to the seat that my friends were saving for me, but my pack was to big and I kept on hitting people with it. I was so humiliated that I sat down i the isle. Then everyone in the whole theater were so discusted with me that they got up and left. This same type of dream has been happening all winter. What does it mean?”

“you are having BP withdrawals! It's ok, make your dinner on your BP stove and sleep in your bag tonight, you'll be fine. Oh yeah, get some more BP friends!”

“Obviously, you belong in your backpack, but you are not in the right place with your backpack. Same dream, place yourself in the Bob Marshall Wilderness and there is no problem!”

“Ditch the non-backpackers. You want more backpacking friends and to go backpacking more.”

“maybe you've gained weight..The backpack represents the added bulk..You know you want to shed these pounds and that others find it repulsive..thats why they were disgusted with you in the theater, and also why you couldn't fit in the seat..................................Just Kidding”

“You are obvioulsy hanging out with the wrong people. We would not be disgusted with you if you showed up to the theatre wearing your backpack!”

“The backpack in your dreams represents all your fears and concerns and the stress in your everyday life. Wearing this into the theatre indicates that you think that these things are becoming obvious to the people around you like your co-workers and family. They leave because you think they are not happy with you, and you share your problems/emotions with them. All this would indicate that you need to reduce the stress in your life, and take more time for yourself.
I would recommend going backpacking more, not less.

Or else you have been cooped up all winter and just need to get out, take your pick.”

“"...but my pack was to big and I kept on hitting people with it."

"This same type of dream has been happening all winter. What does it mean?"

adventuregirl
12:17:38 PM
02/12/02

Get a smaller backpack.”

“Adventuregirl, quit smoking them funny cigs....:-)”

“LOL stan... Ummm.. Yeah bring a stool to the movies and sit on it. Have you been cooped up ?”

“Obviously you are more comfortable carrying your pack and being in a lonely place such as, the wilderness.

The vast majority just don't get it when it come to backpacking.
When YOU showed up, they left.

Your non-backpacking friends went to the movie with you and you showed up with YOUR PACK.
You did not belong there and all those couch-potatoes do not belong in the wilderness.”

“Forget the evil-non backpackers and just dream about places that you want to go backpacking in.Whatever you do don't stop backpacking becuase then your brain will rot.”

“hey i used to have dreams that a hamberger was trying to eat me.... whats that say about me?”

“that you have toasty buns?”

“I had the same dream.........I satisfied myself by buying a new backpack.















I told my wife it was for her.


hehehehe”

“don't quit backpacking. I agree with skullcap get rid of all of your non backpacking friends. If they are true friends they will except you for who you are not who you are not.”

“smoke a fat joint, put on Pink Floyd or Tangerine Dream and dream a new dream. Reruns suck especially if they have the same commercials.”

“dreams.... pay no attention, hike as much as possible.”

“Backpacking is either something you enjoy or you don't. If YOU enjoy it, don't give it up.

AG, several of your threads seem to be about your anxiety. Maybe you could benefit from seeing a therapist. You seem to have a lot of emotional pain, and you, like anyone else in those circumstances, can't always find relief from the causes of that pain. I have a young relative who is smart, talented and beautiful, and yet suffers from social anxiety to the point of depression. Therapy is helping her (so far without any meds), by teaching her ways to calm her anxiety and interact with difficult people that trigger the anxiety. Just a suggestion.”

“It means you need to think about something other than backpacking before you go night night!”

“Your dream is letting you know how cumbersome you feel not going lightweight. It means your backpack is too big and you know that your friends would criticize you for carrying way too much weight. You need to examine your gear and go on a shopping spree for new a new backpack and lighter gear. Free yourself from the heavy burden.”

“Wow you are all awesome. Frome your amazing dream interpetations I have come to the following cnclusions:
1.I am cooped up, I need to go backpacking
2. I have not been hanging out with my backpacking friends, and have spent way to much time with nonbackpackers... to the point that I feel like an outcast
3. I have way to much stress in my life (You have no idea)
4. My pack is to heavy

In conclusion I have decided that my springbreak trip to Kentucky will help me alot. I have also decided to spend more time on trail talk, I have not been on alot latly. And also I will try to convince the michigan trail people to figure out a way to have me come with them. I also am very much aware of the fact that I have no money for gear, to make my packweight lighter. So I have decided to start the Adventuregirl gear fund... ANyone who wants to donate to this cause let me know.
I will also have to secure my summer to make sure I can hike every weekend.”

“Would this be a backpacking trip? I live in Kentucky, drop me a line if you want. My email addy is in my bio.”