A dual-sport adventure is an amazing and unforgettable experience but it's not all romance, and planning a trip in the comfort of your climate-controlled, bug-free, hot water-equipped appliance-laden home is not quite the same as camping outdoors, washing up with cold water, and sleeping on the hard ground. Those who have some camping or backpacking experience will have an easier transition than those who have never pitched a tent or slept under the stars before. If you have no experience with the outdoors, see if you can beg or borrow a sleeping bag and try spending a few nights in your backyard.
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