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[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

I recently took my two teenage kids on a camping/backpacking trip for five days. No complaints about being out of cell coverage at all. It was great for all of us. You really do need to disconnect, I wish I could do it more often.

[–] Owlchemy [OP] 1 points (+1|-0)

I agree. Glad to hear you did that, it's really what needs to happen. More parents standing up and taking control rather than just taking the path of least resistance.

[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

Thanks!

They were real troopers, I was impressed. We did 25 miles in three days, not bad (car camped two days). Of course my pack was the heaviest, I carried most of the food. But it was nice, well worth it.

It was actually great to have some company on a backpacking trip. Usually I go solo, which I like, but nice change of pace.