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Everyone’s a beginner at first. And even experienced hikers need a refresher from time to time. Jason Stevenson, former Backpacker staffer and author of “Outdoor Adventure Guide: Backpacking and Hiking” shares his best advice on avoid the mistakes that most first-time campers make.