You can tell Math and I are first-timers in the backpacking field. Yes, we have travelled to a few places before but never for more than a month non-stop. Other more experienced backpackers all possess the right gear/clothing/equipment while I look a bit clumsy with my red Birkenstocks (so comfy, I love them). I'm not even used to my backpack's weight which is only half full. We'll definitely learn a lot throughout the next couple of months... not painfully, I hope!