4. Pack Lighter!

I brought two cameras and one extra lens this weekend. Typically on a big trip I'll have three times that much. And, you know what? I didn't miss all the extra gear. Next time I'm out I have a feeling I'll be carrying a lighter pack and not regretting it.

5. Embrace Car Camping

"Work" trips usually mean getting to remote spots to shoot without anyone else around. You backpack a lot and you carry a lot of gear. This trip made me realize that even though car camping isn't remote, it's great sometimes. You get to bring things like a cooler and have cold beer. Bonus.

6. Eat With Your Friends

A meal around a campfire is one of simplest pleasures someone can enjoy, in my opinion. But, when you're working it usually means shoving in calories any time you have a second, and going back to #1, you just normally don't take a break. Take some time next time you're out to put down the camera during dinner and enjoy the conversation, and (hopefully) fire-kissed meats.

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