I didn't really know where to post but here goes. I've got a friend going to Panama for 19 days and she's never really been camping or hiking before other than your normal excursions when your young. Is there any advice or any specific's that would help her have a better time? They will be hiking 10 - 15 miles a day in a rain forest and as well as I know this girl she will not have a good time (even though she think's she will). It's a graduation thing with CofC and she'll be in a group so she wont be carrying anything of the tent's or cooking systems. Any pointers for her? I may give her a link to this site if some useful info turns up. Thanks.