i don't hear too much talk about this to the new hikers anymore. i learned about them on Rock's site 3 years ago. making a gear list. hiking and them checking off stuff you didn't use.
going 2 nights so you know you can repack correctly (easy to stuff pack and go to car)
even did some 4 days with resupply.
i did it all in South Jersey LOL
How do you do your shake down hikes?? and Why??