The Prepared Idiot's Guide to the Big 3 of Backpacking Quotes

“These three items are the bag, the cover, and the rock. The bag is your sleeping bag. The bag is the most expensive piece of equipment you might buy. Don’t skimp in this area because it contains the key to your comfort and warmth when you are sleeping. Once you try to hike ten miles out of a canyon without sleeping the night before because you were freezing, you will understand. The cover is the tent or shelter you bring with you. Now, to be fair, you can spend more on a tent than a bag, but that is your own choice. The tent protects you from weather and bugs so deciding what level of cover you will need is entirely personal preference.  Some these days don’t even carry a heavy tent but opt for a hammock and a tarp of some fashion and that is why I call it a cover and not a tent. Lastly, and most important, is the rock. The rock is your backpack. It is called the rock because it is the dead weight that you hoist on your back and drag miles a day to find that perfect spot to spend the night. Take care making sure that the rock fits perfectly on your back and hips because what is annoying at mile one is downright painful and bleeding at mile thirteen.”
― Richard Barna, The Prepared Idiot's Guide to the Big 3 of Backpacking