14 Things People Who Have Done The Duke Of Edinburgh Award Will Understand

7. Falling Over And Being Crushed By Your Backpack

It's bad enough when you fall over, but when you're walking down hill, you lose your footing and you're sliding in mud with your backpack making your life more miserable than it needs to be, then you understand how difficult this award can be. Not only have you hurt your knee but you've been winded by your monstrous backpack that has decided to crush you whilst you're mid fall.
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