I followed a dry creek bed once thinking it would loop back to camp. Big mistake. The shadows got longer and every tree started looking the same. We were in a group, @robertlopez, and it somehow made the whole thing feel more stupid, not less scary. Found the site by pure luck after an hour of walking in what felt like circles.

Have you thought about how these rules might save you from a lawsuit if your drainage messes up the neighbor's yard? Those fabric layers and exact slopes stop water from pooling and causing foundation cracks. It's a pain now, but it could avoid huge repair bills later.

Listen to Mila, she's got a point.