I'm mostly in agreement with the above posts. But some additions for me:
I normally camp and nice green grass sure beats dusty hardpack. (beaches and trees are even better)
Ability to have a campfire - some of my best times/friends ever have been around a campfire.
The company is very important, a live and let live attitude is a must whether known friends or new acquaintances
(The general attitudes I sensed on this forum brought me to FTPI the first time)
mP