Emmie Plans a Trip!

 

Guess what? My dad left to go on his own camping trip this weekend so he couldn't teach me how to set up a tent.
How ironic. Instead, I learned how to plan a backpacking exhibition. I used the occasional phone call with my father, fact-checking with my mother, and the backpacking youtube account Outdoor Adventures to guide me. However, my dad was only available to call for a small window of time. It turns out that a lot of the planning process is just logical.

You need to plan out directions to the trail and the distance you're hiking when you get there. If you're not hiking for very long and you're on a pretty even terrain, you can probably bring some heavier items. But if you're going up a mountain to camp on a high up flat area, you're going to need to keep your gear light.

Of course, you'll need to pack the essentials: food, water, and shelter. But have you ever carried a full-size tent for 4 miles? Me neither and I don't plan to. Here's a look at my plan so you don't make that mistake.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cidAV6-RUeYlMvUXxSJSSe748HYvXGTixlTxqYdBY0A/edit?usp=sharing

Next week I'll learn to set up a tent! That should be much more exciting.

- Emmie

Edit- According to Eureka Camping, I shouldn't get my feet wet. I can't float over the river, Eureka. https://www.eurekacamping.com/blog/article/10-stupid-camping-mistakes-you-still-make