Camping Level Up

I've decided to take camping to the next level.  Backpacking.


Everything you want or need must be hauled in on your back.  No more loading a car full of snacks, cookware, radios, games, and chairs.  If I want it, it must be in the bag on my back.  


I'm really excited to get going and I have a lot of new gear to try out.  For this first trip, I had a lot to purchase, including a backpack and a small tent.  

I don't plan on doing any cooking while on this one night trip.  That would mean carrying more stuff.  Instead I will eat trail mix, crackers, cereal bars, and jerky (mmmm... jerky). 


Initially, I opted to leave the sleeping bag at home because I thought it would be warm enough.  I am now not sure of the weather and have purchased a new sleeping bag.    


Water will be the one thing I will not try to go light on.  In fact, water will be the heaviest thing I will be carrying.  At least the bag will be lighter on the 2nd half of the trip.