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It was a Thursday in early November, and I needed a break from school, so I decided to ask the girl I'd been talking to if she wanted to go on a spontaneous hike the next day and camp overnight. To my surprise, she said yes! (And would later become my girlfriend.) I was exhilarated by the idea that I'd be leading my own little expedition. I would make the packing list, and I would map out the trek and campsites. It was going to be great. And it was... sort of.

Below I've included what I originally thought of as necessary for such a trip, and I added in helpful tips about what I learned from the experience. Hopefully this will assist you in planning your next grand adventure!