Planning a camping trip

[Dave Taylor]

(09-04-2013 11:00 AM)Gene C Wrote:  They couldn't have a fire for fear of being discovered by flame or the smoke where it wasn't suppose to be (so no hot meals or drinks).
Newspapers crumpled up, can serve as insulation, as can a pile of leaves. You want to keep your body heat in, wear a hat, keep your feet warm, (only one boot?) and stay hydrated as much as you can. Jones may have brought Booth and Herold some "fire water", to kill the pain and stay warm,

Booth didn't do this, but you might want to wear an orange vest. He also probably didn't have water purification pills, but I'd take them (you can then at least drink the river water safely - take something like kool aid, or tea to help kill the taste) Your going to be miserable enough, without making it to difficult on yourself, take a paperback book to read - you will quickly get bored, and a small notebook for your journal, and maybe some toilet paper)
Don't forget your makeshift crutch.

Watch some of these survivor shows and maybe visit some good backpacking web sites for ideas.
Remember Booth didn't enjoy his camp out in the woods, but no reason why you shouldn't. Unless you've done much primitive camping, try an overnight dry run before you do this so you can learn from your mistakes. See if you can get someone to be your "Davey". Misery loves company.

Lots of good advice Gene, thank you. I am a big fan of Survivorman but I've never done any primitive camping before, just regular in a tent kind. My main concerns, safety and convenience wise, are shelter and sleeping arrangements. I really don't want to just sleep on the ground with the bugs and such, but we'll see how brave I am come April.