First Backpacking Adventure!
I live in Grass Valley, CA and I decided for my 21st birthday to go backpacking around the Grouse Ridge Trail area. We only hiked about 2 miles because there was about 3 feet of snow, but it was so much fun. I literally can't wait to go again. I was using a Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter, which did pretty good, but I found out that I suck at putting up tarps and my idea to use Reflectix did ok but it kept sliding down so I ended up freezing and not sleeping at all that night. I woke up to find my feet were sticking out of the tarp and it was snowing so my hammock and sleeping bag got soaked. Also my $8 tarp did ok, but I didn't pack enough paracord to hang out up somewhat correctly so it sagged and wasn't quite big enough. It was by far the best birthday I've ever had haha
Re: First Backpacking Adventure!
Awesome first time... Before you know it, it will all be second nature...