First Camping Trip

Went on my first camping trip here in Colorado a couple of weekends ago. Got invited by a friend I have met up here, J, and his dog, P, to join them. J lives just down the hill from me, about 15 minutes away down a very rough Indianland road. From there, and this was the coolest part, we hiked out from his place, crossed 160 about 10 minutes later, and then headed up a wide, well maintained county/forest road.
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Hiking Overnighter Checklist

Checklist for Overnighter Shelter tent trekking poles stakes Sleep System sleeping bag sleep pad pad cover air pillow Hammock roo single cobra straps Camp Chair helionox Knives fixed blade - anza pocket - old timer Lighting luci light head lamp Utility Bag compass head net leatherman fire starter aaa batteries med kit consumables Kitchen billy pot utensils Food ramen tuna dehydrated meal cliff bars gu Clothes shorts bound lined britches socks x 2 250wt long sleeve 150wt long sleeve buffs sun hat beanie long underwear
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