I dropped Adam off last night with his scout troop. They are going on a hiking trip in Picket State Park. He was really looking forward to it. I can only hope that he didn't freeze to death last night. I think it went into the teens.
We rented a back pack and decent sleeping bag from REI. He has to carry all his own food etc.
I took Adam on a hiking trip a few years ago. We hiked about 3 miles in to set up our camp site. This was around the Savage Gulf area near Sewanee. He didn't complain once. This impressed the other folks with us. I think he will probably have the same attitude this time.

Stay warm.


http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/Pickett/